LED Trunk Emblem(w/ pix)

kuyo · 02-16-2013, 12:11 PM

Sorry for the camphone pix
Warning: I have a 350z, but thought I would share anyways

Was looking at Top Gear(the British version) while they raced a LFA, Aston Martin, and the new Viper from Vegas to Mexico. Well during their race they pointed out how the Viper Snake lights up when you hit your brakes. That's when the idea popped in my head

I've been thinking about how to get rid of the OEM trunk emblem with out having the 2 giant holes so I bought this.

Besides wiring the emblem through the 2 holes so my wires wouldn't show to have a clean look, it was quite an easy mod. Wired it up to my brake lights so it only comes on when I hit the brakes. I searched a few Z forums for guidance and didnt see anyone try this so if anyone needs help, just give me a ring

sparky · 02-16-2013, 12:15 PM

Not my thing but whatever floats your boat!
I do like your warning that it's a 350Z though. Need to be made aware of those damn 350's.

kuyo · 02-16-2013, 12:21 PM

^^ lol, dont know if 370's have those 2 holes if you take off your emblem

dP3NGU1N · 02-16-2013, 12:33 PM

Didn't they call out the viper emblem lighting up as childish and immature? Or is that just my opinion? As long as your happy I guess. =X

TripleBlkZ · 02-16-2013, 01:42 PM

As long as you like it. Maybe if it was a "Z" instead of the Nissan and maybe more of a solid looking light effect then the swirl look. IMO the swirl looks like some baby toy.

370SteeZ · 02-16-2013, 02:52 PM

Lite-Brite!!

TripleBlkZ · 02-16-2013, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370SteeZ

Lite-Brite!!

that looks better.....sorry OP.

Cmike2780 · 02-16-2013, 02:59 PM

Too much. I think if its just the 'Nissan' lit up it would look okay.

Skorch · 02-16-2013, 05:12 PM

Rice

Wonka2581 · 02-16-2013, 05:35 PM

Not my cup of tea.....

02-16-2013, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
kuyo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NW Houston Posts: 124 Drives: 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	LED Trunk Emblem(w/ pix) Sorry for the camphone pix Warning: I have a 350z, but thought I would share anyways Was looking at Top Gear(the British version) while they raced a LFA, Aston Martin, and the new Viper from Vegas to Mexico. Well during their race they pointed out how the Viper Snake lights up when you hit your brakes. That's when the idea popped in my head I've been thinking about how to get rid of the OEM trunk emblem with out having the 2 giant holes so I bought this. Besides wiring the emblem through the 2 holes so my wires wouldn't show to have a clean look, it was quite an easy mod. Wired it up to my brake lights so it only comes on when I hit the brakes. I searched a few Z forums for guidance and didnt see anyone try this so if anyone needs help, just give me a ring

02-16-2013, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	Not my thing but whatever floats your boat! I do like your warning that it's a 350Z though. Need to be made aware of those damn 350's. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

02-16-2013, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
370SteeZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal / SGV Area Posts: 104 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 16	Lite-Brite!! TripleBlkZ and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ Accuair E-Level \|\| Fast Intentions SS (Non-Res) \|\| Stillen Gen.3 \|\| Z1 Test Pipes \|\| SPC Camber Arms \|\| Ichiba Spacers

02-16-2013, 02:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Too much. I think if its just the 'Nissan' lit up it would look okay. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

02-16-2013, 05:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Skorch Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 469 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 540	Rice Wonka2581 and COSMO like this. __________________ '12 370Z + Sport \| Stillen Gen3 Intakes \| Stillen UD Pulley \| Motordyne M370 \| FI Exhaust \| FI HFCs \| 4.08 Gears \| Uprev tuned

02-16-2013, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
kuyo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NW Houston Posts: 124 Drives: 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	^^ lol, dont know if 370's have those 2 holes if you take off your emblem

02-16-2013, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Didn't they call out the viper emblem lighting up as childish and immature? Or is that just my opinion? As long as your happy I guess. =X

02-16-2013, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
TripleBlkZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 QX50 Rep Power: 15	As long as you like it. Maybe if it was a "Z" instead of the Nissan and maybe more of a solid looking light effect then the swirl look. IMO the swirl looks like some baby toy.

02-16-2013, 05:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Not my cup of tea..... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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