The installation took about as long as changing a bulb (well OK, a little longer because you have to get the gasket over the circuit board). I took some pictures, daylight, in garage with the headlights on. You can hardly tell the lights are on with the original bulbs. Replaced one, took picture and YES you can really see the difference. After second in, took picture and both lights are very visible.
I have no ax to grind here other than a satisfied customer who now has to run out to the garage to turn off the headlights. KTF, Tom
Yes I know you want me to post pics but they're the same as you've seen before. Use your imagination (that means you Bob).
Just installed LED (CU Layer) 6 v tailights
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Their service is terrific. Jim Franzen goes way above and beyond to satisfy his customers and should be commended.
Thr LED's would not work on my Stoddard repro taillight housings so he asked me to ship them back so he could install a ground wire. He turned it around in less than a week. We gave it the ol' college try but it still did not work, so he refunded my money promptly (I am now looking for an ultra nice set of original taillight housings now so I can re-order the LED's).
Even though they did not work for me at this time, I am a huge fan of the product and his service.
Thr LED's would not work on my Stoddard repro taillight housings so he asked me to ship them back so he could install a ground wire. He turned it around in less than a week. We gave it the ol' college try but it still did not work, so he refunded my money promptly (I am now looking for an ultra nice set of original taillight housings now so I can re-order the LED's).
Even though they did not work for me at this time, I am a huge fan of the product and his service.
Sebastian Gaeta
www.arbormotion.com
Registry #8339
'65 C coupe
'64 C cab
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2014 Boxster 981
2005 997 C2 Cab
1967 Karmann Ghia Convertible
1966 VW Single Cab
1966 Ducati Cafe Racer
1964 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1963 Beetle
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Registry #8339
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1966 VW Single Cab
1966 Ducati Cafe Racer
1964 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1963 Beetle
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Just installed LED (CU Layer) 6 v tailights
I have had mine in for the last month or so and had Julie follow me for
300+ miles out to the hillclimb and back. She reported that they are far
better than the original lights (they don't call it candlepower for no
reason) but there still were situations where the direct sunlight
reduced her ability to quickly see that I was stopping or signaling a
turn. Some of it has to do with the low position of the lights in the
first place (now considering a high mounted brake light)and perhaps the
LED system could be improved by more directionally mounted LEDs,
however, I have discussed this with Jim and that would be difficult and
costly to achieve. So the CU Layer system is definitely the best system
so far and I applaud Jim for the diligence to produce such a niche
market device in the first place, with darn fine quality and customer
support to boot.
Dave Brenny
'64SC#219829
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Subject: [356Talk] Just installed LED (CU Layer) 6 v tailights
Their service is terrific. Jim Franzen goes way above and beyond to
satisfy his customers and should be commended.
Thr LED's would not work on my Stoddard repro taillight housings so he
asked me to ship them back so he could install a ground wire. He turned
it around in less than a week. We gave it the ol' college try but it
still did not work, so he refunded my money promptly (I am now looking
for an ultra nice set of original taillight housings now so I can
re-order the LED's).
Even though they did not work for me at this time, I am a huge fan of
the product and his service.
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Sebastian Gaeta
'65 C coupe
'64 C cab
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300+ miles out to the hillclimb and back. She reported that they are far
better than the original lights (they don't call it candlepower for no
reason) but there still were situations where the direct sunlight
reduced her ability to quickly see that I was stopping or signaling a
turn. Some of it has to do with the low position of the lights in the
first place (now considering a high mounted brake light)and perhaps the
LED system could be improved by more directionally mounted LEDs,
however, I have discussed this with Jim and that would be difficult and
costly to achieve. So the CU Layer system is definitely the best system
so far and I applaud Jim for the diligence to produce such a niche
market device in the first place, with darn fine quality and customer
support to boot.
Dave Brenny
'64SC#219829
-----Original Message-----
From: Sebastian Gaeta [mailto:spg356@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 1:02 PM
To: 356talk@356registry.com
Subject: [356Talk] Just installed LED (CU Layer) 6 v tailights
Their service is terrific. Jim Franzen goes way above and beyond to
satisfy his customers and should be commended.
Thr LED's would not work on my Stoddard repro taillight housings so he
asked me to ship them back so he could install a ground wire. He turned
it around in less than a week. We gave it the ol' college try but it
still did not work, so he refunded my money promptly (I am now looking
for an ultra nice set of original taillight housings now so I can
re-order the LED's).
Even though they did not work for me at this time, I am a huge fan of
the product and his service.
------------------------
Sebastian Gaeta
'65 C coupe
'64 C cab
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Just installed LED (CU Layer) 6 v tailights
I just recently installed the CU Layer LED tail lights on my '65 SC Cab and they are BRIIGHT!
I do feel safer at night and at stop signs now.
Great product and great support from Jim.
He is truly helping to make it easier for all of us to Keep the Faith.
Barry Thompson
'65 SC Cab Bali Blue over tan
'82 911 Track supercharged track car
Bristol, CT
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I do feel safer at night and at stop signs now.
Great product and great support from Jim.
He is truly helping to make it easier for all of us to Keep the Faith.
Barry Thompson
'65 SC Cab Bali Blue over tan
'82 911 Track supercharged track car
Bristol, CT
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Just installed LED (CU Layer) 6 v tailights
Hello everyone,
What is the original contact info for "Jim"? I would like to replace the tail lights on all three of my 356 Coupes, with new 6 volt LED's.
Blessings,
Gabrielle "Ginger" Nelson
1963 356B T6S
1964 356C
1965 356SC (912 engine)
all are coupes
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What is the original contact info for "Jim"? I would like to replace the tail lights on all three of my 356 Coupes, with new 6 volt LED's.
Blessings,
Gabrielle "Ginger" Nelson
1963 356B T6S
1964 356C
1965 356SC (912 engine)
all are coupes
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Re: Just installed LED (CU Layer) 6 v tailights
Ginger, here's the website address: http://culayer.com/356.htmGinger Nelson wrote:Hello everyone,
What is the original contact info for "Jim"? I would like to replace the tail lights on all three of my 356 Coupes, with new 6 volt LED's.
They are excellent taillights. I have them on my 59 A coupe.
Barry Brisco
1959 356A Coupe 105553, Ivory / Brown
2009 987 Cayman, Carrera White / Beige (daily driver)
1959 356A Coupe 105553, Ivory / Brown
2009 987 Cayman, Carrera White / Beige (daily driver)