Illuminated Kick Plates: Couple Q's

Matt · 10-22-2009, 04:28 PM

Stupid question first, kick plates are the same for the base/touring and Nismo, right?

Where is the best place to buy these? Ebay has them for $143 "but it now".

Anyone priced out how much for a shop/dealer to install them? I saw the DIY on it, and it might be above my level of mechanical ability.

simota1 · 10-22-2009, 04:34 PM

yes they fit all the base touring and nismo models.... i bought them off ebay for a hundred

but 143 is the price ul get them everywhere for and as for installing them.. have a lil more faith in urself its really easy man...

Matt · 10-22-2009, 04:55 PM

Just did my own little homework, so I figured I"d pass it on.

$112 to install. Dealer wants $170 to order them!!!

You think it's definitely not worth the $112 to install? Installation on par with the difficulty of installing custom audio stuff or easier?

370Zsteve · 10-22-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Just did my own little homework, so I figured I"d pass it on.

$112 to install. Dealer wants $170 to order them!!!

You think it's definitely not worth the $112 to install? Installation on par with the difficulty of installing custom audio stuff or easier?

Is there a thread on forum that has a DYI for kick plates? I didn't see one.

NVM, found it

DIY: Illuminated Kick Plates

simota1 · 10-22-2009, 07:31 PM

if u can install audio then ul have no trouble with the kickplates... man if i lived near u id help u for free haha 100+ bucks for installing is i guess ok but jus imagine u can save that money for another mod.... and the difficulty of this mod is not insane... its not like putting on a exhuast its completely doable... jus take ur time and ul be fine....

Matt · 10-22-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

if u can install audio then ul have no trouble with the kickplates... man if i lived near u id help u for free haha 100+ bucks for installing is i guess ok but jus imagine u can save that money for another mod.... and the difficulty of this mod is not insane... its not like putting on a exhuast its completely doable... jus take ur time and ul be fine....

I got it on order from Ebay. I'll update the thread if I get in a bind and can't put my car back together!!! :P

I got 2 members nearby that I'll ask to help me. No help a few beers can't buy!

simota1 · 10-22-2009, 09:00 PM

dont worry bud haha ull get it... its easy putting it together.... it harder taking it out cuz ur scared ur gonna break **** but putting it back there is much less stress involved lmao...

theDreamer · 10-22-2009, 09:00 PM

A friend and me installed mine this past weekend in about an hour, install is super easy. I figured I would need him to do wiring, but it is all pre-wired already and pretty much all you have to do pull the old out and plug the new in. Plus route the wires.

370Zsteve · 11-18-2009, 09:09 AM

Another Q:

To all who have Illuminated kickplates....are they getting all scratched with normal use?

simota1 · 11-18-2009, 09:45 AM

sup steve.... ummm mine are fine no scratches or wat so ever.... but i do however always not step on the door sill on purpose..... like i just step over the door sills all the time i get in.... and mostly everyone who rides with me does the same

phelan · 11-18-2009, 10:57 AM

i have no scratches, but i tend to swing over the door sills haha

and installation was a cakewalk. and mind you, i was hella buzzed when i did it

kenchan · 11-18-2009, 01:46 PM

my car came with it from the dealer... thought it was kinda corny but my kids loved it so oh well. i prefer the non-lit brushed aluminum look but again, oh well. too lazy to replace it.

vipor · 11-18-2009, 01:50 PM

Here's some crappy pictures that may help you along:

Nissan 370Z Forum - vipor's Album: Nismo Z - vipor - Kick Plates

vipor · 11-18-2009, 01:50 PM

Mine haven't been scratched that I've noticed.

theDreamer · 11-18-2009, 01:58 PM

Mine have not been scratched but they are never touched other than by the door opening/closing.

10-22-2009, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	Illuminated Kick Plates: Couple Q's Stupid question first, kick plates are the same for the base/touring and Nismo, right? Where is the best place to buy these? Ebay has them for $143 "but it now". Anyone priced out how much for a shop/dealer to install them? I saw the DIY on it, and it might be above my level of mechanical ability.

10-22-2009, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	yes they fit all the base touring and nismo models.... i bought them off ebay for a hundred but 143 is the price ul get them everywhere for and as for installing them.. have a lil more faith in urself its really easy man... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

10-22-2009, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	if u can install audio then ul have no trouble with the kickplates... man if i lived near u id help u for free haha 100+ bucks for installing is i guess ok but jus imagine u can save that money for another mod.... and the difficulty of this mod is not insane... its not like putting on a exhuast its completely doable... jus take ur time and ul be fine.... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

10-22-2009, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	dont worry bud haha ull get it... its easy putting it together.... it harder taking it out cuz ur scared ur gonna break ** but putting it back there is much less stress involved lmao... __________________ TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/**

10-22-2009, 09:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	A friend and me installed mine this past weekend in about an hour, install is super easy. I figured I would need him to do wiring, but it is all pre-wired already and pretty much all you have to do pull the old out and plug the new in. Plus route the wires. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-22-2009, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	Just did my own little homework, so I figured I"d pass it on. $112 to install. Dealer wants $170 to order them!!! You think it's definitely not worth the $112 to install? Installation on par with the difficulty of installing custom audio stuff or easier?

11-18-2009, 09:09 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: 42	Another Q: To all who have Illuminated kickplates....are they getting all scratched with normal use? __________________ 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.

11-18-2009, 09:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	sup steve.... ummm mine are fine no scratches or wat so ever.... but i do however always not step on the door sill on purpose..... like i just step over the door sills all the time i get in.... and mostly everyone who rides with me does the same __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

11-18-2009, 10:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i have no scratches, but i tend to swing over the door sills haha and installation was a cakewalk. and mind you, i was hella buzzed when i did it __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

11-18-2009, 01:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	my car came with it from the dealer... thought it was kinda corny but my kids loved it so oh well. i prefer the non-lit brushed aluminum look but again, oh well. too lazy to replace it.

11-18-2009, 01:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Here's some crappy pictures that may help you along: Nissan 370Z Forum - vipor's Album: Nismo Z - vipor - Kick Plates __________________ 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

11-18-2009, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Mine haven't been scratched that I've noticed. __________________ 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

11-18-2009, 01:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Mine have not been scratched but they are never touched other than by the door opening/closing. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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