[Thirty-Nine]

It looks like Tanabe USA is looking for a Nissan Cube for "exhaust/chassis" research and development. Just thought I'd pass this along to anyone that happens to be within driving distance of Torrance, CA.

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd.asp

 

[TheirMightBeBlood!]

What are the benefits in participating in one of these events, what exactly happens to your vehicle ?

 

[schtebie]

What are the benefits in participating in one of these events, what exactly happens to your vehicle ?

It's not an "event" per se. You volunteer your vehicle to have aftermarket components (in this case, Tanabe) test-fitted. This saves the manufacturer costs on purchasing a vehicle they likely won't have much use for afterward and the individual who volunteers their vehicle typically gets the test-fitted parts for free for their troubles.

Win-win for both parties involved.

 

[TheirMightBeBlood!]

thats what i was wondering, and thats all i wanted to hear. that i get (free stuff) for my time.
im ganna highly think about it since im only 30 miles away. thx for the notice.

 

[schtebie]

thats what i was wondering, and thats all i wanted to hear. that i get (free stuff) for my time.
im ganna highly think about it since im only 30 miles away. thx for the notice.

It's not a rock-solid guarantee that they will provide you with any parts for free. I would recommend calling Tanabe ahead of time to iron out the details.

 

[Pube]

seems like if you're the first... they'll give it for free. Either way I think this would be neat for you cube owners out there...

 

[damian666robin]

i hit them up about 2 weeks ago but they told me straight they want a stock cube for this exhaust R&D someone else should jump on it :yes:

 

[insanely^3]

jumped on it, goin in on oct 26th...FTW!!!!!!!

gettin front underbrace and either medallion touring OR concept G

 

[damian666robin]

sweet! congrats man, gotta love those r&d

 

[insanely^3]

haha seriously, having a 4+month old car to america definately has its advantages

 

[Pube]

Congrats man... usually they need two or have room for two. I've done this kind of thing before when I had my other car...

 

[insanely^3]

yea, they said the only need one but they have a waiting list sort of thing be it that i cant make it or they need another vehicle

 

[Thirty-Nine]

Glad you got your Cube selected!

 

[AyaRei]

Congrats, keep us updated on the outcome. Pics, pics and more pics!!! Also a good impression of the ride before and after wouldn't hurt...

 

[insanely^3]

absolutely!

being 17 I'm so thankful for this opportunity, there was no way i was gonna be able to afford these kinda parts soon, let alone after having the car for a little after 2 months(estimating time till r&d)

i have an extremely wind-ey canyon run about 3 minutes from my house, i plan on doing a before and after run with plent of critique and pictures!

 

[Pube]

Pics is definitely a must... but don't go too crazy on those turns. Don't wanna see you in the news

 

[insanely^3]

haha yea ill keep it within reason, i learned stick runnin my friends integra through the canyons