370z Illuminated Kick Plates

Crash · 01-24-2009, 10:30 PM

LOL! Yeah, the women are crazy, the guys are just opportunists!

KenBT · 01-24-2009, 10:42 PM

True.

But it would be a nice thought of having to bring one of your or mine female talent friends to one of the weekly parties or even PSK and open the door for her in a fully loaded 2009 370Z Touring Sport- wouldn't it

Crash · 01-24-2009, 10:50 PM

LOL! Maybe... I only know one that I actually get a long with really well. My friend Satine would probably be down, but she'd likely start an orgy over there...

KenBT · 01-24-2009, 11:15 PM

Well whenever you really get the urge to buy a 2009 370Z let me know I have alot of contacts at many dealers- all makes and models.

And regarding your friend Satine- you never know what she will do- if it was Satine Phoenix yeah she would probably at a minimum would wear no panties

Crash · 01-25-2009, 12:52 AM

Yep... That's the girl Satine Phoenix. She's a ******* amazing girl.

Where is San Pedro in respect to Los Angeles?

zero · 01-25-2009, 01:09 AM

San Pedro is south of Los Angeles. It's close to the end of 110 FWY.

I am thinking of placing the order for White/Persimmon tomorrow.

I saw the kick plate and it will be part of the option I am getting.

tvfreakazoid · 01-25-2009, 03:02 AM

Sweet, that's the same one I want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero

San Pedro is south of Los Angeles. It's close to the end of 110 FWY.

I am thinking of placing the order for White/Persimmon tomorrow.

I saw the kick plate and it will be part of the option I am getting.

Neo187H · 02-02-2009, 07:07 AM

Its entirely possible the car can be ordered pre-wired for it but normally does not come wired. Mercedes does that with the new GLK and the dealer installed rear headrest entertainment system.

tvfreakazoid · 02-04-2009, 04:27 AM

well hopefully when it comes time to buy I hope i remember to ask.

TerribleONE · 02-04-2009, 06:58 AM

i know on the G37s.. they were wired for this.. so i imagine its the same for the Z.. i will see if i can find out more about this tomorrow for you guys..

MaximumPwr · 02-04-2009, 02:43 PM

I installed these last night on my base w/sport 6 speed. It did take about 2 hours, but I also took my time. My car was not prewired, but running the wire harness and hooking it up is no problem. If I did it again I could do it in 30min - 1 hour easy. They do look way nicer than the cheap black ones. Heck they would even look good if they didn't light up. Big improvement either way. Oh and for those that want to change the orange bulb to another color, not sure if you can. Everything is built into the sill.

SoCal 370Z · 03-11-2009, 10:07 AM

I installed the kit yesterday, and here are my findings:

Not a fifteen-minute job.
Not hard to accomplish; time-consuming wire routing, and parts removal.
Some of the instruction references are incorrect. (This probably resulting more from a right-side left-side driving orientation or lost in manual writing translation issue.)
Looks great, and even better after dusk!
Powers off interior lighting (not overhead map lighting) and turns off with interior lighting.

Installation Tips:
1. Before disconnecting the negative cable of the battery:
  - Pull off the inner door sill panels as you might need to jockey the seat position to help pull off these panels.
  - Position seats to the farthest rearward position to allow more room in the interior to work with (remember to do so before disconnecting the battery).
  - Definitely disconnect the battery.
2. Route all the wiring first. Press the driver's side lead connector into the large supplied wire tie (you will see what I mean) and tape it so that it can be used a wire pull to the other side of the transmission tunnel. Before wire tying anything in place check to see how it all lays out and that no wiring is being stressed.
3. Use the main harness large gray holding clips to route the sill leads versus taping to the outside of the clips.
4. The supplied "T" wiring harness connector will demonstrate how to release the existing connector that must be release and reattached to the "T."
5. Where the "T" is a attached do follow the instruction and cover the snap connector with the supplied foam tape to prevent any rattling in the interior.
6. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
7. Reset the automatic windows feature on both windows as follows (from the Owner Manual):
If the windows do not close automatically

If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to initialize the power window system.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch more than 3 seconds after the window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does not operate properly after performing the procedure above, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Caveats:

In Japan, they actually sell a model that includes the illuminated door sills as part of the package. Here, you can order them as an option or have them installed at the dealer. For those who have ordered and received them on their Z do you have a fuse in the fuse box for the sills? If you had it installed at the dealership, or you install them yourself you receive a wiring harness "T" that includes an inline fuse. This is great with the exception that the fuse is hidden behind a passenger's side kick panel that is not quickly removed to check the fuse; let alone even knowing where the fuse exists if you are the successive owner of the Z.

Notes:

There was no prewired loom in our Z.

Would I do it again or consider having the illuminated door sills on the Z? Yes. My wife loves the look.

tvfreakazoid · 03-12-2009, 06:12 AM

Socal370z:

WOW way too much work. I would hire you to do it. I'm so lost.

I would prefer a different color. That's why when I get my Z, I have to think about getting them because I would never be able to install them my self. But thanks for the instructions anyways

SoCal 370Z · 03-12-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

Socal370z:

WOW way too much work. I would hire you to do it. I'm so lost.

I would prefer a different color. That's why when I get my Z, I have to think about getting them because I would never be able to install them my self. But thanks for the instructions anyways

It is not that bad to install. I'm just a detail person, and like to understand the workings and relationships of things so that's why you see the detail in my post. I should, and was planning to photograph the installation to demonstrate to others, but had a small time window and needed to concentrate while installing.

My biggest question is for those who ordered their Z with this accessory installed from the factory as I want to know where the fuse is located in their situation?

The supplied "T" wiring loom connector pin locations are completely occupied although the existing connector going into it had relatively few wires (this is owed to options here and elsewhere sold on Zs around the world). If I had my druthers, I would have used the proper pin tool and simply removed the pins from the "T" and punched them back into the existing connector plug the connects to the "T." That way you would not need the "T" altogether.

streetrod · 03-12-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

For those who have ordered and received them on their Z do you have a fuse in the fuse box for the sills? If you had it installed at the dealership, or you install them yourself you receive a wiring harness "T" that includes an inline fuse. [I]This is great with the exception that the fuse is hidden behind a passenger's side kick panel that is not quickly removed to check the fuse; let alone even knowing where the fuse exists if you are the successive owner of the Z

Maybe as a courtesy to the future buyer or a reminder to yourself a few years down the road (funny how a person forgets), just put a sticky pad note in the owners manual on the fuse box page with reference to the inline kick panel fuse and its location.

01-24-2009, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	LOL! Maybe... I only know one that I actually get a long with really well. My friend Satine would probably be down, but she'd likely start an orgy over there... __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Yep... That's the girl Satine Phoenix. She's a ******* amazing girl. Where is San Pedro in respect to Los Angeles? __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-25-2009, 01:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 23	San Pedro is south of Los Angeles. It's close to the end of 110 FWY. I am thinking of placing the order for White/Persimmon tomorrow. I saw the kick plate and it will be part of the option I am getting. Last edited by zero; 01-25-2009 at 01:12 AM.

02-04-2009, 04:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	well hopefully when it comes time to buy I hope i remember to ask. __________________ Mudders milk

01-24-2009, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenBT Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 23 Drives: 300ZX Turbo Rep Power: 17	True. But it would be a nice thought of having to bring one of your or mine female talent friends to one of the weekly parties or even PSK and open the door for her in a fully loaded 2009 370Z Touring Sport- wouldn't it

01-24-2009, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
KenBT Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 23 Drives: 300ZX Turbo Rep Power: 17	Well whenever you really get the urge to buy a 2009 370Z let me know I have alot of contacts at many dealers- all makes and models. And regarding your friend Satine- you never know what she will do- if it was Satine Phoenix yeah she would probably at a minimum would wear no panties

02-02-2009, 07:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Neo187H Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 302 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 17	Its entirely possible the car can be ordered pre-wired for it but normally does not come wired. Mercedes does that with the new GLK and the dealer installed rear headrest entertainment system.

02-04-2009, 06:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	i know on the G37s.. they were wired for this.. so i imagine its the same for the Z.. i will see if i can find out more about this tomorrow for you guys..

02-04-2009, 02:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
MaximumPwr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	I installed these last night on my base w/sport 6 speed. It did take about 2 hours, but I also took my time. My car was not prewired, but running the wire harness and hooking it up is no problem. If I did it again I could do it in 30min - 1 hour easy. They do look way nicer than the cheap black ones. Heck they would even look good if they didn't light up. Big improvement either way. Oh and for those that want to change the orange bulb to another color, not sure if you can. Everything is built into the sill.

03-11-2009, 10:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Installed and Reviewed I installed the kit yesterday, and here are my findings: Not a fifteen-minute job. Not hard to accomplish; time-consuming wire routing, and parts removal. Some of the instruction references are incorrect. (This probably resulting more from a right-side left-side driving orientation or lost in manual writing translation issue.) Looks great, and even better after dusk! Powers off interior lighting (not overhead map lighting) and turns off with interior lighting. Installation Tips: Before disconnecting the negative cable of the battery: Pull off the inner door sill panels as you might need to jockey the seat position to help pull off these panels. Position seats to the farthest rearward position to allow more room in the interior to work with (remember to do so before disconnecting the battery). Definitely disconnect the battery. Route all the wiring first. Press the driver's side lead connector into the large supplied wire tie (you will see what I mean) and tape it so that it can be used a wire pull to the other side of the transmission tunnel. Before wire tying anything in place check to see how it all lays out and that no wiring is being stressed. Use the main harness large gray holding clips to route the sill leads versus taping to the outside of the clips. The supplied "T" wiring harness connector will demonstrate how to release the existing connector that must be release and reattached to the "T." Where the "T" is a attached do follow the instruction and cover the snap connector with the supplied foam tape to prevent any rattling in the interior. Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Reset the automatic windows feature on both windows as follows (from the Owner Manual): If the windows do not close automatically If the power window automatic function (closing only) does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to initialize the power window system. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. Close the door. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch more than 3 seconds after the window is closed completely. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to confirm the initialization is complete. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows. If the power window automatic function does not operate properly after performing the procedure above, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer. Caveats: In Japan, they actually sell a model that includes the illuminated door sills as part of the package. Here, you can order them as an option or have them installed at the dealer. For those who have ordered and received them on their Z do you have a fuse in the fuse box for the sills? If you had it installed at the dealership, or you install them yourself you receive a wiring harness "T" that includes an inline fuse. This is great with the exception that the fuse is hidden behind a passenger's side kick panel that is not quickly removed to check the fuse; let alone even knowing where the fuse exists if you are the successive owner of the Z. Notes: There was no prewired loom in our Z. Would I do it again or consider having the illuminated door sills on the Z? Yes. My wife loves the look. Alrashwa likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-12-2009 at 01:11 AM.

03-12-2009, 06:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	Socal370z: WOW way too much work. I would hire you to do it. I'm so lost. I would prefer a different color. That's why when I get my Z, I have to think about getting them because I would never be able to install them my self. But thanks for the instructions anyways __________________ Mudders milk

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