I've noticed that on most if not all pix posted here of your G's do not have side moldings. I am just wondering if this is something you guys didn't want when purchased or some other reasons not to have them? Thanks

 

I just don't like the look. Others do, because it breaks up the slab sided look, and offers some protection from fools in the parking lot. I broke up the side of mine with pin striping. My Wife's Camary has 'em. My Coupe does not, and will not.

Lou

 

i would never get the side mouldings.. i kno it would help protect my car from other car doors, but it just doesn't look good on the coupe IMO.. i had them on my integra and someone still dinged my door, so it doesn't really help i think.. but i tink the most common reason why ppl don't get it is they like the body styling of the coupe as is..

 

To me, they ruin the clean lines of the car. I've already gotten 2 door dings that probably could have been prevented by them, but there's still no way in hell I would get them.

 

I actually don't mind the look of the side moldings. I just wish they were more functional.

If I thought they'd actually prevent door dings, I'd probably get them myself. However, they look to be too low and too thin to provide any real protection for your doors. So I doubt they'd be worth the money to me.

<font color=blue>2003 G35 Coupe 6MT - diamond graphite / graphite leather - premium - nav</font color=blue>

 

lowrider

Post a pic of your pinstriping.

 

Pin-striping? On a G?? Blech!

G35 6MT/DG/Fully Loaded

 

the side molding gets dented over time, but is easier to replace than fixing the door.

however, i think the coupe looks cleaner without it

 

I have a 2004 G35C Red/Graphite Premium with Aero, BSM and Splash gaurds "S" order due Aug-Sept. I agree, I too have never seen this combination in a picture .

I respect those who want to preserve the smooth lines of the G.

I prefer covering the big butt with a spoiler, dividing the wide doors and dressing up behind the wheels. I came to these conclusions after viewing cars with these options at the dealership. You just have to see one in person. The body side moldings line up with a crease on the front bumper to continue the line around. I will be using my car as a daily driver with kids parking up close at supermarkets and malls - I need all the protection I can get!

Here is a picture of a Red G Areo + BSM but no splashguaurds

2004 6mt Laser/Graphite/Aero/Premium/BSM/splash on order

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I don't see the moulding is all that bad either. That's why I raised this question. I was in the dealer several times try to justify my look on the side mouldings and it's not that bad looking. In fact I like the look of the side mouldings better than the naked one. It seems more aggresive with the side mouldings on I think. May be that's just me. Your red G look hot...real hot