DIY: GTR Red Start-Stop Button Swap out
 

The first thing is mine is a 7AT so the manual version will differ but the ideas the same.
You have to remove the shift bezel that holds the hazard button.
You need to carefully lift up the shifter bezel from the base to pop it off, and disconnect the hazard button.
In the pic i also popped up the lower suede shifter bezel.
I used a screw driver so be careful so you don't leave a scratch.

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Remove the kneepads there is one screw on each side holding the kneepads, and the rest are metal snap clips, They do come off pretty easily.

Next (remove the two screws that hold the front fascia panel, and pull forward) i went over board in what screws to be removed .. so all you need is the two in the pic.

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You can see in the pic the ignition switch. Next compress the ignition sides to release the ignition Button from the front panel
and push the switch towards you to remove it.

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Then disconnect the wire harness from the switch

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Now take the GTR Button, and connect it to the wire harness

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Now just slide the button back in

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Here the Lower Bezel has been reinstalled followed by the top bezel reconnect the hazard wires, and your done.
Sorry for If I left anything out but the pics should help.

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Here is the Part#
it was about $40 and a link to where you can purschase one.
Please supports our Vendors. :tiphat:

http://www.the370z.com/body-interior...na-nissan.html

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Night time Photos

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Thanks to TreeSemdyZee for his Comparison Pics :)

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nice setup, that looks really nice...thanks for write up

+1:tup:

Dammit you beat me to it :/

its a pretty easy install :tup:

I like it man. Just curious, any light goes through during nighttime? Pics?

FYI- for those of you who don't know, this is the push start from the R35.

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neat idea!

Looks great Trip!

trips how much that cost ya, and where'd ya get it lol

i MIGHT be doing this now that i see it... :tup:

nice job. looks good. :p

I bought it from Courtesy Nissan about $40 + tax + shipping $50

SWITCH UNIT-IGNITION - GTR (R35) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

You should do something that signifies it as "The Big Red Button" somehow... Make it sinister... :stirthepot:

Have you thought of switching out the z gearshift for the gtr? Although The Button layout is different.

That would be an expensive Mod, if it were possible...

looks nice, 40 dollars is not bad at all, were there any other tools neccessary ? just what you mentioned?

all you need is a Phillip's screwdriver and a small screwdriver

Thanks Triple's. It's on my list to get now! Looks good.

Looks great! Reminds me of the History Eraser Button from Ren and Stimpy! lol :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jjN-H62U64

Trips, thanks for the DIY, just put mine in, took about 30 minutes, looks great :tup:

Wow thats Cool Mini, i Hope you look in and sign up for the Fontana Nissan Meet, would like to see you there?

awesome DIY, If I ever have extra cash laying around I'll do this!

Great Idea! :tiphat:

I've always liked the look of this mod, now we are carrying the RED GTR button, check it out HERE. Great write up , it looks really straight forward!

-Scott@TheNismoShop

I just installed mine today, def looks better in person. Its more of a darker metallic red, looks badass

Installing mine now :tup:

Good luck, jk it's an easy 5 min job.

Thanks Triple's, this DIY just cost me 40 bucks :rolleyes:

:tup:

Thanks Trips, I don't know why I waited to do this...

Button was just ordered, hope it gets here by Saturday for an install :D

Thanks Guys, it's a pretty straight forward Mod. :D

Easy install and looks much much better. Never even thought about doing it until I saw the thread. Thanks!

Now I know why I don't like the current button. Ordering red one now.
Gotta love simple mods. The last one I did took about 20 hours total.

^Your gonna love your red button bro, it even feels better to push. The Start/Stop letters are raised up alil. It just feels like a higher quality product, but then again it is from the GT-R so it should be.

I'm gona have to add this mod now lol!

mine arrived today, cant wait to install !

I dropped by my local dealership to order mine... "They are not available from ANY dealership in the USA and it will have to be back ordered. It can take up to two months to get in"....

I'll check a few more places I guess.

Courtesy Nissan in Dallas, TX had several as of last Friday. Good luck.

Anyone particular reason why people like this version over the stock button?

:tup: Yes, it adds 5 virtual hp! (Albeit, all calculations done via butt-dyno.)

It comes with a GTR plaque.