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Debadge everything on the deck lid
16
8.99%
Debadge the "Lexus" and the "GS 400" but leave the emblem on
71
39.89%
Don't touch a dang thing
91
51.12%
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I don't understand why you would want to remove them. Maybe if you had a GS300 and wanted to keep people guessing if it is a GS430. But if you had a GS430 people might think it is a GS300 until you left them in the dust :eek:
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ceoart-that's kind of my plan. I have the SRT intake/ecu, torquemaster plugs and other invisible mods will follow. I like the concept of some wiseass thinking to himself, "who does this guy think he's kidding? he dumps the 17"s on his G3 and debadges it and we're supposed to think it's a G4?" Well, surprise, it's a G4 and more.
tiny-I have given a lot of thought to stripping the whole car but then I'd have to replace the stock rims and I'm not prepared to throw three grand at some rims, especially given that I really like the stock 17"s.
tiny-I have given a lot of thought to stripping the whole car but then I'd have to replace the stock rims and I'm not prepared to throw three grand at some rims, especially given that I really like the stock 17"s.
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do you drive a lexus or an avalon, why take off the lexus stuff?? people always take there badging off when there is a car model above what they are driving so people around them don't know what model they are driving .....i.e. you buy a MB S430 instead of a s500. so take the badging off and no-one knows the difference unless you look under the hood. that is just my two cents
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Originally posted by Benny
do you drive a lexus or an avalon, why take off the lexus stuff??
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do you drive a lexus or an avalon, why take off the lexus stuff??
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people always take there badging off when there is a car model above what they are driving so people around them don't know what model they are driving .....
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maybe you would do that because you try to deceive others like that - don't assume everyone thinks like you
maybe those who debadge what a cleaner look and aren't occupied with such trivial thoughts of 'ooohh, I don't want people to think I can't afford xyz car, so I'll take my badges off to fool them' - hogwash
maybe those who debadge don't feel the need to advertise what they drive
do you believe all the badges you read? if so, you could probably go find some really neat badges like by friend below
to each his own - don't try to pigeon hole others on the board because of your own issues
it was a poll - I think you made it into a personal attack
my .02
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Agreed. But I kind of like the notion of reversing the trend. Anybody who thinks they're challenging a G3 is in for a surprise. My fiancee is being a snob and wants me to leave it on.
Originally posted by Benny
do you drive a lexus or an avalon, why take off the lexus stuff?? people always take there badging off when there is a car model above what they are driving so people around them don't know what model they are driving .....i.e. you buy a MB S430 instead of a s500. so take the badging off and no-one knows the difference unless you look under the hood. that is just my two cents
do you drive a lexus or an avalon, why take off the lexus stuff?? people always take there badging off when there is a car model above what they are driving so people around them don't know what model they are driving .....i.e. you buy a MB S430 instead of a s500. so take the badging off and no-one knows the difference unless you look under the hood. that is just my two cents
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Maybe I came off a bit curt, but I'm just tired of those that make such broad brush assumptions, like 'everyone else thinks the same as I do, and this is stupid'
I mean, do you drive a Lexus for you, or for everyone else?
Leave em on if you think it looks good, not to impress others - take em off for the same reason.
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I mean, do you drive a Lexus for you, or for everyone else?
Leave em on if you think it looks good, not to impress others - take em off for the same reason.
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From: Dallas
I respect people's opinions in here and wanted all the feedback I could get. It's better hearing opinions from Lexus entusiasts like you than anyone else. Yes, I have my own ideas but value yours as well.
I would debadge the back and just leave the lexus symbol and i would switch the front grill. I just think it looks alot cleaner. No other reason like tryin to fool someone and make them think i have a GS4 when i have a GS3. I love my car and personally can care less what other pple think. thats juss my .02
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I agree with Fever about 'reversing the trend'...
For example, if I had an AMG E55, I'd DEFINITELY debadge, but I'd also think about putting E320, or E430 badges on instead....
I once saw an ML55 (it DEFINITELY was one, front bumper foglights (before sport package came out), rear valence, exhaust, wheels, etc.) with ML320 badges.
I guess some people agree with me.
For example, if I had an AMG E55, I'd DEFINITELY debadge, but I'd also think about putting E320, or E430 badges on instead....
I once saw an ML55 (it DEFINITELY was one, front bumper foglights (before sport package came out), rear valence, exhaust, wheels, etc.) with ML320 badges.
I guess some people agree with me.