Underglow Neon Install also rear camera 370Z
 

Well today I had ksmith062080 come over for an install on his black Z. Ver cool guy even when he played some jokes on me abotu things not working "when they where". Everything turned out nice and I also helped him tune his sub amp and a few other things. The neons are pretty sharp and i respect someone that wants to stand out from others. Also allowed me to take his Z out for a little drive very cool in my book. Thanks and enjoy. :tup:


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Everything out from the inside for deader and mat
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This is the orange wire on the left had side of the trunk. You can use either orange wire.
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I covered all the neon tub wires with expandable tubing and heat shrink to help protect them against heat and weather.
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The distribution block and remote module installed in the trunk.
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Also installed a switch up front so the driver can turn them on and off without the remote

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Side neons installed. NOTE: the front and rear neon tube were to long and to big. So we decided to install some led strips in the future.

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Please feel free to comment or ask questions.

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I just want to state for the record that that is not my wiring.

more pics of red seats

How was removing the seats & the pieces around the center console (where the storage center piece is and such)?

Not bad at all. A few screws and it was out nothing you can not visually see what needs to be taken out. Just be careful the seats the left one has 2 connections and the right one has 3. Also sorry I do not have a lot more pictures but will post what I have tomorrow.

Also those rear little spaces right below the manual holder do pop out. They come out straight up.

so why did all that have to come out just to install these two items?

Noooooooo

cause the rear view camera requires you to pull the HU out to plug the powermodule and signal wire into it.

if it was just the neon, would've been pretty easy.

big - you always need to solder everything? :D might i suggest spade connectors for when you need to service the switch? :p ;)

You are correct dynamat and running the camera requires that stuff to be taken out.


And NOOOOO no spade connectors unless I have too. :p

I thought the whole neon thing went out in the early 90's? To each's own I guess, but it looks like you know what your doing. Good job man.

Did someone just watch Fast & Furious? :D

Having to see my car with all the wires hanging out like that would make me not want to drive her again, props for pulling such an insane job BigAudio

props for the work and thoroughness but not sure neon lights are called for in a Z, but as mentioned to each his own

Thanks, each person has their own taste. As I said I like that he is being different and unique. Here is a video of the remote working.

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My eyes! The goggles do nothing. :(

??? Lol

Just say no

Watch out! Radio active man!!!

Cough, cough!!

someone does not know how to use the crimp tool correctly? :icon17: jk jk.

our fuse box is literally just a giant space connector terminal. :tup:
spade connectors are good stuff if you know how to use it correctly.

now for the wiring harness for the HU, i solder everything since it's
convenient to do so outside the car. :p

LOL I will say that I do use spade connectors but when I use them I still solder and head shrink them. Call me crazy call it over kill but that is what I do.

Also guys do not make fun of someone for being different I personally like the neon underglow look.

i think it should be limited to light up just when the doors open - cool curb light

Well it will have fronts when he gets the led strips.

Be kinda cool to do puddle lights. :)

But id put the LED on the door panel facing down and not under the car since its a biotch cleaning LED's each time after a drive over leaves and crap if it was down below the side sills. :D

My mom's Tribeca has puddle lights from the factory. Kinda nice when you open the door parked in some dark place.

Ya I think they could be done as well on the Z.

Personally, not a big fan of the neons, but if that's what he wants, then that's fine with me. The red is a good choice with the black paint too.

Personally love the neons though it not for everyone, how much do they run for a quality kit? Any preferred brands? The only worry I can think of is having to routinely replace burnt out neons.

That is why a lot of people go with the THIN led strips all though this install was not that case. street glow gold series are pretty nice.

Hey Big, any experience hooking up 2 way alarms on the new Z's or G's? I want the Viper 5002 but I don't want something that will interfere with the existing key fob.

I am actually talking with another forum member about getting one put in. Will let you know what I find out. Do me a favor and send me a pm with your question to remind me. "very busy lol"

im about to get a 370z probaly black one and i want to put blue or green underglow under it! how much would it cost me and how hard is it to install?

It is not to bad, if you are thinking of buying a normal kit the short tubes are not short enough for the front and rear. The sides pretty much can be fit easily.

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might just ruin my technical reputation here but... I have blue neons on my car... I know, I know but in my defense they look sweet and theyare not over powerin think of them as night time check lights for when you hear a noise ;) Also I do my own installs and can definitly say +1 for the soldier jobs. Only way to do anything right. I use spades on switches though in case i need to disassemble but but i soldier the wire to the connector for insurance. Nothing like knowing it won't shake loose years down the road. I think neons have a bad rep thanks to most of the people that buy them. U have to make sure the light is balanced and even and don't be douche and drive around with them on. Thats why my switch is in the engine bay. This car was conveniently designed to run them tho i swear to god. easily serviceable empty relay boxs under the hood to hide the distribution blocks and switches in and there are grooves under the car that perfectly fit the lights i bought like they were meant to go there and i don't have to be worried about ground clearance. need a weatherproof disconnect for the one up front mounted to the underpanel tho for oil changes, and the one in the rear won't look right until i get exhaust done as the muffler blocks the light so it doesn't spread right.

:ugh:

I installed Streetglow LightStrike 3 million color led under car kit on my rsx. Although its a little pricey. You can choose one single color or mutiple color with patterns, and even light up to the beat of the music in the car. It also comes with a wireless remote/charger. and led's last longer :tup:

I want to thank the ones that post that they have them and are not afraid to be judged by other people. It is good to be different.

LOLZ anyone remember this thread? Is the guy still on here?