Nismo Badging on a Nismo Conversion?

kenchan · 02-19-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

But I've always found it differently with the 370z. B/c the engine is the exact same engine, just a different tune where as all the other cars I've listed above actually have a completely different engine + other stuff like BBK, suspension, transmission, what not.

in other words, wat you really want to say is nismo folks got ripped off.

so you probably better off not putting on the badge since you dont want to be the sucker like the rest of em.

isayimandrew · 02-19-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Please for the love of god do what YOU want!!!
The Nismo owners are butt hurt, what difference does it make, go order some plaques if it makes you happy, lol

pwahaha idk about being butt hurt from someone else putting a nismo badge on their car. I personally dont care if i see it on someone elses car but I wouldn't support it if they asked for my opinion. but like you said, "do what YOU want!!!." everyone is gonna have different taste so someone will always either like or hate it.

scruffydog · 02-19-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

It's up to the OP what he wants to do with his car. My point was putting a Nismo sticker on your car doesn't mean you're trying to pretend you have a Nismo Z. I have a feeling you're not going t let me off the hook with that comment

Yea, haha, and i know if I end up with a Nismo badge, someone who knows a Nismo 370z will be looking for a front damper or the authenticity plaque to call me out and goes: "That's not a Nismo!"

Moreover, I can't be part of the Nismo Registry...

bdavis89 · 02-19-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I guess it's like putting SVT badge on your non-cobra mustang or GT on your base model? And I thought Z = rice

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yes. If I had a mustang it would be like putting a gt500 emblem on it.

This:

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Originally Posted by elmz

Nismo is a performance brand not so much a car itself. I have to disagree when others say its like putting a GT or GT500 emblem on a V6 Mustang because there is no such thing as GT/GT500 brand, its a model designation in the Ford lineup. Nismo refers to products like an a exhaust, a wheel, and aero parts, etc...It's like when you order H&R springs and they give you a sticker and you decide to put it on your car. It's not an H&R car now, instead, you're simply stating that you have their product on your car.

EDIT: I do understand Nissan has Nismo designated models though. It's open to interpretation...

I don't see the problem with Nismo. In the OP's case its the equivalent of taking that Mustang GT, putting Ford Racing parts on it, and putting a Ford Racing emblem on it. I see it differently than putting a GT500 emblem on a regular Mustang.

scruffydog · 02-19-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

in other words, wat you really want to say is nismo folks got ripped off.

so you probably better off not putting on the badge since you dont want to be the sucker like the rest of em.

lol, I am a sucker! Don't even remind me. My logic of spending money is irrational.

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Originally Posted by isayimandrew

pwahaha idk about being butt hurt from someone else putting a nismo badge on their car. I personally dont care if i see it on someone elses car but I wouldn't support it if they asked for my opinion. but like you said, "do what YOU want!!!." everyone is gonna have different taste so someone will always either like or hate it.

Thanks for the honest opinion.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-19-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

Yea, haha, and i know if I end up with a Nismo badge, someone who knows a Nismo 370z will be looking for a front damper or the authenticity plaque to call me out and goes: "That's not a Nismo!"

Moreover, I'm can't be part of the Nismo Registry...

Buy the dampers from the dealership. They aren't limited to buy... Ride along with a nismo owner and steal his plaque when he's getting gas. Then run out the car as fast as you can!!!!

isayimandrew · 02-19-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

Yea, haha, and i know if I end up with a Nismo badge, someone who knows a Nismo 370z will be looking for a front damper or the authenticity plaque to call me out and goes: "That's not a Nismo!"

Moreover, I'm can't be part of the Nismo Registry...

watch out... someone might pull this off on you!

scruffydog · 02-19-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

OP, I would do whatever you want that makes you happy. However, in the event that you ever decide to sell it, I would devulge that it is a Nismo clone. Some people won't care, but on the odd chance that someone feels that they are getting a factory Nismo, it may come back to bite you in the Nismo!

I think either way it's gonna suck because I got a sport/Touring, and if i do decide to sell it as a Sport/Touring and something happens to a body panel to the new owner and they want to go thru insurance for replacement.

They're gonna have a hard time with pairing up the Sport/touring parts with this Nismo body kit as a lot of the parts won't fit and insurance company will only tread my car like sports/touring model.

Tazicon · 02-19-2013, 12:16 PM

I have a G37 IPL and I get offended by non IPL owners putting an IPL badges on their cars. I am sure I would feel the same about a Nismo. If you wanted a Nismo why didn't you just buy it in the first place instead of playing make believe?

isayimandrew · 02-19-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

I have a G37 IPL and I get offended by non IPL owners putting an IPL badges on their cars. I am sure I would feel the same about a Nismo. If you wanted a Nismo why didn't you just buy it in the first place instead of playing make believe?

cause he wanted all the options the nismo cant have like heated seats, nav option, etc.

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

I have a G37 IPL and I get offended by non IPL owners putting an IPL badges on their cars. I am sure I would feel the same about a Nismo. If you wanted a Nismo why didn't you just buy it in the first place instead of playing make believe?

Leather, nav, Bose

cv129 · 02-19-2013, 12:23 PM

This thread will never end

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

This thread will never end

Ever...

I vote put the Nismo badges

bdavis89 · 02-19-2013, 12:28 PM

I vote put the GT500 Cobra emblem.

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

I vote put the GT500 Cobra emblem.

For the hard core Top Gear fans, I want a Trumpchi badge

02-19-2013, 12:16 PM	#39 (permalink)
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