Door sill...

Machina · 01-05-2018, 12:53 AM

I have a 2017 z and noticed they stopped with the illuminated Z in the door sill.
Just curious why and if there is a replacement?

NorthStyle · 01-05-2018, 05:09 AM

Not all of the Zs came with them. I purchased mine from a seller on eBay but you can also get them from one of the forum vendors.

1st · 01-05-2018, 01:19 PM

Hi, Yup its an option (accessory).

cooltoy · 01-10-2018, 01:35 PM

I installed mine a year after buying the car.

mults · 01-10-2018, 04:22 PM

Just one of many places that you can get a set...

https://www.z1motorsports.com/interi...es-p-3322.html

Cyber370 · 01-10-2018, 06:09 PM

Unfortunately, it is not a plug and play install. Its a dealer installed option meaning that there is no factory wiring to plug them into. All the wiring needs to be passed and spliced. What was Nissan thinking?

1st · 01-10-2018, 06:23 PM

HI, The Illuminated door sill is a plug and play option.

Cyber370 · 01-11-2018, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st

HI, The Illuminated door sill is a plug and play option.

I think we have a different definition of "plug and play". What I was trying to convey is the wiring and plugs are not already there underneath the non-illuminated sill plates. The wiring needs to be installed requiring removal of the dashboard side panels, inner/outer kick plates and running it to the power source underneath the dashboard. No big deal but still a pain in the a$$ for such a simple item.

I don't understand why Nissan did not pre-run a simple plug to the sill plates like most other car manufacturers. This would have made for an easier and quicker illuminated sill plate installation (truly plug and play).

Nissan 370Z Illuminated Door Kick Plates Installation Instructions

NorthStyle · 01-11-2018, 07:50 AM

Not sure what's up with your car, but on mine (2011 Nismo) it was literally plug and play. It took "maybe" 20 min total.

Cyber370 · 01-11-2018, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthStyle

Not sure what's up with your car, but on mine (2011 Nismo) it was literally plug and play. It took "maybe" 20 min total.

Really? I need to look at mine a little closer. I’m gonna check tonight to see if the plug and harness is there. Thanks for the info.

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Jayhovah · 01-11-2018, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyber370

Really? I need to look at mine a little closer. I’m gonna check tonight to see if the plug and harness is there. Thanks for the info.

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Can you take a picture of it if you find it? If mine is plug'n'play too I may consider this mod as well!

1st · 01-11-2018, 11:32 AM

I see what your saying Cyber370 I to had to remove the dashboard side panels, inner/outer kick plates and run it to the power source underneath the dashboard and then you can plug and play.

Jayhovah · 01-11-2018, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st

I see what your saying Cyber370 I to had to remove the dashboard side panels, inner/outer kick plates and run it to the power source underneath the dashboard and then you can plug and play.

But no splicing?

cooltoy · 01-11-2018, 01:52 PM

No splicing. It's a fairly easy project.

Check the DIY section of the forum for pictures of the install.

cooltoy · 01-11-2018, 02:19 PM

DIY: Illuminated Kick Plates

01-05-2018, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Machina Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Memphis Posts: 36 Drives: 2013 camaro SS Rep Power: 8	Door sill... I have a 2017 z and noticed they stopped with the illuminated Z in the door sill. Just curious why and if there is a replacement?

01-05-2018, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Hi, Yup its an option (accessory). wideglideleon likes this.

01-10-2018, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	I installed mine a year after buying the car. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-10-2018, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 70 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	Just one of many places that you can get a set... https://www.z1motorsports.com/interi...es-p-3322.html Domi likes this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

01-10-2018, 06:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	Unfortunately, it is not a plug and play install. Its a dealer installed option meaning that there is no factory wiring to plug them into. All the wiring needs to be passed and spliced. What was Nissan thinking? __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

01-05-2018, 05:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,265 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	Not all of the Zs came with them. I purchased mine from a seller on eBay but you can also get them from one of the forum vendors.

01-10-2018, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	HI, The Illuminated door sill is a plug and play option.

01-11-2018, 07:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,265 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	Not sure what's up with your car, but on mine (2011 Nismo) it was literally plug and play. It took "maybe" 20 min total.

01-11-2018, 11:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	I see what your saying Cyber370 I to had to remove the dashboard side panels, inner/outer kick plates and run it to the power source underneath the dashboard and then you can plug and play.

01-11-2018, 01:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	No splicing. It's a fairly easy project. Check the DIY section of the forum for pictures of the install. Jayhovah likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-11-2018, 02:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	DIY: Illuminated Kick Plates Jayhovah likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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