someone explain this to me...

edub370 · 07-07-2011, 12:26 PM

why is the "gtr-button" a "mod" on our cars?!? honestly... is it just so when people get in your z you can point to it and say:

Z owner - "this is from a GTR!"
average joe - "....uhhh

".

imo opinion it sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn't match anything in our cars.

whyyy do people do this?

Mr&Mrs · 07-07-2011, 12:34 PM

I thought the same thing, then when I took my dash apart to get it CF'ed I went ahead and got one. I just like to say NEVER PUSH THE RED BUTTON! GTR is never mentioned. I have no red inside but I think it blends in just fine.

Brutal 370Z · 07-07-2011, 12:40 PM

Doesn't make much sense to me either. I actually preffer the stock start/stop button...It lights up!!! that's pretty sweet IMO!!! lol

Brutal 370Z · 07-07-2011, 12:40 PM

Doesn't make much sense to me either. I actually prefer the stock start/stop button...It lights up!!! that's pretty sweet IMO!!! lol

Brutal 370Z · 07-07-2011, 12:42 PM

hahaha post 69........I must be really bored!!

Econ · 07-07-2011, 12:46 PM

it's lighter than the stock button.

kenchan · 07-07-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

why is the "gtr-button" a "mod" on our cars?!? honestly... is it just so when people get in your z you can point to it and say:

Z owner - "this is from a GTR!"
average joe - "....uhhh

".

imo opinion it sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn't match anything in our cars.

whyyy do people do this?

it's not a mod. it's just eye candy.

only the cool understand.

get yours today if you're cool.

Brutal 370Z · 07-07-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

it's lighter than the stock button.

so to compensate for this, if you decide to keep your stock start/stop button, just take one less bite of your sandwich at lunch

azn370z · 07-07-2011, 12:50 PM

People just want something different. If the z came with a red start button then they would want a white button. The same thing applies with our rear fog light. If it came red people would darken it. It's really not a big deal to me.

Apoc370z · 07-07-2011, 01:04 PM

I dont have it but i am planning to get one. I think the main reason why people get it is cause the white start button looks dull in comparison. And red matches well with black if you have the black interior.

Mostly based on personal prefrence anyways.

EYE ESS · 07-07-2011, 01:10 PM

I have a red car...button looks cool but I don't think I'd spend 40 bucks on a new button.

elmz · 07-07-2011, 01:26 PM

I just ordered one today, I'll let you know what the hype is all about after I install it.

akong51 · 07-07-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

why is the "gtr-button" a "mod" on our cars?!? honestly... is it just so when people get in your z you can point to it and say:

Z owner - "this is from a GTR!"
average joe - "....uhhh

".

imo opinion it sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn't match anything in our cars.

whyyy do people do this?

It's dyno proven to add 15 hp.

But really, what azn370z said is spot on...people just want something different, and I think the glossy red finish on the button looks great. Personally I don't expect average joe to even notice it, nor do I care...I got it for my own personal enjoyment.

Cmike2780 · 07-07-2011, 01:28 PM

It def looks better with my black interior. The stock one looks like it belongs more in an Altima. I could care less if it was made for a GT-R. It's not like it has a GT-R logo.

Also, it does light up the same by the way....well not exactly the same, but still

Another option would be to change the LED color
DIY: Interior LED Color Change

Brutal 370Z · 07-07-2011, 01:32 PM

oh it lights up!! i didn't know that. I retract my statement.

07-07-2011, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	someone explain this to me... why is the "gtr-button" a "mod" on our cars?!? honestly... is it just so when people get in your z you can point to it and say: Z owner - "this is from a GTR!" average joe - "....uhhh". imo opinion it sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn't match anything in our cars. whyyy do people do this? Limeybastard likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

07-07-2011, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	I thought the same thing, then when I took my dash apart to get it CF'ed I went ahead and got one. I just like to say NEVER PUSH THE RED BUTTON! GTR is never mentioned. I have no red inside but I think it blends in just fine. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

07-07-2011, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	Doesn't make much sense to me either. I actually preffer the stock start/stop button...It lights up!!! that's pretty sweet IMO!!! lol __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-07-2011, 12:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	Doesn't make much sense to me either. I actually prefer the stock start/stop button...It lights up!!! that's pretty sweet IMO!!! lol __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-07-2011, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	hahaha post 69........I must be really bored!! __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-07-2011, 12:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	it's lighter than the stock button. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-07-2011, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	People just want something different. If the z came with a red start button then they would want a white button. The same thing applies with our rear fog light. If it came red people would darken it. It's really not a big deal to me. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

07-07-2011, 01:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	I dont have it but i am planning to get one. I think the main reason why people get it is cause the white start button looks dull in comparison. And red matches well with black if you have the black interior. Mostly based on personal prefrence anyways.

07-07-2011, 01:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 13	I have a red car...button looks cool but I don't think I'd spend 40 bucks on a new button. __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX Last edited by EYE ESS; 07-07-2011 at 01:13 PM.

07-07-2011, 01:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I just ordered one today, I'll let you know what the hype is all about after I install it.

07-07-2011, 01:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	It def looks better with my black interior. The stock one looks like it belongs more in an Altima. I could care less if it was made for a GT-R. It's not like it has a GT-R logo. Also, it does light up the same by the way....well not exactly the same, but still Another option would be to change the LED color DIY: Interior LED Color Change __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 07-07-2011 at 01:32 PM.

07-07-2011, 01:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	oh it lights up!! i didn't know that. I retract my statement. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

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