[DeTomaso] LIGHT BULB PART NUMBERS NEEDED

[davidabell at att.net]

The stock dimmer switch does not work with LED instrument light bulbs.  Well, actually it turns the LEDs either totally on or off, but doesn't dim the output light.  LED's are basically digital devices so an analog voltage reostat doesn't really do anything to the brightness of an LED.  I've heard that there are digital gizmos that will dim LED bulbs but haven't actually tried one yet.  To my eye, the LED instrument lights aren't so bright that they need dimming but are significantly brighter than stock (probably similar light output to a 5 watt or maybe even an 8 watt incandescent bulb).  

I have before and after photos of the tail light LED bulbs (mucho brighter), but forgot to do the same thing with the instrument bulbs.  Oops.

--
Dave Bell


-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: <cengles at cox.net>
>
> 
> Dear Chris,
> 
> I vaguely recall something about that, but I certainly can't say. The Space City 
> Pantera kit makes no mention of that, however.
> 
> Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
> 
> 
> ---- Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com> wrote:
> >Didn't I read that if you use LEDs the dash dimmer doesn't work?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Chris K.
> >
> >
> >>From: <cengles at cox.net>
> >>To: Chris Lewis <clewis at dancemusic.net>
> >>CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> >>Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] LIGHT BULB PART NUMBERS NEEDED
> >>Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:45:02 -0400
> >>
> >>
> >>Dear Chris,
> >>
> >>I would suggest that you contact Dave Bell or John Taphorn. The Space City
> >>Panteras have come up with a complete Pantera LED light bulb set that
> >>addresses all of your needs. I got mine in the mail yesterday and it has
> >>(important for me....) well written directions to replace all of the
> >>external lights plus the tach and speedo. Cost $200 plus $5 shipping. A bit
> >>pricey, but with the advantages of: already field tested by the Space City
> >>Pantera Technology Team; "lifetime" bulbs; higher lumen output---brighter
> >>for those SUVs behind you; less current draw on the electrical system; all
> >>in one set and you don't have to go through dozens of different LEDs for
> >>the optimal replacement for the Pantera. I looked into LEDs earlier and in
> >>my opinion this kit is pretty darn cost effective.
> >>
> >>Warmest regards, Chuck Engles
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>---- Chris Lewis <clewis at dancemusic.net> wrote:
> >>>I need light bulb part numbers for:
> >>>
> >>>REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES
> >>>
> >>>TACH & SPEEDO GAUGES
> >>>
> >>>AND IF POSSIBLE BRIGHTER THAN STOCK ALTERNATIVES.
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