GTR start button! another alternative..

Uxi · 05-11-2015, 06:40 PM

I just used an old expired debit card. The two points were at about 11 and 4 o'clock.

It will begin to move when you do it more than an audible click was my experience. Naturally the other side will sort of tighten but still was able to get the card in there. The harder part was figuring out where the to release the collar but it's obvious if you look at it for a minute.

It did ruin the card so don't use one you want to keep lol.

SwissCheese · 05-11-2015, 08:59 PM

FYI, if you use those plastic tools, make sure you get nice ones. I bought a set for under $10 on Amazon and they were worthless. They just bent whenever I tried to apply any pressure. I also was worried about scratching the interior with a screwdriver (hence why I bought the plastic tools). I ended up just using a screwdriver, and it worked out just fine. If you're worried, you can just fold a piece of electrical tape around the tip.

JARblue · 05-12-2015, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

FYI, if you use those plastic tools, make sure you get nice ones. I bought a set for under $10 on Amazon and they were worthless. They just bent whenever I tried to apply any pressure. I also was worried about scratching the interior with a screwdriver (hence why I bought the plastic tools). I ended up just using a screwdriver, and it worked out just fine. If you're worried, you can just fold a piece of electrical tape around the tip.

They are not all worthless. The set I got on Amazon was on sale for $7.99 and is plenty strong. But the packaging is long gone, so I can't confirm which brand they were, unfortunately.

SwissCheese · 05-12-2015, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

They are not all worthless. The set I got on Amazon was on sale for $7.99 and is plenty strong. But the packaging is long gone, so I can't confirm which brand they were, unfortunately.

Here's a link to the set that I bought. It was only $4, so I wasn't expecting much. I'm sure there are better ones out there, but I don't recommend these ones.

Amazon.com : Leegoal New Car Door Clip Panel Audio Video Dashboard Dismantle Kits Installer Pry Tool : Car Trim Removal Tool : Electronics

Kbiz26 · 05-15-2015, 11:34 AM

The first pic is a touch misleading because the screwdriver is at the 1 o'clock position. When you push the screwdriver in it needs to be at the 4 o'clock position then the 11 o'clock position for the second tab. I cannot overemphasize this enough because if you pry too hard at the wrong position that would be the only way I could see breaking the bezel. I finished this up in about 10 minutes and it looks great! Repped +1 great DIY!!!

lgarcia · 07-04-2015, 10:42 PM

The old credit card method worked for me, no scuff marks...

Ramage · 07-05-2015, 07:19 AM

Worked for me! +5 Hp also!!

jchammond · 07-12-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramage

Worked for me! +5 Hp also!!

what's up with the 5 horsepower?
or is it just a red switch?

jchammond · 07-14-2015, 03:37 AM

no reply? i couldn't see how a GTR start button would give more power.

SwissCheese · 07-14-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

no reply? i couldn't see how a GTR start button would give more power.

They're kidding. It's literally just a button.

Uxi · 07-14-2015, 10:32 AM

But it's from the GTR! lulz

lovemyvq · 07-27-2015, 01:49 PM

This method is great if you want your start button to look like wolverine removed it lol. Just tried it with plastic trim tools and there's marks all over the place. The other method is guaranteed to to wreck anything.

BC416 · 07-27-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lovemyvq

This method is great if you want your start button to look like wolverine removed it lol. Just tried it with plastic trim tools and there's marks all over the place. The other method is guaranteed to to wreck anything.

I used this method. No problems whatsoever.

lovemyvq · 07-27-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

I used this method. No problems whatsoever.

Ok some of it was my fault trying to find the spots that would pop the old one out. I tried where others had and it didn't pop right out. I put the trim tool in around 1 and 10 and it just popped out like it's supposed to. Guess it's different for some folks.

RDAVIS247 · 07-29-2015, 06:25 PM

Did this on my 2016 using an old gym card, thanks for the post!

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05-11-2015, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 68	FYI, if you use those plastic tools, make sure you get nice ones. I bought a set for under $10 on Amazon and they were worthless. They just bent whenever I tried to apply any pressure. I also was worried about scratching the interior with a screwdriver (hence why I bought the plastic tools). I ended up just using a screwdriver, and it worked out just fine. If you're worried, you can just fold a piece of electrical tape around the tip. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

07-05-2015, 07:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ramage Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Weymouth,Ma Posts: 72 Drives: 15 Z Midnight blue Rep Power: 13	Worked for me! +5 Hp also!! birdman71 likes this.

07-14-2015, 03:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 59 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684396	no reply? i couldn't see how a GTR start button would give more power. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

07-27-2015, 01:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
lovemyvq Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London, Ontario Age: 42 Posts: 83 Drives: 05 350Z, 11 370Z Rep Power: 31	This method is great if you want your start button to look like wolverine removed it lol. Just tried it with plastic trim tools and there's marks all over the place. The other method is guaranteed to to wreck anything. KoolKarmaJoe likes this.

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05-11-2015, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3600	I just used an old expired debit card. The two points were at about 11 and 4 o'clock. It will begin to move when you do it more than an audible click was my experience. Naturally the other side will sort of tighten but still was able to get the card in there. The harder part was figuring out where the to release the collar but it's obvious if you look at it for a minute. It did ruin the card so don't use one you want to keep lol.

05-15-2015, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kbiz26 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 24 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z GM A7 Rep Power: 12	The first pic is a touch misleading because the screwdriver is at the 1 o'clock position. When you push the screwdriver in it needs to be at the 4 o'clock position then the 11 o'clock position for the second tab. I cannot overemphasize this enough because if you pry too hard at the wrong position that would be the only way I could see breaking the bezel. I finished this up in about 10 minutes and it looks great! Repped +1 great DIY!!!

07-04-2015, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 13	The old credit card method worked for me, no scuff marks...

07-14-2015, 10:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3600	But it's from the GTR! lulz

07-29-2015, 06:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
RDAVIS247 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 26 Drives: '16 370z Base Rep Power: 11	Did this on my 2016 using an old gym card, thanks for the post! Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

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