AdamsC280

Hey all,

I just purchased a couple Carlsson badges for the hood and trunk. Any pointers on how to install the trunk emblem? The lining on the inside of the truck looks like its snapped on. How do you get those damn things off?

Also, the hood emblem (OEM) was a breeze to take off but the Carlsson badge is a pain. the backing (large washer) won't fit under the hood. Any help out there?

thanks,

tpliquid

pull the star off. itz held on by 3 studs that go into the trunk.

put the washer
side ways in from the top of the hood. it shold fit thry the hole.

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^---- fit washer in like that. aiight homes?

AdamsC280

the hood I figured out. its the trunk star that i'm having a problem getting to. That fuzzy lining is still on and i'm afraid to take it off to get to the 3 studs. The lining is fastened on with black plastic plugs. Do they screw out or pop out? I don't want to break them getting to the back of the star.

KWiK

They pop out, don't worry about breaking them, they are cheap

AdamsC280

Thanks, I'll try that.

Also, I actually did have a problem with the hood. The back washer was only a bit smaller than the emblem itself. It would not fit in the hole, not even sideways. I had to rig it myself with a small enough back to fit it. It worked though.

thanks all!

p.s. I got side emblems too. They look sweet!

KWiK

well......let's see some pics

AdamsC280

I'll post some this weekend.

AdamsC280

Well, I decided not to put the rear emblem on and i'm still up in the air about keeping the hood emblem. I do miss seeing that star while driving. I do like the side emblems and next purchase will be the lettering for the trunk. Here's some pics. Let me know if I should keep the hoodie or lose it.

And I know...... I NEED TO LOWER IT! =)

Carlsson Badges 1

Carlsson Badges 2

Rincewind

nice badges, where did you get em?

I'm looking for some of those "Sport" badges

plan to paint that dark grey strip around my car to match body color and add the sticker, ghetto style I know.

AdamsC280

Got em on ebay from "Klasse". $65 shipped. Two rondels and the 2 side badges.

KWiK

Yes, you do

Those wheels really go well with your car

Bottlerocket

I actually got the badge this weekend too, but I had no idea how to even start pulling off the star off my 95 C220 without breaking it. Should I pull from under the hood? I also heard I can cut the metal rod that holds the star in place while holding it with needle-nose pliers.

Please let me know the easy way to take it off everybody talks about.

DougandhisC280

So are you going to lower your car with Carlsson springs? If so, you won't regret it.

AdamsC280

Bottleneck,

The star assembly on the hood is easy to remove. Just take some needle-nose pliers and underneath grab and twist. I will just pull right out.

Now the rear star consists of 3 bolts with plastic looking retainers/nuts. I didn't even mess with that and am going to leave as is and replace "C 2 8 0" with "Carlsson".

Doug,

I would love to use Carlsson springs. Were can I get them and how much is it going to cost? I've noticed authentic Carlsson stuff is bucks. Not sure its true, but I heard the polished aluminum "Carlsson" center caps are $100 each to replace. Ouch!

I love the Carlsson exhaust tips too but they too are way overpriced ($500+). I'll probably go the same route you did Doug. I like your exhaust setup. Classy.

Let me know about the springs. thanks.....