Center Reflector Mod ? Zenki taillights

jy1235689

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Center Reflector Mod ? Zenki taillights

08-12-2019, 10:28 PM

Has anyone seen this "300ZX" center light done as a mod , or am I looking at an aftermarket / fully custom part? I know I can't make the red part light up (or can I?) Because the reflector has black plastic injected behind it. ( Zenki)

I found this pic on CarDomain so that was no help.

Edit: wrong section, needs to be in upgrades.

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1984 GLL 300ZX NA to VG30ET Engine Swap Big Turbo
1987 Auto Rare Kouki Slicktop Velvet-Cake (NA2T in progress: parts sourced)
Z_Karma

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08-13-2019, 02:21 AM

Totally doable by disassembling (it can be carefully separated) and sanding off the silver backing on the letters and back-lighting with LED.

I did one many years ago using a cold cathode tube from a flatbed scanner, but never installed it on the car and used it as a bench light. Leds are a much better choice now,

84 AE/Shiro #683/Shiro #820/84 Turbo
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jdmlegends

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#3

08-13-2019, 03:31 PM

I thought about doing this mod but was worried about cracking the reflector when separating it. I also wasn't sure where to get the aluminum backing to reflect the light.
FlyingT

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08-13-2019, 10:05 PM

Here is a procedure on how to do it.

http://www.xenonzcar.com/z31/Illuminated300zxbar.html

Restore it, Don't crush it. They don't make them like this anymore.

Scott
85 Turbo, original owner, restored
93 NA Babied
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jy1235689

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#5

08-13-2019, 10:16 PM

Well turns out my search skills are terrible if it was on xenonz31! Thanks!

1984 GLL 300ZX NA to VG30ET Engine Swap Big Turbo
1987 Auto Rare Kouki Slicktop Velvet-Cake (NA2T in progress: parts sourced)