Poll: Newer Badge on an MK2?

imweip · 01-12-2007, 07:46 AM

I've been pondering this for a long while now. What is everyone's opinion on putting this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRD-j...72896124QQrdZ1
Badge on an MK2? I was thinking the black one to not be too flashy. I really like the badge a lot more than the toyota emblem. The first thing that made me like Mr2s was when I first rode in an MK1, I noticed the emblem up front wasn't some big glaring company logo, and rather a model specific logo. And that bird is cool as hell on the newer logo. So, Give me your opinions. I'm likely going to do it someday despite what you guys say, but I'm still curious if it's a taboo like the ferrari badges. :P I don't think it's that big of a deal because its the same brand and model. Kind of like how the Integra guys will change their acura logos for honda logos. Its kinda lame, but at least it's the same company.

And does anyone know if the prongs line up with the holes on the MK2?

Davis · 01-12-2007, 08:51 AM

I like how the mkIII emblem looks and the MKI emblem is also pretty nice. I was planning to get an MKIII emblem to put on my 2 at the end of the month

i'm getting the original blue one, seeing how those are painted i think

Matt94MR2 · 01-12-2007, 08:57 AM

FYI, you can pick those up brand new from Toyota for under $20 but they only come in blue. I have the blue one on my car but I wouldn't mind having a black one instead.

imweip · 01-12-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt94MR2

FYI, you can pick those up brand new from Toyota for under $20 but they only come in blue. I have the blue one on my car but I wouldn't mind having a black one instead.

How hard was it to put on? Do the holes line up.

Everett · 01-12-2007, 05:49 PM

I put some black ones on my car. They look cool to me!

Hiighboost2 · 01-12-2007, 05:59 PM

Id get it

mgd_only · 01-12-2007, 10:42 PM

i don't like them at all

imweip · 01-12-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mgd_only

i don't like them at all

Thanks for your honest opinion. But how do you feel about other people putting them on their cars? Is it lame, or you just don't care for the badge?

Matt94MR2 · 01-13-2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by imweip

How hard was it to put on? Do the holes line up.

Not difficult at all. IIRC the JDM badge has two pegs and only one of them lines up so I filed off the other peg, lined it up and the double stick tape on the back does the rest.

RePete · 01-13-2007, 06:42 AM

I feel like mgd_only and I are in the minority on these badges. I feel that sleek, mid-engine cars and chicken, bird things just don't go together, they're so out of place, IMO. I spray painted my badge silver on the hood of my SC when I first bought it and I'd do the same with these if they were stock mounted!

imweip · 01-13-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RePete

I feel like mgd_only and I are in the minority on these badges. I feel that sleek, mid-engine cars and chicken, bird things just don't go together, they're so out of place, IMO. I spray painted my badge silver on the hood of my SC when I first bought it and I'd do the same with these if they were stock mounted!

Its a falcon or something though. Those are like speedy and agile and stuff. I don't know that you're in the minority either. Only 9 people have voted. I figured this would be split down the middle.

5FistsoftheNorthStar · 01-13-2007, 12:56 PM

Hey Imweip is this just a general poll for entertainment or is this gonna be somewhat a decision on your badge choice?

Did you get another 2?

***topic***

I don't like those badges on either cars. Those are too bulky. Maybe if the bird and the border of the emblem were raised and had no background then yeah.(if you don't know what I mean, just think of it as if it were to look like the Toyota emblem on the MKII, but instead it was the bird)

If you were to go for something like a badge of this aesthetic then I would go for the MKI badge.

imweip · 01-13-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MR. 2Lanes

Hey Imweip is this just a general poll for entertainment or is this gonna be somewhat a decision on your badge choice?

Did you get another 2?

***topic***

I don't like those badges on either cars. Those are too bulky. Maybe if the bird and the border of the emblem were raised and had no background then yeah.(if you don't know what I mean, just think of it as if it were to look like the Toyota emblem on the MKII, but instead it was the bird)

If you were to go for something like a badge of this aesthetic then I would go for the MKI badge.

It's kind of a poll for entertainment. It will not effect my choice. I am however still up in the air as to whether I'd do it. I'm leaning towards yes. I do not have another 2 yet. I'm working on that though. The only way I can get more money from work is to travel. I just did a road show last weekend in Atlanta, and hung out with Ncturnal and Just Wong it. I'm going to tampa in feb, and LA in April. Hopefully I can get a few more trips in between there. My goal is to have enough money in 6 months. If all goes well, and Brian can fix my car, I'll try and buy it back from him.

I understand exactly what you're saying about the badge, but I kind of like the bulkiness. If I get my yellow car, I was thinking about doing the yellow if it matched perfectly. That'd be kind of nice.

5FistsoftheNorthStar · 01-13-2007, 09:10 PM

Thats great news that you'll be sticking around.

As they say...different strokes for different folks.

TKMR2 · 01-13-2007, 10:38 PM

I wouldn't say that it's ugly but I deffinately wouldn't do it to my car.

imweip · 01-13-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR. 2Lanes

Thats great news that you'll be sticking around.

As they say...different strokes for different folks.

I just need to keep my car away from you if I see you with hockey stick in hand.

Mr2crazybyong · 01-14-2007, 05:20 AM

i like it, but maybe not on the nose but on both fenders..

imweip · 01-14-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr2crazybyong

i like it, but maybe not on the nose but on both fenders..

I could see that, but not on my car.

KartMR2 · 01-14-2007, 03:20 PM

I got it from Carson Toyota @ $18 for the OEM blue ones.

5FistsoftheNorthStar · 01-14-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imweip

I just need to keep my car away from you if I see you with hockey stick in hand.

Muahahahah....

View Poll Results: What's your opinion on putting the JDM MK3 badge on the MK2?
That would be sweet!	37	43.02%
Meh, That's ok, at least it isn't a Type R sticker.	36	41.86%
That's Kind of Lame, you're so rice. Want some chopsticks?	4	4.65%
If you do that to your car, I'll whack it off with a hockey stick.	9	10.47%
Voters: 86. You may not vote on this poll

01-12-2007, 07:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
imweip Devil's Advocate for Hire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 796 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Poll: Newer Badge on an MK2? I've been pondering this for a long while now. What is everyone's opinion on putting this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRD-j...72896124QQrdZ1 Badge on an MK2? I was thinking the black one to not be too flashy. I really like the badge a lot more than the toyota emblem. The first thing that made me like Mr2s was when I first rode in an MK1, I noticed the emblem up front wasn't some big glaring company logo, and rather a model specific logo. And that bird is cool as hell on the newer logo. So, Give me your opinions. I'm likely going to do it someday despite what you guys say, but I'm still curious if it's a taboo like the ferrari badges. :P I don't think it's that big of a deal because its the same brand and model. Kind of like how the Integra guys will change their acura logos for honda logos. Its kinda lame, but at least it's the same company. And does anyone know if the prongs line up with the holes on the MK2?

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Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,422 Thanks: 42 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	emblem I put some black ones on my car. They look cool to me!

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01-12-2007, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,728 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	I like how the mkIII emblem looks and the MKI emblem is also pretty nice. I was planning to get an MKIII emblem to put on my 2 at the end of the month i'm getting the original blue one, seeing how those are painted i think

01-12-2007, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt94MR2 GenIII Powered Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 224 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	FYI, you can pick those up brand new from Toyota for under $20 but they only come in blue. I have the blue one on my car but I wouldn't mind having a black one instead.

01-12-2007, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hiighboost2 Wiring fun! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spring/Woodlands Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 10 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Id get it

01-12-2007, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
mgd_only No Skills Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i don't like them at all

01-13-2007, 06:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
RePete Midship Specialty Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vantastic, BC Posts: 941 Thanks: 0 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I feel like mgd_only and I are in the minority on these badges. I feel that sleek, mid-engine cars and chicken, bird things just don't go together, they're so out of place, IMO. I spray painted my badge silver on the hood of my SC when I first bought it and I'd do the same with these if they were stock mounted!

01-13-2007, 12:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
5FistsoftheNorthStar The Mighty Gen3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Your basement Posts: 1,018 Thanks: 15 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Hey Imweip is this just a general poll for entertainment or is this gonna be somewhat a decision on your badge choice? Did you get another 2? *topic* I don't like those badges on either cars. Those are too bulky. Maybe if the bird and the border of the emblem were raised and had no background then yeah.(if you don't know what I mean, just think of it as if it were to look like the Toyota emblem on the MKII, but instead it was the bird) If you were to go for something like a badge of this aesthetic then I would go for the MKI badge.

01-13-2007, 09:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
5FistsoftheNorthStar The Mighty Gen3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Your basement Posts: 1,018 Thanks: 15 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Thats great news that you'll be sticking around. As they say...different strokes for different folks.

01-13-2007, 10:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
TKMR2 Biff Tannen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 398 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I wouldn't say that it's ugly but I deffinately wouldn't do it to my car.

01-14-2007, 05:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mr2crazybyong It's a toyota, nuff said! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philippines Posts: 492 Thanks: 23 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i like it, but maybe not on the nose but on both fenders..

01-14-2007, 03:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
KartMR2 Faster, sir Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 56 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I got it from Carson Toyota @ $18 for the OEM blue ones.