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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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I have a 08 SMB z I was thinking of doin the jdm tails I like them. I'm just at a 50/50 decision. Looked at many pics lol. What do you guys think about them?
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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there is no JDM. It's an American car.

You'll hear a lot of noise though.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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It looks good on MB, I say do it!
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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^ What?

SMB = San Marino Blue
MB = Magnetic Black
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
^ What?

SMB = San Marino Blue
MB = Magnetic Black
Ha! Typing too fast on mobile FTL

I'm a fan of the clear tails, especially on the darker colored Z's
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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pics of these jdm tail lights? I'd say keep them oem since you have led tail lights but hey its your car.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ImWeeZzel
pics of these jdm tail lights? I'd say keep them oem since you have led tail lights but hey its your car.
There's a whole thread about them.

Sizznearchhh
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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figured op had a link is why I asked lol
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Real Nissan JDM lights i kinda like, may even throw a set on my car if i find some cheap. The other "JayDM' taillights and pretty freaking lame.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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I'm sure 007GT wont mind the exposure:

Here's what JDM lights look like:

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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 05:08 AM
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i like them, but only on lighter color cars, i would ever put it on my MB, but its your choice
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 05:23 AM
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those lights only look good in silver and white toned paints
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by twistiert
I have a 08 SMB z I was thinking of doin the jdm tails I like them. I'm just at a 50/50 decision. Looked at many pics lol. What do you guys think about them?
i think it is your car and if you like them, put them on and forget what others think of them.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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I like them... but my Z is SS.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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i have the JDM tails on my SS and i love them, and ive gotten compliments on them a lot, but you will always have people that dont like them...
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kno
those lights only look good in silver and white toned paints
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Here's a thread I posted in the regional forums for my JDM tail lights on my white 2006 Z.

https://my350z.com/forum/east-canada...n-white-z.html

You will find that the likes and dislikes is about 50/50.

But if you ask me, I have no regrets putting these rare JDM tail lights on my white Z. Definitely looks better than the red stock ones. But then again, my Z is white, other colors may yield different results.

Good luck.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Thanks guys yea I think I'm going to get them and yea I was talking about the real jdm tails
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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I purchased these from Z1 because they had the best price I could find. Unfortunately, 2 days after I received them, they lowered the price from $415 to $389. Oh well...my loss. I do want to point out that I have a 2008 350z and you do not need to trim/shave/modify the OEM plugs. If you have a 2007-2009 350z all you need to do is the following...(see attached photo).


Step 1: Remove/Attach "Plug" from "Metal Clip" on original tail light and swap wiring harness with the new tail light wiring harness (No need to trim/shave the OEM plugs as seen in this photo,
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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i have them on my DB. i think they look nice. i have a set of Bat's overlays in 3/10 tint i'm gonna apply this weekend..
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