Nismo Badging on a Nismo Conversion?

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, 12:09 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.

cv129 · 02-19-2013, 11:10 AM

Op if you actually spent the money (even of its just the full body kit minus the wing + paint + rims and tires), that will cost you almost 10k anyway. I don't mind you putting on the badge, after all, all the nismo parts are available for purchase anyway. Doesn't hurt my feeling at all

scruffydog · 02-19-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Op if you actually spent the money (even of its just the full body kit minus the wing + paint + rims and tires), that will cost you almost 10k anyway. I don't mind you putting on the badge, after all, all the nismo parts are available for purchase anyway. Doesn't hurt my feeling at all

I appreciate that thought.
Back in 2010, a fully loaded Sport/Touring/Nav 6MT 370z actually cost more than a Nismo370z. I actually wanted to buy a Nismo but has all the day to day luxary amenities I can get from the Touring. But sadly that model only exist in Japan.

So it was either to convert an authetic Nismo to fully loaded Touring with Nav or the choice I ended with. Either way would have sucked, b/c doing the research of all the components to make a Factory nav work alone costed $10K+ also. Looking back ,I guess I should have went with a Nismo to begin with.

m4a1mustang · 02-19-2013, 11:19 AM

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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

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

Red__Zed · 02-19-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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

Yeah but you badged your s2200 as if it was the (far superior) s2000

kenchan · 02-19-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah but you badged your s2200 as if it was the (far superior) s2000

please elaborate!

elmz · 02-19-2013, 11:38 AM

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...

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 11:40 AM

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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.

So are you for or against the OP putting Nismo on his car?

Red__Zed · 02-19-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

please elaborate!

He got the girly version of the s2000

kenchan · 02-19-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

He got the girly version of the s2000

s2k all girly.

scruffydog · 02-19-2013, 11:40 AM

I find it interesting that people have a lot of inputs with the Nismo badge (particularly on the rear bumper on the top right corner where factory location)

You pretty much answered exactly what I was going to ask.

What about License plate frames? If it's not a Nismo 370z, should one even have a Nismo frame?

I know i'm just

but what about Nismo upgraded parts? Those have Nismo badges written all over them. Intakes, strut tower braces, etc

What about Nissan GT-R? They don't have an official factory NISMO trim line that I know of yet I see Nismo stickers on it from time to time. Does it mean they shouldn't put any "NISMO" stickers/badges related items on it?

PapoZalsa · 02-20-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah but you badged your s2200 as if it was the (far superior) s2000

API...

TheW3r3W0lf · 02-19-2013, 11:31 AM

In reality the factory Nismo cars say Nismo everywhere. Seats, Tach, Wheels etc. Mine is debadged on the outside and I personally am most visually attracted to simple clean lines without a million badges like some auto manufactures. I'm sure your car looks great as is : )

DEpointfive0 · 02-19-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TheW3r3W0lf

In reality the factory Nismo cars say Nismo everywhere. Seats, Tach, Wheels etc. Mine is debadged on the outside and I personally am most visually attracted to simple clean lines without a million badges like some auto manufactures. I'm sure your car looks great as is : )

Can I have your Nismo badges? Lol

02-19-2013, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,261 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Op if you actually spent the money (even of its just the full body kit minus the wing + paint + rims and tires), that will cost you almost 10k anyway. I don't mind you putting on the badge, after all, all the nismo parts are available for purchase anyway. Doesn't hurt my feeling at all scruffydog and DEpointfive0 like this.

02-19-2013, 11:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	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... scruffydog, Montez and RoshDawg like this. Last edited by elmz; 02-19-2013 at 11:41 AM.

02-19-2013, 11:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	I find it interesting that people have a lot of inputs with the Nismo badge (particularly on the rear bumper on the top right corner where factory location) You pretty much answered exactly what I was going to ask. What about License plate frames? If it's not a Nismo 370z, should one even have a Nismo frame? I know i'm just but what about Nismo upgraded parts? Those have Nismo badges written all over them. Intakes, strut tower braces, etc What about Nissan GT-R? They don't have an official factory NISMO trim line that I know of yet I see Nismo stickers on it from time to time. Does it mean they shouldn't put any "NISMO" stickers/badges related items on it? __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

02-19-2013, 11:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheW3r3W0lf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 Z34 Nismo- SOLD Rep Power: 13	In reality the factory Nismo cars say Nismo everywhere. Seats, Tach, Wheels etc. Mine is debadged on the outside and I personally am most visually attracted to simple clean lines without a million badges like some auto manufactures. I'm sure your car looks great as is : ) scruffydog likes this.

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