# New electric car owner **URL:** \ **Category:** Introduce yourself\ **Created:** [March 29, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888 "2016-03-29T18:13:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FastEddie00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@FastEddie00](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FastEddie00)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888/1 "2016-03-29T18:13:53Z")
Hello all my name is Eddie I just picked up a GEM 6 seater. I am new to carts but am very excited about building this cart. Can anyone tell me is there a good place to shop for parts and accessories?? I want to put more of an off road suspension on it because I spend a lot of time on the coast. I thank everyone in advanced because I am also new to forums. Eddie ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2016, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888/2 "2016-03-29T22:36:41Z")
Hmmm I hate to say it but for off road intentions you probably bought the wrong cart. Gems front wheel drive doesn’t give good traction on problem surfaces. Being a 6 seater exaggerates the problem. You might consider trading it off for a Club Car or EZGO. Club Car and EZ have a lot of off the shelf, bolt on off road equipment, available. For off road use, rear wheel drive is the only way to go. ---
**Author:** ![FastEddie00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@FastEddie00](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FastEddie00)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888/3 "2016-03-30T03:58:23Z")
Thanks for the info. I have a Yamaha Drive which is lifted as well I think I will keep it for the beach then! I really like the way these carts look so I am going to keep it and try and get it running! Is there a good source for these type of carts? Thanks for the help ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2016, 9:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888/4 "2016-03-30T09:09:42Z")
Suggest you set aside 2 hours and read ALL the posts in the GEM sub forum.Your cart was/is produced for the livery market. It is built to haul heavy loads and therefor performance is more that of a truck than a car. To a certain extent this can be improved but it won’t be a 40 MPH hot rod. If you can live within the confines of a reliable 30 MPH you will be very happy with it. Rodney ---
**Author:** ![FastEddie00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@FastEddie00](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FastEddie00)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2016, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888/5 "2016-03-30T14:15:29Z")
Thanks Rodney I am new to the forum talk how do I find the sub forum! Sorry to sound stupid. Thanks Eddie ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888/6 "2016-03-30T15:32:57Z")
Got to the forums and click on the GEM Sub Forum under Golf Carts, Neighborhood Vehicles and Low Speed Vehicles ---
**Author:** ![EvForum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/evforum/32/322_2.png) [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2016, 8:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-car-owner/5888/7 "2016-03-31T08:57:46Z")
Hi Eddie Welcome to the forum. This is the link to the sub-forum:- [Golf Carts, Neighborhood Vehicles and Low Speed Vehicles - Electric Car Forum and Electric Vehicle Community](http://www.electricforum.com/cars/golf-carts-neighborhood-vehicles-low-speed-vehicles/) Regards, Mark