to debadge or not to debadge
02-13-2008, 09:10 AM
#41
Originally Posted by 2000TaffetaTL
I debadged my car, looks so much better. Just a funny story, when I got pulled over last month the cop wrote that my car was a Lexus on the ticket, I do have the Acura emblem still though, so that guy may have been stupid...
02-13-2008, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
The ticket is void, it's not your car, the cop didn't pay attention to the registration...can we say dismissed?!
02-13-2008, 01:35 PM
#43
I debadged my '05 NBP, and it looked clean.
However, I don't believe my '07 TL-S CBP would look good debadged, so I'll leave as is.
Hint:
If you think you might trade for a newer model, be sure to keep your badges, and in good shape. It will affect your trade-in value, especially if it might be Acura certified.
However, I don't believe my '07 TL-S CBP would look good debadged, so I'll leave as is.
Hint:
If you think you might trade for a newer model, be sure to keep your badges, and in good shape. It will affect your trade-in value, especially if it might be Acura certified.
02-13-2008, 03:42 PM
#44
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Originally Posted by fish008
If from the back you can't tell the difference between as TL and a TSX you're a car idiot.
If I had a TL-S I am not sure what I would do. It would look weird if you just removed the left side and kept the type-S.
If I had a TL-S I am not sure what I would do. It would look weird if you just removed the left side and kept the type-S.
Blackura removed everything but the Type-S badge on his Type-S, it doesn't look bad at all, it's the equivalent of people with the S4 badge on their Audis.
02-13-2008, 03:46 PM
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'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Originally Posted by evnash
ok ok. ill debade this weekend. ive got a chrome tag frame coming so maybe that will be enough chrome for the rear
I think you need to move them to a different location they are a little high up and it looks funny.
02-14-2008, 10:55 AM
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My 07 TL-S is debadged. Only the Acura symbol is on the trunk. I bought this for my plates:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
02-14-2008, 05:16 PM
#49
just make sure you polish and wax when youre done or itll look weird like mine. i havent gotten around to cleaning it up yet but i kinda of like it without the badges on my nbp
02-20-2008, 05:00 PM
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i debadged my "3.2TL" and left the "A, and ACURA" Emblem on there...
in my opinion it looks cleaner without having the "ACURA" OR "TL" on there. gives the car more of a shine after you wash, wax, and polish. =)
in my opinion it looks cleaner without having the "ACURA" OR "TL" on there. gives the car more of a shine after you wash, wax, and polish. =)
02-20-2008, 05:27 PM
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wait you left just an A on your car? with the emblem? or you mean the "A" OF the emblem?
lol
Acura emblem -> Type-A? lol
lol or even more messed up A and then A-spec
AA-spec
lol
Acura emblem -> Type-A? lol
lol or even more messed up A and then A-spec
AA-spec
02-21-2008, 12:16 AM
#54
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I would say badged .. it's got a name ... it's a pure bread ... why debadge it??? there's no need to be ashamed of it ... likewise, i would hate a non M3 to stick a M3 on it ... you bought the car because it's the car you wanted ... be proud
02-21-2008, 12:51 AM
#55
Originally Posted by HiHenry.com
I would say badged .. it's got a name ... it's a pure bread ... why debadge it??? there's no need to be ashamed of it ... likewise, i would hate a non M3 to stick a M3 on it ... you bought the car because it's the car you wanted ... be proud
02-21-2008, 10:58 AM
#56
Originally Posted by sifuacura
We don't want other people to go out and buy more TL so we remove the brand
i like debadged (everything except the A), but im pretty sure my tls CBP wont look that good without the badges
02-21-2008, 03:43 PM
#57
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Originally Posted by sifuacura
We don't want other people to go out and buy more TL so we remove the brand
haha ... that's a good reason !!! maybe we can try to mislead them by putting "kia" badges
02-21-2008, 08:48 PM
#60
07 NBP TL-S
I think my 07 NBP TL-S will stay badged until I do more stuff to the car.. i would like to clear
my headlights and drop / get new shoes b4 i get rid of the badges.. besides i kinda like the
black and chrome going together =D
my headlights and drop / get new shoes b4 i get rid of the badges.. besides i kinda like the
black and chrome going together =D
02-22-2008, 08:56 AM
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I think it looks great debadged on certain colors one being white. The black is great with the badges on. I think it all depends on the color of the car. It also helps to mod the car out a little before taking them off.
02-22-2008, 10:39 AM
#64
07 NBP TL-S
Originally Posted by twigglius
DEBADGE fo sho! It's funny though. My car is debadged and I have had so many people ask me... Is that a TSX? LOL... Silly twink, TSX's are for kids.
hahahaha
"TSX's are for kids" =P
hope no1 from TSX fourm sees this =D
It was funny tho =)
but wait, i'm still a kid! i don't wanna grow up! growing up sucks. =P (peter pan ftw.)
02-22-2008, 10:59 AM
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When I picked up my TL from the dealership that was one of the first mods I did. The other day this dude in a dropped Accord was driving next to me in traffic and kept looking at the car. He had that look on his face like he was tring to figure out what kind of Acura it was
02-22-2008, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by evnash
Well i debadged. ill get some pics this weekend. so if i do want to put them back on in the proper spot what type of tape do i use? where do i get it?
You take your old badges and tape them to the wall of your garage. They will never go back on the car. If you don't like the look with them off the car, order new ones.
02-22-2008, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mmade22
You take your old badges and tape them to the wall of your garage. They will never go back on the car. If you don't like the look with them off the car, order new ones.
02-22-2008, 04:50 PM
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I think I'm going to debadge my NBP.. mainly for the fact that when cleaning/waxing the car it's always a PIA around the badges to get clean and gex wax residue out between the letters. I think i'll be debadging mine this weekend. With some floss and goo gone.. next I think i'll paint the "ACURA" on the front bumper the gray color of the front lip.
next I think i'll paint the "ACURA" on the front bumper the gray color of the front lip.
02-25-2008, 07:08 AM
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My TL can do this, too!
Originally Posted by mmade22
They will never go back on the car. If you don't like the look with them off the car, order new ones.
02-25-2008, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Fulani has a TL
After lookin at pics of Sifacura, GODD I am so tempted to debadge. Evnash, why did you rebadge?!
Besides you likin the chrome/black combo.........
Besides you likin the chrome/black combo.........
03-17-2008, 08:58 AM
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I am still debating whether to debadge or not....frigggg. My car is all stock for now. I think I will debadge when/if I actually modify it but if I decide to keep it stock I might as well leave em on.....we'll see though cuz summer is coming!
03-17-2008, 09:10 AM
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evnash... Have you considered going with a "blackout" theme? You could debadge the "Acura" and "TL" and then just have your rear emblem paint matched NBP. I personally have done this and I know a few others who have as well. It looks totally siick on nbp
03-17-2008, 11:35 AM
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Thanks! I like it so much better with my emblem painted nbp too. Just compliments my blackout theme I guess. I think if you upgraded to the Type-S tails it would really set your rear end off. Just my opinion though...still looks great
03-17-2008, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Evader
evnash... Have you considered going with a "blackout" theme? You could debadge the "Acura" and "TL" and then just have your rear emblem paint matched NBP. I personally have done this and I know a few others who have as well. It looks totally siick on nbp