1 tuff z Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 i just received the kit for my 73 240z and hope to get some pics and video posted by this weekend. been jonesing to get them in but other 'stuff' keeps getting in the way [work, family, work, etc]. i will try to post video of both led and stock [incandescent] lights side by side as well some images of the led's and install... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal_tiempo Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 ^Looking forward to your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) some images...[no rust, dirt or other comments!] the basic led pc board front view same board, other side, ground and lead wires attached. notice also how i kinked the green ground and the knot in the power lead led boards mounted in housing, back side view led boards mounted in housing, front view, no lens vimeo video shows comparison between led and left [incandescent] lights My link to vimeo video here's my attempt at install directions...feel free to cut, paste and improve or otherwise. LED wiring: Red: high intensity (brake/turn light) Black: low intensity (running/tail light) Green: ground S30 wiring: Green : high intensity (brake/turn/hazard light) Green w/white: low intensity (running/tail light) Black: ground Removal process • Remove license plate light, taillight exterior metal surround panels, interior plastic trim panel and tailights. • Suggest you take a pic of where the plugs go and or create a wiring diagram to remember what goes where. • Break off the pin that sticks through the middle of the taillight housing [center rear] then soak taillights for 10-15 minutes in hot water [after removing wiriing] to soften adhesive and allow separation of lens & housing [give them a slight torsional twist will help when done soaking]. Unpack LED components and begin assembly. Here are some things i did to make it easier for me. • Remove 3 nuts and rubber grommet from each LED circuit board, attach read plug to the lead to LED cb, install terminated geen ground wire [i kinked each one so they didn’t get pinched when installing the LED cb into the housing] to stud, secure with non-locking nut. I also “knotted†the LED lead [knot approximately same length as stud] so the lead would not pull away from the LED cb. • Install the LED cb into the housing, slide the rubber grommet in place then nut, ground wire and nyloc. Rotate the grommet to achieve optimal position of the LED cb in the housing. Finger tighten the nut holding the grommet and tighten the nyloc to secure the ground. I found that by over tightening the nut it can render some of the led’s temporarily inoperative, if you find this, simply back off the nut • Remember, LED cb wires; red is for brake, turns and hazards, black for parking/taillights, green is ground. You can use the provided cool wire nuts, your own or solder and heat shrink if desired. Initially suggest you just use what is provided until you determine how you’ll ‘arrange’ the lighting pattern • You can arrange or design your tails the way you desire. Example-stock layout, all 3 brake or turn or whatever. Some think more is better, others want stock layout. It’s your z so whatever you want. • Test, install lenses either by softening the old adhesive [heat gun or such] or remove completely and use silicone or other suitable. • Install completed lights and trim panels • Done, time to go cruise and show those new tails! hopefully i'll have some time to finish both the wiring, left side and lens attachment in the coming week and shoot another video-this time at night for better contrast. still not decided whether i'll configure for the oe look or something different... Edited October 6, 2010 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Wow. What a huge difference. That is probably going to be a must. I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yes, very nice. Â But I highly suggest doing some sort of 3rd brake light as well. Â Our tails are so low that the SUV driver on the cell phone with screaming kids cant see that low. Â After getting rear ended, I have added the 3rd LED strip for the center. Â I firmly believe it's a must on our low Z car if they are driven in traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yes, very nice. Â But I highly suggest doing some sort of 3rd brake light as well. Â Our tails are so low that the SUV driver on the cell phone with screaming kids cant see that low. Â After getting rear ended, I have added the 3rd LED strip for the center. Â I firmly believe it's a must on our low Z car if they are driven in traffic. Not a bad idea. Maybe you could make one fit up in the top center of the hatch window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 (edited) Like this...not the greatest picture but Edited October 6, 2010 by sticky280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Can we do a group buy for Hybrid Z members? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) did a quick vid of the lights at night, both sides complete. My link to vimeo vid Edited October 11, 2010 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I am going to give this kit a try also this winter for my 71 240. I was wondering if you will make a strip we can use in our front turn signal units. I saw them in person on 1 tuff z's car and I really think it will help other drivers see when I am braking and turning during the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I dont see the LED kits for sale on the web-site anymore. How do we go about ordering a set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismiller5157 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Im VERY interested in this as well. A buyer here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismiller5157 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Im VERY interested in this as well. A buyer here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyRolla Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 thats hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKZX Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Very interested in 280ZX! Assuming price is right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Well i email the guy selling the kits and below is the response i got back. I'm sorry, but the manufacturer and I had a disagreement regarding price and I will no longer be able to offer the kits. Thank you, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberjackj Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Not a bad idea. Maybe you could make one fit up in the top center of the hatch window? really good idea, maybe a thin strip that goes from one side of the window to the other... Well i email the guy selling the kits and below is the response i got back. ....that sucks.....i was sportin a chub reading about these LEDs!!!! now im depressed....hopefully he finds a new supplier =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyethridge Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) I am interested in two pair for 280z's please email me with the info. codyethridge@yahoo.com Edited April 1, 2011 by codyethridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglist Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Would be awesome if someone else offered something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skimattybee Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 i have been talking these up at the local z meets and have several people that are very interested....if anyone could produce a similar kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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