Ideas for the black rear fog light area

fly yellow · 05-29-2009, 01:25 AM

That thing is really unsightly. Does anyone know if I could get a color matched "Z" put on the thing with vinyl? It would be really cool to get a light up Z put in there or have it light up with the brake light, but that is probably expensive and in some way illegal. Any other ideas besides the fog light that comes on the Euro models. I think that is just as ugly.

ChrisSlicks · 05-29-2009, 08:44 AM

Get the fog light, tint it darker, and add a vinyl Z in negative so that the whole thing is black except for the Z showing through when it lights up. People behind you will be so mesmerized by the Z that they will crash.

CBRich · 05-29-2009, 11:34 AM

LOL. Not sure you want them to crash but the rest sounds pretty good.

Modshack · 05-29-2009, 12:23 PM

You could color match the whole thing...I'm thinking of this unless I decide to put an overlay on the whole valence..

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Diversion · 05-29-2009, 01:42 PM

Honestly i'm just going to order in the OEM rear fog and install it but not have it functional (yet). Just to make it look like it's something.. and will have the wires tied up waiting for something to make it functional. I'm a freak about JDM parts.. so I've gotta have it!

CBRich · 05-29-2009, 02:04 PM

The all black overlay really is a good option.

fly yellow · 05-29-2009, 02:11 PM

I am considering the all black overlay.

Unicorn_blood · 05-29-2009, 02:23 PM

I've seen a silver one here that painted the entire bottom piece. They made it look like the diffuser. Also, blacking out the fangs looks really good on a PG. It would look great on a pearl white as well if you have matching black wheels.

Another idea: have a shop cut out that piece and smooth it out!

frost · 05-29-2009, 06:17 PM

I'm going to mount a "fleshlight" in it and give her a go.

rench · 05-29-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I'm going to mount a "fleshlight" in it and give her a go.

rofl.... Anyway..... I'm thinkin about just gettin mine painted to match the car, silver, but half thinkin about the foglight conversion too. Much closer to painting it at this point tho.

jbbrann · 05-29-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I'm going to mount a "fleshlight" in it and give her a go.

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FairmanZ · 05-29-2009, 07:14 PM

I recall seeing a thread about a carbon fiber trim piece for that lower area by the exhaust tips. It's just a cosmetic add-on/overlay, but that's the route I would choose.

Unicorn_blood · 05-29-2009, 07:47 PM

Here's what I meant earlier. This is DannyGT's 370Z, dropped with AME 19s, without the butthole. I think it looks better without it.

snotrocket · 05-29-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by darklocust

Here's what I meant earlier. This is DannyGT's 370Z, dropped with AME 19s, without the butthole. I think it looks better without it.

that looks waaaay better.

jmlenz · 05-29-2009, 11:22 PM

I wonder how DannyGT got rid of the dummy plate? I guess cut it out smooth over with bondo or something then repaint?

05-29-2009, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	Ideas for the black rear fog light area That thing is really unsightly. Does anyone know if I could get a color matched "Z" put on the thing with vinyl? It would be really cool to get a light up Z put in there or have it light up with the brake light, but that is probably expensive and in some way illegal. Any other ideas besides the fog light that comes on the Euro models. I think that is just as ugly. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

05-29-2009, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	You could color match the whole thing...I'm thinking of this unless I decide to put an overlay on the whole valence.. PaintScratch Touch-Up Paint (rs), Spray Cans, Spray Paint, Paint Pens, Car Paint, Automotive Paint __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I am considering the all black overlay. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

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05-29-2009, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Get the fog light, tint it darker, and add a vinyl Z in negative so that the whole thing is black except for the Z showing through when it lights up. People behind you will be so mesmerized by the Z that they will crash.

05-29-2009, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	LOL. Not sure you want them to crash but the rest sounds pretty good.

05-29-2009, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	Honestly i'm just going to order in the OEM rear fog and install it but not have it functional (yet). Just to make it look like it's something.. and will have the wires tied up waiting for something to make it functional. I'm a freak about JDM parts.. so I've gotta have it!

05-29-2009, 02:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	The all black overlay really is a good option.

05-29-2009, 02:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Unicorn_blood Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milky Way Posts: 40 Drives: Enzo Rep Power: 16	I've seen a silver one here that painted the entire bottom piece. They made it look like the diffuser. Also, blacking out the fangs looks really good on a PG. It would look great on a pearl white as well if you have matching black wheels. Another idea: have a shop cut out that piece and smooth it out!

05-29-2009, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I'm going to mount a "fleshlight" in it and give her a go.

05-29-2009, 07:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
FairmanZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paradise Posts: 133 Drives: Z34 future owner Rep Power: 16	I recall seeing a thread about a carbon fiber trim piece for that lower area by the exhaust tips. It's just a cosmetic add-on/overlay, but that's the route I would choose.

05-29-2009, 11:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	I wonder how DannyGT got rid of the dummy plate? I guess cut it out smooth over with bondo or something then repaint?