I think I can live without them!

 

2 hours ago, SteveJ said:

They were installed in Japan, but the wiring is there in your car, just like for the fog lights. I think the NOS supply of step lights was exhausted a few years back.

I would love to have a pair or figure out a kit that matched reasonably well

1 hour ago, Patcon said:

I would love to have a pair or figure out a kit that matched reasonably well

Be careful of what you ask for. With them comes the challenge of running power thru the wall of the A-pillar and into the front wall of the door, something that has to reliably deal with the flexing of the door opening and closing.

4 hours ago, jfa.series1 said:

Be careful of what you ask for. With them comes the challenge of running power thru the wall of the A-pillar and into the front wall of the door, something that has to reliably deal with the flexing of the door opening and closing.

I'm game. I did some looking today but didn't come up with anything.

5 minutes ago, Patcon said:

I'm game. I did some looking today but didn't come up with anything.

Did you want to find something like this? https://www.etrailer.com/Work-Lights/Peterson/M126C.html

Or this? https://speedindustry.com/led-door-courtesy-light-pair-for-toyota-86-gt86-subaru-brz

 

2 minutes ago, SteveJ said:

Did you want to find something like this? https://www.etrailer.com/Work-Lights/Peterson/M126C.html

Or this? https://speedindustry.com/led-door-courtesy-light-pair-for-toyota-86-gt86-subaru-brz

 

Well you did better than me!

I looked for NOS lights on Yahoo Japan. I looked for images on Google.

I think the ones on etrailer are on the big size. Close to 4"s. The rim is also too wide and I want the lens to be translucent. I looked at Datsun dome lights to see if I could find something. Some of those were closer.

The ones for the BRZ look curved which I think would be an issue.

I have been using the wiring for the courtesy light (look for the blue tape) to install under dash (or footwell lights if you prefer), in every Z or 510 for some time now. Great addition and always appreciated by customers. Give the cars a nice easy modern touch. That silly dome light look pretty pathetic without them.

I use some little round LED’s I got from Princess Auto (harbor freight to you US of A’ers). Pic below. About 3/4”, just zip tie it or glue it something under the dash. Couple of matching vintageconnection bullet connectors and viola.

 

Thats a great idea. I saw the two wires taped to the harness tonight when I was installing the LED flashers. It would be nice to have some light in the footwells. I have plenty of JDM style connectors I bought when I was rebuilding the harness. It would be easy to rig them up. 

Here is my flasher relay installed (note the proper connector for the ground). I used some 3M emblem tape and left the OEM flasher in place. I like being able to adjust the speed of the flasher. Now if I would have ordered the correct color 1157 bulbs, I would be all set. 

Love the flasher labeling

Apparently only works when flying over Dodge vehicles several times. No problem.

21 minutes ago, zKars said:

Love the flasher labeling

Apparently only works when flying over Dodge vehicles several times. No problem.

 

 

That's code for "Made in China"

Got some round LED's and made some floor lighting using the OEM wiring. I mounted them with some pieces of aluminum and used 3M emblem tape to hold them in place. I got the lights from amazon. Very pleased. Thanks @zKars for the idea.

 

Edited February 21, 20241 yr by emccallum