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Jan 11, 2007 | 04:44 AM

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Nope, there's actually 20 little bulbs (LEDs) in each light. Just make sure they're 2006 OEM 350Z LED taillights. All you need is a 10mm socket wrench and a flat head screw driver. Read the first page for details.

Thanks bud, Ill post the results.

Jan 11, 2007 | 06:15 PM

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SOB. i went to my local nissan dealership, and they told me i couldnt do it, b.c the brackets were different! thats messed up.

Jan 11, 2007 | 07:18 PM

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SOB. i went to my local nissan dealership, and they told me i couldnt do it, b.c the brackets were different! thats messed up.

That is bs, i have an 04 and it took me 30 mins. Mainly because i cut my hand opem with a razor blade cause my pos dremel took a dump. just have to shave off the tabs on the side of the tail harness. easy to do, even with one hand and a flashlight.

Jan 11, 2007 | 07:19 PM

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SOB. i went to my local nissan dealership, and they told me i couldnt do it, b.c the brackets were different! thats messed up.

That's messed up. Yep the molding is exactly the same as the 03-05, same shape and everything. All you have to do is plug it in.

Jan 11, 2007 | 07:21 PM

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Actually you shouldn't have to alter anything on the LEDs. Unless the tabs from the old brake lights were stuck in the tab and you couldn't get them out.

Jan 11, 2007 | 07:25 PM

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Actually you shouldn't have to alter anything on the LEDs. Unless the tabs from the old brake lights were stuck in the tab and you couldn't get them out.

The tails are correct for the older models. You have to modify the tail harnes s on the car because the tabs on the nismos are backward from the us spec harness. On the new model 06-07 they are plug and play. Either way it is easy. the tabs have to be shaved on the sides in a couple of spots so they can plug in to the tailights.

Here are some pics of them on my car.
http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...859caed3f4faa6

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Jan 12, 2007 | 04:51 AM

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The tabs not lining up are Gods way of telling you JDM tails look like a$$...

Jan 12, 2007 | 09:43 AM

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The tabs not lining up are Gods way of telling you JDM tails look like a$$...

Actuall I think they look pretty good on PPW(look the best on this color), CS, and SS. Anything darker though ... to each their own.

Jan 12, 2007 | 09:52 AM

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Look good, I was at my dealer yesterday and was wondering if they would fit. I suppose i'll have to purchase a pair now..

Jan 20, 2007 | 08:05 PM

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Nice thread, this is my next mod for sure. Ouch on the prices though, wish I had bought em 6 months ago when I first had the idea.

Jan 20, 2007 | 08:13 PM

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Here is one off the TS site.

Jan 20, 2007 | 08:25 PM

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nice write up! lolz

Jan 20, 2007 | 09:13 PM

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nice upgrade!

Feb 10, 2009 | 02:24 AM

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Jons 350z

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anyone have any pics of the male and female connectors you have to shave/grind off..thanks i just dont want to cut the wrong piece. btw i have the JDM Japanese Spec taillights from courtesy nissan. the directions came in japanese ( i dont read japanese)

Thank you