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GRP V4 Taillight pictures.

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30K views 89 replies 42 participants last post by  Searle804  
#1 · (Edited)
My V4 taillights just arrived from Greg and I installed one so I could take some quick photos before it got too dark.

The new lights feature a V4 marking on the back so you won't confuse them with V3s.

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The new lights also appear to have the reflector in the red ring instead of behind the black center section of the V3s.
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I recall the V3s being lighter than stock but the V4s are a little heavier. A small price to pay for improved visibility.
Stock 272g:
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V4 329g:
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Here is a quick video comparing the lights to stock


I couldn't get a comparison of the brake lights tonight as my wife is not home yet, more pics in the upcoming days.
 
#2 ·
You can post photos in following posts
 
owns 2006 Lotus Elise
#16 ·
Quick Update - I was able to install one side of the V4's on my Exige to compare them to the stock LED's. WOW!!... These are INCREDIBLE! They look so much more modern than the stock lights, and the fit and finish are OEM quality! I can post limited photos later tonight when I have more time, but in direct sunlight I think they are more noticeable than stock! The brake lights on the V4's are just as bright if not slightly brighter than the OEM LED's. However, especially in direct light, the V4's pop and stand out more because the black centers provide more contrast whereas the stock lights red centers make them harder to see. Also like Greg mentioned elsewhere, the OEM LED's are very directional in light output, so if you view them at an angle they lose a lot of brightness and the V4's don't have this problem so all around visibility is improved. In my eyes the V4's are PERFECT and I don't see any drawbacks.

I plan to take more photos and videos tomorrow over my lunch break, so if there are any requests let me know!
 
#17 ·
Here are a couple quick snaps from Rob comparing the V4 to the oem led lights in the Tennessee sunlight.
Video and more pictures coming soon!
The video should show and represent how they look comparatively the best.
His initial feedback: "
Hi Greg - here are some comparison photos in direct sunlight that I was able to quickly take over lunch break. I will take more tomorrow when I have a friend who can help with the brake lights (I was able to use a dumbbell to get the brake lights to light up fyi). These lights are incredible! In direct sunlight they are brighter and more noticeable than the stock LED lights because of the black center! They look so much more modern and I love how the outer red ring is reflective! Zero complaints!"

Running Lights
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Brake Lights
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#21 ·
I’ll add a bit to the picture party. My lights are for an Evora, for reference. I don’t have the V4 installed yet, but I will get that done this weekend and continue the comparison between the V3 and the V4. For now, I figured I’d add some generational pictures to show off the differences. For those wondering, V3 and V4 lights are the same thickness, which is to say they protrude the same amount from the back of the car. The V2 and stock lights are a slightly lower height by comparison.

There is a notable difference to the visual texture of the V4, but keep in mind this is a diffuser ring on the inside of the light so it is still smooth to the touch. The V4 outer ring is now much more translucent from the side in comparison to the V3.
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#26 ·
I’ll add a bit to the picture party. My lights are for an Evora, for reference. I don’t have the V4 installed yet, but I will get that done this weekend and continue the comparison between the V3 and the V4. For now, I figured I’d add some generational pictures to show off the differences. For those wondering, V3 and V4 lights are the same thickness, which is to say they protrude the same amount from the back of the car. The V2 and stock lights are a slightly lower height by comparison.

There is a notable difference to the visual texture of the V4, but keep in mind this is a diffuser ring on the inside of the light so it is still smooth to the touch. The V4 outer ring is now much more translucent from the side in comparison to the V3.
Thank you for the comparison shots!
You are spot in with your comments about the inner workings of the new light --- its more of a projector vs a diffuser now so its more translucent.
Similar to how some newer oem taillights work from Porsche, BMW etc.
 
#27 ·
I know you guys can see these videos on Greg's website now, but if you haven't been checking, here are two videos I was able to take with help from a friend. Both videos are taken in direct sunlight where I made sure the sun was at the back of the car for a worst case scenario for visibility. You can see how they compare against the stock lights and as a complete set. My friend said that the GRP V4's were more visible than the OEM LED's.


 
#30 ·
There is currently a wait list for the lights.
To order please sign up via the red pop up bar on the the appropriate product page on our website or send us an email, we will add you to that list and notify you as soon as we reach your spot in line. If you have already signed up there is no need to do so again, we are working our way down the list!

Doing it this way to keep it more of a first come first serve type scenario vs before when they would sell out in an hour and some guys didnt get a fair chance to order because of time zones etc etc.
 
#38 ·
Correct, we are going down the list and a semi generic email will get sent once we hit your spot in line.
We will verify those who have purchased V3's prior and apply a discount to the order as well.
If you have not done so already you can add yourself to the list at the link above.
Feel free to reach out with any additional questions!
 
#36 ·
I can vouch for Greg's sign-up and waitlist idea. I signed up pretty early (I think) as I was going to buy the V3s and went to order and they were gone, with the "coming soon" V4 up on the site. I received an e-mail from him that my slot came up on Thursday. He was very quick to respond to my questions about the relay and reflector option. He created the order on the web site for me and all I had to do was click and add payment info. Can't wait for them to get here!
 
#37 ·
My turn for some pics :D.

As usual, Greg does not disappoint! Very happy with GRP's V4s. They are certainly brighter in the sun. More so to the naked eye than in my crappy photos. (Note that my CHMSL, although DOT approved, is not from Lotus and sits in a custom fabricated deck mount.)

Here's a few shots to compare on my car:

Brakes on: V3 on LEFT V4 on RIGHT
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Brakes and Hazards on: V3 on LEFT V4 on RIGHT
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Side by side brakes: V3 on LEFT V4 on RIGHT
(NOTE: photo doesn't really show brighter V4 well but to they eye they certainly are brighter)
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V4 with reflector:
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V4 brake in darker light:
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Thank you Greg!(y)(y)