cracked taillight need help

280z/300zx · 04-10-2011, 02:04 AM

So some ******* threw a rock at my car last night while I was visiting my mother in Ca; usually my car is in the garage when at home. Anyway, looks like a tennis ball size hole over the right reverse light. Looking at courtesy nissan I was wondering if I should just get the lense or the whole assembly as they are basically the same price. Not very familiar with tail light assemblies as this is the first one I've had busted. Part number for the lense is 26554 and for the assemply its 26550. Or maybe I'm reading the schematic wrong that they have posted on the site. Could someone help direct me on what part or parts I will need so I know what this will cost me?

Also how hard is it to swap the assembly or lens myself? I'd hate to have to pay even more out of pocket for installation if I can do it myself. It's currently 11pm so too dark for me to check now, plus I'm not home where I have my tools. Thanks

Mt Tam I am · 04-10-2011, 02:07 AM

I am so sorry for you. I hate destructive jerks. I know somebody will get you an answer.

1325 · 04-10-2011, 02:14 AM

You'll need the entire light assembly. You should be able to salvage the bulbs and use them in your new assembly if they're not damaged. Replacing them yourself will take you ten minutes and you'll have to remove pieces of the trunk to access the bolts holding the assembly in place.

DIGItonium · 04-10-2011, 02:44 AM

See if he still has them for sale:
FS: 2009 370z OEM Tail Lights.

jaedub · 04-10-2011, 04:44 AM

its unfortunate but luckly it hit the tailight.

kenchan · 04-10-2011, 08:08 AM

Yah, as digi mentioned ck if the used one is still for sale.

gr8-wrx · 04-10-2011, 08:16 AM

Sorry to hear this happened to you. Hopefully it's just the taillight and your paint is okay.

onzedge · 04-10-2011, 08:44 AM

Why do we have to share the planet with a$$holes who do this kind of $hit? Cowards and punks all.

kenchan · 04-10-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Why do we have to share the planet with a$$holes who do this kind of $hit? Cowards and punks all.

Yah, we get to pay their medicare too...

KptKIDLAT · 04-10-2011, 03:17 PM

I'm from Nevada and my Mom lives in Modesto CA. The Last time I visited her I was worried about where I'm gonna park my car and you know Modesto California has a highest carnapping town in that state. Thank goodness my mom made a space in the garage when she saw my car.

Here is the link I think...
http://www.oemonlineparts.com/partlo...layCatalogid=0

280z/300zx · 04-10-2011, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I think so far the cheapest I've found it is $256. I'll probably try a couple other places today and tomorrow and then order. Read the DIY page on the tail lights and it doesn't seem to bad. Hopefully I'll have it good as new soon. Good thing is that since it's the clear portion of the light housing it doesn't stand out.

04-10-2011, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	cracked taillight need help So some ******* threw a rock at my car last night while I was visiting my mother in Ca; usually my car is in the garage when at home. Anyway, looks like a tennis ball size hole over the right reverse light. Looking at courtesy nissan I was wondering if I should just get the lense or the whole assembly as they are basically the same price. Not very familiar with tail light assemblies as this is the first one I've had busted. Part number for the lense is 26554 and for the assemply its 26550. Or maybe I'm reading the schematic wrong that they have posted on the site. Could someone help direct me on what part or parts I will need so I know what this will cost me? Also how hard is it to swap the assembly or lens myself? I'd hate to have to pay even more out of pocket for installation if I can do it myself. It's currently 11pm so too dark for me to check now, plus I'm not home where I have my tools. Thanks Last edited by 280z/300zx; 04-10-2011 at 11:32 AM.

04-10-2011, 02:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I am so sorry for you. I hate destructive jerks. I know somebody will get you an answer. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

04-10-2011, 02:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	See if he still has them for sale: FS: 2009 370z OEM Tail Lights. __________________

04-10-2011, 08:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Sorry to hear this happened to you. Hopefully it's just the taillight and your paint is okay. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-10-2011, 08:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Why do we have to share the planet with a$$holes who do this kind of $hit? Cowards and punks all. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

04-10-2011, 02:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	You'll need the entire light assembly. You should be able to salvage the bulbs and use them in your new assembly if they're not damaged. Replacing them yourself will take you ten minutes and you'll have to remove pieces of the trunk to access the bolts holding the assembly in place.

04-10-2011, 04:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	its unfortunate but luckly it hit the tailight.

04-10-2011, 08:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah, as digi mentioned ck if the used one is still for sale.

04-10-2011, 03:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
KptKIDLAT Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 60 Drives: 370Z , Sorento 4X4 Rep Power: 15	I'm from Nevada and my Mom lives in Modesto CA. The Last time I visited her I was worried about where I'm gonna park my car and you know Modesto California has a highest carnapping town in that state. Thank goodness my mom made a space in the garage when she saw my car. Here is the link I think... http://www.oemonlineparts.com/partlo...layCatalogid=0 __________________ 370Z Base Sports Package (6MT) Monterey Blue Last edited by KptKIDLAT; 04-10-2011 at 03:22 PM.

04-10-2011, 06:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	Thanks for the replies guys. I think so far the cheapest I've found it is $256. I'll probably try a couple other places today and tomorrow and then order. Read the DIY page on the tail lights and it doesn't seem to bad. Hopefully I'll have it good as new soon. Good thing is that since it's the clear portion of the light housing it doesn't stand out.

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