DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out

ZPirate · 11-20-2010, 12:59 PM

Installed my GTR ignition switch this morning. What a great mod for the money! The car should have come that way because it looks awesome.

Thanks to all those who contributed to this DIY thread.

6mtg37s · 12-06-2010, 11:34 PM

+1on that^ I love mine!

Ruprick65 · 12-09-2010, 05:25 PM

Another thank you for a great DIY thread. Completed my swap today, great directions and pics.

Trips · 12-09-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruprick65

Another thank you for a great DIY thread. Completed my swap today, great directions and pics.

XS370 · 12-09-2010, 06:33 PM

I just got done installing mine. I have a 6MT and was able to install the switch with out having to disconnect the hazard switch. I left the silver trim piece with the hazard switch in place and only pulled up the black bezel with the stitching on it. From there it is the same walk through as in the beginning of the post. It took me about 15 min. Button looks great. Like some one mentioned before the button is not a true red color but more of a metallic red. The Z should have come with it in the first place. Thanks for the DIY.

chuckd05 · 12-09-2010, 10:18 PM

Used this DIY and put mine in a few weeks ago, here is a pic.

tanamerra · 12-12-2010, 12:35 PM

How many screws on each side for the knee plate and where?

ZPirate · 12-12-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tanamerra

How many screws on each side for the knee plate and where?

There are two screws on each side (for each knee pad). One is below the shift ring and the other is below the HVAC controls.

NewYorkJon34 · 12-12-2010, 03:39 PM

My pics from awhile ago:

tanamerra · 12-12-2010, 08:00 PM

Thanks Zpirate. i saw the screw beneath shift ring but missed the other one. Does anyone have a pic? If it is the screw i think it is it is on tight.

Trips · 12-12-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tanamerra

Thanks Zpirate. i saw the screw beneath shift ring but missed the other one. Does anyone have a pic? If it is the screw i think it is it is on tight.

Silver bezel gets removed first and then the shifter boot gets removed. Remove the two screws that hold the center panel pull forward and you should be able to reach the start button. hope that helps

Kirkster · 12-12-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joebarchuck

First convertible with GT-R button

You missed out on that award by a couple of months... Did mine in August...

ZPirate · 12-13-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tanamerra

Thanks Zpirate. i saw the screw beneath shift ring but missed the other one. Does anyone have a pic? If it is the screw i think it is it is on tight.

You are welcome. If you look at Triple's picture above it's the screw right below where the screw is that is being removed. In the picture the upper screw for the knee pad has already been removed, however, you can see the mounting point. The mounting point sticks out from the base of the console.

For further clarification, the screw that is being removed in the picture is the one that attaches the bottom of the center console trim to the center stack.

RedBullRR · 12-13-2010, 04:55 PM

Just got mine in the mail, can't wait to put it in. Red button on a red car. It should have come from the dealer like that.

tanamerra · 12-13-2010, 07:20 PM

Zpirate.
The knee pad screws on the side are the ones that are giving me trouble. Really on tight. Thanks for the clarification on the other one.

11-20-2010, 12:59 PM	#151 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 17	Installed my GTR ignition switch this morning. What a great mod for the money! The car should have come that way because it looks awesome. Thanks to all those who contributed to this DIY thread. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

12-09-2010, 10:18 PM	#156 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	Used this DIY and put mine in a few weeks ago, here is a pic. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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12-06-2010, 11:34 PM	#152 (permalink)
6mtg37s Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 102 Drives: 10 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 15	+1on that^ I love mine!

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12-12-2010, 12:35 PM	#157 (permalink)
tanamerra Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 145 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	How many screws on each side for the knee plate and where?

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12-12-2010, 08:00 PM	#160 (permalink)
tanamerra Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 145 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Thanks Zpirate. i saw the screw beneath shift ring but missed the other one. Does anyone have a pic? If it is the screw i think it is it is on tight.

12-13-2010, 04:55 PM	#164 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 15	Just got mine in the mail, can't wait to put it in. Red button on a red car. It should have come from the dealer like that.

12-13-2010, 07:20 PM	#165 (permalink)
tanamerra Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 145 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	Zpirate. The knee pad screws on the side are the ones that are giving me trouble. Really on tight. Thanks for the clarification on the other one.