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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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I have a 2006 Z with OEM led lights. I bought new aftermarket lights and they are def not plug and play they seem to have a different adapter ment to plug into a light socket like on older model Z's. Is there maybe a way to just hard wire them on since its LED to LED the voltage and current should be the same as each taillight has its on circutboard to reg the power

03-N303TLEDJM eagle eyes is the manufacturer and part number of the lights

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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Honestly those taillights are a downgrade to the OEM 06+ lights. Additionally, they are made for 03-05 350Zs.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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HUGE downgrade and cause electrical problems to the cars ecu due to voltage draw and general lameness.. run away from them//.those do not fit your car in a general sense.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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lol... throw those tails in the trash
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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why would one want LED tails on a 350 that didn't have them? It screams wrong year. It also scream bad rings, a clusterfck with Nissan trying to suggest the motor wasn't consuming oil, etc.

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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Why some people want to get rid of their 06+ tail lights and sometimes even headlights is beyond me. OP, do yourself a favor. Return the aftermarket ones and put back the OEM lights. You already have the best tail lights available for our cars.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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op, ditch those lights. numerous cases have been shown to cut power from the car, voltage stability issues, etc. as crazy as it sounds, yes, these taillights will eff your car up, emotionally, physically, and mechanically
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by eveforlife
I have a 2006 Z with OEM led lights. I bought new aftermarket lights and they are def not plug and play they seem to have a different adapter ment to plug into a light socket like on older model Z's. Is there maybe a way to just hard wire them on since its LED to LED the voltage and current should be the same as each taillight has its on circutboard to reg the power

03-N303TLEDJM eagle eyes is the manufacturer and part number of the lights
03-05 Z harness is plug and play with 06+ (you'll be left with one unused harness that isn't necessary)

06+ to 03-05 is not and more trouble than it's worth.

By the part number, it looks that you bought tail lights for a 03-05. Whether they can be hard wired by bypassing the harness since they are aftermarket led, who knows. As others have said, your oem tail lights are worth more, better quality, and better fitment than what you're installing. You won't find many here who are willing to make this downgrade. You should probably consider returning them before you hack away at the harness on them.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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keep you OEM lights.........or else
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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OP, my guess is you've never stood behind your car while someone else depressed the brake pedal. Otherwise you would know how nice the 06+ OEM taillights look, and why anything different would be a downgrade. Trust me.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Please post a photo, I have a feeling they are the cheapo ebay tails that give everyone problems
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