JAF and Nissan

[loungin112]

So....after learning of the stupidity of Nissan (slow down....) that went into finishing details on my Xterra, I am now looking for some new emblems/badges.  Turns out to help the assembly monkeys line up the emblems/badges, Nissan drilled pilot holes into the body that would mate to posts on the emblems/badges.  Guess I can't go badgeless on the Xterra without having to fill the pilot holes....which I'm not going to do. 

 

So, while looking around for some new emblems I came across these JAF badges and was curious what JAF was so I found this on wiki.  Now, I think I could pull this off on the 510 and not be put into the sucker class....but with the Xterra......I'm not so sure.

 

So, what does ratsun think of the JAF badges?  (they do come in a series of colors for reproductions and I thought I found some vintage badges that were near $100 each)

[Tristin]

JAF is just the Japanese Automobile Federation and not the race series that you linked to... also the eBay link you posted is a cheap reproduction of actual badges. 

 

 

Here is some info for you: http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22847

[mhub91]

Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) is pretty similar to.... A mix between DOT and AAA in U.S.A. I guess you could say. They come out and save you if your car breaks down!

[GRpufnstuf]

Yeah the badges are supposed to be lower right of back window, behind the drivers head (probably to keep it out of rear view mirror, so US maybe lower left?)

 

And there are grill badges but I think those are repro or modified.

[MikeRL411]

The Xterra [stupid name!] is sold as the Patrol in other parts of the world like the Near East [iraq etc.] so maybe some new Patrol badges from the Saudi sellers would fit?  Resurrection of a good old brand name would be great, Tennessee are you listening?

[captaingamez]

The Xterra (WD22& N50 chassis) has never been sold under the Patrol (260, y60, or y61) name.

 

Totally different vehicles.

 

we do get the y61 now as the q56 I believe.

[loungin112]

Xterra is a rockin name because it is clever....but either way, it could be a fun idea to flip the names around and confuse everyone else about what it is.

But....jaf seems to be AAA? Complete turnoff from that idea....AAA is lame unless you are 60+ years old and/or live in Florida.

Sighhh.....any other ideas for rebadging my xterra? (Just realized this may not turn out well with this crowd....oh well.)

[loungin112]

Oh, and turns out I would be in sucka class if I put those onto the 510. AAA sticker and a trailer hitch are like peanut butter and jelly....they just go together.

[captaingamez]

Thats AARP, NOT AAA.

 

Anyone who travels should have AAA roadside coverage.

 

AAA-American Automobile Association

 

just like

 

JAF-Japan Automobile Federation.

[mhub91]

....AAA is lame unless you are 60+ years old and/or live in Florida.

 

 

Thats AARP, NOT AAA.

 

AAA-American Automobile Association

 

just like

 

JAF-Japan Automobile Federation.

 

 

Thanks captain for not being a retard, lol. other dude on the other hand.....  :confused:

[Fat510]

There is also NORGAF-No One Really Gives A Fuck

[KELMO]

^{NORGAF.....also known as DILLIGAF}

 

^{Do I look like I give a fuck}

[Duncan]

JAFr

 

Just a fucking retard..

[captaingamez]

LMFAO

 

Laughing My Fucking Ass Off.

[loungin112]

Thanks captain for not being a retard, lol. other dude on the other hand..... :confused:

No. I did actually mean what I said. Seriously...why would I pay for AAA when I get that shit for free with my insurance provider?

[loungin112]

Thanks captain for not being a retard, lol. other dude on the other hand..... :confused:

No. I did actually mean what I said. Seriously...why would I pay for AAA when I get that shit for free with my insurance provider?

[loungin112]

Still pay for a house phone and a cell phone "just in case the power goes out"? No thanks. AAA is a redundant service that hasn't changed their business model since 1983. Back on topic?

[captaingamez]

Wait how is AAA redundent?

 

If you make a roadside call through your insurance, your rates will raise.

 

I tried that route. Rates got raised because of a roadside call for a flat tire.

 

Honestly, they are the absolute best roadside assistance in the United States. No insurance company has a national network of associated roadside assistance providers. They all go through third parties.

 

I mean its not even that much money. I compared it to three insurance companies roadside and only one was marginally cheaper.

 

Since this is a thread titled "JAF and Nissan" and JAF is the Japanese AAA.......

[loungin112]

I guess to each his own. But, what other badges are out there that I could use to replace the badges on my xterra? Any ideas?

[mhub91]

Yeah, an Xterra badge from the generation you don't have. There ya go. ..... Xterra is what succeeded the pathfinder. There isn't a "alternate" badge really....

 

First gen Xterra was called a 'paladin' in China. It's a spin off the frontier, but SUV style, like I said... Succeeding the pathfinder.

 

Second gen Xterra is actually on the same platform as the titan. They made it beefier. Then came the armada.... Much beefier.

[captaingamez]

Put a Titan badge on it, just to confuse people.

 

"But wait, I thought a Titan was..........."

[loungin112]

That would be pretty fun. Maybe badge it as a Datsun titan to add to the confusion

[loungin112]

Yeah, an Xterra badge from the generation you don't have. There ya go. ..... Xterra is what succeeded the pathfinder. There isn't a "alternate" badge really....

 

First gen Xterra was called a 'paladin' in China. It's a spin off the frontier, but SUV style, like I said... Succeeding the pathfinder.

 

Second gen Xterra is actually on the same platform as the titan. They made it beefier. Then came the armada.... Much beefier.

You can actually swap the suspension from a titan onto an xterra, which gives it a badass appearance and slight lift....but it is costly. Maybe titan it will be.

[Tristin]

Why are you trying switch badges to a model its not?

[merlin]

 from wiki      "It is built under license by Pars Khodro in Iran as the Nissan Roniz, and in Chinaby Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile as the (Japanese: Nissan Paladin) since 2003. The Paladin uses the same chassis and running gear as the first generation Nissan Xterra, and the 2.4L KA24DE engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The front end is from the local Pickup. (The second generation Xterra model is only available in North America.)"

 

get some Roniz badges!    see how long it take homeland security to come check out your SUV!