Nismo Badging on a Nismo Conversion?

karotZ · 02-20-2013, 02:13 AM

OP, putting a Nismo decal/emblem is like having Spoon, TRD, M or Dinan badges. For me, it tells me that you have particular parts installed from those brands that gave it the right to rock it. Like you, I was planning to convert mine to a full nismo using the body kit, wheels, tune, suspension, interior and other minor details - hence I was going to badge it. Since it does cost a lot, I think it should be fine but when folks ask, you have to inform them that it's a nismo conversion which IMO, gives you my respect for being honest for spending blood, sweat and time. It may not sound realistic for some folks, but as long as you are happy, that's all that counts.

I've seen owners put GT-R, R-Spec, RS and Nismo badge without any parts installed or even a reason - those guys didn't give a f*** what people have to say.

Amuse370z · 02-20-2013, 06:40 AM

I love how the nismo name is supposed to make the car more prestigious when the conversion probably costs more than purchasing a "real" nismo outright.

xxAGAVExx · 02-20-2013, 07:20 AM

If you upgrade to actual nismo parts I don't see any problem with it. But I don't see the point in upgrading a base to nismo parts when there are better aftermarket parts out there, just my opinion. also I like the debadged look, I want people guessing on my car, I want people to see and here my car and say, wow what was that

Gauge · 02-20-2013, 09:15 AM

IMO, do what you want man. It's your car. Putting a nismo badge on your car doesn't make you a pretender. It is no different then putting a GTM or Stillen decal on your car. You have respect, and you want to show it.

I wouldn't go around telling everyone you have a nismo Z. But putting the badge on there and saying you did a conversion is actually kind of cool. It's a good talking point at meet and greets.

In the end, don't listen to anyone on this forum. Some people here are VERY elitist. It's your car, you spent the money on it, do what you want to do.

Is everyone with an Amuse replica kit a "pretender" also? Because there are a LOT of them.

Waiz · 02-20-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gauge

IMO, do what you want man. It's your car. Putting a nismo badge on your car doesn't make you a pretender. It is no different then putting a GTM or Stillen decal on your car. You have respect, and you want to show it.

I wouldn't go around telling everyone you have a nismo Z. But putting the badge on there and saying you did a conversion is actually kind of cool. It's a good talking point at meet and greets.

In the end, don't listen to anyone on this forum. Some people here are VERY elitist. It's your car, you spent the money on it, do what you want to do.

Is everyone with an Amuse replica kit a "pretender" also? Because there are a LOT of them.

You sir get it, alot of people on this forum don't

To me at the end of the day as long as the person isn't adding a bunch of riced out LED's and Lambo doors then I'm all for whatever mod they decide for thier car

/thread

DEpointfive0 · 02-20-2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

You sir get it, alot of people on this forum don't

To me at the end of the day as long as the person isn't adding a bunch of riced out LED's and Lambo doors then I'm all for whatever mod they decide for thier car

/thread

Oh... Lambo doors ain't cool anymore? They make it much easier for me to get in and out of the car...
So at the next meet you'll hate 2 things about my car, the headlights and the doors

Gauge · 02-20-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Oh... Lambo doors ain't cool anymore? They make it much easier for me to get in and out of the car...
So at the next meet you'll hate 2 things about my car, the headlights and the doors

You know, I don't really mind these. I don't have them personally, but they do look neat.

I think around here they just try really really hard to not be in with the ricer crowd.

Sort of like Emo kids. They are so non-conformist, that they conform to the non-conformist.

If ricers do it, they hate it by default.

scruffydog · 02-20-2013, 02:57 PM

HAHA, I had scissor doors on my Honda Civic once, super riced out.

I didn't keep it on for even a day because the aftermarket one couldn't replicate the way a Lambo door should open as it wasn't designed to clear the roof line or the windshield. Plus it required cable harness extensions, etc. So I took it off and restored it back to its default style. It would have been super cool and not hideous IMO. I don't think only Lambo should be the only car that's allowed to have scissor doors just b/c they pioneered/marketed first. Successful Car manufacturers constantly steal ideas that work and are cool to implement on any car models all the time. I'm sure we all thought the boomerang headlights/tail lights were exclusive to only the 370z. Similar to Audi's LED headlights.

Is it flashy? Hell yes. But isn't the idea of a sports car in general? No matter how blacked out it is, cops and thieves are drawn to it and can spot one out from a mile away.

But I'm not a big fan of those people who just slap any kind of chrome fake scoops or random emblems all over their cars. That's just whack and stupid.

DEpointfive0 · 02-20-2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gauge

You know, I don't really mind these. I don't have them personally, but they do look neat.

I think around here they just try really really hard to not be in with the ricer crowd.

Sort of like Emo kids. They are so non-conformist, that they conform to the non-conformist.

If ricers do it, they hate it by default.

Lol, honestly, if they're a good or well made kit, I don't mind, especially with such long doors. It makes it much easier to get in and out...
But since it's SOOOOOO associated with ricers and the Civic ricers (I don't mind the Civic) I don't do it...

EDIT:
Like scruffy just said!!! LOL!!!

SAmilitaryman · 02-20-2013, 10:58 AM

Your car. Your money. Do what you want. Hell, I'm going to take all the badges off my car after I get my body kit. Completely blank. Ninja style.

Point being do what makes you happy. Others mod their cars the way they want. Do the same to yours and make it how you want it.

FlawlessZ · 02-20-2013, 04:05 PM

You can put whatever you like on the Z, NISMO dose stand for Nissan Motorsports. Bimmers put ///M badges all the time even tho its not one, benz's put AMG badges when they just have AMG wheels...There is no problem since you do actually have the NISMO body kit and your reping NISMO...

Personal opinion, I don't like and extra badges on my cars, I took the 370z off the day I got the car...It keeps the car clean and simple.

scruffydog · 02-21-2013, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlawlessZ

You can put whatever you like on the Z, NISMO dose stand for Nissan Motorsports. Bimmers put ///M badges all the time even tho its not one, benz's put AMG badges when they just have AMG wheels...There is no problem since you do actually have the NISMO body kit and your reping NISMO...

Personal opinion, I don't like and extra badges on my cars, I took the 370z off the day I got the car...It keeps the car clean and simple.

Plus the beauty of the less emblems there are on the car, the less chance someone would steal em.
I had an authentic Type R with that emblem stolen. What's worst is that it left a screw driver hole in my bumper.

Do people even still steal emblems?!?

WTF?!?

scruffydog · 02-20-2013, 08:17 PM

Here's. 40th anniversary Nismo 370z =D

I guess they put the Nismo badge on it after the conversion.

DEpointfive0 · 02-20-2013, 08:25 PM

Looks kinda regular gunmetal metallic

Red__Zed · 02-21-2013, 11:12 PM

I was really that somebody with a "fairlady" badged Z would have bashed the idea by now

02-20-2013, 02:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 16	OP, putting a Nismo decal/emblem is like having Spoon, TRD, M or Dinan badges. For me, it tells me that you have particular parts installed from those brands that gave it the right to rock it. Like you, I was planning to convert mine to a full nismo using the body kit, wheels, tune, suspension, interior and other minor details - hence I was going to badge it. Since it does cost a lot, I think it should be fine but when folks ask, you have to inform them that it's a nismo conversion which IMO, gives you my respect for being honest for spending blood, sweat and time. It may not sound realistic for some folks, but as long as you are happy, that's all that counts. I've seen owners put GT-R, R-Spec, RS and Nismo badge without any parts installed or even a reason - those guys didn't give a f*** what people have to say. scruffydog, Montez, Waiz and 1 others like this. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

02-20-2013, 06:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 17	I love how the nismo name is supposed to make the car more prestigious when the conversion probably costs more than purchasing a "real" nismo outright. scruffydog likes this.

02-20-2013, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	If you upgrade to actual nismo parts I don't see any problem with it. But I don't see the point in upgrading a base to nismo parts when there are better aftermarket parts out there, just my opinion. also I like the debadged look, I want people guessing on my car, I want people to see and here my car and say, wow what was that __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

02-20-2013, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	IMO, do what you want man. It's your car. Putting a nismo badge on your car doesn't make you a pretender. It is no different then putting a GTM or Stillen decal on your car. You have respect, and you want to show it. I wouldn't go around telling everyone you have a nismo Z. But putting the badge on there and saying you did a conversion is actually kind of cool. It's a good talking point at meet and greets. In the end, don't listen to anyone on this forum. Some people here are VERY elitist. It's your car, you spent the money on it, do what you want to do. Is everyone with an Amuse replica kit a "pretender" also? Because there are a LOT of them. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

02-20-2013, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	HAHA, I had scissor doors on my Honda Civic once, super riced out. I didn't keep it on for even a day because the aftermarket one couldn't replicate the way a Lambo door should open as it wasn't designed to clear the roof line or the windshield. Plus it required cable harness extensions, etc. So I took it off and restored it back to its default style. It would have been super cool and not hideous IMO. I don't think only Lambo should be the only car that's allowed to have scissor doors just b/c they pioneered/marketed first. Successful Car manufacturers constantly steal ideas that work and are cool to implement on any car models all the time. I'm sure we all thought the boomerang headlights/tail lights were exclusive to only the 370z. Similar to Audi's LED headlights. Is it flashy? Hell yes. But isn't the idea of a sports car in general? No matter how blacked out it is, cops and thieves are drawn to it and can spot one out from a mile away. But I'm not a big fan of those people who just slap any kind of chrome fake scoops or random emblems all over their cars. That's just whack and stupid. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

02-20-2013, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
SAmilitaryman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 168 Drives: 09 Nissan black 370z Rep Power: 13	Your car. Your money. Do what you want. Hell, I'm going to take all the badges off my car after I get my body kit. Completely blank. Ninja style. Point being do what makes you happy. Others mod their cars the way they want. Do the same to yours and make it how you want it.

02-20-2013, 04:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
FlawlessZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 595 Drives: 12 PW 6MT Rep Power: 15	You can put whatever you like on the Z, NISMO dose stand for Nissan Motorsports. Bimmers put ///M badges all the time even tho its not one, benz's put AMG badges when they just have AMG wheels...There is no problem since you do actually have the NISMO body kit and your reping NISMO... Personal opinion, I don't like and extra badges on my cars, I took the 370z off the day I got the car...It keeps the car clean and simple. __________________ 2012 PW - 6MT \| Meisterschaft CBE w/ ECV \| EVO-R Front Lip \| Enkei SP3-RS JDM Wheels \| Sticky Hankook RS-3's \| Megan Racing Springs \| Hot Shift Knob \| JDM Brake/Fog Light Last edited by FlawlessZ; 02-20-2013 at 04:09 PM.

02-20-2013, 08:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	Here's. 40th anniversary Nismo 370z =D I guess they put the Nismo badge on it after the conversion. CDepp and TheW3r3W0lf like this. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal Last edited by scruffydog; 02-20-2013 at 08:26 PM.

02-20-2013, 08:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Looks kinda regular gunmetal metallic __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

02-21-2013, 11:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	I was really that somebody with a "fairlady" badged Z would have bashed the idea by now

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