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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 04:50 PM
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Should I get graphics?

I would like a bodykit, but clearance is a real issue where I live.

I am not very sure about vinyl but what does everyone think.



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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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Sometimes less is more. Keep it simple, keep it clean, don't get any graphics.
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 08:41 PM
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I dont think 3 looks bad, If u do decide to get some go wit 3!
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:20 PM
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graphics and maximas don't mix well.....just my $.02
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:29 PM
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i like graphics on a car, look at all those showcars with phat graphics and such. in my opinion, graphics are the absolute last thing to do to a car. a car with graphics without a body kit and rims and all the other trimmings looks rediculous. and all 3 of those graphics made me say yuck. so do what you have to first to finish the car, then think about the graphics. and please go look at www.modernimage.net, they have much better stuff than those 3.
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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graphics look good on some cars, but i dont think the maxima is one one them. i agree with magnum if you want graphics you can def find something better than those three.
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 09:52 PM
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Graphics are for Rice

Thats just my opinion. I'm with Supermachoman when it comes to simplicity. Why not put the money towards getting a bodykit? I know a few 4th Gen owners that have kits and dont have any problems with clearance.
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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I want the graphics on that gold maxima with air bags.
the one that look like it's clawed in the front, like the headlights..
someone post the pic
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 02:25 AM
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Take your pinstripe off first. BTW Option 2 isn't that bad.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 03:44 AM
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All pretty ugly.....

Not a big fan of graphics until I saw Nissans 350Z race car.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 04:27 AM
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don't get any graphics just get a body kit....
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 06:20 AM
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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i do not like any of those graphics kits


i am looking myself.. try something different kits
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 08:49 AM
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nah they don't look good
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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I'm looking into getting a Signal Auto style of stripe for something different for Nopi this year. Not sure if I'm going to like it though. It may not last long.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 10:47 AM
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Those were just my initial tries.

If I were to get graphics I would want something suttle.
So if anyone has other sugestions that would be nice.

Those were old pictures I actually don't have the pinstripe anymore so the car has a very clean look, but it is kinda boring.

I would love to get a bodykit, but I wouldn't be able to get my car up the driveway into the garage so thats not an option.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by maxmizd27
I'm looking into getting a Signal Auto style of stripe for something different for Nopi this year. Not sure if I'm going to like it though. It may not last long.
Do you have any pics?
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 11:08 AM
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Some graphics are nice, but those aren't...my .02
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by Canuck


Do you have any pics?
Nothing that I can post. Check out the Skyline on the Volk ad in the current issue of Super Street. Also their Acura NSX that's in there and the copper colored Silvia in the previous issue all have the same style of stripe.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by maxmizd27

Nothing that I can post. Check out the Skyline on the Volk ad in the current issue of Super Street. Also their Acura NSX that's in there and the copper colored Silvia in the previous issue all have the same style of stripe.
I really like the silvia, I'll have to check out the others.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

Graphics + Maxima = BAD!!!!!!!!!!
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Looks better without the graphics.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 01:50 PM
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no don't get graphic it just doesn't go with max...
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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What about one of these?

1

2
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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That second one is what I'm talking about except for how it breaks up at the end.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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That second one is what I'm talking about except for how it breaks up at the end
So basically you like a big triangular pinstripe?
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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I am keeping my max clean and I'm not a big fan of graphic kits, but i think sometimes a lil roll call can look nice
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 08:20 PM
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Re: Graphics are for Rice

Originally posted by FASHIZL
Graphics are for rice.
shut up.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by Terry28
no don't get graphic it just doesn't go with max...
but that GTR emblem does, did you do a skyline engine swap or full body conversion????




it's your car.. don't listen to these yahoo's. if you do you'll end up with a stillen front lip, eibachs, stock SE 16's, and a ghetto intake.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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whats with the ricey sticker choices?
damn!
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 09:18 PM
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It's your car, but I would never go with the graphics. I don't care for the look, and it will hurt your resale value in the general resale market.
Old Aug 13, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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The graphics are vinyl and easily removable.

Originally posted by SkyDaver
It's your car, but I would never go with the graphics. I don't care for the look, and it will hurt your resale value in the general resale market.
Old Aug 14, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler


but that GTR emblem does, did you do a skyline engine swap or full body conversion????




it's your car.. don't listen to these yahoo's. if you do you'll end up with a stillen front lip, eibachs, stock SE 16's, and a ghetto intake.


Your right I just wanted something that would set my car apart from the hundreds of others with similar mods. I thought this would be something that if I didn't like I woudl just take it off after the winter.
Old Aug 14, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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Originally posted by Antagonist
whats with the ricey sticker choices?
damn!
I am glad with all of your experience on this board that you came up with such a constructive responce
Old Aug 14, 2002 | 06:21 AM
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Originally posted by Canuck


I am glad with all of your experience on this board that you came up with such a constructive responce
exactly what i was talking about.. do what you want, don't talk to these people about suggestions on something that is so custom for your car.

i'd look at www.modernimage.net for graphic ideas, but if you get me a design i can easily sell it for a lower price, with higher quality vinyl. they use 3m, which loses its adhesive and cracks..

jason sadler
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 08:36 AM
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i think the second would look good on your car, i guess not too many people have seen jasons latest pics, anyway vyrus if you want a pic of that car mail redmax95
Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler


exactly what i was talking about.. do what you want, don't talk to these people about suggestions on something that is so custom for your car.

i'd look at www.modernimage.net for graphic ideas, but if you get me a design i can easily sell it for a lower price, with higher quality vinyl. they use 3m, which loses its adhesive and cracks..

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So 3M isn't that good. These are by no means perminent I will probably only keep them for less than a year. The shop that I am working with uses 3M. Is it so bad that I should look somewhere else?
Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Canuck


So 3M isn't that good. These are by no means perminent I will probably only keep them for less than a year. The shop that I am working with uses 3M. Is it so bad that I should look somewhere else?
3m sucks.. let me know what your shop was saying as far as price goes and I should be able to do better with better vinyl (avery)..



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