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Old 09-08-2007, 11:05 PM
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d-badge or no d-badge

Just finiched the A-Spec body kit intsallation today on my WDP. I love the results as the kit really makes the car look much more aggresive. I've had the car since July and so far I've:

-cleared the headlights
-installed Type S tails
-installed the A-Spec body kit

My next mods will be.

-decklis spoil (not the wing). Should I go with the regular lid spoiler or the larger Type S lid spolier?
-suspension. k&N or A-Spec?
-And lastly. I can not for the life of me decide whether I should d-badge or not. On one hand I love the fact that Acura is proudly displayed...on the other hand I think it will look clean as hell without the Acura and TL logo's. Thoughts and opinions??

Thanks.
I'll detail it tomorrow and post pics during the week.
Old 09-08-2007, 11:15 PM
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The type S decklid is better IMO, A-Spec suspension FTW, and dont worry about the acura symbol...de-badge the TL and ACURA and leave the main symbol in the middle...looks more clean and organized
Old 09-08-2007, 11:50 PM
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Take it off! Nuff said!!
Old 09-08-2007, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by XxAfG786xX
The type S decklid is better IMO, A-Spec suspension FTW, and dont worry about the acura symbol...de-badge the TL and ACURA and leave the main symbol in the middle...looks more clean and organized
Thanks.. What's the drop with the A-Spec suspension and how much $ for just the springs and struts (no wheels)? Did you notice a big differnece in the cornering?
Old 09-08-2007, 11:56 PM
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i say no debadge. white is plain enough as it is
Old 09-08-2007, 11:56 PM
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de-badge it, I took the Acura badge and the TL off. It looks so much more balanced, plus the trunk lines show very nice without the badges.

or to put it another way "Badges?!¿, We don't need no stinking badges!"
Old 09-08-2007, 11:59 PM
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I dont know i guess it varies on a persons taste i think the badges especially the Type S emblem look great on the car.
Old 09-09-2007, 12:50 AM
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Take a look at these pix and decide for yourself.



Old 09-09-2007, 01:24 AM
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debage I spent 30mins debadging and it was the best decision I ever made...

bought something called "ooops" it took the adhesive residue right off
Old 09-09-2007, 02:11 AM
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debage I spent 30mins debadging and it was the best decision I ever made...

bought something called "ooops" it took the adhesive residue right off
goo gone would also be a good choice... but i didnt use much of goo gone i just debadged haha.. so try using that if you dont want to try "ooops"
Old 09-09-2007, 02:48 AM
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do what you want
Old 09-09-2007, 03:24 AM
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either way is good

Originally Posted by zoostation
Just finiched the A-Spec body kit intsallation today on my WDP. I love the results as the kit really makes the car look much more aggresive. I've had the car since July and so far I've:

-cleared the headlights
-installed Type S tails
-installed the A-Spec body kit

My next mods will be.

-decklis spoil (not the wing). Should I go with the regular lid spoiler or the larger Type S lid spolier?
-suspension. k&N or A-Spec?
-And lastly. I can not for the life of me decide whether I should d-badge or not. On one hand I love the fact that Acura is proudly displayed...on the other hand I think it will look clean as hell without the Acura and TL logo's. Thoughts and opinions??

Thanks.
I'll detail it tomorrow and post pics during the week.
Old 09-09-2007, 04:02 AM
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DEBADGE FOR SURE! heres a lil snap of what it would look like.



Old 09-09-2007, 05:07 AM
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Thumbs up I agree with this

Originally Posted by XxAfG786xX
The type S decklid is better IMO, A-Spec suspension FTW, and dont worry about the acura symbol...de-badge the TL and ACURA and leave the main symbol in the middle...looks more clean and organized
This is the way to go...
Old 09-09-2007, 06:50 AM
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Looks better with them on. It sort of breaks up the huge verticle surface of the trunk lid. I took mine off and put them back on two weeks later.
Old 09-09-2007, 07:17 AM
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I'd say debadge as I did , looks cleaner and is less of a hassle to wax ......
Old 09-09-2007, 07:37 AM
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debadge - keep the center acura logo
Old 09-09-2007, 11:59 AM
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Old 09-09-2007, 12:00 PM
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I debadged within two hours of owning the car....
Old 09-09-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by trancemission
I debadged within two hours of owning the car....

That long? Mine was done before my garage door closed when I brought it home :-)
Old 09-09-2007, 01:00 PM
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This is the way to go...
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Old 09-09-2007, 01:13 PM
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looking at those pics makes me want to debage mine
Old 09-09-2007, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ayethetiense
DEBADGE FOR SURE! heres a lil snap of what it would look like.
ayethetiense, quick question, do you have paint matching problem with rear bumper and the rest of the body on wdp? I saw an 07 Type S parked inside the showroom floor and the discoloration/color difference is very pronounced... do you have the same problem?
Old 09-09-2007, 01:33 PM
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did I post already??.........

Old 09-09-2007, 02:15 PM
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I couldn't remember if I had posted already either...so here:




Two for one: Stella debadged & dem 'Skins! (that time of year playa!)
Old 09-09-2007, 02:40 PM
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wow, now I think i'mma have to debadge it... might do it today,.. I think it looks CLEANER debadged bro, go for it!!
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Originally Posted by psheu
ayethetiense, quick question, do you have paint matching problem with rear bumper and the rest of the body on wdp? I saw an 07 Type S parked inside the showroom floor and the discoloration/color difference is very pronounced... do you have the same problem?
nope, no color mismatch. if it is, it is very very minor, im picky about stuff like that. i was expecting it anyway, but luckily it wasnt mismatched.
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Just another pic to give you ideas
Old 09-09-2007, 06:43 PM
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just finished mine today.. you should def. do it!! it looks real clean..
Old 09-09-2007, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLboi
just finished mine today.. you should def. do it!! it looks real clean..
Stop being shy...where da pics???
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I put on the 07 taillights on last week and decided to take off the Acura and TL badges but left the A-spec on. IMO with the new 07 tails on the NBP the badges were a distraction to the cool looking lights
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yeah dude the a-spec emblem is sacred that is a no no to removal (now relocation is a +)
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Debadge, I was debating on it, but then after I did it i was like.. what was i thinking not wanting to do it? .. It looks so much cleaner IMO
Old 09-30-2007, 10:13 AM
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d-badge it bro is the best

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De-badge AND black out the rear emblem :

Old 09-30-2007, 11:45 AM
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Lookin good Darksom!
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You guys are going to get me to de-badge . What do you recommend to pry off the letters with? Flat head screw driver?
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Originally Posted by darksom1
De-badge AND black out the rear emblem :

I'm doing that soon! Hahaha.
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Most of the people who d-bade are just TL's... not Tl-s..
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Originally Posted by kosstick
Most of the people who d-bade are just TL's... not Tl-s..
ive seen many TL-s debadged


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