Carlos, Thanks for your input. I noticed that aluminum under there. I was planing on wiring the stereo to the dc/dc board. I have looked at the wiring...
Update: I sent it USPS 2nd Day on Wednesday the 23rd and it arrived on Friday the 25th. They repaired it and return shipped it UPS on the 28th. UPS has it...
I think the extra battery is to maintain the presets on a stereo (stations,bass,loud,etc.) Your new radio does this for you. I used Carlos' diagram without the...
Iīve given up on installing a backup battery for all those reasons, I belive the diagram is faulted so instead of runnig the risk of frying the DCDC converter...
For me, the combination of the waterproof design that can be hidden and the fact that it doesn't need the extra battery (which I think is a hack) is what makes...
Hello: I am considering the GEM car for basic commuting around town. Most streets in my neighborhood are 25 mph. Unfortunately few people drive that slow. I...
Kurt, Itīs great to hear that there people considering the switch to evīs. Iīve been driving this things (GEMīs) for almost 2 years now, not as my primary...
I got my charger back today and will install it tonight. I had the software upgrade done. Has anyone else had it done and noticed a difference? Lew George Be...
Kurt: I am in Buffalo. I drove my 2002 4 seat GEM, before getting doors, on public roads until January last winter. It performed very well going forward in...
Thanks to the folks who responded to my questions concerning the GEM. I am going to try to get to a dealer this weekend to test drive the car. Since I live...
Cons, ummm letīs see... Price tag, when compared to small sized vehicle the price tag can be scary but you drive a BMW so Iīll assume that you like to spend...
... I've owned golf carts for about ten years and an NEV for a little over two years. I've driven both the GEM car and the Think quite a bit. I use my Think...
Hi Kurt, Interestingly, I discovered that the GEM car represents something different to each individual and how satisfied you will be is a very personal...
John, Thanks for the info. Good work with the Ammeter. I'm sorry for the long delay with a reply. I had a rush of contract orders that had to be filled by...
Speaking of brakes, has anyone had to replace their brakes as of yet, and if so was it costly and did you do it yourself? if so where did you buy them from are...
Scott, Does your speed sensor still work? When mine came unplugged, I lost all regen braking. Thanks, Lew George Be kind to the environment. ... From:...
I guess not! Well anyway, my GEM is back in service and seems to work just fine. Thanks, Lew George Be kind to the environment. ... From: George, H. Lew ...
... drive ... be ... insuring ... my ... I have a 2001 4 seater and my son just took delivery of a 2005 4 seater. Pro's for 2005: Better brakeing due to disk...
Scott, I talked to my contacts in GEM yesterday and found out that they sell the reprogramming handset, when I asked if it came with detailed instructions...
I know I can send my module in for someone to reprogram... but I remember there was a guy who would send you the programmer and you could do it and then had to...
Why not consider the IT made by Dynasty Electric Motor Corp It is a real sedan with real doors and a heater. If you look in the NEV archives Dan Walker in...
Lew, Good point. We've had the dash out a few times lately for the installation of electronics and I noticed a wire not connected to anything sitting on the ...
Carlos, I knew you were on top of this. I don't know what you ordered but the GEM controller, as I understand, has over a hundred programmable parameters. The...
Hello, I noticed what you're looking for at evtrader.com Poke around in the body modifications section. I think it was about $20. Hope this helps, Scott...
Kurt: Strangers and friends are always stopping me to talk when I drive my GEM. That can be a pro or a con depending on your mood and schedule. The insurance...
Thanks for the info, Vince. evfinder.com is a great site. Buting used may be the way to go. If it does not work out, I can always sell it again. Everyone on...
I have 2002 4-door and the rear bolts keep popping off that connect the plastic fender to the body. My GEM dealer (Deur Speet in Freemont) has replaced them...
Hi Lew, Yes, the big difference I notice is that the final "finishing" phase of the charge runs quite a bit longer (and I believe at a higher current, though...
