# My new toy, thanks Ernie! **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [January 20, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724 "2023-01-20T01:36:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/1 "2023-01-20T01:36:21Z")
![messages_0 (6)](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/7/724543b19e7ee670caa8382394309992bfe86ecf.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/2 "2023-01-20T01:37:19Z")
100 mile lithium battery, high performance tune, custom wheels. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/3 "2023-01-20T01:37:51Z")
On the way or delivered? ---
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/4 "2023-01-20T01:51:51Z")
on the way 1,500. using Eric. ---
**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 2:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/5 "2023-01-20T02:07:36Z")
Where is he going after fl? Possible sdi22 to tallahassee ---
**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 2:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/6 "2023-01-20T02:25:04Z")
Mine is inbound as well !! Should be here late this weekend ![2018GEM](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/7/72b3c4cdd0bbdf2eff473bc318cece88e3ff2242.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![js9354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/7 "2023-01-20T02:57:29Z")
You guys spare no expense hauling Gems with custom trailering. I usually go low budget with car transport trucks. Ends up being a hassle unloading when they are non operational. I have to get a local tow truck to drag it off the transporter. Both your gems are sweet!! We should make a separate link with a list of Gem transport people and their routes who have proven relability in case anyone on forum needs transport. Sounds like a job for assyRequired?? ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 3:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/8 "2023-01-20T03:22:25Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/7/72db7f5c9a31a15a81b32f71f4e4cd7f3322e836.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![djgabriel2004](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/djgabriel2004/32/12304_2.png) [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/9 "2023-01-20T17:39:17Z")
Are you gonna keep that one? ---
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/10 "2023-01-20T17:43:04Z")
Big battery , high-performance tune, flat gray Hummmmmm ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/8/871c95a72dd5050b4b3161bcd735731fd9decfab.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/11 "2023-01-20T17:43:41Z")
Won’t keep it. I want a flat grey one. Hard to find ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/12 "2023-01-20T19:29:46Z")
I heard there was a guy in norcal bay area that is good at wrapping gems. Fake news? ---
**Author:** ![twg1317](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce7236/32.png) [@twg1317](https://community.electricforum.com/u/twg1317)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/13 "2023-01-21T00:11:33Z")
Our gem transporter (at least two of us) was awesome! Not cheap but awesome. I will take some pictures of mine this weekend now that the work week is over. Any ideas on accessories or custom mats (template) or anything for the 2018 Gem E4? I am good at wasting money. I am still thinkg about batteries, but it sure performs well in Cardiff area, and we have hills. I have the custom matt template from Ernie for older models. ---
**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/14 "2023-01-21T00:38:12Z")
Mine is here! I have never hated the way a car drives more… I went around the block and I am going to start gutting it tomorrow… LOL The car is in great shape, just can’t deal with 25mph MAX and 10mph on hills. no acceleration. I did not realize how spoiled I was… haha ![IMG_4081](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/c/cf4e4cb9d156b55972d0c59e817d9a6a0b494975.jpeg) ![IMG_4082](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/9/96bf8976f3de1ba5d58a8468e888f18946ad5d3e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![djgabriel2004](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/djgabriel2004/32/12304_2.png) [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/15 "2023-01-21T01:30:13Z")
> [@MikeKC](#): > > The car is in great shape, just can’t deal with 25mph MAX and 10mph on hills. no acceleration. > I Time to install those lithium’s in, ---
**Author:** ![LithiumGods](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/lithiumgods/32/672_2.png) [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/16 "2023-01-21T01:54:19Z")
Mikekc, same thing I thought when I got my first 2018. Drove it for a few days and then parked it. Couldn’t handle how slugish it was and 25mph top speed. surprised I didn’t drive it in to the bay. After I did @djgabriel2004 sped mod, then added lithium and a performance tune. Then I started loving it. I wouldn’t drive one if I had to keep it stock. ---
**Author:** ![djgabriel2004](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/djgabriel2004/32/12304_2.png) [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/17 "2023-01-21T02:57:22Z")
Oh yeah 25 sucks, 5kW motor, right? ---
**Author:** ![Erniea15](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/erniea15/32/10887_2.png) [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/18 "2023-01-21T05:23:05Z")
Hope they’re what you guys were expecting! Just some weather stripping to fix but they seemed like they were in good shape. I’m kind of jealous! Good platforms to make into sweet rides. So many good options now for performance without doing the full high voltage swap. Expecting pics online to follow your projects 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Erniea15](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/erniea15/32/10887_2.png) [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 5:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/19 "2023-01-21T05:27:15Z")
> [@twg1317](#): > > I have the custom matt template from Ernie for older models. Credit where credits due… Bought my classic mats used from @grantwest and plasdeck gave me his template ---
**Author:** ![Erniea15](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/erniea15/32/10887_2.png) [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724/20 "2023-01-21T05:29:47Z")
> [@djgabriel2004](#): > > 5kW motor, right? Yup… 5kw… I’ll tell you, @MikeKC and I ran one in a high voltage conversion and that motor pushed well…surprisingly well… I’d be curious how hard we could push one of these little motors [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-new-toy-thanks-ernie/25724.md?page=2)