Standard over Nismo?

G Fo12ce · 02-28-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishihadnav

Im starting to like the way the standard version looks over my Nismo. Is this wrong?..lol.

This post was started about how the exterior looks. People are welcome to thier opinions and are saying the front and wing look bad. I disagree and have been doing this long enough to know when it comes to looks, wheels and stance make the car. That was my point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Lets post pictures of non-stock cars and say they're better, yayy lol

(by professional photographers, even)

This is an enthusiast site, be prepared for cars with non-stock parts. It's an example of a NISMO with a different wheel and ride height change. I think the body really works when you start to customize.

Does it look any less hot with normal pics? I think not:

Copied from here

Another car lowered with the stock wheels painted:

Copied From Here

Remeber you said it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Ahhh, how perception is everything...

MightyBobo · 02-28-2010, 03:24 PM

There are far too many examples of fine looking non-Nismo's around - posting them up would be pointless. A lowered/rimmed Nismo looks no better to me than a non-Nismo.

And if you think those are normal pictures...well...yeah...welcome to the world of Photography and Photoshop!

G Fo12ce · 02-28-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

There are far too many examples of fine looking non-Nismo's around - posting them up would be pointless. A lowered/rimmed Nismo looks no better to me than a non-Nismo.

And if you think those are normal pictures...well...yeah...welcome to the world of Photography and Photoshop!

I don't really kow them. But what you are saying then is that Forged Performance, a respected vendor here and authorized dealer of those parts posted pics of these wheels (silver car) and pics of thier Tein coilover install (white car) and then photoshoped it to look better? Those are real customer cars both with real parts unless Sharif is a total lier.

I respect your right to like the standard body work (I don't think it looks bad either minus the fangs) but

with that photoshop stuff.

Sharif@Forged · 02-28-2010, 05:30 PM

No photoshop...I wouldn't even know how to use it.

.

I think what bo is saying is that creative photography and photoshopping can make cars look better or different.

nuTinmuch · 02-28-2010, 06:22 PM

Just stock. No wheels, no drop.

Just Z.

Who needs Nismo?

MightyBobo · 02-28-2010, 06:24 PM

Oh my god, why post that junk - thats totally not a sports car. It needs a bigger wing. BIGGER WING!

MightyBobo · 02-28-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

No photoshop...I wouldn't even know how to use it.

.

I think what bo is saying is that creative photography and photoshopping can make cars look better or different.

Correct - I wasnt implying that those were photoshop-ed in particular...just that they were obviously taken by someone with experience, and a quality camera. Which they ARE nice shots, btw

nuTinmuch · 02-28-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Oh my god, why post that junk - thats totally not a sports car. It needs a bigger wing. BIGGER WING!

JUST DID A QUICK MOD

sorry for the quality, i took this on my idroidberry

for the record, i like the nismo

MightyBobo · 02-28-2010, 07:13 PM

Rofl

xfrgtr · 02-28-2010, 07:30 PM

vipor · 02-28-2010, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

JUST DID A QUICK MOD

sorry for the quality, i took this on my idroidberry

for the record, i like the nismo

d00d sweet!

Nismo vs Sport/Base is purely preference when you remove a few things:

Having a numbered car.
Small, somewhat decent suspension upgrades.
Kind of an exhaust upgrade.

That leaves the body kit, spoiler (if thought of separately), and wheels. Cosmetics.

Owning a Nismo myself, I do know where the OP is coming from when he says he likes the "stock" look. Me personally, I'm probably 75/25 on that ratio. Every once in a while I second guess myself on my Nismo purchase. The spoiler is probably the most common reason. It's big, but it's functional and still fits the car without looking out of place. Some members have even either gone with the Sport package spoiler or something completely aftermarket. I'm considering the S-Tune Nismo spoiler actually.

Some people like it, some don't. Same goes with certain wheels, aftermarket body parts, seats, headlight conversions, even performance mods. I personally, like it. Even more so when she's clean and the sun is shining

RedNismo · 03-01-2010, 01:50 AM

Its alright, no need of the argument. There are always people that talks trash about how a Rolax watch isn't that good at keeping time compared to a Timex quartz. I think its called sour grapes.

Nismo looks so much better by far! It still looks factory, and not aftermarket ricer.

MightyBobo · 03-01-2010, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedNismo

Its alright, no need of the argument. There are always people that talks trash about how a Rolax watch isn't that good at keeping time compared to a Timex quartz. I think its called sour grapes.

Nismo looks so much better by far! It still looks factory, and not aftermarket ricer.

Actually, a more valid comparison would be: does a $40000 Rolex with a titanium shell tell time better than its $33000 version that doesn't have a titanium case? Virtually identical internals, and all.

Obviously, the answer is no.

And of course the people who spent more will think its sour grapes lol.

mick · 03-01-2010, 09:10 AM

either you like it or you don't. you are not going to convince people who don't like it that one is better looking than the other.

me, i am glad that the nismo looks different than the base model and even non 370z enthusiasts can see the differences.

gh0st3794 · 03-01-2010, 10:58 AM

There are some things I like and some that I dislike about the Nismo Z. I don't really like the front bumper all too much, and I wish the wing were a bit more subdued in it's styling. The sides and rear are ok. The one thing I really like are the wheels. I wouldn't mind having the wheels, suspension, and catback on my Sport package Z.

02-28-2010, 03:24 PM	#47 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	There are far too many examples of fine looking non-Nismo's around - posting them up would be pointless. A lowered/rimmed Nismo looks no better to me than a non-Nismo. And if you think those are normal pictures...well...yeah...welcome to the world of Photography and Photoshop! __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

02-28-2010, 05:30 PM	#49 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	No photoshop...I wouldn't even know how to use it. . I think what bo is saying is that creative photography and photoshopping can make cars look better or different. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

02-28-2010, 06:22 PM	#50 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	Just stock. No wheels, no drop. Just Z. Who needs Nismo? __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

02-28-2010, 06:24 PM	#51 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Oh my god, why post that junk - thats totally not a sports car. It needs a bigger wing. BIGGER WING! __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

02-28-2010, 07:13 PM	#54 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Rofl __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

02-28-2010, 07:30 PM	#55 (permalink)
xfrgtr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: miami,fl Posts: 171 Drives: 09' 370z nismo Rep Power: 16

03-01-2010, 01:50 AM	#57 (permalink)
RedNismo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 92 Drives: 09 Nismo Z #389 RD Rep Power: 15	Nismo Its alright, no need of the argument. There are always people that talks trash about how a Rolax watch isn't that good at keeping time compared to a Timex quartz. I think its called sour grapes. Nismo looks so much better by far! It still looks factory, and not aftermarket ricer. __________________ 2003 Skyline 350GT--Tein Suspension, NRG Strut bar, Nismo CAI w/bypass, JDM emblems, Nismo Graphics... 2009 Nismo Z34 #389-- Clear Bra

03-01-2010, 09:10 AM	#59 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	either you like it or you don't. you are not going to convince people who don't like it that one is better looking than the other. me, i am glad that the nismo looks different than the base model and even non 370z enthusiasts can see the differences.

03-01-2010, 10:58 AM	#60 (permalink)
gh0st3794 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: FL Posts: 121 Drives: 2012 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 15	There are some things I like and some that I dislike about the Nismo Z. I don't really like the front bumper all too much, and I wish the wing were a bit more subdued in it's styling. The sides and rear are ok. The one thing I really like are the wheels. I wouldn't mind having the wheels, suspension, and catback on my Sport package Z. __________________ -2012 Solid Red NISMO 370Z -2010 370Z 6MT sport pkg 301 whp 251.4 wtq (Dynojet) SOLD -K8 Suzuki GSX-R 600

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