DIY: illuminated kick plates color change

Shunya · 08-11-2009, 02:21 AM

UPDATES with pink

bigaudiofanat · 08-11-2009, 10:11 AM

Now I have a question. Why couldn't you just put on one side or the other of the clear z logo a led shining onto the Z logo? It would not bee seen and probably would be brighter as well.

Cjanik · 08-11-2009, 02:10 PM

What are you refering to?

-edit- are u refering to the pictures in the original diy post? If so i did not do that becase i did not have right angle smd leds at the time. The kick plates im making up are all right angle leds and face the logo. they are not brighteR though because the inside of the logo is all chrome and the light bounces all around.

XwChriswX · 08-11-2009, 03:15 PM

Just FMI, do you order LEDs and wire and do the wiring yourself? Because I know of a GREAT site to order pre-wired LEDs of the 3mm and 5mm variety very cheap and super fast shipping... Just trying to help you with cost/labor. Unless your REALLY into that sort of thing lol.

Cjanik · 08-11-2009, 06:28 PM

I dont re-wire anything, I use the existing board that comes with the Illuminated kick plates. Also, The LED's on these are 1mm x half a mm

Thanks for the Idea though!

Shunya · 08-12-2009, 06:50 AM

shush all, the pink ones are pwnage :P

bigaudiofanat · 09-03-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shunya

shush all, the pink ones are pwnage :P

okay

Spec Jay · 08-18-2009, 01:07 AM

think imma try it. never really done circuit board soldering but done regular soldering.
its pretty much make sure the solder gets only hot enough to remove the led and then create a good contact when remelting it right?
0603 SMD LED - Sapphire Blue UT-692NB
that the one you use for the blues?

Cjanik · 08-18-2009, 06:31 PM

actually use this site and their LED's. they are cheaper and easier to deal with.

Kingbright USA, an opto-electronic LED manufacturer products include all type of LED LAMPS , SMT LED, SMD LED, LED DISPLAYS optoelectronic components

here's the blue one you'll want:
http://www.kingbrightusa.com/product...06PBC/Z-PRV-SI

and yes your correct, its the same except you'll need small needlenose pliers to work with the led's, and dont overheat them as you stated. I believe I have my soldering Iron at 750degrees.

phelan · 08-18-2009, 07:18 PM

mmm kingbright...

(still trying to carve out time to install those plates ><' )

vipor · 08-18-2009, 08:48 PM

just ordered my white LEDs from the lc-led company the other day. hopefully i'll have them soon. i was definitely disappointed when i saw the factory setup so this will be my first mod to the new ride

Cjanik · 08-18-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

mmm kingbright...

(still trying to carve out time to install those plates ><' )

yes thank you for that kingbright website, its my new source for all LED's!!

I dont think installing those kick plates should take more than half an hour, there's a plug about 1 foot away from the kick plate that you disconnect/reconnect.

XwChriswX · 08-19-2009, 09:24 AM

Cjanik, you can install these in the recesses that the base model plastic ones come in right? Cause I might possibly be getting mine this weekend, and they said they have the 'exact' model im looking for on the lot but I can't remember if I told them lighted plates or not...

Cjanik · 08-19-2009, 02:24 PM

Yeah it doesnt matter if it cmes with illuminated kick plates or not. It will snap into place and fit. The downside of having a car without the illuminated kick plates is, ull need to run the wiring harness that comes with the illuminated kick plates that i send you. Its got the instructions and all parts necessary so its easy, just a little time consuming.

XwChriswX · 08-19-2009, 02:51 PM

Its as time consuming as you make it... Mr. Install =)

08-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	Now I have a question. Why couldn't you just put on one side or the other of the clear z logo a led shining onto the Z logo? It would not bee seen and probably would be brighter as well. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-11-2009, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 19	What are you refering to? -edit- are u refering to the pictures in the original diy post? If so i did not do that becase i did not have right angle smd leds at the time. The kick plates im making up are all right angle leds and face the logo. they are not brighteR though because the inside of the logo is all chrome and the light bounces all around. Last edited by Cjanik; 08-11-2009 at 02:18 PM.

08-11-2009, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	Just FMI, do you order LEDs and wire and do the wiring yourself? Because I know of a GREAT site to order pre-wired LEDs of the 3mm and 5mm variety very cheap and super fast shipping... Just trying to help you with cost/labor. Unless your REALLY into that sort of thing lol. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

08-18-2009, 01:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 21	think imma try it. never really done circuit board soldering but done regular soldering. its pretty much make sure the solder gets only hot enough to remove the led and then create a good contact when remelting it right? 0603 SMD LED - Sapphire Blue UT-692NB that the one you use for the blues? __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

08-18-2009, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 19	actually use this site and their LED's. they are cheaper and easier to deal with. Kingbright USA, an opto-electronic LED manufacturer products include all type of LED LAMPS , SMT LED, SMD LED, LED DISPLAYS optoelectronic components here's the blue one you'll want: http://www.kingbrightusa.com/product...06PBC/Z-PRV-SI and yes your correct, its the same except you'll need small needlenose pliers to work with the led's, and dont overheat them as you stated. I believe I have my soldering Iron at 750degrees. Last edited by Cjanik; 08-18-2009 at 06:33 PM.

08-11-2009, 02:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 24	UPDATES with pink

08-11-2009, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 19	I dont re-wire anything, I use the existing board that comes with the Illuminated kick plates. Also, The LED's on these are 1mm x half a mm Thanks for the Idea though!

08-12-2009, 06:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 24	shush all, the pink ones are pwnage :P

08-18-2009, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3408	mmm kingbright... (still trying to carve out time to install those plates ><' )

08-18-2009, 08:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	just ordered my white LEDs from the lc-led company the other day. hopefully i'll have them soon. i was definitely disappointed when i saw the factory setup so this will be my first mod to the new ride

08-19-2009, 09:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	Cjanik, you can install these in the recesses that the base model plastic ones come in right? Cause I might possibly be getting mine this weekend, and they said they have the 'exact' model im looking for on the lot but I can't remember if I told them lighted plates or not... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

08-19-2009, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 19	Yeah it doesnt matter if it cmes with illuminated kick plates or not. It will snap into place and fit. The downside of having a car without the illuminated kick plates is, ull need to run the wiring harness that comes with the illuminated kick plates that i send you. Its got the instructions and all parts necessary so its easy, just a little time consuming.

08-19-2009, 02:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	Its as time consuming as you make it... Mr. Install =) __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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