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Old 01-20-2010, 08:06 PM
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is this stupid emblem on the fenders OEM? never seen it on any other cts-v. looks stupid.

http://www.crownnissan.com/used/Cadi...c1167e528e.htm

sorry i cant post the picture's direct link. just click on the picture to enlargen. thanks.
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
is this stupid emblem on the fenders OEM? never seen it on any other cts-v. looks stupid.

http://www.crownnissan.com/used/Cadi...c1167e528e.htm

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they are stock just very sun faded. now the vents on the other hand, are on stock lol and kinda ugly.
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I've never seen them... look aftermarket to me. They're a little better than the "three chrome ovals" that are on every Lincoln EightyEight in Smith county. n:
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You mean those stupid vents? Those are not factory. I can't get a good enough look at the emblems to see if they are correct, but this is what it SHOULD look like for an 04-05 (I miss my silver rims):

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yes, i meant the vent things. uggg....its the only thing wrong with the car.
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They are typically stick-on affairs, if that makes it any better. 3M double sided tape. A little time with a hair dryer and some goo-b-gone should clean it up pretty quickly.
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Originally Posted by USNGoat
They are typically stick-on affairs, if that makes it any better. 3M double sided tape. A little time with a hair dryer and some goo-b-gone should clean it up pretty quickly.
goo-b-gone, polish, wax...never know it was there. Don't let that hold you back if it is a good deal!
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Before you buy it check the under the car to make sure there is no neon kit, and you may want to check the exhaust to confirm no 'whistle tips':

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2fWCSMfqC0
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Maybe it's just an optical illusion or shadow effect, but those don't look like stick-on with the way the "grills/fins" on them appear deeper than fender body. If you're interested in buying it I'd call the dealer, go look for yourself, or find a forum member in that area to look at it for you and find out for sure. Those things are hideous. Removing stick-on's is simple, but if some schelp actually cut into the fender to install them it's big $$ to remove them and totally not worth the hassle... Ugh...
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^^^if that is the case it would suck, you may have to pass. If so, get the previous owner's name and address from the dealer or DMV, as a few of us need to pay him a visit and stomp his ****.
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i visited the dealer and they are NOT adhesive. i can NOT believe some A-hole would actually cut his cts-v fender for this ****** ****. pisses me off, b/c its an incredible price and condition (and maintenance).

seriously, who the **** cuts holes in a car that costs this much???
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wow, i am almost tempted to drive across the bay to see it in person.
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
i visited the dealer and they are NOT adhesive. i can NOT believe some A-hole would actually cut his cts-v fender for this ****** ****. pisses me off, b/c its an incredible price and condition (and maintenance).

seriously, who the **** cuts holes in a car that costs this much???
Unfortunately, they aren't worth near as much as they were. It lets a lot of asshats who have no business owning anything like this be able to.
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Originally Posted by 02QSJOHN
wow, i am almost tempted to drive across the bay to see it in person.
go ahead. its not going to be bought by me.
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
go ahead. its not going to be bought by me.
oh I'm not going to buy as i already have an 06. I just want to see the ugliness in person. also if you are looking around here there was a black 04 i believe making its rounds around different car dealerships in the area. The price is great but it has been wrecked with airbag deployment so just be sure you carfax any one you look at. good luck with your search.
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Originally Posted by 02QSJOHN
oh I'm not going to buy as i already have an 06. I just want to see the ugliness in person. also if you are looking around here there was a black 04 i believe making its rounds around different car dealerships in the area. The price is great but it has been wrecked with airbag deployment so just be sure you carfax any one you look at. good luck with your search.
i want nothing do with with a wrecked car. i once was an insurance adjuster lol
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Gator,
Sorry for you bro', that sucks, fawking moron whoever did that. Check out the 'other' forum', as you may find one there. Also, I am big believer in things happen for a reason, you can now look for a Black Raven V, as them damn silver ones are much slower, and usually driven by people that refuse to keep their car clean.
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i dont know what the "other" forum is. lol.
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Those are buick GNX vents.

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