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Old 02-13-2009, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 4drmadness
why do u get any mods? because someone else has told you that they perform well. same in this case, ive seen it on other cars, and wanted to know why people are putting it on.
The 350GT emblem is defenitely a modification that will perform well, adding atleast 45hp to any Nissan model, while also making the paint shinier. Aftermarket stickers such as AEM (etc.) are said to add even more but do not add any shininess to the paint.

After you've slapped the 350GT on there, be sure to go to the other side and stick a giant GT-R emblem on .... maybe even a V-Tech emblem as well.
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:44 AM
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i think the reason why you see so many sedans do it and not the coupes is because the coupes either go badgeless or put the skyline ones in only. where as most sedan pick to go the 350GT route.

No one knows why. it just happens. I dont think i've seen any skyline badges on a sedan.
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:55 AM
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4dr google 350gt-8 if you really see some sick sedans, they make the interiors of the usa model look like trash paddle shifters 8 speed suede lining,
absolute work of art too bad its ridiculously expensive to ship here
 
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Originally Posted by TBG_Dad
The 350GT emblem is defenitely a modification that will perform well, adding atleast 45hp to any Nissan model, while also making the paint shinier. Aftermarket stickers such as AEM (etc.) are said to add even more but do not add any shininess to the paint.

After you've slapped the 350GT on there, be sure to go to the other side and stick a giant GT-R emblem on .... maybe even a V-Tech emblem as well.
dude wtf, I thought it added 50 horsepower ? that's what the dealer told me ..
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ccc123pm
to go along with this thread... the little red "GT" badge that i have seen behind some peoples front wheel wells seems kinda stupid... It originally appeared on turbo'd skylines... but 99% of the time people that pick them up off of ebay dont have turbo(s). its false advertising and youre asking for a whoopin

GT means grand touring or gran turismo and has nothing to do with a car being turbo. While I think it looks ghey, to each their own.
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vinceypoo
dude wtf, I thought it added 50 horsepower ? that's what the dealer told me ..
everyone knows dealers lie. Thats why you add more stickers to compensate

edit: I shouldn't even be saying anything as I drive a coupe but stickers as a performance mod? HA, it was just to good to pass up.
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:33 PM
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:39 PM
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very nice, Papa. Having the tail uncluttered like that makes it look very nice
 
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Arent there other models?

Overseas, can't you get a skyline with the 2.5L in it?? Also wasn't there one with the 3.0L?

SO there is the 250GT, the 300GT, the 350GT and the 350GT-8


Personally i'd just take off G35 and call it a day. Nobody really cares that the car is called a 350GT in Japan other than hardcore JDM wanna-bes and Japanese tourists.

If i put 350GT emblems on my G, then i guess i should put Camry emblems on my girl's IS250 too huh? Maybe i'll even spring for the Type S emblem!
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 03:49 PM
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you have a really good point there. im just gona put back the original g35 emblem and call it a day. cant make my infiniti a nissan. lol



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Arent there other models?

Overseas, can't you get a skyline with the 2.5L in it?? Also wasn't there one with the 3.0L?

SO there is the 250GT, the 300GT, the 350GT and the 350GT-8


Personally i'd just take off G35 and call it a day. Nobody really cares that the car is called a 350GT in Japan other than hardcore JDM wanna-bes and Japanese tourists.

If i put 350GT emblems on my G, then i guess i should put Camry emblems on my girl's IS250 too huh? Maybe i'll even spring for the Type S emblem!
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 03:51 PM
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lets run it bro. i dnt need the extra 45hp



Originally Posted by TBG_Dad
The 350GT emblem is defenitely a modification that will perform well, adding atleast 45hp to any Nissan model, while also making the paint shinier. Aftermarket stickers such as AEM (etc.) are said to add even more but do not add any shininess to the paint.

After you've slapped the 350GT on there, be sure to go to the other side and stick a giant GT-R emblem on .... maybe even a V-Tech emblem as well.
 
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I would rebadge if I could afford to change the seats and steering wheel, otherwise, I think I would feel funny having a mix matching interior to exterior.

Never badged my G20 a Primera for the same reason. Just couldn't bring my self to mixmatch...
 
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Originally Posted by 4drmadness
cant make my infiniti a nissan. lol
your not making it, it already is...


to me its one of those things i would do if given free, or like a bunch of locals were doing it. I think emblems run about $30 which does not interest me at the level. maybe a $5-10 would. Why not leave the G35 off as well. Just because something was there in the first place doesn't mean it has to be there now.

i would of gone completely badgeless if the infiniti icon didn't have holes in them. I might paint it black tho.
 
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Wow, saw some good Infiniti Skyline 350GTs in there, LOL. Those are about as rare as the 1993 G35s.
 
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I think most people rebadge to link up to the Skyline racing heritage that goes back to 1969? And, since it's a Skyline everywhere else anyway.
And, rebadging them as Infiniti is a marketing ploy.....
I purchased my G's because they ARE Nissans and because I had owned Nissans in the past and wanted a RWD Nissan sedan and coupe with rear seats.
The more rebadged cars I see, the more I want to do mine.
Would I care if the interior still said Infiniti??? No, but that's just my opinion.
 


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