DIY: GTR Clear Lenses Install
 

Here's my first DIY contribution. It's simple to do, replacing the factory smoked lenses with the OEM GTR clear ones. Why would someone replace them? Because:

a) they're from a GTR (automatic :nutswinger:)
b) it matches with with trunk light

Difficulty level - 1
Time needed - Less than 5 minutes
Tools needed - thinnest flat head screwdriver you have, GTR clear lenses

First things first, work at your own risk! I'm not responsible if you scratch, chip, or break anything while you do this.

Here's what you'll need:

OEM Nissan GTR lenses (with part numbers provided)
26432-JF00A (Left Side)
26431-JF00A (Right Side)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...psde0d8b04.jpg

I used a Snap-On flat head screw driver. Whatever the thinnest, skinniest one you have will do. Do NOT use any super thick flat head as it will not fit.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...ps0d62b27a.jpg

Removed from packaging:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...ps07d708ad.jpg

Stock VS GTR:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...ps205ae57a.jpg

First, you use your screw driver, and slide it in any corner of the lights. There should already be some small indentation for you to slide it in and pop it out easier. Work slowly to pop out one corner at a time, and eventually the cover will come off. Once that's off, just simply pop the GTR one in and you're done!

Some more pics:

Please note: I've already had LEDs installed so that's why the light is white. Unfortunately I could not find my stock bulbs to put in and take pictures with. Also, the car is in a garage so I do not have day time pics at this time.

Factory covers:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...ps1cd059c9.jpg

GTR vs Factory:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...psa6a04366.jpg

All done!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...psf5295ce0.jpg

First Impressions:
It does seem brighter a bit since the lens isn't frosted anymore, but it's not noticeable by much. HP gains are no where to be found even though I installed a GTR part :( but at least it does look better IMO.

How much did you get the lenses for.
Nice idea.

How much did they cost?
Edit: I guess it's already been asked :tup:

Total cost can range anywhere from ~$35-40 shipped, depending on where you get them from.

I've provided the part numbers for your convenience, so you can contact any Nissan dealership and give them the part numbers for pricing.

:tup:

Google Guys...

26432-JF00A - Nissan LENS-MAP LAMP

Different places have different prices
Yours were ~$13
His were ~$35

This is for one side, yes.

My price of ~$35 includes both sides + shipping, the link above is only for one side, that's why there's the price difference.

I just typed the part number into google. Do the same for the other side and you have the price for both of them. There are multiple websites that have them listed, although the pricing appears to be almost identical.

Vote to have this link added to the cheap mod thread. Very cool idea!

Waiting for mines to come in from my local dealership. I got mines for 22 bucks out the door.. not a bad mod at all!!:tup:

DIY: GTR Clear Lenses Install
 

Got mine today. 37 dollars shipped both lens.


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Just want to share some goodies. :)
Wanted this lens for so long. But in our forum sell it for high price and made me think twice. But thanks for the forum member who found it out with affordable price! Really loves it!!:)




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sub'd..... and I think there should be a seperate thread called "mods under a hundred" ;-)

This one is pretty good :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...od-thread.html

$29.95 for both. Here's the link
Motorsport! GTR Dome Light Lens Kit, 09-13 370Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

How much for shipping?


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just wanted to add where to pull the stock lens. you can turn on the map light, insert the pick tool and gently pull down.

from there, just stick your hand above the lens and pull down the entire lens.
no scratches.


http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...s-picktool.jpg

Btw. I used credit card to do it.


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neat little mod

im so happy i did mine. i never liked that frosted old fashioned flourescent toilet lamp look.

Just ortdered my lenses. Did anyone also change out the bulbs? I am going to do so to a bright white.

Yeah pretty much all of us who changed the lenses. Changed the bulbs to white LEDs too. U should buddy.


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my bulbs are stock. im trying to get away from the flourecent toilet lamp look. why make it illuminate white. defeats the purpose.

because it can get blindingly bright when it's super dark? :icon17:

DIY: GTR Clear Lenses Install
 

Honestly. I don't like yellowish color. That's why i replaced all my bulbs inside my house to 6.5k bulbs that I bought at lowes. Maybe it depends on what u really want.:)


P.s I only used yellow bulb outside my house to keep away from bugs.:)


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hummm... i will give a LED (white) a try and see. i found a bunch of them onsale at amazon. im not sure how low of a profile i needed, so i got the shortest one i could find.

for those of you that are using 194 or 168 LED's to replace the factory incandescent bulbs in the maplight housing, have you had any issues with not enough resistance causing some kind of circuit related problem(s), such as burnt delay timing relay and such?

thanks.

guess not... :ugh:

Sorry for the late response, but I have not noticed any delays or anything.

I'm using these as my LEDs

194 LED Bulb - 15 SMD LED Wedge Base Tower | LED Landscape Lighting | Super Bright LEDs

I can try to take a video for you Mr. Kenchan if you want to see how they are.

I've heard that certain LEDs will stay dimly lit even when 'off', but I've never noticed such a thing.

Thanks! No need for vid. I was just wondering since I hear issues with not enough resistance when using wedges on markers and such. :D yah, I hope I don't have that hanging light issue... I don't want any additional drain while car is off. :)

My led's are supposed to be coming in tomorrow. I hope they work

:woot:

What brand did you end up going with?

I just remembered that the only problem I did have a slight issue of them not seating properly and they would flicker because of it, but after a while, I got them to work OK and no more problems. The trunk light one however :ugh2: I might have got a faulty one because that one has a mind of its own.

huh, thanks for the info. yah, i think im just going to leave the trunk one alone.

i bought the Luxtar SMDWB 1210/5050. will put them in tonight and see how they work. :D

was cheap too, like 8 bulbs for $5.50 shipped. :ugh: 4SMD led each.

hey enkei- here are some picts of my LED's. im happy how they turned out. white light, not super bright, which is how i like my map lights. :D

super low profile...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...e66280-led.jpg

comparison...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...comparison.jpg

finished...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...d-finished.jpg

:tup:

Looks awesome! You're right about the not being super bright. My 15 SMD is overkill :rofl2:

For 4 SMD that's pretty good. Appreciate the pics :tiphat:

I got mine for $24 (both). just ordered

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a simple diy.!!

2months update. no issue on lens or LED's. :)

Anybody have these in stock?

not sure but you can check z1motorsports and also thezstore. both carry the oem lens.