How many of you hate the way front emblem looks on first gen q?

Post by **LAQ** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

everytime i look at it, i dont like it. couldnt a plain chrome infiniti emblem from other models like j30 or any others replace the funky emblem?

i figure as long as the distance of the two bolts holding the emblem is same, it can work?

Post by **Q451990** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

Actually, I like it - but I think I've seen a different style somewhere. Looked like the same thing but a brushed chrome look instead of the black are with the vines or whatever that is...

I doubt anything else would work without some custom engineering since the recessed area in the bumper wouldn't be filled. Aerodynamics would be of some concern with a completely different emblem too.

Heath

Post by **greg_atlanta** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

I like it too.

When I got my car in Dec. 99 it had a badly fading gold package. The front badge was modified by removing the infiniti logo and putting a plastic piece (painted the body color) over the entire badge and then reattaching the logo with a gold finish.

I thought it looked awful, and was lucky to find a new badge on eBay for a reasonable price.

Post by **911/Q45** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

It looked pretty weird in late 1989 when it first came out, but has definitely grown on me. Now I prefer it to the later models with the grill. Another distinctive feature of a unique car.

Post by **maxnix** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

It's what made the early Q45's styling. This sole decoration highlighted the function over style substance of the rest of the car.

Post by **LAQ** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

uhmm dudes, the question was not how much you like it, but how one can replace it?

i dunno, maybe it might take some time to get used to it i suppose, ive only had the car for about a month so,,,,

we shall see.

Post by **maxnix** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

LAQ wrote:uhmm dudes, the question was not how much you like it, but how one can replace it?

i dunno, maybe it might take some time to get used to it i suppose, ive only had the car for about a month so,,,,we shall see.

Then who wrote the subject line?

Post by **greg_atlanta** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

Easy to screw on and off, but hard to get the rubber seal lined up correctly again.

I say get used to it... there's very little you can do to the front end without making the car look totally ricey and tasteless.

Post by **LAQ** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

thanks greg-atlanta

at least i dont have that elvis buckle design on the emblem.i just wish i can have that emblem like the new q has. plain, but stylish.

Post by **AZhitman** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

If it were me, I'd do some bodywork - Remove the emblem, weld in a filler panel, smooth it flush with the rest of the hood. Then either leave it clean OR attach a plain chrome Infiniti oval logo in its place - That'd look sharp.

I saw one that had been removed and smoothed, and the nose had two ducts (ram air?). It looked different, but clean.

Post by **LAQ** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

azhitman

i was in arizona last week, cruising in old town of scottsdale.i love the walls in arizona freeway where they have indian desings throughout, no graffitti, clean.

I was trying to look for barrett - jackson auction place.

Post by **AZhitman** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

Aww, man - You shoulda called.

Barrett-Jackson is over. It was in February, I think. Let me know next time you're out this way.

Post by **LAQ** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

azhitmani will let you next time i go down there.the purpose of the trip was visiting some friends near ASU and in Peoria and wanted see where barrett jackson was held at.

i didnt take the Q , rather rode in a lexus ls 400. I have to say, ls400 is not a bad car at all.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

I like it a lot.

Fred..

Post by **Woodmister** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

I can imagine Forest Gump..."I like it, I like a lot"

Edit: I usually dont notice it now...but its fine with me...

Post by **Jberger** » Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:06 am

The "belt buckle" was huge design difference when the original Q was introduced.There were no other "grilless" luxury cars out there, and the emblem was a huge part of the Q's luxury perception.

Honestly, I love the buckle and wish infiniti had kept the grilless design and not headed the buick route with the second gen cars.