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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Default To debadge or not to debadge............

what do you guys think? I have a PW, I think it would be very clean but DH likes the badges
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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Debagde it. I did my PW box and it looks really clean.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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I've been thinking about doing this too. Still not sure. Anyone got any pics? BSP?
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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i debadged, including hubcaps and front emblem. then rebadged front w/ bB thing and rear as "toyota" on left and "VVT-i" on the right.

now I gotta figure something out for the steering wheel. I hate the scion logo.

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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Here's a quick PS I did to mine:
Before


After

Here's one with the wiper done too. Looks a lot better!
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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OK, someone has to say it.
Badges? We don't need no stinking badges!
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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Ive always been a muscle car fan so I say Nay. I like the "xb" badge. Keep em on, who knows what this car will be worth in 10 years (STOP LAUGHING).

Badges are classy, No badges are hooptie. My personal opinion. don't hate me.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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I can't do that ... the cow box uses the tail to swat flies.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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i think just about every car looks better debadged
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Another way to look at this: How much is Scion paying you to advertise for them?
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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Maybe the question should be should you debadge or RE-badge. Think of using the Toyota insignia versus the Scion. Personally I like things just the way they are and plan to keep it that way.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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i prefer not to have badges...I had them removed at the time I bought the car. I also like the look on their face when they try to look on the back to see what make and model it is and theres nothing there. :twisted:
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Originally Posted by TREX212426
i prefer not the have badges...I had them removed at the time I bought the car. I also like the look on their face when they try to look on the back to see what make and model it is and theres nothing there. :twisted:
Werd! People don't know what I drive now think about with no badges!!
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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debadge no doubt
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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Debadge it right this moment
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You all are way too nice. You should be a d*ck like me and change the badges to mess with people. :twisted:

I put a nice big FreightLiner on the back and Freightliner Custom Chassis emblems where the xB was and below the side markers.

I've had car dealers almost break there necks walking but it!!!! Nobody knows what the hell is going on!!!!!! I laugh all the way to home everyday!!!

I'd put the shot here, but my server doesn't crosslink. You gotta check below
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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That is funny! does anyone actully ask you if its really made by freightliner? :twisted:
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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Oh yeah! I've even gone as far as to tell a mechanic I met that it was the new FreightLiner Sprinter GTI :o

I thought about putting a Sprinter badge with a VW GTI badge next to it but decided it was going too far!!

The only thing I hear more is "IS DAT ONE OF DOZE ELECTRIK KARZ???"

I'm about to put a 220v Receptacle in my rear bumper, but cannot find an orange rubberized one.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BrockAbabba
(snip) I'm about to put a 220v Receptacle in my rear bumper, but cannot find an orange rubberized one.
That would be so funny to do. Or, how about a bit of cord dangling out the rear, you know, like it needs to be plugged in...

Anyway, I took a look at your photos. Nice.
Old Sep 26, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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BOT: I noticed that with my nB, no one asks me if it's a Beetle. It's obvious. So I thought about removing the xB badge from the Scion. But decided that I would leave it for now. Maybe later I will remove it...

I do know that the SCION badge is a great place to grab and close the door without getting any finger prints on the door.



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