Does anyone do customized illuminated kick plates?

eastwest2300 · 02-14-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I hope she looked good while denting them at least

Huck · 02-14-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I hope she looked good while denting them at least

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

eastwest2300 · 02-14-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

dude, you guys are a mess..

dmhenderson · 02-14-2013, 11:57 AM

Yeah it was difficult conversation to have "so uh, could you not step on the part of my car made for stepping on while you're wearing those"

Mitco39 · 02-14-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Yeah it was difficult conversation to have "so uh, could you not step on the part of my car made for stepping on while you're wearing those"

I have a problem with mine slamming the car and truck doors. They are not easy to train. haha

eastwest2300 · 02-14-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I have a problem with mine slamming the car and truck doors. They are not easy to train. haha

Dont you just hate that sh1t, its like, dude..it doesnt take much force to close the door, you dont have to slam it.. wtf.

Mitco39 · 02-14-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Dont you just hate that sh1t, its like, dude..it doesnt take much force to close the door, you dont have to slam it.. wtf.

I think she figures it makes up for her small size? I dunno. I can say this stuff because there is no way she will come on this site

eastwest2300 · 02-14-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I think she figures it makes up for her small size? I dunno. I can say this stuff because there is no way she will come on this site

You know what i do is, i usually lean over to the passenger side, and catch the door so it cant slam up against the car..

That kinda sh1t annoys the hell outta me though.

Gauge · 02-14-2013, 02:59 PM

Not willing to pay for a color change but a custom logo/cutout definitely.

dmhenderson · 02-14-2013, 03:59 PM

Like what?

DIGItonium · 02-14-2013, 04:07 PM

I'm going to chime in. I modded one set for a member here, and he loved it. Labor-wise, it was a pain!

The aluminum pieces are terrible. The clear coat is fragile and easily develops spider web cracks. The plate is as fragile as tin foil. It is easy to blemish and difficult to straighten out once bent. It is affixed to the kick plate with automotive grade double sided tape. So one either needs to heat things up or use a flat butter knife to separate the pieces without flexing the aluminum parts so much.

The LED portion is plexiglass, and it is sealed with RTV. The LEDs are surface mount - possibly 0805 size.

The painful part of this mod is separating the aluminum piece and scrubbing off the old double sided tape and silicone.

dmhenderson · 02-14-2013, 04:13 PM

Yeah so I'll buy a 2nd pair if someone wants to change them to red for me. I'll even give you a prepaid UPS shipping label to send them back to me.

DEpointfive0 · 02-14-2013, 05:03 PM

I PM'd you guys

stevent85 · 02-14-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

You know what i do is, i usually lean over to the passenger side, and catch the door so it cant slam up against the car..

That kinda sh1t annoys the hell outta me though.

Haha or you could do what i do and open and close the door for her. Save yourself the pain of slamming doors.....and if you do it in front of a crowd you look like a badass sir. Haha plus bitches love that ****. Hahahaha

dmhenderson · 02-14-2013, 10:04 PM

Order on its way to your guy. For people who are wondering, there's no guarantee you'll end up with 'unmarked' kick plates. I'm doing this because I need to replace them anyway.

He's offering a REALLY cheap price to do it but you pay shipping and materials. PM for more details.

02-14-2013, 11:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Yeah it was difficult conversation to have "so uh, could you not step on the part of my car made for stepping on while you're wearing those" HaHaNdN likes this. __________________

02-14-2013, 02:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	Not willing to pay for a color change but a custom logo/cutout definitely. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

02-14-2013, 03:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Like what? __________________

02-14-2013, 04:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I'm going to chime in. I modded one set for a member here, and he loved it. Labor-wise, it was a pain! The aluminum pieces are terrible. The clear coat is fragile and easily develops spider web cracks. The plate is as fragile as tin foil. It is easy to blemish and difficult to straighten out once bent. It is affixed to the kick plate with automotive grade double sided tape. So one either needs to heat things up or use a flat butter knife to separate the pieces without flexing the aluminum parts so much. The LED portion is plexiglass, and it is sealed with RTV. The LEDs are surface mount - possibly 0805 size. The painful part of this mod is separating the aluminum piece and scrubbing off the old double sided tape and silicone. __________________

02-14-2013, 04:13 PM	#27 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Yeah so I'll buy a 2nd pair if someone wants to change them to red for me. I'll even give you a prepaid UPS shipping label to send them back to me. __________________

02-14-2013, 05:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I PM'd you guys

02-14-2013, 10:04 PM	#30 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Order on its way to your guy. For people who are wondering, there's no guarantee you'll end up with 'unmarked' kick plates. I'm doing this because I need to replace them anyway. He's offering a REALLY cheap price to do it but you pay shipping and materials. PM for more details. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________

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