Going to start this thread for members to post up what they did each day to there zed. I will start with getting my MOT this morning. So what did you do today on your 300?:cool3:

You understand it correctly, 2 chambers each side both lit with a single bulb, so you would need as you say to divide :).

 

Are those centre panels hard to remove Andy? Just wondering if the lock has to come out with it? Got to re align the centre panel cos the new tail light panels have a different gap either side of it..

I guess I could always use one chamber for fogs and the other for reverse for now?

Just finished the task of fitting the venoms.. Wow they stick those tail lights on well don't they! Lol..

Anyways, all done now..

Here's my girls new improved backside..

Hold your breath and count to ten Funkysi..

Just finished the task of fitting the venoms.. Wow they stick those tail lights on well don't they! Lol..

Anyways, all done now..

Here's my girls new improved backside..

Hold your breath and count to ten Funkysi..

Only thing I'm not a fan of is that z32 decal, looks out of place.

Edited March 28, 20169 yr by Alic

Agreed, I'd say neither of the badges help. I'd tint the centre section as well because they don't complement each other. I wouldn't choose them but you have so I think those things would make it look better.

Alic is correct the decals are not the best Paul, personally i'm a stock light fan but they don't look too bad at all, so all 6 are stop and tails ?

 

Just six nuts to remove, maybe if it's still there a centre popper and the reverse light plugs that's it........it just slides over the lock barrel, reverse panel does normally have to come out first before the 2 x tail pieces !!

Only thing I'm not a fan of is that z32 decal, looks out of place.

 

To be totally honest, I'm not keen on the Z32 one myself.. I put it on in the dark and it's a bit scu wif anyway so I'll remove it at some point. I do like the fairlady one though. It's not oem I know and came from the 350Z but i do really like it.. Once I get hold of a new trim piece I'll decide if it stays or goes cos the trim there is cracked at the moment so it kinda acts as a band aid aswell as a badge..

As for tinting the centre panel??? It's got the reverse and fog lights in it Stephen.. I'm not sure that tinting it is going to have the desired effect when it gets foggy! Lol.. The centre panel is black and I distinctly remember the comments about me having them carbon wrapped. It wouldn't look right with a gloss black panel in the middle against the carbon.. So I kept the light panels gloss black... Now I hear tint the light chambers??? Lol you just can't please everyone huh?

 

The 6 led rings are just tails Andy. The outer centre pot on each side have the indicators in them and the four inner pots are led brake lights.

I did manage to remove the old lights without disturbing the centre panel fortunately they came off ok.

 

I'm gonna get the centre panel off at the weekend and see what I can do with the fog lights Andy.. Thanks for that mate..

To be totally honest, I'm not keen on the Z32 one myself.. I put it on in the dark and it's a bit scu wif anyway so I'll remove it at some point. I do like the fairlady one though. It's not oem I know and came from the 350Z but i do really like it.. Once I get hold of a new trim piece I'll decide if it stays or goes cos the trim there is cracked at the moment so it kinda acts as a band aid aswell as a badge..

As for tinting the centre panel??? It's got the reverse and fog lights in it Stephen.. I'm not sure that tinting it is going to have the desired effect when it gets foggy! Lol.. The centre panel is black and I distinctly remember the comments about me having them carbon wrapped. It wouldn't look right with a gloss black panel in the middle against the carbon.. So I kept the light panels gloss black... Now I hear tint the light chambers??? Lol you just can't please everyone huh?

 

The 6 led rings are just tails Andy. The outer centre pot on each side have the indicators in them and the four inner pots are led brake lights.

I did manage to remove the old lights without disturbing the centre panel fortunately they came off ok.

 

I'm gonna get the centre panel off at the weekend and see what I can do with the fog lights Andy.. Thanks for that mate..

 

As always, do what YOU think looks best, but what people like Stephan is hinting at is that you are merging led lights, and then oldish style middle clear lenses.

 

 

IMHO I would like to see perhaps just the fog chambers tinted, perhaps leave the 300zx logo in the middle but anyway, here:

As always, do what YOU think looks best, but what people like Stephan is hinting at is that you are merging led lights, and then oldish style middle clear lenses.

 

 

IMHO I would like to see perhaps just the fog chambers tinted, perhaps leave the 300zx logo in the middle but anyway, here:

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How could you tint a fog light? It's supposed to be the brightest light on the car..

I have the option of buying a centre panel that would remove all the centre lights but I'm trying to retain some of the oem looks.. I can't see what you mean to be honest. The whole back panel is gloss black.. The lights are clear and so are the chambers.. What looks out of place???

How could you tint a fog light? It's supposed to be the brightest light on the car..

I have the option of buying a centre panel that would remove all the centre lights but I'm trying to retain some of the oem looks.. I can't see what you mean to be honest. The whole back panel is gloss black.. The lights are clear and so are the chambers.. What looks out of place???

 

With tinted fog lights it looks less busy and cleaner, which is to my taste, not yours apparently.

 

I believe you can tint fog lights as long as there is a good amount of light still passing through, however i stand to be corrected.

No bueno. Sorry dude. :( At least you removed that bizarre and oddly place 'Z32' tin foil from the TBL.

Edited March 28, 20169 yr by Funkysi

Busy morning changing the oil and oil filter in the Z plus new foam filter for the HKS filter plus removed the plastic under engine guards and fitted the metal guards and finally I fitted the new battery.

 

 

Edited March 28, 20169 yr by Gaz 300

Busy morning changing the oil and oil filter in the Z plus new foam filter for the HKS filter plus removed the plastic under engine guards and fitted the metal guards and finally I fitted the new battery.

 

 

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nice to see a new sump plug washer getting used Gary...this gets overlooked 99% of the time and people over tighten to get a good seal resulting in stripped sump thread

Still can't see how the centre looks out of place...

nice to see a new sump plug washer getting used Gary...this gets overlooked 99% of the time and people over tighten to get a good seal resulting in stripped sump thread

 

The Nissan filter came with new sump bolt and crush washer (which I dont remember getting before) so it was carefully tightened using years of experience of tightening nuts without a torque wrench Bri. :biggrin:

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Still can't see how the centre looks out of place...

 

I think the centre looks grand the way it is Paul:thumbup1: Not my choice of rear lights but they match the gloss black of the perspex strip and centre panel. Put the original badges on the back and you're good to go:thumbup:

Still can't see how the centre looks out of place...

 

Mate, it doesn't matter. My point was that IMO the styles didn't match. You're happy so leave it be.

I agree with Richie, nothing wrong with the centre panel Paul.

The rear lights look good too.

I have some decals not original & we all have one thing in common we like our Z.

So we do our own thing to our Zeds to personalise

Good on you!

Mate, it doesn't matter. My point was that IMO the styles didn't match. You're happy so leave it be.

 

Alic, I understand what you're saying and believe me I'm not bothered by others opinions. Everyone has different opinions, it's what makes the world an interesting place, so hopefully you'll know I'm not at all stressed about anything anyone says.

What I do like to do however, is understand someone else's opinion.

I simply don't understand when you say the two styles don't match?? I'm simply saying that the lights are a mix of clear lenses and gloss black. The centre panel is a mix of the same.

Maybe the photos don't show the rear panel clearly but i just can't see your point that's all.

It's a gloss black panel all the way across with clear lenses on all lights, so I just find it hard to see where your opinion is being formed? It doesn't matter all the same, but id like to understand your view..

No malice intended or felt, just interest.

 

I have no problem with others difference of opinion as I said, but It would be nice if that opinion could be explained so sense can be made of it..

Alic, I understand what you're saying and believe me I'm not bothered by others opinions. Everyone has different opinions, it's what makes the world an interesting place, so hopefully you'll know I'm not at all stressed about anything anyone says.

What I do like to do however, is understand someone else's opinion.

I simply don't understand when you say the two styles don't match?? I'm simply saying that the lights are a mix of clear lenses and gloss black. The centre panel is a mix of the same.

Maybe the photos don't show the rear panel clearly but i just can't see your point that's all.

It's a gloss black panel all the way across with clear lenses on all lights, so I just find it hard to see where your opinion is being formed? It doesn't matter all the same, but id like to understand your view..

No malice intended or felt, just interest.

 

I have no problem with others difference of opinion as I said, but It would be nice if that opinion could be explained so sense can be made of it..

 

Phew, I just really wanted to end the conversation before anyone got offended. You seemed to start getting annoyed like before over some lenses lol.

 

If you really want to know... The venom lights are LEDs, so don't have chambers. The centre panel however has chambers with prismatic lenses and for me, should try and keep all flat lens, or just LEDs.

 

I'm not saying they look bad, the venoms are a very good attempt at looking more up to date. It really doesn't matter, just personally I would like it more if the fog's were tinted so the whole centre was smooth gloss black.

Phew, I just really wanted to end the conversation before anyone got offended. You seemed to start getting annoyed like before over some lenses lol.

 

If you really want to know... The venom lights are LEDs, so don't have chambers. The centre panel however has chambers with prismatic lenses and for me, should try and keep all flat lens, or just LEDs.

 

I'm not saying they look bad, the venoms are a very good attempt at looking more up to date. It really doesn't matter, just personally I would like it more if the fog's were tinted so the whole centre was smooth gloss black.

 

Alic, I see what you're saying about the lenses and please don't worry about offending me because I don't get annoyed easily my friend.

Unfortunately the computerised world doesn't allow for emotions, this I believe is why people misunderstand the words they read from a screen because people interpret things incorrectly.

This is why I prefer communication on a personal level as it's so easy to misinterpret words when they are read and not heard.

Just need to put this to you. You're opinion of the prismatic chambers in the centre panels would be quite valid if the leds on my lights were indeed flat. However the photo obviously doesn't show very clearly, the led rings surround the centre pot lights which are round prismatic lenses. There are in total six lights on each panel. Three outer Led rings with three round prismatic pods in their centres. So there is depth in each of the light panels just as there is in the centre panel chambers.

Maybe if you saw them in the flesh, your opinion may change, however as you say, your opinion is your opinion and you are quite entitled to it..

I agree with your view on the Z32 badge, it's tacky and does need removing.. I'm wondering what to put in its place.

The oem decal is flat and I'm not in to it much.

Some suggestions would be great and welcomed as I don't have much of an idea on what is available.

Hi Paul, here's my rear end:D

Hi Paul, here's my rear end:D

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I think you may need a doctor lol..

Seriously, looks nice mate..is that the veilside rear bumper or is it an add on? I've got the veilside rear in my shed but it looks a little different..

I've removed the Z32 badge from the perspex panel now so hopefully some might be less disturbed now lol..

Need a new perspex strip but jesus they're not cheap are they!

 

Still not sure what I'll put on the strip, but it'll come to me..

Just leave the strip plain mate, cuts down on clutter. If you get it from MJP or the main dealer they aren't too bad. I can't remember if the non brake light version is much cheaper or not. Have a chat with Mike, I bet he gets it cheaper for you.

Just leave the strip plain mate, cuts down on clutter. If you get it from MJP or the main dealer they aren't too bad. I can't remember if the non brake light version is much cheaper or not. Have a chat with Mike, I bet he gets it cheaper for you.

 

Without brake light is £55 cheaper from zcentre http://www.zcentre.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.tpl&product_id=329&Itemid=7

Probably best to ask MJP first though :)

Yeah, that makes it over £70 from Luke. I've got like £50 in my head from MJP.

 

In fact;

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?181648-Rear-Perspex-strip-without-Brake-light&highlight=Rear+strip

 

£42+vat. Obviously have to check that as prices can change. Fair saving though.

Edited March 29, 20169 yr by Stephen