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> The "RIGHT" place to mount the hood emblem.
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post Mar 21 2005, 11:36 AM
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MY car came withthe emblem mounted WAY too high. Is there a 'correct' measurement for it?

I've seen a few higher than others, but mine was just way too far into the hood for it's own good.

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post Mar 21 2005, 11:38 AM
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with the possible exception of Dr Porsche's personal 8-cyl 914, 100% of them were installed in the aftermarket.

put it where you like.
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post Mar 21 2005, 11:40 AM
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I remove all mine...but typically about 4 inches up from the edge.

Also, glue or tape it on...some little bastrad WILL try to steal it and if it held on with speed nuts it's gonna screw up yer hood when he pries it off with a screwdriver....
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post Mar 21 2005, 11:46 AM
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The correct place to mount it is in your glove box (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

If you insist on putting it on your hood, grind off the pegs and use a good foam double stick tape, so the rust monster doesn't get you.
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post Mar 21 2005, 12:07 PM
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In the trash. Yeah, don't drill your hoood. That way when you decide you actually don't like the emblem you can take it off. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

I draw a line between the tops of the headlights and mount it centered between the front edge of the hood and that line.
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post Mar 21 2005, 12:37 PM
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The best thing to do is make a 1:1 scale scan and color printout of it on paper. Cut it out and put a little tape on it and move it around till you like where it is. Then its easy to drill and install.

Everyone is a bit different on the pacement I have found.
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post Mar 21 2005, 12:45 PM
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I think I'll put it on because I like it, but thanks for the tip on using tape! I hadn't hought of that angle.
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post Mar 21 2005, 12:50 PM
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I taped off the center of the hood, drew a center line and then moved the emblem up and down that line until I hit a spot that looked right. Was about half way between the top of the lights and the bottom of the hood.

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post Mar 21 2005, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE (CptTripps @ Mar 21 2005, 09:36 AM)
Is there a 'correct' measurement for it?

yepp, on the shelf together with your other porsche Memorabilia ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)


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post Mar 21 2005, 01:09 PM
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There is no correct measurement for it as you are not installed at the factory. I would mount it on a plaque and hang it in the garage on the wall.
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post Mar 21 2005, 01:10 PM
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here is how I measure them....


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post Mar 21 2005, 01:11 PM
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mine.


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post Mar 21 2005, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE (Scott Schroeder @ Mar 21 2005, 02:10 PM)
here is how I measure them....

Ahhh....I see. Thanks...great tip.
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post Mar 21 2005, 01:40 PM
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he already has holes. so a bit less than 1/2 a badge length is all you get. drilling 2 more holes for what will probably be -1 3/8" is more trouble than it's worth. if the pins are up and down as opposed to side to side you will be moving it less. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) spring for a new base seal and live with it.
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post Mar 21 2005, 03:59 PM
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Actually the badges were factory instaled, but only if you had a 918 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (only on one of them)


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post Mar 21 2005, 04:11 PM
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Hmmmm.... pretty darn close!


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post Mar 21 2005, 04:28 PM
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I don't know what's up with all the poo-pooing. What's wrong with a badge? I think they look nice. Better a badge than those hideous "Look at me! Look at me!" Porsche script side-stripes. I think a badge is subtle and tasteful.

But who am I to talk. I'd NEVER change my car from stock (turbo). I mean, our cars sould be left exactly as they came from the factory (aftermarket EFI). It's just not right to deviate from original (5-lug). Isn't it good enough the way it was (custom flares). We should be satisfied and leave well-enough alone (big brakes, hydraulic clutch, 16x8" wheels, relocated fuel pump, relocated battery, aftermarket seats...) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)

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post Mar 21 2005, 04:47 PM
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post Mar 21 2005, 06:08 PM
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QUOTE (GWN7 @ Mar 21 2005, 01:59 PM)
Actually the badges were factory instaled, but only if you had a 918  ;)  :D  (only on one of them)

except, the car in your pic is not a 918, nor is the badge on that car permanent (just taped on) ...

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post Mar 21 2005, 06:11 PM
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QUOTE (mikez @ Mar 21 2005, 09:40 AM)
I remove all mine...but typically about 4 inches up from the edge.

Also, glue or tape it on...some little bastrad WILL try to steal it and if it held on with speed nuts it's gonna screw up yer hood when he pries it off with a screwdriver....

That is EXACTLY what happened on my 308.....only Ferrari BOLTS their hood emblems on, so after breaking his screwdriver trying to get the hood emblem off, the a$$hole ran the broken screwdriver across the hood a few times.....

$150 for new hood emblem.....we wont discuss the $$$ to fix the rest....
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