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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Debadging the TL completely?

I was at my BMW dealer today getting some stuff for my other car when I saw this 3G TL pull in. It was a chicks car . What do you guys think of completely debadging the car?

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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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looks kinda incomplete IMO
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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She should have left the Acura Emblem. Its looks kinda plain and tacky.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MandoTL
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She should have left the Acura Emblem. Its looks kinda plain and tacky.
This.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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It's one of those little details that no one seems to notice (except you, obviously ), yet can make a huge difference in the overall impression a car makes at first sight.
I kinda like this. Coming from someone who just spent a buttload of money on the HT Black Chrome emblems to RE-badge his car. I guess its an all or nothing thing for me!
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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I don't think i would totally debadge mine...but its def different
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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I like it. Some more pictures of cars that are completely debadged. G35 coupe and F10 5 series.



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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Don't like 'em on any car. IMO having only the company logo on the back is perfect. Too much badging makes the rear look cluttered, zero badges looks like a bad repair job.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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I like it a lot
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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it feels like its one of those commercials where they block out all company badging and such on any cars. looks odd.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Most guys like the de-badge (with the center "A" left on the car)....I like this better

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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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^Not bad.

Something new.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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Having all emblems?
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Not for me either.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Personally I like the A in the center...as stated above, completely debadged looks incomplete.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Most guys like the de-badge (with the center "A" left on the car)....I like this better

What badge is that on the bottom right Steven?
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Aretardedorange
I was at my BMW dealer today getting some stuff for my other car when I saw this 3G TL pull in. It was a chicks car . What do you guys think of completely debadging the car?

I am unable to reach my judgement on this style unless a picture of the said female is included.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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looks like a momo badge on mr bells lower right corner
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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not for me !!!
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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I debadged my TL. Took off the "ACURA" & "TL" badges, contemplated on the ACURA logo but in the end it just looks better with the logo.

Although even with the ACURA logo gone, it still looks pretty slick.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 07tl-s6spd
looks like a momo badge on mr bells lower right corner
Kind of look like "MAMA" maybe it's just the lighting.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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I thought about this briefly. Now that I see it, it's kind of like looking at jeans without any pockets on the back.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by P1zzaman
I am unable to reach my judgement on this style unless a picture of the said female is included.

allow me to introduce you to the Rule#22(<clicky)

its been modifyed slightly, any OP with mention of female is subject to this Law, any subsequent posts only fall under said jurisdiction if it is a significant other.


leave the acura logo. the only car that can pull of a 100% rear debadge would be the '02-'07 impreza model line. IMHO at least.

this is how it should be i think
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 07tl-s6spd
looks like a momo badge on mr bells lower right corner
yes sir that is what it says

unless you want to see closer for yourself (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/...7f8307f8e7.jpg)
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Not a big fan of debadging in general, but understand to each his or in this case her own. Absolutely don't like the completely debadged look.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Ever since I debadged mines, I've been getting the: "Sweet looking Tsx" .
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SSM4DR
Ever since I debadged mines, I've been getting the: "Sweet looking Tsx" .
Lol that would piss me off.

IMO remove everything except the acura logo...
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Dont debadge the TL looks horrible. Makes the back end look plain and like its missing something. Kind of gives the car a generic look if that makes sense.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JTS97Z28
Dont debadge the TL looks horrible. Makes the back end look plain and like its missing something. Kind of gives the car a generic look if that makes sense.
It makes complete sense and I agree with ya, just looks bla.

Thanks for posting the pic tho, I have always thought about doing this. I think it would look better in black.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LIQUID0401
Lol that would piss me off.
Tell me about it lol.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 07tl-s6spd
looks like a momo badge on mr bells lower right corner

Sorry guys-I've been out of town visiting my fiancee this weekend. Yes, it's a MOMO emblem....not MAMA (LOL).
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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i want the Acura logo
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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I just kept the emblem on mine. Pics of the girl??
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