Center Reflector Mod ? Zenki taillights

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    Center Reflector Mod ? Zenki taillights

    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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    Last edited by jy1235689; 08-12-2019, 10:45 PM.
    1984 GLL 300ZX NA to VG30ET Engine Swap Big Turbo
    1987 Auto Rare Kouki Slicktop Velvet-Cake (NA2T in progress: parts sourced)
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    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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    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.
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    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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    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)