After 20 mins with the hair dryer, trying to carefully take my rear panel apart to illuminate it ,i`ve fookin cracked it :headvswal

 

Pi**ed off now

 

has any one got another for sale?? so i can break another

 

Why do we mess???? trying to make our great cars even better???

 

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

I want to do this to mine(illuminate it that is) where do you get the light panels from and do you have a how to do it guide or owt? Are you also spraying the reveals around the lights crome like the 99 spec ones? at least you got something to keep youself busy while looking for a panel replacement. should be plenty of them around put an ad up in the wanted section

Been there done that :smash:lol just when you think its ready to come apart.........................................crack:xxx:

Hi 8ace, I asked a question on a thread a few nights ago, and a few of the lads are doing one at the mo! I will dig it out and post it in a few mins, also i have ordered from Usa the panel to illuminate it, only about £25 delivered!! will post all in a few mins, my internet is really slow tonight. Daz ;-)

Illuminated panel ,Ebay item number Item number: 380133436988

 

 

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It can be done, i used a hairdryer, and gently went round the entire edge of the panel, easing them apart using a flat scrapper, it it dosent come undone, its not ready.

 

Have a look at my previous thread. I have found a UK supplier, to include an

A4 size of el sheet, which has to be cut down, a 12v convertor.

Will work out at less than £40 all in.

 

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthr...ighlight=panel

 

There is also a link to TT.net, will look for it and post it up.

Stu

Progress so far, panel apart (cracked) but this one will do as a test!!

 

Using my sharp chisel to scrape the thin paint off the emblem inside,

takes ages :headvswal

i have the rear panel mate

I hope its Illuminated??? How much do ya want for it mate? I live up North (Southport) so would need to be posted, Is it good condition??

Thanks bud,

Illuminated panel ,Ebay item number Item number: 380133436988

 

 

(STU`S POST)

It can be done, i used a hairdryer, and gently went round the entire edge of the panel, easing them apart using a flat scrapper, it it dosent come undone, its not ready.

 

Have a look at my previous thread. I have found a UK supplier, to include an

A4 size of el sheet, which has to be cut down, a 12v convertor.

Will work out at less than £40 all in.

 

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthr...ighlight=panel

 

There is also a link to TT.net, will look for it and post it up.

Stu

 

cool cheers dude fancy having a go at this sometime

no not iluminated mate just normal panel

I`ve just found out why it cracked!!! There are 4 small screws that are hidden ,covered with a plastic blob, they are located at the 2 top corners and one above the start of the X and 1 at the middle of the 3, all along the top of the panel, hope that makes sense? if you look carefully you can see them, they will pull out with pliars before using the hairdryer.

Normal panel is great Bud, did`nt expect it to be illuminated ;-)

It works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ye har :hyper:, OOPS I nearly forgot i`ve cracked it :headvswal

lol..good work chap! Look forward to seeing the finished (uncracked) product!

I will keep you posted mate :-)

this reminds me i must check see why mine isnt working anymore same with my door sills, average work so far would have been great but you broke it lol seriously good stuff though dont think id try it be to scared incase i broke it then have to listen to her cause i was buying another lol

Quick update!! I`ve just recieved my red light up strip for the rear panel conversion.

 

Seems really easy from here now, just stick the strip on the rear of the panel, connect to the lighting circuit and hey presto, a light up centre panel for £25 and a bit of time and sweat , easy stuff.

 

But take your time as i cracked the first one!!

 

Daz.

Interesting. I'd put some tint over the new light itself as it's currently too bright and you're getting illumination outside of the 300zx logo.

Good idea Bud, I have some spare window tint in my lock up, That should do it ;)

Just out of interest, how bright are those things in person? Also, how thin are they? Just thinking if they were sat behind the main light defuser, they'd be better than LEDs.

The EL strips are card thin, so need packing out with a foam strip. As for blacking it out, be careful, and test what you use as a spray could affect the original black paint and react with it.... and that would be the end of another panel!

Looks friggin great Daz :bow: :bow: :bow:

Just as a quick test with my psp, the brightness is best compared to an LCD screen, This pic was taken in a semi dark room. The thinckness is about half a millimeter, the power unit is the size of a box of matches.

 

My thoughts were also to get some more strips and use behind the main rear lights, should look good :)

 

Daz

Looks friggin great Daz :bow: :bow: :bow:

 

 

 

Thanks Bud, I just need my car back now, It`s still in the garage getting some shiny bits done !! 3 days late!!! :(

 

I NEED MY SPEED FIX AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Thanks Bud, I just need my car back now, It`s still in the garage getting some shiny bits done !! 3 days late!!! :(

 

I NEED MY SPEED FIX AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

Ahahhahha :tongue: I've got 2 to choose from while my dad is away :D

 

You may well see me buzzin round in mine or my dads silver one over the next few weeks :dance:

 

My rear lights are in very poor condition unfortuneately so i intend on getting a mint set and converting the centre just like you have done. It looks the nuts mate - hat off to you :bow:

Ahahhahha :tongue: I've got 2 to choose from while my dad is away :D

 

You may well see me buzzin round in mine or my dads silver one over the next few weeks :dance:

 

My rear lights are in very poor condition unfortuneately so i intend on getting a mint set and converting the centre just like you have done. It looks the nuts mate - hat off to you :bow:

 

 

Drive safely in your dad`s motor`s bud and don`t park it in Asda cause sum stupid cow opened her door on my rear wing and dented it last Saturday, I was livid!! I will keep an eye out in Matalan for the Silver one ;)