I also noticed int he last pic of the write up where the fog light is on, that the light under the spoiler is not on. Is that a result of the fog light?

You can install it both ways by tapping into the harness in the trunk for 1) braking, and 2) reverse

where did yall get the 7443 harness from? thanks

I got mine here: T20 Socket for T20 Wedge 7443 Socket - Other LED Lights - LEDLight

I got my flasher module and led from autolumination . As for the harness I bought one but it was defective. Luckily I found one at work that fit perfectly.

I have a quick question. I just got my 370z recently and i see that part i have in the back of my car, but it doesn't seem to do anything. What does this do if its hooked up?

its a dummy plug... doesnt connect anywhere

How did you just get your 370 recently when in this post you said you got it 2 years ago (when you were 16). It honestly doesn't matter but it is just a bit odd.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ml#post1526847

An incredible amount of info, but??
 

Okay, loving the idea of having one of these lights on my 10'. Just need to see if anyone is using the LED variant the Z-Store now has available. Almost like this idea more thinking that I won't have to worry about replacing bulbs along with a better match to the LED running lights. Also, after reading about all of the variations of install, would like to have the option of turning it off or on, but most importantly, to have it as an additional brake light. People always on my a%#. Feedback and comments dearly appreciated.
PS, getting ready to install new tuner, so thinking I can do all of the wiring at one time.
Pat.

I've got the Z-Store LED variant and it works great. It's wired to flash in reverse, and come on solid with my brake lights.

gurneyeagle
 

Do you mind if I ask you a couple of question? First off, how does this unit mount? Don't show it as having the same backing as the normal style, or does it slip "into" the blank filler housing? . Also, did you wire in the on/off switch they sell too, or did you just tie into the existing rear wires. All i'm wanting to have is the blinking for backup along with the extra brake light. Will send thanks in advance. Wasn't sure if I should have sent you a PM or not.
Pat

If you want it to do multiple things you'll have to isolate the inputs using relays. And add a flasher unit for the blinking reverse light. Either that or you'll have to install a dual filament harness. Do you have experience wiring relays? I have a schematic in my album that you can use for a reference. If you need a schematic for your specific application PM me and Ill try to help.

As far as fitment the JDM lamp bolts right into place. Not sure about the Evo-r.

I know this thread is long but all the info you need is in here.

Are you sure?
 

I thought I had read that if you use the LED variety, some of these features are already integrated within unit.
This has been the reasoning for me to post the original question. That being, if you use the Evo-R unit from the Z-Store, do you have to do anything differently to mount, along with using or not using the wiring kit they sell with the console switch.
No, i've not had a lot of electrical experience especially with wiring in relays and such. This is why I'm asking the questions "before" i decide to purchase.
Appreciate the comments. Probably just need to email the Z-Store with my questions..
Pat

Sorry. I didn't notice that you were specifically asking about the evo r light.

Pat, if you get the Evo R fog light it is very easy to install and wire up. You do no need a switch in the console if you only want flashing reverse and brake light. You will just tap into the driver's side tail light wiring. There is a grommet once you remove the plastic covers in the trunk that you will be able to tap easily. It is just 2 wires, and 1 ground. 1 to trigger the reverse flashing and the 2nd for brake light. The DIY tells you exactly what color wires you need, then just ground it, there is a grounding bolt right by there also

Forgot to mention, you do not need to remove the bumper, taillight or anything like that. Just jack up the car a bit will make it easier to work on removing the fog assembly etc.

Thanks for the info.
 

Dembflyr, no worries. Seems like the Evo R model is the way to go for something that's on the lower section of the car.
Martin just seems to make sense about only having the light function in this manner. Most of the time I'm driving the car here in Alaska, it's daylight. With that, it seems like an economical way to prevent someone from running into the back of me, or to help others when I'm backing up.
Won't be any sweat for me to access this wiring. Already been into the rear area installing Dynamat. Might look at doing the light install over Spring Break. Am wanting to jack the car up enough to change out the diff. fluid anyway.
Couldn't own one of these cars without the forum!!
Much appreciated!!
Pat.
And by the way, we received another 4 inches of snow today. Right around 8 ft. total for the winter.

Epic rain light!

http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms...p=120308_11:08

^^ not sure what i'm looking at...

It's the rain light on the new F12!

oh nice! :tup:

For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it.

I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

Attachment 44779 had mine for a month still love it people are backing off a lil bit :tup: i have it set to blink on brake and reverse

Do you have the specs on the flasher and the relay?

man there is no way in hell i can do this on my own.

I wish I thought of this. Both of mine are currently spinning. I may just cut them off since I can't get to the back of them...

I've read absolutely every post on this thread. Now you can call it lack of sleep or stupidity but I'm completely lost. All these words are just confusing the s*** out of me. I'm a visual learner and I have absolutely no experience with wiring of any sort. I ordered the jdm version and I want it to be on when my headlights are on and I also want it to function as a brake light(if that makes any sense). Someone please point me In a general direction. More than willing to rep anyone that helps. Thanks in advance.

the JDM version comes with a single filament bulb 7440, and thus it always looks like the light is "braking" when it is on.

if you want it on as a parking light when driving, and brighter when you hit the brakes... then you have to obtain a dual filament light bulb harness 7443 to achieve this.

there's pictures of the general install on the first page of this thread, and if you search my posts i explain how i did it with a Lexus IS300 brake lightbulb harness.

thanks for the great post! thinking of doing somewhat similar for my G as well looks great!

Here's a write up I did recently on how to achieve this by modifying the fog light assembly and wiring diagram.

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ake-light.html

I have an 09 sport/touring and was a little confused on the wiring once I had the fog light installed since the wire colors didn't match what I had read in this thread. Since my car had the plugged off wire to the fog light I used that and traced that inside to where it junctions into the harness for the brakes. Then I found that all I needed to do to act like a 4th brake light was connect the orange fog light wire to the light blue brake wire. One wire install FTMFW!!

Thanks again for the write up Simota! It definitely helped when I did my install.:tup:

This is good if you want to use it as a fourth brake light, but it makes it ineffective as a fog light until you are braking.
Three brake lights is enough for me :tiphat:

damn, the tip nut and bolt keep spinning on mine. did you have to cut yours off? is there an easier way to take it off now that they're both spinning?

had to taker a drimmel to mine got messy XD

Thanks for the post. Id like to give it a try where could i purchase one at.

OK, put my Z1 Motorsports light in today connected as 4th brake light.

Mechanical: The lower and upper nuts on the cosmetic piece I hit with WD-40 *my PB Blaster was at home. The lower nut - of course - came loose very easily. The upper nut I had to cut in half with a Dremel wheel. So, then all was very easy after that.

Electrical: The thick orange wire in the harness was the Fog light, and instead of a green wire for brakes, I had like a baby blue, NOT green. So, I tied the Baby Blue wire and the large Orange wire together connected and closed up.

One item of note: The wire gauge of the Baby Blue wire (which feeds both brake lights in parallel) was about half the gauge of the Fog Light Orange wire. I didn't measure any serious voltage drop after connecting the Fog light but I measured the Fog Light today on the test bench with about 14 volts and current draw was about ~2 Amps.

I haven't heard of any issues with doing this mod with overcurrent in any harness wire so I'll take it on faith (this mod has been done since 2009) that it's OK in the end.

4th brake light looks awesome, and considering the minor effort to install a big thumbs up to all who left such great instructions for us!

Do you have to use a heat source on the locktite nut? Other DIYs for this rear brake light mention a blow torch to melt it, while in this one you didnt use it. Do you just have to be careful and slow or do you HAVE TO use a heat source?

I have read all variations on the nut/bolt scenarios, some came loose carefully and easily, some had to heat a little (be careful the bumper is plastic and you're close to a lot of gasoline)! I had to use a dremel tool to cut the nut off of one of my bolts on the stock light.

very nice

Hey so where did you get the light from? i wanna do this!