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Old 10-15-13, 04:11 AM
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Does anyone know, is this front emblem the same size as the radar emblems installed on a 2013 ISF?

Can anyone give me dimensions?
Old 10-15-13, 07:18 AM
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Planning to change my front to the chrome version. Looks like a pita though. But the chrome version is only 15 bucks. So its not as bad.

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Old 10-15-13, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vbx
Planning to change my front to the chrome version. Looks like a pita though. But the chrome version is only 15 bucks. So its not as bad.
So you're going from stock to chrome or from Black Pearl to chrome?

And where are you going to buy the chrome one from?

Why not stay with stock? Don't like the flat resin look?
Old 11-25-13, 05:53 PM
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how do you install the back logo? are there bolts
Old 11-25-13, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by vbx
Planning to change my front to the chrome version. Looks like a pita though. But the chrome version is only 15 bucks. So its not as bad.

Where did you find that one for 15$?
Old 11-26-13, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vbx
Planning to change my front to the chrome version. Looks like a pita though. But the chrome version is only 15 bucks. So its not as bad.
Where did you find it for 15? Link please??
Old 11-26-13, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BrandonYas
Where did you find it for 15? Link please??
Yes, link please.
Old 12-02-13, 12:14 PM
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Anyone know the best way to remove the pronged clips on the back of the front emblem?
Old 12-05-13, 01:11 PM
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Anyone put the black emblems on and then switch back to the regular emblem?? If so, was it difficult to put the original emblem back on?
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didn't like the black pearl emblems?
Old 12-05-13, 02:25 PM
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DIY for emblem removal please.
Old 12-05-13, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by alexlude
didn't like the black pearl emblems?
I haven't installed them yet. I asked the question because im loving the original emblems because they provide some contrast against my obsidian paint I just dont want to replace the originals with the black and then not like them and then not be able to put the original ones back on. Sorry if that was confusing haha

Anyway...is there a DIY for re-installing the original emblems?
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Originally Posted by Randre19
I haven't installed them yet. I asked the question because im loving the original emblems because they provide some contrast against my obsidian paint I just dont want to replace the originals with the black and then not like them and then not be able to put the original ones back on.
Yes, same went through my mind and I ended up returning the emblems as they had hairline scratches on them. I did, however, want to at least see how they'd look, but just returned them. In all, I convinced myself that the silver looked more substantial. Still wanted the front in black pearl, but then thought I wouldn't be able to live with the front being different from the rear. But in all, putting them back shouldn't be too difficult, just a matter of adhesive...
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Can we get Black Pearl emblems from somewhere other than Sewell???
Old 12-07-13, 02:07 PM
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FYI
Those small circular clips holding the front emblem on are one way fasteners
and are designed to hold on and actually dig in more when moved in opposite direction
think of a fish hook
so while it is not impossible to remove them if you have a lot of space to work them from all sides
it is highly unlikely to remove both without breaking at least one post


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