 To badge or not to badge, Badging a 914 |
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| thewheel69 |
 Apr 19 2006, 08:58 PM
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Wazabi 1.8  Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 14-December 05 From: Fort Collins Member No.: 5,275 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I hope you all bear with me on this question... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| DanT |
Apr 19 2006, 09:05 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
" Jou don need no stinkin' badges"
I personally like the clean, smooth stock appearance of no badge. I removed the one that was on my car and had the holes filled when I did repaint. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Besides if they need the badge to figure out what it is, it doesn't much matter does it? Attached image(s) 
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| thewheel69 |
Apr 19 2006, 09:20 PM
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Wazabi 1.8 Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 14-December 05 From: Fort Collins Member No.: 5,275 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
 What a beauty! Thanks...I guess I should add my front end pic too! |
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| Heeltoe914 |
Apr 19 2006, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
I am thinking the same do I wont to add the badge? I just ordered a badge from the 70s that is in great shape and looks as gold as I remmenber from the 70s. lets see what othrers think. But I will say if you do Try and put one of that erra???? (spelling of a 914 owner)
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| Joe Bob |
Apr 19 2006, 09:22 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
I prefer to use stickers in place of badges....less chance of some crackhead taking a screwdriver to them and prying them off....
They also can be peeled off and changed when ya gets tired of them... |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Apr 19 2006, 09:26 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
It's one of the few things that the factory forgot to put on. I 've added a bunch of crap to mine, but none gave me as much of a thrill as that stupid badge. It's one addition that I get to see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
P.S. Beauty, Nice color |
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| 914-8 |
Apr 19 2006, 09:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
I had to fill in the holes drilled by the previous owner to restore my hood to it's factory smooth, clean, unblemished surface.
The 914 was born without a badge. The factory didn't forget to put one on, it was left off intentionally and is part of the unique history of the 914. Everyone drilled their hoods and added one during the insecure NARP 70's (along with PORSCHE rocker panels, PORSCHE rear reflectors, PORSCHE side stripes, etc. etc. etc.) Yours is a rare escapee! 30+ years. Don't be the one to sully its hood after all this time. |
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| anthony |
Apr 19 2006, 09:37 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
I say go badgeless just because almost everybody has put the Porsche crest on their 914.
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| Trekkor |
Apr 19 2006, 09:49 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
First step with both of mine was, put on badge.
I like 'em. I won't try to convince you to. If I end up with your car somehow, one's going on. KT |
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| iamchappy |
Apr 19 2006, 09:56 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
They need to be put in the right spot, I've seen some mounted to high on the lid which is not appealing to me.
I just drilled my hood for my fuel door and my bling limited edition chrome badge which is going to look great on my black 914 turbo gt. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Apr 19 2006, 10:23 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
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| Elliot_Cannon |
Apr 19 2006, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
I like mine with the badge.
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| Rand |
Apr 20 2006, 12:07 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I like the looks of the badge on my gloss black hood. But if/when I repaint I won't be putting it back on. It's not important to me.
The poll is interesting, but do what YOU like. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| John |
Apr 20 2006, 01:01 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Why all the Porsche badges? Doesn't anyone put the VW badge on the hood?
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| lotus_65 |
Apr 20 2006, 06:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
the badge, especially on a black car, is undenyably cool.
but i think the only time others need to know what you have is while they try and get a glimpse of your disappearing tail! |
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| mcbain77 |
Apr 20 2006, 06:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 155 Joined: 27-January 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 5,485 |
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Apr 19 2006, 08:31 PM)  I like mine with the badge. Badge or no badge - That ride is sick!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| tod914 |
Apr 20 2006, 07:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Pass on the badge. If they want to know what it is, they can look at the engine stamp.
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| ptravnic |
Apr 20 2006, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 27-May 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 747 Region Association: None 
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I prefer the badge, or rather, to let my insecurities be on public display...
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| balljoint |
Apr 20 2006, 07:59 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,000 Joined: 6-April 04 Member No.: 1,897 Region Association: None |
Me like both. My car has one, and I like it that way. I also like that some people don't have one and don't want one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stan.gif)
............of course if you are concerned about the weight aspect then.......... |
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| MoveQik |
Apr 20 2006, 08:07 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I don't think the badge really does squat one way or the other. Mine has one, I like it. If mine didn't have one, I wouldn't even really notice nor would I put one on. Sorta like I won't put in any extra effort to take it off. Looks good either way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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