Adding Door Lights??

Dsevast · 04-17-2012, 08:10 PM

I am thinking about putting in door lights on the bottom of the door like the G35 has. The ones that shine onto the ground. Anyone do this or think it's cool. My buddy has a G and anytime he gets out of his car I see them and love the way they look. What do you guys think? I am probably going to do the install soon. Will post pics when I am done.

Install is done Here is a link to the DIY

delusional · 04-17-2012, 08:14 PM

i'd love to do that. and also the footwell lighting that the g's have. wish our z's came with them

SalA · 04-18-2012, 02:58 PM

I think it's a good idea!

jboffill · 04-18-2012, 03:14 PM

How do we do it?

chops · 04-18-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jboffill

How do we do it?

its not that hard really..just get a prewired LED board, connect the red wire to a 12v constant source, tap the black (ground wire) to the door sensor switch. once you know where the wires are, it literally takes 5min to tap into them. then all you have to do is mountt he lights somewhere

KB2 · 04-18-2012, 11:11 PM

unless im imagining things...dont we already have that red square reflector thing at the bottom of our doors? (i havent been around my z in quite a while) cant seem to recall..but if it is there,that seems like a logical spot to mount?

LakeShow · 04-19-2012, 12:15 AM

Nissan now offers LED welcome lights that run along under the car by the door. I saw they had it installed on a Maxima, it looked good and not cheap or tacky. Its an accessory from Nissan so I'm sure you can order it. I think it's like almost 175$ or something like that.

Dsevast · 04-19-2012, 06:27 AM

I just ordered the trunk light assembly that we have in our cars (ordered from courtesyparts, it was like $40). I cut holes in the door panels and they fit in there like a glove. I feel like an idiot for not thinking to wiring them to the door switch like chop said. I spent a little while trying to find a way to wire to the dome light circuit so they would only come on when the doors are open. I eventually decided to get the illuminated door sills to tap into those, but now I will just wire them up today and then post some pics for everyone.

jboffill · 04-19-2012, 07:57 AM

I would love to see a DIY on this. Let me know if i can help in any way!

bdavis89 · 04-19-2012, 07:57 AM

in for pics. Would be interested in this as well as lights in our footwells

Dsevast · 04-19-2012, 10:37 AM

Here are some pics of what it looks like installed. I think it looks great...

Dsevast · 04-19-2012, 10:48 AM

I will do a DIY for this on my next day off. Unfortunately that is not for like a week... It's pretty simple though.

1.) I ordered these: Trunk Lamps

2.) Cut a hole in the bottom of each door panel for the light to fit into it.

3.) Ran wire through the door jam and connected the positive to constant 12V power, and the negative to the door switch. There is only 1 wire that goes to that switch tap into that wire for the ground.

I will do the complete DIY for this when I get some time and keep you guys posted. I also ordered These Lights to make them a little bit brighter. Thanks for all your interest and input.

anthonyy · 04-19-2012, 11:19 AM

Looks good Dsevast! +1 for originality

kenchan · 04-19-2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonyy

Looks good Dsevast! +1 for originality

good looking puddle lights.

my G35C has them too from the factory and very useful in the non-DLS months.

bdavis89 · 04-19-2012, 11:32 AM

That looks awesome. Only thing I might do is get a better LED light to make it brighter. Can't wait for the DIY!

04-17-2012, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dsevast Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 208 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Adding Door Lights?? I am thinking about putting in door lights on the bottom of the door like the G35 has. The ones that shine onto the ground. Anyone do this or think it's cool. My buddy has a G and anytime he gets out of his car I see them and love the way they look. What do you guys think? I am probably going to do the install soon. Will post pics when I am done. Install is done Here is a link to the DIY __________________ 2011 PW 6MT, Fast Intentions CBE, Fast Intentions RHFC's, Stillen Gen 3's, Uprev, Whiteline sways, 24 Row Oil cooler Last edited by Dsevast; 04-20-2012 at 11:13 AM. Reason: Added link to DIY

04-17-2012, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	i'd love to do that. and also the footwell lighting that the g's have. wish our z's came with them __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

04-18-2012, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
SalA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 247 Drives: 17 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 15	I think it's a good idea! __________________ 2017 Pearl White GT-R Premium \|Full Bolt-On E85 From Speed by Design\|

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04-19-2012, 12:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Nissan now offers LED welcome lights that run along under the car by the door. I saw they had it installed on a Maxima, it looked good and not cheap or tacky. Its an accessory from Nissan so I'm sure you can order it. I think it's like almost 175$ or something like that. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-18-2012, 11:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
KB2 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 243 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	unless im imagining things...dont we already have that red square reflector thing at the bottom of our doors? (i havent been around my z in quite a while) cant seem to recall..but if it is there,that seems like a logical spot to mount?

04-19-2012, 06:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dsevast Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 208 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I just ordered the trunk light assembly that we have in our cars (ordered from courtesyparts, it was like $40). I cut holes in the door panels and they fit in there like a glove. I feel like an idiot for not thinking to wiring them to the door switch like chop said. I spent a little while trying to find a way to wire to the dome light circuit so they would only come on when the doors are open. I eventually decided to get the illuminated door sills to tap into those, but now I will just wire them up today and then post some pics for everyone. __________________ 2011 PW 6MT, Fast Intentions CBE, Fast Intentions RHFC's, Stillen Gen 3's, Uprev, Whiteline sways, 24 Row Oil cooler

04-19-2012, 07:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
jboffill Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 38 Posts: 152 Drives: Crazy Rep Power: 13	I would love to see a DIY on this. Let me know if i can help in any way! __________________ JAV0 2011 Black Cherry ll ARK GRIP True Dual Exhaust System - Burnt Tip ll STILLEN Generation 3ll

04-19-2012, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	in for pics. Would be interested in this as well as lights in our footwells __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

04-19-2012, 10:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dsevast Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 208 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Here are some pics of what it looks like installed. I think it looks great... __________________ 2011 PW 6MT, Fast Intentions CBE, Fast Intentions RHFC's, Stillen Gen 3's, Uprev, Whiteline sways, 24 Row Oil cooler

04-19-2012, 10:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dsevast Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 208 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I will do a DIY for this on my next day off. Unfortunately that is not for like a week... It's pretty simple though. 1.) I ordered these: Trunk Lamps 2.) Cut a hole in the bottom of each door panel for the light to fit into it. 3.) Ran wire through the door jam and connected the positive to constant 12V power, and the negative to the door switch. There is only 1 wire that goes to that switch tap into that wire for the ground. I will do the complete DIY for this when I get some time and keep you guys posted. I also ordered These Lights to make them a little bit brighter. Thanks for all your interest and input. __________________ 2011 PW 6MT, Fast Intentions CBE, Fast Intentions RHFC's, Stillen Gen 3's, Uprev, Whiteline sways, 24 Row Oil cooler

04-19-2012, 11:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	Looks good Dsevast! +1 for originality

04-19-2012, 11:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	That looks awesome. Only thing I might do is get a better LED light to make it brighter. Can't wait for the DIY! __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

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