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LateralG'z 07-30-2010 05:43 AM

Triple's thanks for the post

FricFrac 07-31-2010 11:48 AM

Just a quick FYI if you need to replace your start button with a stock one.... I was doing some research a few months ago as I'm going to be building a keyless ignition for my 280ZX and I wanted to use the start button from the 370Z (like how it looks white then lights up orange like the rest of the console on both cars). Turns out the Altima and Maxima start buttons are almost half the price of the 370Z and GTR and one of the two (Alitma/Maxima) is identical and the other is virtually identical. I'd have to look and see which one was which. I would like to get the plug for it.

Also the switch is fairly easy to open up. I've got a pinout for the switch. You can change the surface mount LEDs as well if you want to change the backlight colour. I'm not sure how effective it would be for the GTR button but it should work well with the opaque white on the 370Z/Maxima/Altima (and probably others but the Maxima/Altima were the cheapest when I was looking).

If someone knew a place to get the plug for the back of the buton that would be cool.....

Trips 07-31-2010 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac (Post 653972)
Just a quick FYI if you need to replace your start button with a stock one.... I was doing some research a few months ago as I'm going to be building a keyless ignition for my 280ZX and I wanted to use the start button from the 370Z (like how it looks white then lights up orange like the rest of the console on both cars). Turns out the Altima and Maxima start buttons are almost half the price of the 370Z and GTR and one of the two (Alitma/Maxima) is identical and the other is virtually identical. I'd have to look and see which one was which. I would like to get the plug for it.

Also the switch is fairly easy to open up. I've got a pinout for the switch. You can change the surface mount LEDs as well if you want to change the backlight colour. I'm not sure how effective it would be for the GTR button but it should work well with the opaque white on the 370Z/Maxima/Altima (and probably others but the Maxima/Altima were the cheapest when I was looking).

If someone knew a place to get the plug for the back of the buton that would be cool.....

Outside of a wrecked one at a Wrecking yard probably not. The dealers not going to sell you just that connector. Since the connector is hidden you have a better chance of making your own.

Lemers 07-31-2010 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 654010)
Outside of a wrecked one at a Wrecking yard probably not. The dealers not going to sell you just that connector. Since the connector is hidden you have a better chance of making your own.

Greatntech support +1

Kirkster 07-31-2010 03:56 PM

My button came today. My wife teased me with it over a video chat :shakes head:

Then she threatened to do the install herself :eek:

I told her I get to do the first mod on my car dammit.

TreeSemdyZee 07-31-2010 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster (Post 654107)
My button came today. My wife teased me with it over a video chat :shakes head:

Then she threatened to do the install herself :eek:

I told her I get to do the first mod on my car dammit.

Women have no place grilling or putting in red buttons.

noTCed 07-31-2010 07:26 PM

Finally got mine last night and put it in. All I can say is pictures do no justice to how much better this looks.

FricFrac 07-31-2010 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 654010)
Outside of a wrecked one at a Wrecking yard probably not. The dealers not going to sell you just that connector. Since the connector is hidden you have a better chance of making your own.

That's what I figured for wiring harness stuff.... I'll make my own or a pigtail with another connector...

Trips 08-11-2010 09:24 PM

bump

pty370z 08-12-2010 11:39 AM

I just got mine installed. Thanks to West Covina Nissan for great service and fast shipping.

Easy 10-15 min. install and looks great on my Red Z... hehehe.. :happydance:

zero 08-15-2010 09:17 PM

I just joined Triple's GTR Red Button.

LMBmikeZ 08-21-2010 08:04 AM

I just finished my install this morning took all of 22 mins! lol and I love it with the red in my 40th!

Best part is I got it yesterday just in time for Z fest here in Ontario today! Installed and now about to head out can't wait!

Eric 08-21-2010 08:18 AM

I love the red start button from the GTR!

I bet this will be a $1000 upgrade option for the 2011 370Z...lol

LMBmikeZ 08-21-2010 05:25 PM

tried to take a couple quick pics today I tried to include some of the interior so you can see how it fits nice with the red interior with the 40ths!

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...20370Z/024.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...20370Z/023.jpg

^^last pic you can start to see some other Z's at Z fest in Brantford, Ontario

WestCo Scott 08-24-2010 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pty370z (Post 671754)
I just got mine installed. Thanks to West Covina Nissan for great service and fast shipping.

Easy 10-15 min. install and looks great on my Red Z... hehehe.. :happydance:

Thank you pty I'm glad you like it!

-Scott


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