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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Default "PREDATOR" custom 350z led tail lights

First off I am not selling these tails here on my350z.com just showing them off. I just finished building these tail lights, let me know what you think of the design.

All of the 5mm leds have been changed to10mm. These tail lights house turn signals and reverse lights.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey5vju6WSUI

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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hehe, I think its pretty neat.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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I like that a lot.
Good stuff
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Good stuff
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that looks awesome! very creative.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RandomHer0
hehe, I think its pretty neat.
Originally Posted by vex008
I like that a lot.
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that looks awesome! very creative.
Thank you!
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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had a bit of a slow moment there. watched the vid for the second time and
just realize the reason for the name "predator".

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by vex008
had a bit of a slow moment there. watched the vid for the second time and
just realize the reason for the name "predator".
Yeah, lol, once I was done building this design and started to look at it when the running lights and brake lights are on, that was the first thing that came to mind. The targeting system on the predator helmet...Funny, but it works...

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Same with the last design, that I am now calling "Evil Z". They remind me of this....

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did you design the light to simply plug into the oem harness or do you have to modify the harness for the turn signals and reverse lights to work
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by surfer05rdr
did you design the light to simply plug into the oem harness or do you have to modify the harness for the turn signals and reverse lights to work
I have checked with Nissan on getting all of the plugs. They do not sell the plugs for the tail lights or OEM turn/reverse lights seperate, they are attached to the OEM lights and harnesses. The reverse/turn signal option does require a little modification to the harness in your Z. It is fairly simple; you would only have to tap in to the two wires leading to your stock reverse light, one being positive and the other negative. These are easily accessible once you remove your tail lights. The turn signals are fairly easy to tie into. This harness is also easily accessible, it is in the same location as your reverse light harness as they are located in the same housing.Your first option would be to tie in and leave your existing turn signals hooked up along with the custom turn signals.Your second option is to cut the two wires going to your existing turn signal in turn deleting them, then run the two wires you cut to the turn signal harness off the back of your custom tails.These custom tails come with new harnesses one end pre-wired to the tail lights and the other end will have to be wired in to your existing harness.
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Sounds great man I think the best option would be to use the oem turnsignal an the led one wish I knew how to do stuff like this I once tried to open an spare taillight I had an I did not work out at all lol
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Looks cool OP
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awesome tail lights! can't wait to see them on the Z!
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I like it, needs to be hooked up the car!

By the way, what power source are you hooking up the tail lights to?
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i woulds like to see the circuit design
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ShawnZ1102
I like it, needs to be hooked up the car!

By the way, what power source are you hooking up the tail lights to?
I have a test box that I built with a flasher built in for the turnsignal operation. The box is powered by a 12v battery.

Hope that's what you wanted to know. If not let me know...
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Originally Posted by ShawnZ1102
I like it, needs to be hooked up the car!
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I was thinking the same thing.

1meanz,
you going to have to check the junk yard for a 350 rear clip, rest it in your backyard or garage, gut it and set it up for easy swap in and outs of all your different tails.
Know you going to get a lot of request for pics/vids on a car.
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Originally Posted by Cossack
i woulds like to see the circuit design
I'm in the business of making custom automotive led lighting for people. So I probably won't be posting any pics of my circuit designs. Every item shipped from My L.E.D. is designed and manufactured by me. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about them if you would like.

Let me know....
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Originally Posted by vex008
I was thinking the same thing.

1meanz,
you going to have to check the junk yard for a 350 rear clip, rest it in your backyard or garage, gut it and set it up for easy swap in and outs of all your different tails.
Know you going to get a lot of request for pics/vids on a car.
Yeah, I hear ya....I can understand wanting to see them in the Z. Give me a little time to figure something out. Maybe this weekend if I get some free time, I will go and install one of the tails from each design so far in the rear if my Z and get some pics and video. I was thinking about swapping the design I have in there now for the Predator design anyways...

I will keep you updated....
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