Debadging your car...

Tim · #1 03-05-2003, 06:12 PM

Hey all...

I'm looking to debadge my car, such as somehow removing the "subaru svx" logo in the back and taking them off the rims.
I figure I might as well confuse people by not letting anyone see the model, unless they really know what it is

The front subaru badge I would probably leave until i mysteriously get money for a JDM badge.

Have any of you done it?

petesvx2 · #2 03-05-2003, 06:38 PM

I think ( not positive ) that the logo on the rear is actually integrated with the panel between the brake lights , the reverse lights are on that panel. You should think about investing in the JDM hood badge and the rear light assembly that says "Alcyone SVX" on it.

Tim · #3 03-05-2003, 06:44 PM

Is it possible to lightly sand it off maybe?

petesvx2 · #4 03-05-2003, 06:49 PM

I have never taken mine off so I wouldnt know...a few people here have the Alcyone rear panel, so maybe they'll spot this thread. Alcyone would confuse more people than just a blank thing though

Seraph · #5 03-05-2003, 07:15 PM

Been there done that...

Takeing the logo off from the center combo light panel takes a ton of time and 4 hands. You will need 2 people to heat it up using 2 different heat guns while slowing opening it up.

You will find that subaru is written on a plastic sheet. You can rub it off. I myself only have the word SVX at the back.

L
ps. come one guys, when it comes to lights, doug and I have opened them at one time or another. One of these days, I am going to take the whole car apart and rebuild it from scratch.

Tim · #6 03-05-2003, 07:30 PM

Interesting... If only there was a how-to for that hehe. Sounds like too much work for my liking.

Thanks for the info but it seems to be too much work for a 17 year old hehe

. I think I'll let people know what it is.

svxfiles · #7 01-26-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TE1221

Thanks for the info but it seems to be too much work for a 17 year old hehe

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Its hard to believe that an old fart like you was 17 once, long, long ago.

SVXyGirl · #8 01-26-2008, 08:51 AM

Thanks guys. I have an extra tailbar after putting the Alcyone one on my claret, but I don't know if I want to mess that one up or not. OT (or anyone else) do you have a spare one lying around for a good price?

Tim · #9 01-26-2008, 09:09 AM

I think I have a spare one somewhere... I bought an extra one in case I messed mine up while opening it.

Tim · #10 01-26-2008, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svxfiles

Its hard to believe that an old fart like you was 17 once, long, long ago.

Heyyyyyy....

It's hard to believe I'm about to hit 6 years of ownership with the SVX.

It's kinda funny thinking about it though. I dreamt of all these things I wanted to do to my car back then, and most of the things I have already done...

Minus the 5 speed and 300+ HP

svxfiles · #11 01-26-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TE1221

most of the things I have already done...

Minus the 5 speed and 300+ HP

I know a couple of guys who can help you wuth THAT!

Readings coming!!!

Tim · #12 01-27-2008, 11:00 AM

5 speed has been purchased... now time to build up funds for the install then onto engine build

petesvx2 · #13 03-05-2003, 07:36 PM

Would it be possible to have the Subaru SVX logo turned into a light that lights up with the parking lights? and corner lights?

Seraph · #14 03-05-2003, 07:43 PM

Nope. Many had that idea before... There is no room at all... Sorry.

I will do a how to when/if I win that bid for my replacement. Mine's in a bad shape from the R&D + the camera work.

L

Tim · #15 03-05-2003, 07:54 PM

Awesome, I cant wait.

Is there potential risk of the glue not sticking again and coming apart when you are driving?