DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out

tonyl001 · 07-09-2015, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbomb

It took about 2 weeks to get the red ignition cover since it is a fairly new part (for '15 and newer Nismo's), but worth the wait I believe!!!

I can wait 2 weeks. lol I had to wait almost 2 months to get my Swift lowering springs because the manufacturer was out of stock. They finally came in last Saturday, and I installed them and I love it. I can definitely tell a difference.

Cjdiezel · 07-17-2015, 12:01 PM

Just did this great swap!!!

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FreddeeNismoZ · 08-07-2015, 12:00 AM

Just did this swap a few days ago
Super easy mod took less than 5 min
I used a credit card

Gerg · 08-12-2015, 01:25 PM

Add this to the list of one more mod bandwagon that I've jumped on. Install took less than 2 min (and part of that was me taping up the tip of the screwdriver so as not to scratch the leather).

That red is pretty.

Puke · 08-27-2015, 04:33 AM

Thank you so much from a newbie. You made this mod an easy deal for someone like me who was not familiar with our new 370z.
Thanks again,
James (Puke)

jchammond · 08-27-2015, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerg

Add this to the list of one more mod bandwagon that I've jumped on. Install took less than 2 min (and part of that was me taping up the tip of the screwdriver so as not to scratch the leather).

That red is pretty.

is it less bright than the factory one?

Puke · 08-27-2015, 05:58 AM

The entire button lights up on the original button so it is brighter, the new one still shows start and stop but is nit illuminated like the original button. Hope this helps.

MagmaRed370z · 02-12-2016, 11:45 AM

I'm trying to install mine today. The stock
Button is hard to remove. I tried with a credit card but no luck. I can get in there but then how do you pull it out? I also tried with one of those plastic tools but I don't want to damage or scratch around it.

Help.

Trips · 02-12-2016, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

I'm trying to install mine today. The stock
Button is hard to remove. I tried with a credit card but no luck. I can get in there but then how do you pull it out? I also tried with one of those plastic tools but I don't want to damage or scratch around it.

Help.

You need to squeeze the silver tabs after you disconnect the connector.

They are about 11:00 and 5:00 o'clock

JARblue · 02-12-2016, 01:36 PM

Pay close attention to the tab location in the photos Post #322 in this thread. That's where you need to apply the pressure.

MagmaRed370z · 02-12-2016, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

You need to squeeze the silver tabs after you disconnect the connector.

They are about 11:00 and 5:00 o'clock

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Pay close attention to the tab location in the photos Post #322 in this thread. That's where you need to apply the pressure.

Awesome, I'll try that and report back. Thanks guys

MagmaRed370z · 02-12-2016, 05:11 PM

Got it installed!

Daniel123588 · 03-06-2016, 07:39 PM

Does anybody have any suggestions on where to buy this? I used the link on the first page "Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop.com!!! $34.07 + shipping!"but on the website, the shipping to hawaii is $33! just as much as the item itself LOL.Price has gone up as well on the site from the $34.07.
Ive PM'd Scott@FONTANA to see if he can do a better shipping price but in case its a no go wanted to see if others have any suggestions on where to purchase. Thanks!

SwissCheese · 03-06-2016, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel123588

Does anybody have any suggestions on where to buy this? I used the link on the first page "Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop.com!!! $34.07 + shipping!"but on the website, the shipping to hawaii is $33! just as much as the item itself LOL.Price has gone up as well on the site from the $34.07.
Ive PM'd Scott@FONTANA to see if he can do a better shipping price but in case its a no go wanted to see if others have any suggestions on where to purchase. Thanks!

I got mine from Amazon. Right now it's $38.17 w/ free shipping:

Amazon.com: GTR Red Start Button 2009 - 2012 - 25151-JF00A: Automotive

Daniel123588 · 03-06-2016, 07:42 PM

Damn, that was so quick. Thank you swiss cheese!

08-12-2015, 01:25 PM	#334 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Add this to the list of one more mod bandwagon that I've jumped on. Install took less than 2 min (and part of that was me taping up the tip of the screwdriver so as not to scratch the leather). That red is pretty. jchammond likes this.

02-12-2016, 11:45 AM	#338 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	I'm trying to install mine today. The stock Button is hard to remove. I tried with a credit card but no luck. I can get in there but then how do you pull it out? I also tried with one of those plastic tools but I don't want to damage or scratch around it. Help. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

02-12-2016, 01:36 PM	#340 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Pay close attention to the tab location in the photos Post #322 in this thread. That's where you need to apply the pressure. MagmaRed370z likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-12-2016, 05:11 PM	#342 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Got it installed! __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

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07-17-2015, 12:01 PM	#332 (permalink)
Cjdiezel Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizoja Posts: 28 Drives: 370z touring Rep Power: 13	Just did this great swap!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-07-2015, 12:00 AM	#333 (permalink)
FreddeeNismoZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 8 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 10	Just did this swap a few days ago Super easy mod took less than 5 min I used a credit card

08-27-2015, 04:33 AM	#335 (permalink)
Puke Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: DFW, no longer Iraq Posts: 146 Drives: 09 chicane yellow Z Rep Power: 10	Thank you so much from a newbie. You made this mod an easy deal for someone like me who was not familiar with our new 370z. Thanks again, James (Puke)

08-27-2015, 05:58 AM	#337 (permalink)
Puke Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: DFW, no longer Iraq Posts: 146 Drives: 09 chicane yellow Z Rep Power: 10	The entire button lights up on the original button so it is brighter, the new one still shows start and stop but is nit illuminated like the original button. Hope this helps.

03-06-2016, 07:39 PM	#343 (permalink)
Daniel123588 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 192 Drives: 2012 370z sport Rep Power: 10	Does anybody have any suggestions on where to buy this? I used the link on the first page "Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop.com!!! $34.07 + shipping!"but on the website, the shipping to hawaii is $33! just as much as the item itself LOL.Price has gone up as well on the site from the $34.07. Ive PM'd Scott@FONTANA to see if he can do a better shipping price but in case its a no go wanted to see if others have any suggestions on where to purchase. Thanks!

03-06-2016, 07:42 PM	#345 (permalink)
Daniel123588 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 192 Drives: 2012 370z sport Rep Power: 10	Damn, that was so quick. Thank you swiss cheese!