GTP0026

Overview

The GT Power LED Lights For Car With RC Input GTP0026 is a comprehensive lighting system designed to bring your RC car to life with realistic, scale-accurate illumination. Whether you're a dedicated RC car enthusiast in the UK looking to enhance your ready-to-run RC model or a serious hobbyist seeking authentic lighting effects, this system delivers professional results at an affordable price. The GTP0026 transforms your RC vehicle with multiple lighting zones that respond to your driving inputs, creating a genuinely immersive driving experience that mirrors real-world automotive lighting behaviour.

This versatile LED lighting kit is perfect for anyone who wants to add that finishing touch to their RC car collection. From casual weekend bashers to competitive racers who want their models to stand out at the track or display, the GT Power lighting system offers flexibility and ease of installation. The RC input capability means your lights respond intelligently to your driving commands, making acceleration, braking and turning events visually apparent to spectators and fellow RC car UK enthusiasts.

What makes this system particularly appealing is its comprehensive feature set and the sheer number of lighting options included. You're not limited to basic front and rear lights; this kit includes turn indicators, brake lights, and multiple accent lighting zones that work together to create a complete, professional automotive lighting experience for your scale model.

Key Features

• Left and Right Turn Indicators — These provide authentic directional indication lighting that activates based on your RC steering inputs, adding genuine automotive realism to your model and making it clear to observers which way you're about to turn.
• Rear Brake Lights — The system includes dedicated brake light functionality that illuminates when you decelerate or apply brakes through your RC transmitter, creating realistic braking feedback that enhances the scale authenticity of your vehicle.
• Rear Lights — Comprehensive rear illumination ensures your RC car is visible from behind and adds to the complete lighting package, whether you're driving in low-light conditions or simply want enhanced visibility during daylight display.
• Front Upper Lights — These position lights mount to the upper front of your RC car, providing authentic headlight and position light placement that matches real automotive design principles and enhances the overall appearance.
• Front Lower Lights — Additional front lower lighting adds depth to your model's lighting design and can be configured for fog lights, additional accent lighting, or supplementary position lights depending on your preferences.
• RC Input Control — The intelligent control module accepts signals from your RC receiver, allowing lights to respond dynamically to your driving inputs rather than simply staying on constantly, creating a genuinely interactive lighting experience.
• 12 LED Holders — The comprehensive LED holder selection ensures you can position and orient each light precisely where you want it, offering flexibility for different RC car body styles and designs.
• 3M Tape Mounting Pads — The two included 3M adhesive tape pads provide secure, non-permanent mounting solutions that won't damage your RC car's bodywork, making installation straightforward and removal hassle-free if needed.
• Cable Management Accessories — With 10 cable clips included, you can route and organise all LED wiring neatly within your RC car chassis, preventing tangled wires and ensuring everything looks professional.
• Servo Y-Lead Compatibility — The system includes two servo Y-leads, making integration with your existing RC receiver straightforward and allowing you to connect the control module without requiring additional adapters.

Technical Performance

The GT Power GTP0026 LED lighting system is engineered with careful attention to the specific demands of RC car UK applications. The control module measures a compact 40mm x 33mm x 10mm, small enough to fit discreetly within even tight-fitting RC car chassis while remaining accessible for adjustments and troubleshooting. The system employs a mixed LED array featuring four 5mm white LEDs with 350mm leads for primary lighting functions, two 3mm white LEDs with 350mm leads for accent lighting, four 3mm orange LEDs with 350mm leads for turn indicators, and two 3mm red LEDs with 350mm leads for brake light functions. This careful selection of LED sizes and colours ensures appropriate light output for each function whilst maintaining the visual hierarchy of a properly lit vehicle. The 350mm lead length on all LEDs provides ample cable run from the control module to mounting points around your RC car's body, accommodating various RC vehicle sizes and chassis layouts without requiring lead extensions. The system's architecture integrates directly with your RC receiver through the provided servo Y-leads, drawing power from your vehicle's battery system and responding in real-time to steering and throttle channel inputs. The combination of fixed and colour-specific LEDs ensures each lighting function operates at appropriate brightness levels; the larger 5mm white LEDs deliver primary illumination for headlights and position lights whilst the smaller 3mm LEDs provide appropriately sized turn indicator and brake light functions that maintain scale accuracy. Build quality throughout is robust and designed for the demands of active RC car use, with quality connectors and secure mounting systems.

What's in the Box

• 1x Control module (40mm x 33mm x 10mm)
• 4x 5mm White LEDs with 350mm leads
• 2x 3mm White LEDs with 350mm leads
• 4x 3mm Orange LEDs with 350mm leads
• 2x 3mm Red LEDs with 350mm leads
• 12x LED holders
• 2x 3M Tape adhesive pads
• 10x Cable clips
• 2x Servo Y-leads

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use the GT Power LED lights GTP0026 on any RC car model? — Yes, the system is designed for universal compatibility with RC cars. The flexible mounting system using 3M tape adhesive pads and cable clips allows installation on virtually any RC vehicle, regardless of brand or chassis type. The 350mm LED leads are long enough to reach various mounting points on most scale models.
• How does the RC input control work? — The control module connects to your RC receiver using the provided servo Y-leads, allowing it to receive signals from your radio system. When you move the steering stick on your transmitter, the system activates left or right turn indicator lights accordingly. When you move the throttle stick backwards (braking), the rear brake lights illuminate, and the system can control other lighting zones based on your driving inputs.
• Do these LED lights work with all RC receivers and radios? — The system is designed to work with standard RC receivers that provide servo signal outputs. Since it uses industry-standard servo Y-leads to connect to your receiver, it should be compatible with virtually all modern RC radio systems including Spektrum, Futaba, Sanwa, Traxxas and other reputable brands commonly used in the UK RC car hobby.
• What voltage do these lights operate at? — The system draws power from your RC car's battery system, integrating directly into your existing power supply. The LED circuit is designed to operate efficiently across the voltage ranges typically used in RC cars, whether you're running 2S, 3S or higher voltage LiPo batteries.
• How do I mount the LEDs to my RC car? — The kit includes two 3M adhesive tape pads for permanent but removable mounting, twelve LED holders for securing each individual light, and ten cable clips for neatly routing the wiring. The LED holders allow you to position lights at appropriate angles for headlights, position lights, turn indicators and brake lights depending on your RC car's body design.
• Are the LEDs bright enough to see in daylight? — The system uses a mix of 5mm and 3mm LEDs selected for appropriate brightness levels. The 5mm white LEDs are particularly bright and suitable for headlight and position light functions, providing excellent visibility in daylight conditions. The smaller 3mm LEDs provide appropriately scaled accent lighting that's visible without being overpowering.
• Can I customise which lights activate for different driving inputs? — The system is configured with dedicated functions for turn indicators, brake lights, and position lighting. The control module processes your RC receiver inputs to automatically control these functions based on steering and throttle stick positions, providing realistic automotive behaviour without requiring manual configuration.
• Is this suitable for beginners new to RC car lighting? — Absolutely. The GT Power system is one of the most straightforward LED lighting solutions for RC cars. The servo Y-lead connection method is simple and requires no soldering if you prefer to keep things basic. The 3M adhesive mounting system makes installation non-permanent, allowing you to experiment with light placement without commitment. Even relatively inexperienced RC car enthusiasts should find this system approachable.
• What is the difference between this system and basic LED lighting kits? — Unlike simple LED lighting kits that simply illuminate when powered, this GT Power system features intelligent RC input control, meaning your lights respond to your driving commands. Turn indicators activate when you steer, brake lights illuminate when you decelerate, and the comprehensive multi-zone approach provides realistic automotive lighting behaviour rather than static illumination.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the GT Power LED Lights For Car With RC Input GTP0026 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.