A-Spec Emblem
10-05-2005, 04:26 PM
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A-Spec Emblem
ok, my service manager is giving me a free A-spec emblem for my TL.
Here's the catch, I only have the Wing Spoiler and Underbody Kit...would it be ok to have the emblem on at this point...or would I look like an ass? I am not planning to buy the steering wheel, and considering some other rims...
Thanks for your opinion.
Here's the catch, I only have the Wing Spoiler and Underbody Kit...would it be ok to have the emblem on at this point...or would I look like an ass? I am not planning to buy the steering wheel, and considering some other rims...
Thanks for your opinion.
10-05-2005, 04:29 PM
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Do you have the suspension? If not, don't put it on. The suspension is what makes the difference to me.
Technically, the suspension & the steering wheel are the only two unique aspects of the A-Spec package. That's just my opinion.
It's your car, you can do as you please...
Technically, the suspension & the steering wheel are the only two unique aspects of the A-Spec package. That's just my opinion.
It's your car, you can do as you please...
10-05-2005, 05:17 PM
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I'd say no. I had a friend with an A6 who made it look like an RS6. No fuctional parts were changed. He stuck the RS6 badge on the front grill and everything. Needless to say he took alot of shit. 
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10-05-2005, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
Dude, who cares what people on this forum think if you WANT to put it on... put it on, it's your car, it's your life.
I have the suspension & wheels and totally debadged. 
Who cares, it's ur car dude ... but I do agree ...the suspension & wheels makes the Aspec
10-05-2005, 05:59 PM
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Aaaarrrggghhhh!
I don't have an A-spec, but personally would not put any "upmarket" badges on my car unless I could back it up. But as everyone else says, it's your car, so you can do it if you want.
To me it would be like buying a bimmer 325 then putting a 330i badge on the back.
To me it would be like buying a bimmer 325 then putting a 330i badge on the back.
10-05-2005, 06:22 PM
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Its like 50/50, 
Hey Scribesoft, I know what you mean...I see too many "M" emblems on bimmers that are not even an M series.
Well is the A-spec suspension worth it or should I go out and buy something else? I probably can get the A-spec suspension pretty cheap.
Hey Scribesoft, I know what you mean...I see too many "M" emblems on bimmers that are not even an M series.
Well is the A-spec suspension worth it or should I go out and buy something else? I probably can get the A-spec suspension pretty cheap.
10-05-2005, 06:52 PM
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I didn't put the A-spec emblem on my car until I had my rims, suspension, and steering wheel put on (all A-spec). I just felt that it wouldn't really be an A-spec...just my opinion.
Kinda reminds me of Jeremy Pivens' character on "Entourage"...he bought his wife an Mercedes S430 and put the S600 and V12 emblems on!
Kinda reminds me of Jeremy Pivens' character on "Entourage"...he bought his wife an Mercedes S430 and put the S600 and V12 emblems on!
10-05-2005, 09:20 PM
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Do what only want to do, its your car! you pay / month! I personally think it looks nice if you keep your badges. Im going to paint my badges gunmetal maybe this weekend if I have time 
10-05-2005, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Phillyboi
ok, my service manager is giving me a free A-spec emblem for my TL.
Here's the catch, I only have the Wing Spoiler and Underbody Kit...would it be ok to have the emblem on at this point...or would I look like an ass? I am not planning to buy the steering wheel, and considering some other rims...
Thanks for your opinion.
Here's the catch, I only have the Wing Spoiler and Underbody Kit...would it be ok to have the emblem on at this point...or would I look like an ass? I am not planning to buy the steering wheel, and considering some other rims...
Thanks for your opinion.
Given the fact you felt compelled to "ask" for other TL/ASPEC owners perspectives, my guess is you're hesitating - for good reason too. Being a life long car lover, re-badging a vehicle to attempt to make it something its not is just plain poor automotive educate.
My suggestion would be to leave your car as is, true to yourself and others (no ASPEC badge). It's just more professional, and you will get more justifiable praise for not having it than with it.
Like most have said though, it's your car and who are we to judge. But like many things in life, why try to misrepresent...?
Cheers
10-06-2005, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by KJSmitty
Not that I would give it a moment of thought if I saw your car,,,,, but...
Given the fact you felt compelled to "ask" for other TL/ASPEC owners perspectives, my guess is you're hesitating - for good reason too. Being a life long car lover, re-badging a vehicle to attempt to make it something its not is just plain poor automotive educate.
My suggestion would be to leave your car as is, true to yourself and others (no ASPEC badge). It's just more professional, and you will get more justifiable praise for not having it than with it.
Like most have said though, it's your car and who are we to judge. But like many things in life, why try to misrepresent...?
Cheers
Given the fact you felt compelled to "ask" for other TL/ASPEC owners perspectives, my guess is you're hesitating - for good reason too. Being a life long car lover, re-badging a vehicle to attempt to make it something its not is just plain poor automotive educate.
My suggestion would be to leave your car as is, true to yourself and others (no ASPEC badge). It's just more professional, and you will get more justifiable praise for not having it than with it.
Like most have said though, it's your car and who are we to judge. But like many things in life, why try to misrepresent...?
Cheers
10-06-2005, 06:33 AM
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Aaaarrrggghhhh!
I don't put anything on my car even if I do have all the gear. I really like it stealth.
If Comptech comes out with the supercharger someday and I get it, I would not look for a Comptech or Supercharger sticker to put on. That's just asking all the idiots in town to come out of the woodwork at every red light.
I'd rather have my car "appear" like it's stock... then when an idiot happens to cross my path, I can let him wipe my a$$ and think to himself "Holy S&!^ are those TL's fast!" and just give the look of confusion.
The more things you stick on the car, the more people will want to test you.
If Comptech comes out with the supercharger someday and I get it, I would not look for a Comptech or Supercharger sticker to put on. That's just asking all the idiots in town to come out of the woodwork at every red light.
I'd rather have my car "appear" like it's stock... then when an idiot happens to cross my path, I can let him wipe my a$$ and think to himself "Holy S&!^ are those TL's fast!" and just give the look of confusion.
The more things you stick on the car, the more people will want to test you.
10-06-2005, 10:33 AM
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Your call...personally, I have the body kit and suspension with no badge...I'd only put the badge on if I had the brakes, wheels, and steering wheel, too (ie, the full kit). Again, that's me...you gotta do what you gotta do...
Pretender...
10-06-2005, 12:48 PM
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put it on~There is not a big different to me except the a-spec kits, and u got it, so put it on.
PS: I saw a Benz S series few yrs ago, the Emblem was S800... @_@
PS: I saw a Benz S series few yrs ago, the Emblem was S800... @_@
10-06-2005, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SBTL
Why don't you also look for an old "members only" jacket on ebay....
10-06-2005, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Slinks
cut the badge in half, and only put on half. this will signify that you have some but not all a-spec parts.
10-06-2005, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SBTL
Why don't you also look for an old "members only" jacket on ebay....
10-06-2005, 02:06 PM
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Aaaarrrggghhhh!
Originally Posted by hcekc
Maybe I should put "M ASPEC TL Turbo 6 Speed" on my 05 WDP TL (auto w/NAVI). Coool!
.....and don't forget "Type-S" at the end of all that..
10-06-2005, 02:14 PM
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I own 04 ASPEC I don't have a problem with you putting on the badge. The person I question is the Acura service manager who would give out these badges to people when he knows their TL's are not true ASPEC's.
10-06-2005, 02:30 PM
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As long as you have something A spec on your car then its cool with me.
But putting it on with nothing is no different then driving around with a bunch or stickers with no sponsers or any of the products. Im thinking of going with the Aspec drop and best believe that emblem is going on the back. I'll hold out a little long for another lip kit at the moment.
But putting it on with nothing is no different then driving around with a bunch or stickers with no sponsers or any of the products. Im thinking of going with the Aspec drop and best believe that emblem is going on the back. I'll hold out a little long for another lip kit at the moment.
10-06-2005, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BASISON
I didn't put the A-spec emblem on my car until I had my rims, suspension, and steering wheel put on (all A-spec). I just felt that it wouldn't really be an A-spec...just my opinion.
Kinda reminds me of Jeremy Pivens' character on "Entourage"...he bought his wife an Mercedes S430 and put the S600 and V12 emblems on!
Kinda reminds me of Jeremy Pivens' character on "Entourage"...he bought his wife an Mercedes S430 and put the S600 and V12 emblems on!
this htread reminded me a true story. a guy bought one of those rare E500s back then ( you know that limited edition with the porsche engine in it) and changed the badge to E300. he ran up and down the highway and kicked every E300's ass. So one of his friend who owned a E300 asked him about how he moded his E300 to make it go so fast. he replied - no mod before the rear axle. This answer BTW caused his friend to try every known E300 mufflers that's out there for 2 months but still got his ass kicked.
