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Badged, or De-badged ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RedTaco2134, Sep 16, 2008.

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Leave Emblems on or off?

Poll closed Sep 25, 2008.
  1. Badged

    56 vote(s)
    53.3%
  2. De-Badged

    49 vote(s)
    46.7%
  1. Sep 16, 2008 at 5:05 PM
    #1
    RedTaco2134

    RedTaco2134 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Which do you prefer? Having "Badges", emblems, on you Tacoma or De-badged?
     
  2. Sep 16, 2008 at 5:06 PM
    #2
    tacoskim

    tacoskim Tuned By Gadget

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    badges!! de-badge makes it kinda look generic
     
  3. Sep 16, 2008 at 5:06 PM
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    SocalMan22

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    What Mods!
    i painted mine and they look good!
    [​IMG]
     
  4. Sep 16, 2008 at 5:08 PM
    #4
    RedTaco2134

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    There Vote, state your claim!
     
  5. Sep 16, 2008 at 5:09 PM
    #5
    Burns

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    Def De-Badge :thumbsup:
     
  6. Sep 16, 2008 at 5:12 PM
    #6
    JimBeam

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    i did a semi de-badge

    tailgate emblems are still there...front emblem is blacked out...side emblems gone!
     
  7. Sep 16, 2008 at 6:04 PM
    #7
    SteelCity

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    Prefer badged, but blacked out.
     
  8. Sep 16, 2008 at 6:37 PM
    #8
    Okkine

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    Personally, I think de-badged looks kinda dumb. It's part of the truck. You know something is supposed to be there, which makes it stand out when it's not there. But it doesn't stand out in a good way, more like the way a man with no nose would stand out.

    Dealer stickers on the other hand I'll remove right away (or just ask them not to put them on in the first place). If they want me to advertise for their dealership, they can pay me X dollars a month do do it.
     
  9. Sep 16, 2008 at 6:44 PM
    #9
    RedTaco2134

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    Very interesting results. Did not expect them to be so close, keep the Votes Coming!

    SilverB Get those decals on already!
     
  10. Sep 16, 2008 at 6:57 PM
    #10
    derekabraham

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    Badged badged badged!


    Especially if you paint them black! :D
     
  11. Sep 16, 2008 at 6:58 PM
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    derekabraham

    derekabraham Living vicariously through everybody

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    Stick on hood scoop from Autozone.

    I agree!!
     
  12. Sep 16, 2008 at 7:19 PM
    #12
    RedTaco2134

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    :worthless: I must Say!!!!

    Get some pics to up the controversy.
     
  13. Sep 16, 2008 at 7:32 PM
    #13
    RedTaco2134

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    Some pics...
    debadge12_e0a47a53c94224b8965fe93f17d0f0a4bd9ebee5.jpg
    debadge4_35e45915c0cb910c0b74a7cd3538330855cfba84.jpg
     
  14. Sep 16, 2008 at 7:45 PM
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    Justin626

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    I only did a partial on mine and painted them.

    [​IMG]
     
  15. Sep 16, 2008 at 7:51 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    i voted badged........but im adding with that that they look better,to me of course, painted!!
     
  16. Sep 16, 2008 at 8:02 PM
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    Mz_TazComa

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    The black on white looks awesome. I'm wondering how black on (radiant) red would look. Does anyone have any pics of that?
     
  17. Sep 16, 2008 at 8:05 PM
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    straycat241

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    mine is badged, yota badges look better than most other car company badges
     
  18. Sep 16, 2008 at 8:29 PM
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    Neubs

    Neubs Sold my Tacoma. Goodbye TW.

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    Here you go.....custom vinyl and front lip (thanks sockmonkey) and de-badge.

    Before:

    IMG_0202_c60f507a3613d503698cf66db06ab005587972c9.jpg

    Everything you need:
    IMG_0201_676e69a3b7d171f1332be9a7329390125fb052d4.jpg
    IMG_0205-1_58eb490a6cef9b279406b69623fac3e5f0e58c8c.jpg

    Bye Bye old sticker:
    IMG_0206-1_bd0bbcdf5947b8c5939295d69ed6962bdbe3c1af.jpg

    Install new:
    IMG_0207-1_832ffeae9c8477dcd1fa3054f0a722d6cef363d5.jpg

    Ta da:
    (It may look crooked from the angle but it is straight as an arrow, I measured 6 times)

    IMG_0208_87fb4c84835eca1d8d00cdbd01c985784161acd1.jpg

    Enjoy:
    IMG_0216_047916f96087dd9cfe3f4c4915d0f4d333baffc3.jpg

    IMG_0215_33603f65507fd9be2ed7d1eec2f1d9562015ed15.jpg

    IMG_0212_4e2cadbc1df6eb4c765b3841e84151a7d3ffec1a.jpg
     
  19. Sep 16, 2008 at 8:33 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Thats a DAM good looking truck! :D
     
  20. Sep 16, 2008 at 8:34 PM
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    Neubs

    Neubs Sold my Tacoma. Goodbye TW.

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    ToyTec 5100 Bilstein Adjustable Coilovers w/ Eibach Springs | OME Darkar Leaf Springs | 5150 10" Bilstein Rear Shocks| Light Racing UCAs | All Pro U-Bolt Flip Kit | Timbren Rear Bumps | Extended Stainless Steel Rear Brake Lines | ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor | Method 16" Race Wheels | Goodyear 285/70/16 MTR | 48" Hi-Lift Jack | ToyTec Diff Drop | Warn Hitch Shackle | TRD Cold Air Intake | PIAA Intense White Bulbs | PIAA Silicone Wipers | Toyota Bed Mat |Sockmonkey Graphics | 20% Tint | Sport Hood | Scan Gauge II & Blend Mount | Shrockworks Sliders | ARB Bumper | Warn M8000 Winch | Viking Synthetic Winch line | 12-Volt Guy In-Dash Winch Controller | Viking Delrin Rollers | Daystar Winch Isolator| ARB/IPF 900XS Lights | Weather Tech Liners | Rock Lights | Diff Breather Mod | Extra Bed D-Rings | Misc. LED bulbs throughout
    + 100 that truck looks very clean! Nicely done. :thumbsup:
     

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