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Old 12-25-06, 03:33 PM
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i was lookin at some is250/350's that have the "Lexus" and the "is250/350" lettering taken off the back off the cars and it gives it a more clean look... i have heard though of ppl saying its because is250 owners couldnt afford the 350 badge so they shave off the emblems... i personally dont care that mine happens to be a 250 and not a 350... should i consider taking it off so the back just shows the Lexus original emblem in the middle? im going for a super clean look. what have some of you members done and what do you think about it?

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Old 12-25-06, 04:02 PM
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bump for opinions
Old 12-25-06, 04:09 PM
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I would shave them but remember you will need to have the holes filled or it wont look good.
Old 12-25-06, 04:13 PM
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oh crap... you mean they arent sticker style lettering?
Old 12-25-06, 04:51 PM
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I like the emblems...not big fan of de-badging, myself.
Old 12-25-06, 05:02 PM
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I love the look not shaved.
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Originally Posted by racinghart
oh crap... you mean they arent sticker style lettering?
Yeah, it'll be more expensive than doing it in Photoshop!
Then, some BMW will rear-end you trying to see what it is.
Old 12-25-06, 06:14 PM
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There are holes
Instead, why not try black pearl?
Or paint your current ones white?
Old 12-25-06, 06:16 PM
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Debadge!!!
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Originally Posted by CWS
Yeah, it'll be more expensive than doing it in Photoshop!
Then, some BMW will rear-end you trying to see what it is.

lol... good point... i still have some thinking to do
Old 12-25-06, 06:23 PM
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dont shave.
Old 12-25-06, 07:38 PM
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DEBADGE...i just did it and it cost me an extra 100
Old 12-25-06, 09:03 PM
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You have to fill the holes and risk the paint not mactching. Too much money, not enough return.
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Originally Posted by ONP IS350
DEBADGE...i just did it and it cost me an extra 100
Why is that?
Old 12-26-06, 06:43 AM
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I have Black Pearl badging - its nice. Might want to considering swapping.

You can either buy a good Black Pearl chromed set for about $210, an ebayed set for all kinds of prices or do it yourself with paint, I'd be sure your a good painter before going that approach though.


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