# New Member here Gem e2 **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [August 13, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602 "2026-08-13T15:32:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/1 "2026-08-13T15:32:27Z")
Hello all, after reading a lot of posts for some time, I’ve decided to sign in today. I’m from Germany and active member of the BGW golf cart forum for nearly 6 yrs now. After finishing a second Ezgo RXV, my new project is a 2006 Gem e2, originally, with hard doors and back trunk. Got it pretty cheap but, no keys, no papers and it wasn’t used for 10 yrs! With a key switch from eBay and a 24s lithium battery direct from China I could answer my biggest question, does it work? And yes, electrical it’s alive. Not any fault code shown! Drove the Gem a few feet in my driveway, my first impression was, there are some mechanical issues for sure. Rusty front/rear end, dead master brake cylinder, faulty steering rack and so on. My main concern are to get the right parts needed. Master cylinder+ brake pads I’ve received from a golf cart shop in CA. More difficult to locate the rotors, steering rack I.e. According to the display, the GEM has 13k kilometers on it. 5kw GE motor, most likely 12.44 gears, DeltaQ charger, T4 controller and Sure Power reducer. My first question here would be, if someone probably has a few good parts for a 06 model? I’ve a shipping address in Florida, so that’s no problem. Won’t forget to say, that I’m appreciating the unbelievable knowledge of some guys on this forum. 👍 Ojo ---
**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:** [August 13, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/2 "2026-08-13T17:58:36Z")
Rotors for 2005+ classic bodies are rare. Steering racks almost never fail. So not much market for them, and therefore also rare. Rotors & calipers changed over the years. I’m not sure if the steering racks did also. Fyi, Nothing you mentioned from a 2004 or prior will fit the year vehicle you have. Yoi can try contacting either of these two, they may have something not listed on their websites: > **[NEV ACCESSORIES – GEM Car and Ford Think Parts and Accessories](https://nev-accessories.com/)** > **[Auto Parts Store | Palatka FL | 888-677-4961](https://www.gemcarpartsdirect.com/)** > > GEM Car Parts Direct can provide parts for any model year. We are the leading source for GEM car replacement parts and accessories. One of them may have something ---
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/3 "2026-08-13T21:17:32Z")
Thank you, Jar Jar for the response! I’m really glad, you didn’t say " burn it down ", but hey, it’s fortunately a 06 Gem:) Not sure with the steering rack, left turn works, but when turning to the right, at some point, the wheels doesn’t move equally. Recently I saw a complete ( used ) steering on eBay , next day it was gone, damn… I’m planning to take the whole front end apart, for rustoration of the subframe, motor service etc. So i can take exact measurements of the rotors ( there are many cheap, similar looking parts on the market, but nobody says, it fits a Gem:( Thanks again Ojo ---
**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:** [August 13, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/4 "2026-08-13T23:32:40Z")
I only smoke fine aged vintage gems from 2004 and earlier. Are the rotors and drums damaged to the point where they can not be turned on a lathe by an auto shop? Rotors and calipers along with the pistons for the rear drums have always been kind of hard to find. I one time heard the brake rotors may be Renault or maybe it was that Renault would fit. This is unverified though. I belive the master cylinder may be common to the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Worst case, i have heard that some years & Acura (honda) parts will bolt up. But they are not compatable with the existing gem parts , you have to change rotor, caliper and pads. There was information on what part numbers and years fit posted on here in a thread by someone who converted all 4 wheels on an e4 to accura discs. I think it was Acura anyway. He bought from RockAuto iirc, so easy to source. Due to the near square wheelbase on an e2, it can spin itself around if the brakes grab too well. On the steering rack, if you look up from underneath you should see what looks like two recessed large hex head bolt heads. If one or both are loose, it can jam the rack & pinion. I’m sure there is a special tool for them, but you can use a rotary cut off wheel to put a light groove in them and tighten with a large screwdriver. ---
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/5 "2026-08-14T17:29:26Z")
A replacement master cylinder is available, I’ve it already installed. The OEM part had a pressure switch attached, the replacement not. No big problem, I think. The rotors and the steering rack are salvageable by chance. I’ve to get them out. It’s mainly surface rust on the rotors and there is a repair kit available for the rack ( boots, tie rods and grease ). I saw a picture on here of the two bolts as you described. Btw: Rock auto is the place, where I get all necessary parts for my classic Chevy truck c-1500:) Enclosed some snapshots of what I’m dealing with… Ojo ![IMG_2026-08-14-17-31-39-145](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/c/f/cfffc6457ed982be5e2e001a33ab74e557c10653.jpeg) ![IMG_2026-08-14-17-15-21-043](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/7/f/7f91d20b37bb3838a390f3688df6540616336c44.jpeg) ![IMG_2026-08-14-17-19-54-996](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/8/9/89009f6f6cf49dd0ee65d067cf5228d15d06d324.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/6 "2026-08-14T17:37:56Z")
Picture upload is crazy slow, here’s another one: ![IMG_2026-08-14-17-15-02-139](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/d/0/d04a2d1087a0c0c59815b8a16bba88a31ce44035.jpeg) ---
**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:** [August 14, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/7 "2026-08-14T17:51:24Z")
Icky. Do they salt the roads over there in the winter or is that all just from moisture? The old pressure switch wasn’t salvageable to move over? I think you may be able to just screw a plug in there and jumper the wires to trick the controller, but I don’t have a 72V gem to check on anymore. Shoot me a PM with your email address and I’ll send you the service manual (or the closest year I have anyway) if you don’t have it already. ---
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/8 "2026-08-14T21:52:27Z")
I think, I already have the right manual ( E-Series Service Manual ), so thank you for the offer! Regarding the condition of the GEM, my guess is, it was stored somewhere on wet ground and 10 years are a long time. The corrosion is mainly underneath, not inside. Some dirt under the dash, but no corrosion there. Fortunately the main frame is aluminum… Ojo ---
**Author:** ![Cformony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Cformony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cformony)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/9 "2026-08-16T22:09:59Z")
Can you tell us exactly which 24s battery you purchased and the vendor. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Cformony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Cformony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cformony)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/10 "2026-08-16T22:11:56Z")
Nev-accessories com should have everything you need ---
**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/11 "2026-08-16T23:06:27Z")
Ojo ordered up some Samsung SDI cells from china and is scratch building his own custom pack. ---
**Author:** ![Cformony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Cformony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cformony)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/12 "2026-08-17T01:29:00Z")
I thought so, Ive looked and haven’t seen one already built. . ---
**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:** [August 17, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/13 "2026-08-17T05:00:07Z")
> [@Cformony](#): > > I thought so, Ive looked and haven’t seen one already built. Did you try checking in the pantry or under the couch? I’m assuming you looked in his garage and shed already. ---
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/14 "2026-08-17T12:38:41Z")
Thanks, meanwhile I could reach their website ( was blocked for security reasons ). Looks pretty good, they also offer new calipers which I’ve seen nowhere before. Less expensive also… Ojo ---
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/15 "2026-08-17T13:02:46Z")
These are the drop in batteries I’ve ordered first. 72v, 24s, 60ah according to the BMS. Smart JBD BMS w. Bluetooth. Small display w. on/off switch and a metal case. They came tax free, about 400 $ a piece. They work fine ( you can run two in parallel in a network setting, so they’ll talk together ). Ojo ![Screenshot_20260817-142816](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/9/c/9cfade32202909204404dfd943159a89868bcc64.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20260817-142849](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/6/3/630924456b7047f99c2c36a2920cbbaf51a6096c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Cformony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Cformony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cformony)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/16 "2026-08-17T13:06:37Z")
Hahaha. Jar jar. You much humor ---
**Author:** ![Ojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@Ojo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ojo)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/17 "2026-08-17T13:29:14Z")
Here’s the link on AliExpress: > **[POWERWALL Store - Amazing products with exclusive discounts on AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1102907661?spm=a2g0n.order_list.order_list_main.7.33f45c5fCEO5a0&pagePath=promotion-202608140826.htm)** > > Discover the wide range of from AliExpress Top Seller POWERWALL Store.Enjoy ✓Free Shipping Worldwide! ✓Limited Time Sale ✓Easy Return. Ojo ---
**Author:** ![Cformony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Cformony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cformony)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/18 "2026-08-17T13:45:58Z")
Thanks. I’ll check out the dimensions. I normally use ali baba. I’ll check out ali express. ---
**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/19 "2026-08-17T14:16:05Z")
@Ojo - Your direct link to battery did not post. This comment is directed to the like units found on Ali B Hmm… I don’t like the first look of those batteries. The web page does not have enough of the useful info I like to see. (not that I need you to present the following info, this is mentioned more to guide what I would look for when ordering a pack) **Concerns-** They are in the 72v class, but are they really 24s? Usually the 24s batteries claim 84v. This could be a 21s or (even worse)- an overcharged 20s and still be called a 72v. A Lifepo4 cell charged to 3.6 doesn’t hang out there very long. What is the BMS used? Are they active balanced? BMS rated for only 100a(does not have surge rated). Sure you can run another in parallel [in this case you would have to], but anytime you run multiple batteries in parallel, there is potential for big headache) Can they really be attached in parallel (BMS comms) and play nice? ---
**Author:** ![Cformony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Cformony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cformony)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/20 "2026-08-17T15:20:20Z")
Well the parallel issue is easy. Simply use an A/B/ALL switch. No ??? [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602.md?page=2)