Nissan 370Z Forum - Ideas for hat square thing on the back bumper

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kellyefields

05-24-2012 06:27 PM

I personally went with the evo-r brake light that flashes like a formula 1 car. Trust me when I say that before people would run up on me all the time at stop lights, once I put this on they keep their distance. Just having something flashing gets a persons attention and reminds them they are driving and not texting/talking on the phone. Best 100 I spent.

shadoquad

05-24-2012 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields (Post 1735503)

:iagree: even with just the solid light, I enjoy being more visible to other drivers at night or in fog.

zero	05-24-2012 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 1735066)

thousands of people have been rear ended in fog/misty conditions.... this light DOES work and saves lives... HWY 401 in Ontario is the scene of numerous multi-car crashes in foggy situations all the time. People with rear fog lights have much greater chance of being seen and therefore more chance of an accident being avoided. It is not mandatory to have them in Canada, but it is recommended.

Next thing I expect you to say is that Daytime running lights don't work... :shakes head:

Does not work in Los Angeles because we are too busy to notice the lights. Beside there are too many tinted head and tail lights in Los Angeles. Also we are using cell phone, talking, texting and facebooking while driving. :stirthepot: LOL

MattP725

05-24-2012 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by zero (Post 1735507)

Also we are using cell phone, talking, texting and facebooking while driving. :stirthepot: LOL

All of that is better than looking at porn (thanks to ILIKEGIRLSDAILY on Twitter).

brucelidat

05-24-2012 08:57 PM

Do I need to order any wires or connectors or anything to have the european spec fog light work in my car? I don't want a switch or anything, just for it to go on whenever my headlights are on or maybe just when I apply the brakes or reverse.

UNKNOWN_370

05-24-2012 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee (Post 1734852)

From what I understand , that lense covered square thing on the back bumper is for the Japaneese spec 370 z fog light which we don't get.

I'm thinking of installing a TDS ( Tailgating Deterrent System ) . That square is just about the perfect size to mount a spring loaded box full of size seven ball bearings and it could be rigged to be activated from inside the cabin.

Of course I'm just kidding ( maybe not ) but I was wondering if anyone has utilized that space for something else besides a rear view camera.

Also, I read somewhere that you can purchase the Japaneese spec fog light kit and that it is just a bolt on. Anyone have a pic of this set-up ?

Hmmmm I acyually like this idea. I might remove my foglight and use this mod instead?:bowrofl:

cossie1600

05-24-2012 10:48 PM

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

shadoquad

05-24-2012 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 1735856)

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. If you like a block of black plastic in the middle of your rear bumper better than a functioning light, then so be it. :tiphat:

kellyefields

05-24-2012 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee (Post 1734852)

The only problem I see is that the ball bearings will not bounce high enough. They need to be released higher to get that bounce on those SUV's :stirthepot:

cossie1600

05-24-2012 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1735859)

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. If you like a block of black plastic in the middle of your rear bumper better than a functioning light, then so be it. :tiphat:

It's not so much the light, it's the idea of 4 brake light that is ghetto. Only thing that has more is some dirty old truckers rig

LunaZ

05-25-2012 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 1735856)

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

So all the non-US spec Z's are ghetto?

shadoquad

05-25-2012 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 1735908)

It's not so much the light, it's the idea of 4 brake light that is ghetto. Only thing that has more is some dirty old truckers rig

If you say so :ugh2:

I don't use it as a brake light. It is a fog light. If my headlights and tails are on due to foggy conditions, on goes the fog light.

Again, opinions are like elbows, we all got em

kenchan

05-25-2012 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 1735856)

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

i only use mine in dense fog or during pouring rain as a fog lamp. it's very functional. im not a fan of turning it on or flashing with the brake lamps.

ZOLE	05-25-2012 02:32 PM

I've highly considered installing the factory fog light there. I agree with Shado, anything that helps in foggy conditions is a plus in my book. I live around an area that gets foggy quite frequently on my morning drives to work. I've been rear ended before and was not a fun experience.

I do like the ball bearing idea though.

b1adesofcha0s

05-25-2012 02:39 PM

I've been thinking about getting the fog light too, but then I might have to get it tinted. Otherwise it might look weird with my tinted tail/brake lights. However, tinting the fog light reduces its actual functionality so I come to the conclusion that I shouldn't get it. :icon17:

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