2011 Nismo Emblem Template Needed

Cuban Z · 01-11-2014, 03:09 PM

I just had my rear bumper fixed and repainted on my 2011 Nismo and while it came out great, I can't say the same for the alignment of the emblems. As you can easily see, the spacing is off, some letters are crooked, and the Z is upside down. A friend suggested that I buy new emblems, but the NISMO alone is $100+...so that's a no go. I'm hoping that a fellow NISMO owner would be kind enough to make a template for both sides so that I can get this fixed. I'd be willing to pay you for your efforts. I really need to get this fixed as its driving me crazy! Thanks in advance! :banghead:

luigi90210 · 01-11-2014, 03:31 PM

You could always debadge the car. I'll try to make a template for ya though.

TerribleONE · 01-11-2014, 03:43 PM

Wow that is bad! I agree any chance you'd want to rebadge? I think it looks way better

DEpointfive0 · 01-11-2014, 03:45 PM

Sorry.

fuct · 01-13-2014, 08:31 AM

i would just buy the 2014 red "O" nismo badge and do that.

Crayon · 01-13-2014, 03:56 PM

Uh, I'd make a straight claim on whoever fixed your rear bumper. Not sure what channels you went through, but I'd expect them to fix that with how bad it is.

Eagle · 01-15-2014, 02:44 PM

Henry,

I just recently bought a new set of emblems both 370z and nismo from a forum member. I installed them last night, I didn't setup a template but figured out a pretty good method for applying the badges so they are straight.

Get two 12 inch rulers, some cardboard and a glue stick.

Cut out the cardboard into two strips, one for the nismo badge and one for the 370z badge. Make the height of the strips conform to the height of each set of badges
Take your first letter, apply some glue stick to the front surface.
Reverse the letter and place it on the card board so it is flush against the bottom edge of the ruler you placed earlier.
Take your second ruler and place it underneath the first letter you put on the card board so it's flush against the bottom of your letter
Now apply glue to the next letter
Reverse and place on the card board, space it out so you have approximately 8/32 to 9/32 of spacing between each letter.
Rinse and repeat till you get all your letters down
Move the second ruler up a bit so it completely straightens out all the letters
Remove the rulers
Take one ruler and your cardboard with your glued letters to your bumper
Space it from the edge of the tail light to your liking and lighly press down against the bumper. If you like the positioning, press down harder then peel off the card board.
If not you'll likely have to realign the letters using the ruler again.

This took me about an hour last night, so the process is still fresh in my head
Once the badge is on there use some GooGone or Goop to remove the glue stick residue on the badge.

Hope this helps mano

DarylP · 01-18-2014, 08:08 PM

I recently had my bumper replaced and the dealer said "they had to buy new emblems" as they come in a foam template so they are put on correct. I opted to have the burger filled in so all I have is the370z and NISMO emblems. I did think ahead and ask them for the foam templates which I have. If you want, I can mail them to you but , I do want them back. Let me know.

Cuban Z · 01-24-2014, 11:15 AM

DarylP...yes! Do the letters pop in? And you can trust that I will get them back to you! I'll PM you my mailing address.

DEpointfive0 · 01-24-2014, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuban Z

DarylP...yes! Do the letters pop in? And you can trust that I will get them back to you! I'll PM you my mailing address.

I'll vouch for him! Great guy!

Cuban Z · 01-24-2014, 08:53 PM

Thanks homie!

DarylP · 01-28-2014, 12:48 AM

CubanZ- These templates were sent via USPS today.

Cuban Z · 02-03-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarylP

CubanZ- These templates were sent via USPS today.

Hello Daryl. Good looking out. They just came in today...safe and sound!

01-11-2014, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	You could always debadge the car. I'll try to make a template for ya though. TerribleONE likes this. __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

01-11-2014, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Wow that is bad! I agree any chance you'd want to rebadge? I think it looks way better __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-11-2014, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Sorry. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

01-13-2014, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Crayon Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 78 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370z #308 Rep Power: 12	Uh, I'd make a straight claim on whoever fixed your rear bumper. Not sure what channels you went through, but I'd expect them to fix that with how bad it is. __________________

01-15-2014, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 885 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	Henry, I just recently bought a new set of emblems both 370z and nismo from a forum member. I installed them last night, I didn't setup a template but figured out a pretty good method for applying the badges so they are straight. Get two 12 inch rulers, some cardboard and a glue stick. Cut out the cardboard into two strips, one for the nismo badge and one for the 370z badge. Make the height of the strips conform to the height of each set of badges Take your first letter, apply some glue stick to the front surface. Reverse the letter and place it on the card board so it is flush against the bottom edge of the ruler you placed earlier. Take your second ruler and place it underneath the first letter you put on the card board so it's flush against the bottom of your letter Now apply glue to the next letter Reverse and place on the card board, space it out so you have approximately 8/32 to 9/32 of spacing between each letter. Rinse and repeat till you get all your letters down Move the second ruler up a bit so it completely straightens out all the letters Remove the rulers Take one ruler and your cardboard with your glued letters to your bumper Space it from the edge of the tail light to your liking and lighly press down against the bumper. If you like the positioning, press down harder then peel off the card board. If not you'll likely have to realign the letters using the ruler again. This took me about an hour last night, so the process is still fresh in my head Once the badge is on there use some GooGone or Goop to remove the glue stick residue on the badge. Hope this helps mano __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \| Last edited by Eagle; 01-15-2014 at 03:24 PM.

01-13-2014, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	i would just buy the 2014 red "O" nismo badge and do that.

01-18-2014, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
DarylP Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 29 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I recently had my bumper replaced and the dealer said "they had to buy new emblems" as they come in a foam template so they are put on correct. I opted to have the burger filled in so all I have is the370z and NISMO emblems. I did think ahead and ask them for the foam templates which I have. If you want, I can mail them to you but , I do want them back. Let me know. Eagle likes this.

01-24-2014, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cuban Z Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal WestSide Posts: 557 Drives: 11 370Z Nismo #0384 Rep Power: 15	DarylP...yes! Do the letters pop in? And you can trust that I will get them back to you! I'll PM you my mailing address. __________________ 処女 / Shojo Audrey Blue Series 1 240Z (10/70)

01-24-2014, 08:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cuban Z Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal WestSide Posts: 557 Drives: 11 370Z Nismo #0384 Rep Power: 15	Thanks homie! __________________ 処女 / Shojo Audrey Blue Series 1 240Z (10/70)

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