New LEDs in Space City Kit

John,


Will these work in the Gp4 taillights?

Ron

Yes, we tested them in the Gp4 tailights and the LEDs worked very well. We compared the light distribution in the housing to the last generation LED that we used in the Gp4 housing.

The previous generation LED emits light more like a lazer and we believe could be seen from further away. However, it's visibilty was reduced as you shifted off center, and from an aesthetic perspective, The earlier LED doesn't fill the lens equally with light; rather, it appears as a circular beam of light.

The new LEDs actually have more light output to their sides than straight back. The difference is that they rely more on the reflective ability of the housing to spread the light. Aesthetically, they are more pleasing as they fill the entire lens with light and their off center visibility is better. Perhaps a Gp4 housing that had lost their reflective coating may be better served from previous generation.

The owner of the car with Gp4 taillights, whose car we tested the new LEDs and who had our previous generation LEDs, opted to purchase the new LEDs as he felt they were visually better.

Pantera owners

Approaching last Call. We will be ordering LEDs to produce our kit's next week. Our pricing to you is based on the volume discount that we are able to pass along. We could not match this price purchasing LEDs for one kit at a time. So if you would like a Kit, now is the time to place your order prior to purchase. The LEDs in this kit are fabulous. As an example, a competitor uses 8 LEDs per for light output in the front blinker housing per color. Our kit uses 48 high intensity LEDs facing multidirectionally. It really is quite impressive.

First generation LED rear blinker compared to latest fourth generation LED. The multidirectional fourth gen LED really fills the relector.

John, I would like a set of the LEDs for only the tail lights.
I have the "Gp4" lights with the amber turn signals.
Please let me know where to send the payment. Do you take PayPal?

Thanks,
Ron McCall

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Originally posted by r mccall:
John, I would like a set of the LEDs for only the tail lights.
I have the "Gp4" lights with the amber turn signals.
Please let me know where to send the payment. Do you take PayPal?

Thanks,
Ron McCall

Same here, I'll take a set for the rear. Do I do PayPal to here:

jtaphorn@kingwoodcable.com

Ran & A

Appreciate your interest. You can pay via PayPal at my email address jtaphorn@kingwoodcable.com. However, please add $3.50 for the PayPal fee and $5 for shipping unless you are taking delivery in Reno. Total $138.50. Otherwise, send me a check by snail mail for $135 with shipping or $130 if Reno delivery. If you want delivery by mail, e-mail me your address. Thanks

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Originally posted by JTpantera:
Ran & A

Appreciate your interest. You can pay via PayPal at my email address jtaphorn@kingwoodcable.com. However, please add $3.50 for the PayPal fee and $5 for shipping unless you are taking delivery in Reno. Total $138.50. Otherwise, send me a check by snail mail for $135 with shipping or $130 if Reno delivery. If you want delivery by mail, e-mail me your address. Thanks

PP sent!

Thanks!

Ron

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Originally posted by JTpantera:
Ran & A

Appreciate your interest. You can pay via PayPal at my email address jtaphorn@kingwoodcable.com. However, please add $3.50 for the PayPal fee and $5 for shipping unless you are taking delivery in Reno. Total $138.50. Otherwise, send me a check by snail mail for $135 with shipping or $130 if Reno delivery. If you want delivery by mail, e-mail me your address. Thanks

Also done. Thanks. Looking forward to getting these.

Pantera owners

Last Call. I presently have 16 orders for LED Kits. I will be placing the orders with our vendors on Wednesday the 15th. Our pricing to you is based on the volume discount that we are able to pass along. We could not match this price purchasing LEDs for one kit at a time. So if you would like a Kit, now is the time to place your order prior to purchase. The LEDs in this kit are fabulous. As an example, a competitor uses 8 LEDs per unitfor light output in the front blinker housing per color. Our kit uses 48 high intensity LEDs in the unit facing multidirectionally. It really is quite impressive. We have some pics at our webite: www.spacecitypanteras.com Click the "For Sale" link on the right and then "LED Conversion"

These kits are a pain for us to source and put together which is why our last kits were packaged two years ago. If demand warrants it, we'll do this again: otherwise, this may be your last opportunty for some time. Let me know.


Product info:

The fourth generation exterior Space City LEDs are now available for your Pantera. Our previous generation LED kits were assembled in 2009. I contacted our vendors to let them know that we were piecing additional kits and inquired as to whether their had been meaningful advances in LED technology over the last two years. The response was a resounding "YES" and Space City ordered several new LED designs to test them in our favorite car. The result is that we are impressed with a couple of the new style LEDs we tested. Of course, an advantage to any LED is that they're at least as bright as the incandescent bulbs, require minimal current from the electrical system and generate no heat to discolor or damage your lenses over time.

The new LEDs that we selected to fit the blinker and brakelight do a better job filling those housings with light, and therefore, the LEDs take full advantage of the housing's reflective surfaces. The rear back-up light is brighter than the incandescent as well. These taillights with these new LEDs do not lose brightness as one walks off center to the side. Another advantage that we like is that the new LED styled brakelight fits the housing cleanly with out brackets or deformation of the housing. Of course, there is a drawback - cost. The new LEDs are significantly more expensive requiring a price increase.

Our fourth generation Space City LED Kit costs $240. The kit includes the LED flasher, diode & pigtail wiring to ensure turn indicator light operates, front and rear blinkers, side marker lamps, brakelights and back-up lights. A GT5s kit is also available and adds the white LEDs for the shared front blinker housing; the GT5s kit is $285.

We will also offer an upgrade kit for current owners of a Space City LED kit who would like to upgrade to latest LED technology. This kit will include the new front and rear blinkers, brake lights and back-up bulbs. Price $190

In addition, we will also offer the Space City Taillight kit. This kit offers the rear brake lights and rear blinker only for $130. A new flasher is not necessary if incandescent bulbs remain in the front blinker housings.

Delivery in Reno is free at the Rally, else $5 to the US and actual cost outside the continental US. If you choose to pay via PayPal, add $6.50 for PayPal fee.

We are updating our www.spacecitypanteras.com website to show this new package details. Click the "For Sale" link on the right and then "LED Conversion"

Let me know if we can build a set for you.

1) We need to know the type of rear lens that you have. Standard or Gp4

2) The color of your rear blinker lens - red or amber.

3) The color of your front blinker lens - most are amber, a few are white. GT5's are amber and white.

4) Your address if you want them shipped

Thanks
JT

PM send

John,
Was unable to order on your website, I send you a PM.

Serge

No John here...

JT is John Taphorn at jtaphorn@kingwoodcable.com

Our LEDs arrived and while we were assembling the Kits, we recognized a few LEDs were missing. This will require us to submit an additional order. We sold 26 kits and already had two on the waiting list. If you would like me to build a kit for you, let me know. I apologize for the rush, but, you will need to move fast.

I intend to place our order by this Friday. Details above in the thread
Thanks
JT

Got mine today. Thanks John. Will be playing with LEDs for the next couple days!

Great, Give us your honest opinion after installation.