New PowerFC EL-screen Commander GB, $299 shipped

daleclark · 05-10-2010, 07:54 PM

Hey guys -

Apexi has FINALLY come out with a new version of the venerable PowerFC Commander. If you've suffered for years with the terrible screen that you can't read in the daytime and can barely read at night, now's the time to upgrade. The new Commander has a bright, modern EL screen with amber characters on a black background.

Here's a pic off Apexi's Japanese site with the new Commander -

It's the same size and function as the current Commander, just has the new EL screen and a light sensor so it can dim the screen at night.

Note - this is a replacement for the universal Commander. If your PFC has a serial number starting with FD3S4 (which most PFC's purchased in the last 5-8 years will) it will work. If you have the original PFC with the FD3S2 serial, it WILL NOT WORK. Sorry about that. If you're in doubt, just pull out your PFC and take a look.

This group buy is being done through Fighter's Garage here in Pensacola. Jimmy was nice enough to do the legwork with Apexi USA and get a group buy price going. I'm making nothing on the group buy, he's making just a small amount to cover costs.

The new Commander will be available in the US by the end of this month (May).

PRICING - the new Commander is $299 SHIPPED in the US, add $25 for shipping internationally.

I am working out the last details now - when you need to pay by, and when the group buy ends. For now, put your name down if interested. If you have any questions, send me a PM.

List -

1. DaleClark
2. Herblenny
3.

Dale

daleclark · 05-21-2010, 12:32 PM

Actually got about 5-6 guys on the GB now, some local guys here in Pensacola and guys on Chuck's PFC mailing list.

The GB is ready to go, you can Paypal now and get your new Commander when they're released at the end of the month. PM me for the Paypal address.

Dale

Max_Spd · 06-15-2010, 08:12 AM

I'm So down for this!!!

toyzzzz · 08-07-2010, 10:25 AM

when these arrive could someone please post actual pictures showing how well they match with the stock dash lighting.

speedjunkie · 08-08-2010, 02:03 AM

I might be down for this too, I'll just have to get someone to check my PFC to make sure it's compatible, I'm out of country right now. I'll be home in a little over a month, is that enough time you think Dale? If so, I'm down.

Tim Benton · 09-04-2010, 07:12 AM

Dale,

What's the price on them now?

Tim

daleclark · 09-18-2010, 09:59 AM

Hey guys -

The initial group buy is over, it was a big success!

Jimmy at Fighters will be able to get them at regular price, I'll check with him later today on pricing and post back up.

I'm VERY happy with mine, it's amazing being able to actually READ the commander in sunlight! Here's a brief Youtube video I did on it -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcvmFWVk-8

Thanks,
Dale

daleclark · 09-21-2010, 04:24 PM

Confirmed with Jimmy at Fighters, the non-group buy price is $330 shipped in the US. You can reach him at jimmy (at) fighters-garage.com

Dale

***Herblenny*** · 09-22-2010, 11:25 AM

I can't wait to put mine on...

Tim Benton · 09-24-2010, 09:56 PM

I have to go check which version mine is now.

speedjunkie · 01-15-2011, 12:13 AM

Dale, I emailed Jimmy yesterday but haven't heard anything back yet. Is he still the one we go to for these? I looked on their website but it might as well be down because they only have the fast reacting temp sensor on there for the FD.

I also told him I was told I could get it for $300, I forgot that was the GB price and I thought it was the normal price. Maybe he just blew me off because of that haha.

Trout2 · 01-17-2011, 04:03 AM

Don't waste your time with Fighters Garage. I paid in the group buy and never got mine then got no help from them since it was not insured and USPS is even more useless. Per the FL Dept of State, Fighters Garage went out of business in October 2010 - good riddens.

Buy from a reputable business like Rotary Performance/rx7.com, might cost a little more but they'll stand behind their business.

Jack

speedjunkie · 01-17-2011, 12:02 PM

They sell them at RX7.com too? I know Banzai has them for $345, was told that this weekend.

Trout2 · 01-17-2011, 12:20 PM

Yes, they have not updated their website in years and have many other products not shown. RP is an authorized dealer for Apexi and Greddy so they can get anything from those two.

Jack

C. Ludwig · 02-01-2011, 02:32 PM

Guys, we're now dealing in the Apexi line as well. We just installed a PFC with one of the new commanders last week and it is a nice little change over the old style. We can do $335 shipped in the lower 48 on the new commanders.

05-10-2010, 07:54 PM	#1
daleclark RX-7 Bad Ass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL iTrader: (0) Posts: 105 Rep Power: 17	New PowerFC EL-screen Commander GB, $299 shipped Hey guys - Apexi has FINALLY come out with a new version of the venerable PowerFC Commander. If you've suffered for years with the terrible screen that you can't read in the daytime and can barely read at night, now's the time to upgrade. The new Commander has a bright, modern EL screen with amber characters on a black background. Here's a pic off Apexi's Japanese site with the new Commander - It's the same size and function as the current Commander, just has the new EL screen and a light sensor so it can dim the screen at night. Note - this is a replacement for the universal Commander. If your PFC has a serial number starting with FD3S4 (which most PFC's purchased in the last 5-8 years will) it will work. If you have the original PFC with the FD3S2 serial, it WILL NOT WORK. Sorry about that. If you're in doubt, just pull out your PFC and take a look. This group buy is being done through Fighter's Garage here in Pensacola. Jimmy was nice enough to do the legwork with Apexi USA and get a group buy price going. I'm making nothing on the group buy, he's making just a small amount to cover costs. The new Commander will be available in the US by the end of this month (May). PRICING - the new Commander is $299 SHIPPED in the US, add $25 for shipping internationally. I am working out the last details now - when you need to pay by, and when the group buy ends. For now, put your name down if interested. If you have any questions, send me a PM. List - 1. DaleClark 2. Herblenny 3. Dale

09-22-2010, 11:25 AM	#9
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05-21-2010, 12:32 PM	#2
daleclark RX-7 Bad Ass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL iTrader: (0) Posts: 105 Rep Power: 17	Actually got about 5-6 guys on the GB now, some local guys here in Pensacola and guys on Chuck's PFC mailing list. The GB is ready to go, you can Paypal now and get your new Commander when they're released at the end of the month. PM me for the Paypal address. Dale

06-15-2010, 08:12 AM	#3
Max_Spd The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	I'm So down for this!!!

08-07-2010, 10:25 AM	#4
toyzzzz The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, Az iTrader: (0) Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	when these arrive could someone please post actual pictures showing how well they match with the stock dash lighting.

08-08-2010, 02:03 AM	#5
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	I might be down for this too, I'll just have to get someone to check my PFC to make sure it's compatible, I'm out of country right now. I'll be home in a little over a month, is that enough time you think Dale? If so, I'm down.

09-04-2010, 07:12 AM	#6
Tim Benton The Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Dale, What's the price on them now? Tim

09-18-2010, 09:59 AM	#7
daleclark RX-7 Bad Ass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL iTrader: (0) Posts: 105 Rep Power: 17	Hey guys - The initial group buy is over, it was a big success! Jimmy at Fighters will be able to get them at regular price, I'll check with him later today on pricing and post back up. I'm VERY happy with mine, it's amazing being able to actually READ the commander in sunlight! Here's a brief Youtube video I did on it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcvmFWVk-8 Thanks, Dale

09-21-2010, 04:24 PM	#8
daleclark RX-7 Bad Ass Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL iTrader: (0) Posts: 105 Rep Power: 17	Confirmed with Jimmy at Fighters, the non-group buy price is $330 shipped in the US. You can reach him at jimmy (at) fighters-garage.com Dale

09-24-2010, 09:56 PM	#10
Tim Benton The Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I have to go check which version mine is now.

01-15-2011, 12:13 AM	#11
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Dale, I emailed Jimmy yesterday but haven't heard anything back yet. Is he still the one we go to for these? I looked on their website but it might as well be down because they only have the fast reacting temp sensor on there for the FD. I also told him I was told I could get it for $300, I forgot that was the GB price and I thought it was the normal price. Maybe he just blew me off because of that haha.

01-17-2011, 04:03 AM	#12
Trout2 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 104 Rep Power: 17	Don't waste your time with Fighters Garage. I paid in the group buy and never got mine then got no help from them since it was not insured and USPS is even more useless. Per the FL Dept of State, Fighters Garage went out of business in October 2010 - good riddens. Buy from a reputable business like Rotary Performance/rx7.com, might cost a little more but they'll stand behind their business. Jack

01-17-2011, 12:02 PM	#13
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	They sell them at RX7.com too? I know Banzai has them for $345, was told that this weekend.

01-17-2011, 12:20 PM	#14
Trout2 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 104 Rep Power: 17	Yes, they have not updated their website in years and have many other products not shown. RP is an authorized dealer for Apexi and Greddy so they can get anything from those two. Jack