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Old 08-11-2011, 05:10 PM
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Question Custom OE-Looking Switch Install

I just got done testing out the AWD disable on my '07 G35x and I love it!

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I went to Radio Shack to get a switch to install but I really want a factory-like appearance to it rather than an ugly flip switch. I'm thinking I could get a factory switch like the VDC button and install it in the blank spot right next to the trunk release. I don't know a whole lot about this kind of thing, so I'm hoping someone can tell me if I'm on the right track or if it's even possible. I would need an On/Off switch rather than a momentary switch (which is what I assume the VDC switch is) so already there's one potential problem...

Does anyone have any ideas for a clean factory-like push button switch?
 
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Old 08-11-2011, 07:30 PM
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Just get the factory AFS(Adaptive lights) switch which is on/off and is meant to fit in that gap perfectly and that should take care of it!
 
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Old 08-11-2011, 08:55 PM
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Does that button work the same way the VDC switch works, or does it push in and stay in, and then push again and pop back out?
 
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Its not like the VDC, its an actual flip switch type on/of button, when it 'straight/up' its off then you have to flip it down to turn it on, and it will stay on until you yourself flip it off. Not automatically
 
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That definitely might work then. I can't find a picture of the back of the switch anywhere to see how I might hook it up but I'm gonna order one and give it a shot. Thanks for the idea!
 
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How much are you getting it for? Check this out should be same as G35 switch else there is also one for G35/37 here
 

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Old 08-11-2011, 11:24 PM
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yeah I saw those but before I pull the trigger on anything I'm gonna call the dealer and see what price they can give me. My uncle owns an auto-body shop and his cost is usually less than half of list price
 
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i'm sure from the dealer prolly close to twice that
 
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