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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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Since my Z is now supercharged, I put this sticker on the back hatch next to my 350Z emblem. What do you guys think? I was thinking I could color the sticker red or something to make it more obvious. It's kind of hard to see on my PPW from a distance, but at the time I was going for the subtle look.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 08:21 AM
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match the z emblem color
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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yeah...that wouls look good if you were to match the emblem color..or a slight shadow in black would make it stand out more and it would look GOOD on that white
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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I was thinking about doing something like that too Jesse. Where did you get that and does it come in different colors?

Thanks
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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don't change the color, it is nice and subtle now. You don't want people knowing you are supercharged from a mile away.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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That looks like a vinyl graphic Jesse, is it? I might be able to hook up my supercharged brethren with some "supercharged" graphics in the font of your choice for next to nothing. The catch is it has to be in colors I already have. I have a vinyl cutter that I do mainly my own race graphics with, but I also do commercial work from time to time.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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Actually, you could be subtle and "not so" subtle at the same time by using some reflective lettering . . . subtle in the day, and not so subtle at night

I think it would be great!
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 07:30 PM
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I'd be up for it Gary! Let me know.
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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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Gary, that would be cool.

Bonz, it actually came with the ATI kit but I modified it a little. It came in the white envelope along with the inventory sheets and it used to say.

Procharger
Supercharged + Intercooled.

I just cut off the Procharger and + Intercooled
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 06:46 AM
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Actually guys...

I have seen a few of the normal (non sticker) type of emblems floating around at local swap meets.

They range from large cursive ones (these share a likeness in style to the aftermarket "FARILAIDY Z" emblem that some folks on this board have...) to a small block lettered one.

Just offering my opinion here, but I think those would look nicer than a sticker...

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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don't do it. keep it low key. JMHO
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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Well, it's not like the jet engine sound coming from my engine doesn't already give it away.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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So true!
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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If it were me, I'd rather the SC whine be the only tell. Too many people wouldn't know what it is to begin with. lol
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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yea.. the whine off the blower is going to notify the ppl around you that its been heavily modified.. unless they're like your mom and say, "why is your car so noisy? maybe you should check the belts or fix it.."
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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If you want to be GDM (ha ha ha its a joke), you can always add a "kompressor" logo from an M-B.

If you want to be USDM (ha ha ha its a joke), you can always take a "supercharged" logo from that Buick (I cant recall the model, but I think it was a Riviera or Century). I think this one actually had a pretty clean and simple logo, should you want something solid and chrome.

Otherwise, why not just custom make your stickers at a good vinyl shop?
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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I'm gonna throw in a vote for nothing at all. I am a fan of the sleeper look. My turbo Prleude didn't have any stickers, the sounds are intimidating enough
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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i would vote nothing at all also.

why give people 1 more reason to steal your car ?
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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I agree, I am another person who cares more about WHAT I am driving, not about what people see. I dont like to market the products being used in my car because I dont want the negative attention and risk of theft.

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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Yeah, but it feels so good to brag about it. I just don't know. I guess I'll keep it this way for now at least until someone makes an SC emblem that matches the stock 350Z emblem.
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