i dont understand silvia badges

[madwilly240]

I dont get why people put silvia badges on their cars. We drive 240SXs! When you put a sr20det or s15 front end on your car, does the registration magically change to say silvia? I just dont get it.

[thelinja]

They do it because they want to. I don't know how many times I've seen cars with badging that doesn't even match the make of the car.

[NiteKids]

Originally posted by madwilly240
I dont get why people put silvia badges on their cars. We drive 240SXs! When you put a sr20det or s15 front end on your car, does the registration magically change to say silvia? I just dont get it.

SR20DET=Silvia? oh wait those had SR20DE's NA too:o

S15=SILVIA!? oh wait S13 front, Zenki Front, Kouki Front OH WAIT! Those are all technically Silvia fronts too! :eek:

[240meowth]

sometimes it looks clean, sometimes it dosn't, sometimes we don't have enough money for a REAL mod.

[NiteKids]

Another thing that really bugs me are those ignorant guys that say this to every 240sx owner.

"You should put a Silvia Front end on your car."

S13 Coupe: Makes sense (but then again I'm sure they don't know what it exactly is but they are probely thinking S15)

S13 Hatch: Makes sense but again they probely don't know techincally it's not for that body style. (most likey don't know what a Sileight is either)

S14 Zenki: Technically it already is "silvia" front end

S14 Kouki : Same as above


and of course when one makes this suggesion you ask...

"which one" and then they get all confused

[elevator]

Here we go again!! Any bets on how soon this thread will get locked? :D

[Integraholic]

In befo da lok down

[Violent Ed]

the way i look at it is, if you make it look just like a silvia (minus the right hand drive) and you put the badges on it to give it a jdm look. i mean people make non SS first gen camaros into a SS replica, naturally you would put the badges on also...
then again you also get the reatards that put Type R badges on there 79 honda CVCC's
ahh well just my opinion
have a good night all...

[Jeff240sx]

I'm not locking this... yet. No real reason to.
-Jeff

[Dousan_PG]

aaahhh
people do nutty things
its funny
my friend put the silvia on the wrong side. at first was OH DAMN, now its a joke
we all find it funny
its rice yes, but we enjoy it. and its an inside joke
some people take it seriou but they gotta get the stick out of their ass. who cares. of course harrassing ricers is fun too, and we do hat, but we have to look at eachother

someone might thinkim rice for havingcompany stickesr on their car. but when they get sponsored they'd do the same hahahaha

to each their own

[Violent Ed]

amen

[NiteKids]

Arg

Type R is a Trim Model

Silvia is just teh cars name! It's not the same thing. But then again the K's logo is a trim model. So technically I just "Type R'ed" my car cause I don't have a SR20DET like the K's means.

I think I having a Silvia badge is okay but then again don't be like me and sport a trim that you aren't. (yet) Technically like a S14 SE is pertty much a Silvia Q's. NA plus plus options except it's SR20DE VS KA24D

[Jeff240sx]

Dousan. Which is the "correct" side to put the Silvia badge on? And how do you determine that?
-Jeff

[AceInHole]

Originally posted by Jeff240sx
Dousan. Which is the "correct" side to put the Silvia badge on? And how do you determine that?
-Jeff

pretty sure he means the side that it came on from the factory. Also pretty sure the "silvia" tag should go where the 240sx emblem is on S14's, which is the driver' side of the rear bumper. placing the emblem on the passenger side could be the "wrong" side. S13's obviously don't have this problem, as the 240sx or silvia emblem is located in the middle (fastbacks of course do not apply.... )

[Dousan_PG]

"correct" being what it is stock in japan
which is left side of car (when standing behind the car)

he put his on right

but we say its ok because its on opposite side of driver, which is how it is in japan

hahaha

[Jeff240sx]

Sorry... my sarcasm didn't quite come through.
I was leaning towards the fact that whatever side he puts it on will be correct in one sense, but incorrect in the other.
-Jeff

[Dousan_PG]

ah haha

yes its still "wrong" in that sense. he's a ricer!
like people w/ 180sx center panels.

just look at my sig
can't we all just get along?

[AmherstSR20DET]

I just wanna put one BIG chrome Nissan emblem on the hood. You know, something that would cover the entire hood. That way, when people ask what you drive, you point at your hood, and when they look, they're blinded by the reflection off the thing. And I stand their laughing.

It's late, and I have a conference call at 8:30 in the morning. Sleep is for the weak.
HAHAHAHAHA...
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[NiteKids]

oh shiit! ahahahahahhaha

[KyoLo]

What's in a name...?
Japanes people say Silvia S14, then how come you don't think we're not S14?
USA never has the name S14 but 240SX, then how come we all unconsciously accepts the fact we are S14s?
We say 95~98 240sx, not like Japanese people just say S14.
But i like Silvia S14 this name, i also like 240sx this name. So i don't think it's rice to put the emblem on. I think being rice is putting something exaggerated on the car, like those pictures on www.****onhonda.com ...

[Sundi240]

It's acceptable if someone has a JDM engine swap and conversion, to put a Silvia badge on their car, but it is completely unacceptable for a Mustang to have a GT-R badge on it!

If it were me, I'd shave all emblems altogether...

[adey]

I don't think there's necessarily anything wrong with putting a silvia badge on an S13 coupe/S14 or a 180sx badge (did it ever have one?... I don't think so actually) on an S13 hatch... the Japanese silvia badges just look better/more interesting.

However, I do have a problem with cross-badging; i.e. a Silvia badge on a honda with an S15 face, or a "Z" badge on any car other than a Z.

[AKADriver]

No 180SX badge per se... just the taillight panel and the side windows, same places a 240SX hatch says "240SX". I see the side windows for sale on eBay every once in a while... I wonder who has actually gone through the trouble of changing their glass?

Back on topic... who gives a crap what other people do to their cars anyway?

[Dousan_PG]

yes
who cares


i think ill buy another 240sx and COMPLETELY rice it out. neons, gtr badges, "nismo" stickers etc etc. just to spite you all


hahahahahaha

[jtir]

Better not have any badging at all.

Some jealous prick will ruin your pride and joy.

http://johnnyt.nissan200sx.org/forums/badged.jpg

[drugie]

Originally posted by dousan36
yes
who cares


i think ill buy another 240sx and COMPLETELY rice it out. neons, gtr badges, "nismo" stickers etc etc. just to spite you all


hahahahahaha

so u think my car is most riced out ?

since i have neon interior gtr badege on dash(from friend for free) just for fun and nismo stickers on windshield.

haha funny

[Dousan_PG]

lol
wasnt directed at you
i would be like that guy at the 240sx national convention. people who were there would know exactly what im talking about.

[Jeff240sx]

Originally posted by jtir
Better not have any badging at all.

Some jealous prick will ruin your pride and joy.


Wow. That sucks. Unfortunatly, some assholes think that it's necessary to steal other people's badging to sell online.
I have that s15 badge, but I only buy stuff new in a dealer box. That really ****es me off, your s15 is nice.
What rims do you have, anyway.
-Jeff

[revat619]

i dont think putting silvia emblems on our cars is a bad thing (i have them...chrome trunk emblem and black shield hood emblem), minus the k's emblems on a N/A 240sx.

i was wondering though.....if putting silvia emblems on a US spec S14 os S13 was considered "rice", then wouldnt an S13 Silvia conversion on a N/A US Spec S13 be considered rice too?

[240 2NR]

Originally posted by KyoLo
What's in a name...?
Japanes people say Silvia S14, then how come you don't think we're not S14?
USA never has the name S14 but 240SX, then how come we all unconsciously accepts the fact we are S14s?
We say 95~98 240sx, not like Japanese people just say S14.
But i like Silvia S14 this name, i also like 240sx this name. So i don't think it's rice to put the emblem on. I think being rice is putting something exaggerated on the car, like those pictures on www.****onhonda.com ...

Huh?

An S14 can be a 240sx or a silvia

An S13 can be a 240sx, silvia, 200sx, or 180sx

A silvia is not a 240sx or a 200sx as a 240sx is not a silvia or a 200sx, etc.

The S13(4,5) refers to the chassis code which the USDM, JDM, AUDM, UKDM, etc 240sx's, silvias, 200sx's, 180sx's all were in their respective years and markets.

[SimpleS14]

Originally posted by madwilly240
I dont get why people put silvia badges on their cars. We drive 240SXs! When you put a sr20det or s15 front end on your car, does the registration magically change to say silvia? I just dont get it.

Because its their car, they can, and they want to. :rolleyes:

I simply have it on my car because well......I want to. I'm not one of those guys that calls his car a Silvia....even if I have the engine/bodywork.

Crappy pic :D :p
http://members.aol.com/sg1210/light.jpg

[Fastback180]

Here's this cats old 240. Wrecked it on the imfamous Bethlehem 15 turn (I too have recked there). GT specR...There's a good drift spot off of Smoketown between Woodbridge & Lakeridge...

http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00284982f00000017.jpg

[KyoLo]

Originally posted by 240 2NR
Huh?

An S14 can be a 240sx or a silvia

An S13 can be a 240sx, silvia, 200sx, or 180sx

A silvia is not a 240sx or a 200sx as a 240sx is not a silvia or a 200sx, etc.

The S13(4,5) refers to the chassis code which the USDM, JDM, AUDM, UKDM, etc 240sx's, silvias, 200sx's, 180sx's all were in their respective years and markets.

Yep, it's a chassis code, then "Silvia" is the chassis name.
That's why we say "Silvia" because we are referring to "Silvia" chassis to our chassis from it's origin country - Japan.

[240Dori]

why do people put two stage fiberglass wings on thier cars that are wider and taller then thier car.

why do people tune thier cars for peak performance and handeling...

why?

because diffrent people have diffrent tastes...some people rice out thier cars for acceptance in certin crowds....or they do it because its what they like and suits them....and believe it or not some people tune their cars for optimum performance for acceptance/popularity too...and of course people will tune for proformance because they love the rush of driving at the limit....ITS ALL PREFERANCE FOO!

a car can be looked at in two main ways:

as a status symbol/bragging rights

as a piece of machinery which provides a certin rush/entertainment when driven at its limits

car racing falls closer to the second where as a carshow falls very closely to the latter....

me i fall right in about the middle, what can i say i love drift (when did anyone need aerodynamics (aerokits) when goingsideways? it looks badass though.)

this is my opinion...and i am intitled to it.

[240SxTYLE]

i agree with 240Dori completely. i too fall into the middle of his characteristics about "personal prefrences". i mean i'll admit i want to be noticed so i got a kit. i love the rush that you get when you're driving/riding in a high performance car....

i would say i purely love my 240, and i want my car to look good and peform. not everyone will like the way it looks and not everyone will think its pefroms well... but if "I" am happy thats all that matters.

but to clearly answer your question "personal prefrence".

im going to shave my emblems IMO its clean. i know what it is and the people that appreciate cars or the car know what it is so whats the diffrence.

[elevator]

Originally posted by KyoLo
Yep, it's a chassis code, then "Silvia" is the chassis name.
That's why we say "Silvia" because we are referring to "Silvia" chassis to our chassis from it's origin country - Japan.

Wrong!! Silvia is NOT the chassis name! An S-13 Silvia and a 180SX both have the same chassis but THEY ARE NOT both Silvias!!

[Jeff240sx]

Doesn't silvia = 2.0L motor, while 180sx = ca18de(t)? But still, they are based on a s13 chassis, right?
-Jeff

[mixedwell]

i really dont think anyone gives a fcuk. who cares? maybe they like it. MADWILLY240, if you dont get it, either try to undrstand it or forget about it. let people do what they want to their car.

SILVIA emblems does not equal rice. in fact, APC and all those crappy companies, equal rice. if you see those Type R emblems made out of plastic now thats rice. but the real Type R emblems are so tight.

let people do what they want. even if they like Rice. let them have their fun. MADWILLY240 get this: people put the SILVIA emblems becasue they like it. they wanna be JDM or they want to be different. why shouldyou care?

i guess thats it. Holla

mixedwell ;)
dont hate the JDM love.
1991 240sx coupe, 1991 240sx HB, 2002 Integra Type R (JDM RHD) fcuk haters--> lil jealous fcuks.

[elevator]

Originally posted by Jeff240sx
Doesn't silvia = 2.0L motor, while 180sx = ca18de(t)? But still, they are based on a s13 chassis, right?
-Jeff

Nope...The Silvia is a different body style completely than the 180SX. They BOTH came with the same engines. Some with CA18DE(T) and the newer ones with the SR20DE(T). The chassis were, indeed, the same and the engine and drive trains were the same but the bods were very different. Silvia is NOT the same as 180SX. Thus "Silvia" is NOT a chassis name. As you all pointed out to me previously the chassis does NOT make the Silvia.:)

[kazuo]

I know someone who actually has the "180SX" rear panel and changed the glass. :o

I don't really have a problem with it. He can do what he wants. Anyone can. You don't have to like it, of course, but again, it is their car.

I think what he did (With the 180SX stuff) is fine, frankly. He meets a lot of interesting people because of it. :D

Originally posted by AKADriver
No 180SX badge per se... just the taillight panel and the side windows, same places a 240SX hatch says "240SX". I see the side windows for sale on eBay every once in a while... I wonder who has actually gone through the trouble of changing their glass?

[tsunami0ne]

my car is badgeless/emblemless so when I went to get a smog check, they labeled my car as a Nissan Silvia.

I have no idea why.

[Tiff]

so u think my car is most riced out ?

since i have neon interior gtr badege on dash(from friend for free) just for fun and nismo stickers on windshield.

Yes. I think we think we established that in a previous thread, drugie.

[elevator]

I think most of you all have a need to call people names. ie "Ricer" I also think that if you are a Japanese high performanc car enthusiast you are automatically a "Ricer". Some carry it to the extreme. SO FREAKING WHAT? Are you so insecure with your own self that you feel the need to try to degrade others? Get a life and get comfortable with your own self worth. Silvias are Silvias with or without the badge!

[Jeff240sx]

How about this.
All people who own imports are ricers, as the term "ricer" is short for "rice-burner", which was coined by domestic owners describing the Japanese sytle of small cars with small engines, good gas mileage, ect. So, since we all own "rice burners", we are all ricers.
Also, why do these threads even exist? Even if you have the nicest car ever produced (Jun HyperLemon Silvia, Top Secret Supra, whatever), you will always be a ricer to someone, and it'll usually be an owner of a domestic. Just get over it.
-Jeff

[elevator]

:D Aren't Beemer drivers "Krauts" ?

[S15 Powered]

Just wanted to chime in here... I have an S15 emblem on my hood because that's how the hood came from Japan. But to take it one step further, my car is more S15 than it is 240sx. When your front end, motor, tranny, differential, radiator and brakes are all S15, doesn't that pretty much mean your car is more Silvia than 240? To be honest with you, I don't really care either way, but I do laugh my ass off every time I see an ACCORD TypeR :D

[elevator]

The whole issue just gives the name callers something to squawk about.

[blaqsilvia]

How bout a 2001 Mustang with a Nissan GTR symbol on his back trunk.. IS THAT RICER??! LOL- I gotta take a pic of that car next time I see it-- hahaha-- thats ricer on a domestic-- LOL.. :D ;)

[S15 Powered]

Originally posted by blaqsilvia
How bout a 2001 Mustang with a Nissan GTR symbol on his back trunk.. IS THAT RICER??! LOL- I gotta take a pic of that car next time I see it-- hahaha-- thats ricer on a domestic-- LOL.. :D ;)
LOL, I've seen that video. That guy definitely gets the ASSCLOWN TypeR award. The good old V6 Mustang with the turbo and headers and "the rotory" :p

[240Dori]

looks like people need to brag or give others **** to keep this thread going...maybe its time some one retired this thread....

[S15 Powered]

Originally posted by 240Dori
looks like people need to brag or give others **** to keep this thread going...maybe its time some one retired this thread....
What's with all the negativity? Does someone need a hug? :D :D :D