# Starting my GEM LED light conversion - separate electrical system **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [July 26, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694 "2019-07-26T00:14:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mike\_Skaggs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mike_skaggs/32/4540_2.png) [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/1 "2019-07-26T00:14:57Z")
I have ordered $350 worth of various lights and odds and ends to make my GEM car unique. It will be probably one of the most ‘illuminated’ gem cars out there. New headlights, tailights, LED strips, emergency lights, siren and PA system, air horn, and disco ball. I bought a separate 12v Batt that will mount in the bed that will power all this. I will update this post as I complete the task. I have basically removed all the accessory wiring harnesses and I am getting new Duracell Lead Acids due to cost and my limited range need. The last ones lasted almost 3 years and I did not maintain them properly. ![IMG_1758](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/b/bea5700a341526a5f32751359524f13ecd9c50f3.jpeg) ![IMG_1759](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/e/e134300d796e9937ab472eede8fa4c00a1292020.jpeg) ![IMG_1760](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/5/5caf3205a92b211d0cdfafae9cf805699a27299e.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:** [July 26, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/2 "2019-07-26T02:58:24Z")
> [@Mike\_Skaggs](#): > > and disco ball. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ---
**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:** [July 26, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/3 "2019-07-26T18:48:00Z")
“Ok I’m on Board” Subscribed! **overkill is underrated** Let’s see this “Lit” project ---
**Author:** ![RS\_E6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/rs_e6/32/12308_2.png) [@RS\_E6](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RS_E6)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/4 "2019-07-26T19:12:46Z")
@Mike_Skaggs - what do you have planned for the headlights? I’ve replaced all the factory lights with LEDs except for the headlights. I’d like to replace them with some Rigid cube lights but there is a significant price jump between their flood/spot lights and their driving lights. I haven’t seen them in person so I’m not sure how different the light patterns are but I’d want a rather clean cutoff at the top to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. I know there are also similar cheaper options available with mixed results. I’ll likely end up ordering a few sets from Amazon to test them out and return the rest. ---
**Author:** ![diymatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/diymatt/32/1822_2.png) [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/5 "2019-07-26T20:55:36Z")
I agree about the headlights. With the roundedness of the top of the fairing and the blending of the headlight buckets I have never been pleased with my solution. I’m half tempted to just fiberglass the top section smooth and do my own thing. I also have a hard time with knowing when to stop modding. ![IMG_0702](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/1/1ce166a6d7f5641807865263769e4f79419c3adf.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![diymatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/diymatt/32/1822_2.png) [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/6 "2019-07-26T20:59:01Z")
I always thought putting in a car headlamp package would be cool, but finding one with the right curve and height would take some trial and error. [![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JMQAAOSw5k1cgSqD/s-l1600.jpg) ](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JMQAAOSw5k1cgSqD/s-l1600.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![RS\_E6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/rs_e6/32/12308_2.png) [@RS\_E6](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RS_E6)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/7 "2019-07-26T21:50:44Z")
Guessing that is a headlamp out of a Pontiac Grand Prix or similar. My family had one and those lights weren’t great. My brother was going to retrofit a HID projector into the housing but he never got around to it. He offered the parts to me for the GEM but I’d want to do LED bulbs instead of Xenon. I’m still going through the phase one mods (lithium, trans swap, D&D speed motor, suspension, brakes, wheels, wrap, accent lights, stereo, polishing/cleaning, etc.) so I’m not ready to jump into an intensive headlight fabrication project but I could see doing one in the future if I’m still not satisfied. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Skaggs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mike_skaggs/32/4540_2.png) [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/8 "2019-07-27T00:57:01Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/8/8302499a7d709f48ab3fac6a3c25344310633cca.jpeg) ---
**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:** [July 27, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/9 "2019-07-27T02:42:57Z")
If you wanna have a real high powered Car Style lamp you should check out a LED or HID H11 Bulb, Combined with a Projector Headlamp. The projector is a Fish Eye Lenze style light/Lamp. All a projector does is Hold or house the H11 Bulb. A projector would fit nice in most Gem Car headlight openings. I would recommend a LED Over a HID I have had both and the HID’s always had issues with the Ballast and even with high end lights Like O light and K light they both claped out out. ---
**Author:** ![diymatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/diymatt/32/1822_2.png) [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/10 "2019-07-27T12:58:11Z")
> [@grantwest](#): > > I would recommend a LED Over a HID Fully agree. I’ve run HID in my regular vehicles for years and immediately converted to LED as soon as the cost came down. Easier to install, maybe even brighter than HID. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Skaggs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mike_skaggs/32/4540_2.png) [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/11 "2019-07-27T16:20:59Z")
What did you use for those turn signals? ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Skaggs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mike_skaggs/32/4540_2.png) [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/12 "2019-07-27T20:49:14Z")
Rear lights installed - Amazon sent the wrong headlights so Im waiting to install all the front lights ![SL1500](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/0/0c88bdee75362aefedb95bed74901bd724a6f023.jpeg) [https://youtu.be/vkSLApEjMpk](https://youtu.be/vkSLApEjMpk) ---
**Author:** ![diymatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/diymatt/32/1822_2.png) [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/13 "2019-07-27T20:57:25Z")
That’s alotta flashin’ fella. ---
**Author:** ![diymatt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/diymatt/32/1822_2.png) [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/14 "2019-07-27T21:05:29Z")
I have three different turning signals. These are my sequential running lights/ turn signals. > **[Amazon.com: Xinfok 60cm New Slim Amber Sequential Flexible LED DRL Strip For...](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L1N7764/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=diymatt-comments-20&linkId=1801a8d00153ce69d61f1c5a51571d9d&language=en_US)** These are my signals I put into the stock locations. > **[Amazon.com: LIMICAR 4PCS Side Marker LED Surface Mount Light Trailer 2 Red &...](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G11JXCR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=diymatt-comments-20&linkId=c5b491ffb2ed42c0cadcb3a673af1142&language=en_US)** These are the bulbs I used in my stock tail light housings. (which are also turn blinkers.) > **[Amazon.com: ENDPAGE 1157 2057 2357 7528 BAY15D LED Bulb 2-pack, Brilliant Red,...](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076YVS361/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=diymatt-comments-20&linkId=ebcc9e6913e5b1b063a69c7b6bf24667&language=en_US)** > > $16.99 These are the side mirrors with turn signals. (I’d get nicer ones if I did this again). > **[Golf Cart Side rear View Mirrors w/LED turn signal marker for ezgo club yamaha...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-Cart-Side-rear-View-Mirrors-w-LED-turn-signal-marker-for-ezgo-club-yamaha-/183836505729?hash=item2acd827681)** > > Just ask Jason if you need more info! if you prefer. ---
**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:** [July 28, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/15 "2019-07-28T02:34:21Z")
OK I have to admit no photos this thread is dying on the vine ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Skaggs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mike_skaggs/32/4540_2.png) [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/16 "2019-07-28T02:36:18Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/1/1eb590a59154393ab5771f79fa981934d234539b.jpeg) Light bar installed. Amazon sent me the wrong stuff so I’m kinda stalled. ---
**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:** [July 28, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/17 "2019-07-28T02:41:12Z")
Show us how you installed this bar and how you ran the wires. Inquiring minds want to know 🙂 ---
**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:** [July 28, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/18 "2019-07-28T04:41:38Z")
> [@grantwest](#): > > Show us how you installed this bar. Inquiring minds want to know [![](https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Phillips-Pan-Head-Machine-Screws-18-8SS-Product-1-(RESIZE)-min_300x300.jpg) ](https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Phillips-Pan-Head-Machine-Screws-18-8SS-Product-1-(RESIZE)-min_300x300.jpg) /oblig ---
**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:** [July 28, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/19 "2019-07-28T13:55:38Z")
I was thinking somthing like this > [@Led light bar install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-light-bar-install/14090/13): > > Hey Here is another TIP. This $10 wire kit from Auxbeam is awesome. You have way more then $10 in just wire in this kit. It makes hooking up the light bar a 4 wire install Red= goes to cars 10amp Key power Black= Ground. Black= light bar ground White= Light bar power. It come with a small dash mounted On Off switch that you can attach to your dash to turn the light bar on or off OR you can cut the switch off and attach it to the Floor mounted on off switch that I use. Here is a link to the… ---
**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:** [July 28, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694/20 "2019-07-28T13:57:07Z")
Or this > [@RGB Light Bar & Light pods](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rgb-light-bar-light-pods/15450/6): > > ^^^^No that’s not the right one^^^ Sorry I wouldnt want anyone to Oder the incorrect one, so that’s why I put it in bold. That light bar in the link above is a 20 inch bar, you need the 32 inch curved bar. here is the correct link Nicoko 32 Inch 180w Curved Led… [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6DOQ3F?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6DOQ3F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-my-gem-led-light-conversion-separate-electrical-system/16694.md?page=2)