Would This Look Tacky?

enkei2k · 10-01-2012, 08:57 AM

Yes, it would look tacky.

Why?

Because the first and third link you posted are for the 350Z, not the 370Z. The Z's have 3 dots for the 350 and a line going down the middle for the 370 (like in the second link, which is correct for the 370Z)

SIKHRYDE · 10-01-2012, 09:13 AM

Thanks guys ... I didnt even realize the 350z symbol and 370z symbol was different (lol I feel bad now!)

OK does anyone have any idea what a dealership would charge to take the emblem off and put the new one on?

Or is it better I go to an aftermarket place...

I am in Toronto Canada if anyone wants to recommend a shop.

I dont want to spend an arm and leg for this.

enkei2k · 10-01-2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKHRYDE

Thanks guys ... I didnt even realize the 350z symbol and 370z symbol was different (lol I feel bad now!)

OK does anyone have any idea what a dealership would charge to take the emblem off and put the new one on?

Or is it better I go to an aftermarket place...

I am in Toronto Canada if anyone wants to recommend a shop.

I dont want to spend an arm and leg for this.

You can do it yourself honestly. All you need is dental floss, maybe some rubbing alcohol, a nice clean towel and some patience. At most it should take you no more than 30 minutes to do if you take your time.

DIY Fairlady Z Emblem

Jasonle · 10-01-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

You can do it yourself honestly. All you need is dental floss, maybe some rubbing alcohol, a nice clean towel and some patience. At most it should take you no more than 30 minutes to do if you take your time.

DIY Fairlady Z Emblem

Do it yourself.. its really EASY!

onzedge · 10-01-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

You can do it yourself honestly. All you need is dental floss, maybe some rubbing alcohol, a nice clean towel and some patience. At most it should take you no more than 30 minutes to do if you take your time.

DIY Fairlady Z Emblem

-- 30 to 45 minutes, tops.

alcheng · 10-01-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKHRYDE

Thanks guys ... I didnt even realize the 350z symbol and 370z symbol was different (lol I feel bad now!)

OK does anyone have any idea what a dealership would charge to take the emblem off and put the new one on?

Or is it better I go to an aftermarket place...

I am in Toronto Canada if anyone wants to recommend a shop.

I dont want to spend an arm and leg for this.

Get the one on the 2nd link, it's original product from Nissan, $10 difference and the quality is more than 10X better.

The first one, regardless it's for 350 or 370, is a

, chrome finish VS matt-finish(genuine), not to mention the cheapy-unknown-quality chrome finish might fade after sometimes...

Use a hair-dryer to heat/warm the emblem and use dental floss to cut through the double-side tape, remove the residual tape from the panel is a bit tricky and tough on your thumb but it's ok...

I just did mine couple weeks ago... and I am from Toronto too!!

SIKHRYDE · 10-01-2012, 05:53 PM

@alcheng: Where did you get the emblem from? The 2nd link unfortunately does not ship to Toronto... they are trying to see if they can get it. Hopefully it wont cost more than $10 to ship... that way I am paying $30 total.

Also - lol im NOT a car guy... I can fix your computer .... but scared to touch anything on the car... I dont trust my own hands... especially on expensive equipment... so Id rather just pay someone to do it! LOL do you wanna do it for me?

The only thing I did on my car... which turned out pretty sick... is I used black tape and made a Z stencil on my rear fog light. That way at night when I turn my fog light on ... u see a 'Z' opposed to a big red square.

I can post a picture if anyone is interested.

alcheng · 10-01-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKHRYDE

@alcheng: Where did you get the emblem from? The 2nd link unfortunately does not ship to Toronto... they are trying to see if they can get it. Hopefully it wont cost more than $10 to ship... that way I am paying $30 total.

Also - lol im NOT a car guy... I can fix your computer .... but scared to touch anything on the car... I dont trust my own hands... especially on expensive equipment... so Id rather just pay someone to do it! LOL do you wanna do it for me?

The only thing I did on my car... which turned out pretty sick... is I used black tape and made a Z stencil on my rear fog light. That way at night when I turn my fog light on ... u see a 'Z' opposed to a big red square.

I can post a picture if anyone is interested.

I got mine from eBay too, they ship to Canada, cost about $20 something like that for S&H thus total about $40ish.

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10-01-2012, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3718	Yes, it would look tacky. Why? Because the first and third link you posted are for the 350Z, not the 370Z. The Z's have 3 dots for the 350 and a line going down the middle for the 370 (like in the second link, which is correct for the 370Z)

10-01-2012, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
SIKHRYDE Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys ... I didnt even realize the 350z symbol and 370z symbol was different (lol I feel bad now!) OK does anyone have any idea what a dealership would charge to take the emblem off and put the new one on? Or is it better I go to an aftermarket place... I am in Toronto Canada if anyone wants to recommend a shop. I dont want to spend an arm and leg for this.

10-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
SIKHRYDE Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	@alcheng: Where did you get the emblem from? The 2nd link unfortunately does not ship to Toronto... they are trying to see if they can get it. Hopefully it wont cost more than $10 to ship... that way I am paying $30 total. Also - lol im NOT a car guy... I can fix your computer .... but scared to touch anything on the car... I dont trust my own hands... especially on expensive equipment... so Id rather just pay someone to do it! LOL do you wanna do it for me? The only thing I did on my car... which turned out pretty sick... is I used black tape and made a Z stencil on my rear fog light. That way at night when I turn my fog light on ... u see a 'Z' opposed to a big red square. I can post a picture if anyone is interested.