Trunk lighting solution needed

winnre · 11-29-2013, 11:33 PM

IT'S DARK IN THERE!

I carry 2-3 small shopping bags and invariably the light gets covered up and I can't see a thing. First world problem maybe, but I'm up for ideas. I can't be the first operson who wishes that the trunk had better lighting.

Can I put a light on the hatch side of things? Or small LEDs or something? WHat has anyone done to light up the trunk? Because what's there really isn't doing so great.

LMBmikeZ · 11-29-2013, 11:35 PM

go with the interior LED swap

LMBmikeZ · 11-29-2013, 11:36 PM

here is where I got mine, from a forum sponsor

5 led Replacement Interior Light Bulbs W/ FREE Shipping

winnre · 11-29-2013, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

here is where I got mine, from a forum sponsor

5 led Replacement Interior Light Bulbs W/ FREE Shipping

But I don't want subtle in the trunk, I want bright and visible.

LMBmikeZ · 11-29-2013, 11:54 PM

mine is bright…. where did it say subtle? the LEDs are brighter then the stock bulbs

m4a1mustang · 11-29-2013, 11:55 PM

If only you could redirect the headlights to the hatch...

Carry a flashlight.

StangerGT · 11-29-2013, 11:58 PM

Amazon.com - Instabulb Battery Operated Stick Up Light Bulb, 2-pack, As Seen On Tv - Incandescent Bulbs

LMBmikeZ · 11-30-2013, 12:00 AM

winnre · 11-30-2013, 12:02 AM

Yep I carry a flashlight, looking for a prettier solution. I was thinking of a string of white LED lights snakng around the edge of the trunk but on the underside of the lip so as not to blind me when I look in, and so that light is put in from all directions and all sides and corners of the trunk itself.

LMBmikeZ · 11-30-2013, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winnre

Yep I carry a flashlight, looking for a prettier solution. I was thinking of a string of white LED lights snakng around the edge of the trunk but on the underside of the lip so as not to blind me when I look in, and so that light is put in from all directions and all sides and corners of the trunk itself.

Ok I am starting to rethink my suggestions……..

I am starting to think you might have vision problems

m4a1mustang · 11-30-2013, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Ok I am starting to rethink my suggestions……..

I am starting to think you might have vision problems

winnre · 11-30-2013, 12:24 AM

The trunk light is IN the trunk. When you have stuff in the trunk it blocks the light and you see nothing at all.

DIGItonium · 11-30-2013, 12:41 AM

You need over head trunk lights. Mount led strip on the hatch facing downward.

I love my custom high power LED trunk light, though. :-D

Tempestz · 11-30-2013, 12:49 AM

Heres an Alternative solution… not 100% sure this is what your looking for but it should help you out in your endeavors

2009-2013 Nissan 370Z Trunk Light LED - 370Z - Nissan - HID & LED by Vehicle - Replacement Lighting

^^They have a stage 4 Flex light option. also a Forum sponsor. 20% off today if you hurry!!

MadChemist · 11-30-2013, 10:03 AM

Easy fix. Tap into the trunk light to power several of these. They have an adhesive backing to you can mount them almost any where just need to run wires.

Tiny Prewired Super Bright Surface Mount LEDs - 12V DIY Plug and Play SMT LED

I've done it on a couple of cars. Pictures at the top of the page are of my old car. Footwell Lighting: Too Boy Racer? - Page 2 - R3VLimited Forums

11-29-2013, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Trunk lighting solution needed IT'S DARK IN THERE! I carry 2-3 small shopping bags and invariably the light gets covered up and I can't see a thing. First world problem maybe, but I'm up for ideas. I can't be the first operson who wishes that the trunk had better lighting. Can I put a light on the hatch side of things? Or small LEDs or something? WHat has anyone done to light up the trunk? Because what's there really isn't doing so great.

11-29-2013, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-29-2013, 11:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	here is where I got mine, from a forum sponsor 5 led Replacement Interior Light Bulbs W/ FREE Shipping __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-29-2013, 11:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	mine is bright…. where did it say subtle? the LEDs are brighter then the stock bulbs __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-29-2013, 11:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	If only you could redirect the headlights to the hatch... Carry a flashlight. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-29-2013, 11:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
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11-30-2013, 12:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	__________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-30-2013, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Yep I carry a flashlight, looking for a prettier solution. I was thinking of a string of white LED lights snakng around the edge of the trunk but on the underside of the lip so as not to blind me when I look in, and so that light is put in from all directions and all sides and corners of the trunk itself.

11-30-2013, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	The trunk light is IN the trunk. When you have stuff in the trunk it blocks the light and you see nothing at all.

11-30-2013, 12:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	You need over head trunk lights. Mount led strip on the hatch facing downward. I love my custom high power LED trunk light, though. :-D __________________

11-30-2013, 12:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tempestz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 346 Drives: 10-370Z-MB-7AT Rep Power: 12	Heres an Alternative solution… not 100% sure this is what your looking for but it should help you out in your endeavors 2009-2013 Nissan 370Z Trunk Light LED - 370Z - Nissan - HID & LED by Vehicle - Replacement Lighting ^^They have a stage 4 Flex light option. also a Forum sponsor. 20% off today if you hurry!! __________________ Certified Exhaust Whore

11-30-2013, 10:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 13	Easy fix. Tap into the trunk light to power several of these. They have an adhesive backing to you can mount them almost any where just need to run wires. Tiny Prewired Super Bright Surface Mount LEDs - 12V DIY Plug and Play SMT LED I've done it on a couple of cars. Pictures at the top of the page are of my old car. Footwell Lighting: Too Boy Racer? - Page 2 - R3VLimited Forums winnre likes this.

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