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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Bought these carbon fiber "A" emblems off of eBay last week.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAIR-...QQcmdZViewItem

I was kind of skeptical about them but when I got them I was really impressed with the quality. They are real carbon fiber and have a nice deep clear coat on them. They are both a little smaller than the CL's "A" emblems, but I personally like them a little smaller. I ended up modifying the front grill to make the front one work. I cut out the A of the stock emblem, sanded it smooth, plastic bonded the bezel to the grill insert, painted them both satin black and put the new carbon emblem on. I might end up painting the bottom air inlets satin black eventually to match better. Some might think this is rice, but what ever. I like it and I think it'll look tight with the 18" Flik Wasp black center/polished lip rims I have coming next week. Let me know what you guys think.









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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Front doesn't look bad, but the rear looks kinda ehh...

Maybe de-badge the rear so there's not so much going on?

and this gives you an excuse to buy more carbon fiber parts
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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I like it just debadge the rest of the rear and you're golden.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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man that does look good...i agree debadge the back and get a lip for that thang, you'll be good to go..
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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+1 for debadge & lip.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AcUrAge703
debadge the back and get a lip, you'll be good to go..
i like the front grille a lot, but the back does seem a bit hectic.
and black/polished lip wheels on a SSM = way hott
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared03CLS
+1 for debadge & lip.

man your avatar makes me laugh everytime i see it....

just wanted to say thanks...lol
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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front looks sweeeet. back looks retarded with all the other emblems.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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i was expecting the parts that were crome to be carbon
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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not sure how i feel about them the one in the front looks pretty good, but the rear does look a little out of place. I think they look better on integras (that's why these emblems are smaller than the CL emblems)
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Wow, so I guess everyone thinks the stock emblems on the back suck, huh? I can see it looking nice without the "3.2 CL Type S" emblem. Maybe I'll pull out the heatgun when I get home. Glad everyone likes the front grill, though.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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^combination of heat gun plus floss FTW!
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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looks nice
watch out for pplz jackin your emblem lol i got my emblem jacked like 20x when i had my accord
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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looks nice
watch out for pplz jackin your emblem lol i got my emblem jacked like 20x when i had my accord
The CF looks good on the front (rear...not really), but I'd be very worried about getting those jacked.

Looks like another AZine member from the pacific northwest...lol...it's about damn time. I think people are noticing my AZine.com sticker...
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine
The CF looks good on the front (rear...not really), but I'd be very worried about getting those jacked.

Looks like another AZine member from the pacific northwest...lol...it's about damn time. I think people are noticing my AZine.com sticker...
Eh, can't worry about that stuff. If it's gonna happen then it's gonna happen. I can't -sit my car all day, though I'd love to. They were cheap enough if one gets jacked I can get another easily. But this doesn't mean come jack my badges people!

I'm debadging the "3.2 CL-S" tonight when I get home to make everyone happy. Oh and I think I'll like it better, too.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CLariSe-169

I'm debadging the "3.2 CL-S" tonight when I get home to make everyone happy. Oh and I think I'll like it better, too.

Debadge the A C U R A and leave the 3.2 CL type S.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared03CLS
Debadge the A C U R A and leave the 3.2 CL type S.
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Why follow the masses? I like the "A C U R A" badge. It's not always a bad thing to be different.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CLariSe-169
Why follow the masses? I like the "A C U R A" badge. It's not always a bad thing to be different.
i agree.

and i really like the front emblem. nice job
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CLariSe-169
Why follow the masses? I like the "A C U R A" badge. It's not always a bad thing to be different.
i dont' really think it's a matter of following the masses.

I actually wouldn't mind emblem + acura lettering.

The emblem just doesn't match the letters in this case. looks a bit awkward.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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i agree.

and i really like the front emblem. nice job
Thanks a lot, SG. I like it, too. Gotta respect all the opinions out there though. Some like it with nuts, some without. I like it without.

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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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what exhaust is that??
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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VERY nice! Major improvement.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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what exhaust is that??
Looks stock to me
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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what exhaust is that??
Stock 03 tips, they're different from 01-02.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Oh, and I think the rear looks like poop. It looks better when it's more flush to the truck.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Oh, and I think the rear looks like poop. It looks better when it's more flush to the truck.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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Oh, and I think the rear looks like poop. It looks better when it's more flush to the truck.
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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I actually like that....different....good job....
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