DIY: illuminated kick plates color change

jookiyaya · 08-20-2009, 06:25 AM

what was the led for the frosty white i mean frosty light blue? im interested because im getting my kick plates from the dealer instead of getting them installed, was it hard wiring it up? i heard u can easily bend the metal and/or scratch the aluminum.....

Cjanik · 08-20-2009, 08:09 AM

The wiring is easy, you just snap in a plug into the wiring harness by the passanger kick panel, and then run the wires to the kick plates.

taking it apart is a little harder, I have 1 set thats not worth anything because i bent/scratched the aluminum and now it looks like crap.

vipor · 09-03-2009, 05:24 PM

Got my set installed last night, it was super easy. The only slightly difficult part was getting the wire from the passenger to the driver side. The instructions are basically for a non-carpeted car (without the styrofoam too) it seems, so it was a little different than what they had described. I'll post my crappy iphone pictures and a little diy on how I did it a little later.

I initially attempted to modify the LEDs myself but ended up with a slight *oops* when separating the aluminum from the plastic. The soldering and such is easy for me, but I prefer to have perfect parts in a new car rather than ones with even slight issues. I later ordered a set from Cjanik and got them installed and they look great.

Equinox · 10-27-2009, 08:41 PM

subscribed, and yeah the pics are gone

vipor · 10-27-2009, 09:55 PM

if you're in need I'll host them on my ftp. pretty much unlimited bandwidth. just send me a pm.

Cjanik · 10-28-2009, 08:06 AM

^^ will do.

been in a constant battle with hotlinkfiles.com
they forgot to "update" my account to my new bandwidth and settings, and I guess I pissed them off so they deleted my account and refunded my money. been a few weeks, cant get them to reinstate. I never asked to have anything deleted or refunded.

vipor · 10-28-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cjanik

^^ will do.

been in a constant battle with hotlinkfiles.com
they forgot to "update" my account to my new bandwidth and settings, and I guess I pissed them off so they deleted my account and refunded my money. been a few weeks, cant get them to reinstate. I never asked to have anything deleted or refunded.

oh wow it was a pay site, that sucks. oh well, godaddy does just fine for me!

Equinox · 10-28-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cjanik

^^ will do.

been in a constant battle with hotlinkfiles.com
they forgot to "update" my account to my new bandwidth and settings, and I guess I pissed them off so they deleted my account and refunded my money. been a few weeks, cant get them to reinstate. I never asked to have anything deleted or refunded.

host them in your 370z User Albums and link them to this thread. It's free and a little more reliable!

370Zsteve · 10-28-2009, 11:22 AM

Vipor thanks for the PM, the pics you took are great!

vipor · 10-28-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Vipor thanks for the PM, the pics you took are great!

I did buy these from Cjanik in case anyone is wondering. I started working on the swap myself and made a little "oops" with the aluminum.

Equinox · 10-28-2009, 01:17 PM

I'm looking to replace my lighted door jambs as I dented the driver side panel. I'd end up doing red

Cjanik · 10-29-2009, 08:06 AM

Images are back up, BIG THANK YOU TO VIPOR!!!!

vipor · 10-29-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cjanik

Images are back up, BIG THANK YOU TO VIPOR!!!!

Cjanik · 11-03-2009, 11:54 PM

updated with some other colors, had a lot of people asking what certain colors look like before purchasing the LED's for their DIY.

oh yeah, and here's a picture of mine, same color as VIPOR's.

chauti10 · 01-18-2010, 12:41 PM

I own a 06 350z and I really liked the illuminated kick plates you have for the 370z. Can they be installed for the 350z?

09-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#3 (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: 49	Got my set installed last night, it was super easy. The only slightly difficult part was getting the wire from the passenger to the driver side. The instructions are basically for a non-carpeted car (without the styrofoam too) it seems, so it was a little different than what they had described. I'll post my crappy iphone pictures and a little diy on how I did it a little later. I initially attempted to modify the LEDs myself but ended up with a slight oops when separating the aluminum from the plastic. The soldering and such is easy for me, but I prefer to have perfect parts in a new car rather than ones with even slight issues. I later ordered a set from Cjanik and got them installed and they look great. WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-27-2009, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 18	subscribed, and yeah the pics are gone __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

10-27-2009, 09:55 PM	#5 (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: 49	if you're in need I'll host them on my ftp. pretty much unlimited bandwidth. just send me a pm. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-28-2009, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Vipor thanks for the PM, the pics you took are great! __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-28-2009, 01:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 18	I'm looking to replace my lighted door jambs as I dented the driver side panel. I'd end up doing red __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

08-20-2009, 06:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
jookiyaya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 262 Drives: 2010 40th Z!?!? Rep Power: 16	what was the led for the frosty white i mean frosty light blue? im interested because im getting my kick plates from the dealer instead of getting them installed, was it hard wiring it up? i heard u can easily bend the metal and/or scratch the aluminum.....

08-20-2009, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 18	The wiring is easy, you just snap in a plug into the wiring harness by the passanger kick panel, and then run the wires to the kick plates. taking it apart is a little harder, I have 1 set thats not worth anything because i bent/scratched the aluminum and now it looks like crap.

10-28-2009, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 18	^^ will do. been in a constant battle with hotlinkfiles.com they forgot to "update" my account to my new bandwidth and settings, and I guess I pissed them off so they deleted my account and refunded my money. been a few weeks, cant get them to reinstate. I never asked to have anything deleted or refunded.

10-29-2009, 08:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 18	Images are back up, BIG THANK YOU TO VIPOR!!!!

11-03-2009, 11:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 18	updated with some other colors, had a lot of people asking what certain colors look like before purchasing the LED's for their DIY. oh yeah, and here's a picture of mine, same color as VIPOR's. Last edited by Cjanik; 11-04-2009 at 12:12 AM.

01-18-2010, 12:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
chauti10 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1 Drives: 06 Nissan 350z Rep Power: 16	Do the illuminated kick plates work only for the 370z I own a 06 350z and I really liked the illuminated kick plates you have for the 370z. Can they be installed for the 350z?

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