Flat hood emblem turned into a Chinese throwing star
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Flat hood emblem turned into a Chinese throwing star
So I'm driving along and all of a sudden I see something go flying past my windshied. I wasn't sure what it was, I thought it was a piece of paper or something. When I got home I realized that it was the hood emblem. That thing took off. Luckily I had another one but that shouldn't happen. CrAzY!
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Man- I almost had a similar situation after I lost the plastic tips that hold them emblem down from the under-side of the hood.
I tried to use some double-sided tape, but apparently it wasn't strong enough. Before I drove off, I did a check on the emblem and it slid right off.
I tried to use some double-sided tape, but apparently it wasn't strong enough. Before I drove off, I did a check on the emblem and it slid right off.
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Originally posted by cscordo
Man- I almost had a similar situation after I lost the plastic tips that hold them emblem down from the under-side of the hood.
I tried to use some double-sided tape, but apparently it wasn't strong enough. Before I drove off, I did a check on the emblem and it slid right off.
Man- I almost had a similar situation after I lost the plastic tips that hold them emblem down from the under-side of the hood.
I tried to use some double-sided tape, but apparently it wasn't strong enough. Before I drove off, I did a check on the emblem and it slid right off.
An even stronger alternative is to use double sided automotive type foam tape... those are like the ones on the back of the emblems...
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Originally posted by cscordo
I used double-sided tape (not foam or auto). I guess I need to upgrade my tape inventory to make this thing stick...
I used double-sided tape (not foam or auto). I guess I need to upgrade my tape inventory to make this thing stick...
But yeah, I used double sided FOAM tape (available at any office supply store) and it holds perfectly with no problems.... hot, cold, rain or shine, my emblem is still holding very strong... just make sure you align it perfectly straight before you affix it to the hood... cause once it touches and its not straight, you gotta use new tape and start over...
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I have a question for all you who swap the hood emblem to the flat emblem. I absolutely love my stock star emblem, and wouldn't even think about going with a flat emblem. I'm just wondering what the thought process it going from the stock to flat emblem?
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Originally posted by cscordo
Don't get me wrong- I like the upright star, but I think the flat emblem really adds to the whole "sleekness" of the car, and gives it a much more understated look.
Don't get me wrong- I like the upright star, but I think the flat emblem really adds to the whole "sleekness" of the car, and gives it a much more understated look.
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I just think the chrome upright star gives the clk a more "bling" look. Especially on a black car. Although I agree the flat emblem is more sleek and might be better suited for those who are big on performance.
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Originally posted by cl_kruisin
I just think the chrome upright star gives the clk a more "bling" look. Especially on a black car. Although I agree the flat emblem is more sleek and might be better suited for those who are big on performance.
I just think the chrome upright star gives the clk a more "bling" look. Especially on a black car. Although I agree the flat emblem is more sleek and might be better suited for those who are big on performance.
sorry, couldn't help it... anyways, though the ERECT star has more bling-age, it makes the car more, how do I say it, dull.... with a flat emblem, it gives a more sleek, SPORT look... not to purposely associate BMW with sport... but you notice, the only current Benzos with erect stars are the sedans... the coupes all have flat emblems...
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I'm just the opposite. I think the flat emblem makes benz look dull while the "erect" star makes it stand out more, makes people take notice and is just visually more appealing. I also think it's different on a black CLK. The chrome star just looks right on black.
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Originally posted by cl_kruisin
I'm just the opposite. I think the flat emblem makes benz look dull while the "erect" star makes it stand out more, makes people take notice and is just visually more appealing. I also think it's different on a black CLK. The chrome star just looks right on black.
I'm just the opposite. I think the flat emblem makes benz look dull while the "erect" star makes it stand out more, makes people take notice and is just visually more appealing. I also think it's different on a black CLK. The chrome star just looks right on black.
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I guess this is just another one of those things that is completely based on one's opinion.
Rather than argue our points about why which one is better than the other, we should just come to the agreement that some people want flat emblems *cough* boring *cough* and some people like the 'erect' star *cough* blingbling *cough*.
Rather than argue our points about why which one is better than the other, we should just come to the agreement that some people want flat emblems *cough* boring *cough* and some people like the 'erect' star *cough* blingbling *cough*.
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Rather than argue our points about why which one is better than the other, we should just come to the agreement that some people want flat emblems *cough* boring *cough* and some people like the 'erect' star *cough* blingbling *cough*.
mmgrad, I like your avatar
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Originally posted by cl_kruisin
That's right. I can see how the flat emblem 'might' look good on a silver benz....might, IMO. But black and dark colored, man you have to go with the chrome bling.
mmgrad, I like your avatar
That's right. I can see how the flat emblem 'might' look good on a silver benz....might, IMO. But black and dark colored, man you have to go with the chrome bling.
mmgrad, I like your avatar
one good thing about the erect star is you can use it to fantisize using it for target practice on cars in front...
and as Brian said, its just another matter of opinion... but its something easy to TRY... and if the results aren't what you think... it is easily reversed...
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Originally posted by cl_kruisin
Sorry, I can't bring myself to try the flat emblem. The 'erect' star is one of my favorite features on the car....seriously. One of many favorites, but definately one.
Sorry, I can't bring myself to try the flat emblem. The 'erect' star is one of my favorite features on the car....seriously. One of many favorites, but definately one.
if my flat badge ever falls off... i might go back to the erect star for a while... just to see if i missed it... then we can start this thread all over again...
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Originally posted by cl_kruisin
I'll be waiting....
I'll be waiting....
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Originally posted by mmgrad
just don't hold your breath... i don't want to be held responsible... we'll see how well that foam tape holds...
just don't hold your breath... i don't want to be held responsible... we'll see how well that foam tape holds...
No but seriously, your blowing the rest of us out of the water. I try to be an active poster, but there's no way I can hang with you!
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Originally posted by cl_kruisin
Can I nominate you for the post ***** award as well? You're going to crash the server with your ***** tactics
No but seriously, your blowing the rest of us out of the water. I try to be an active poster, but there's no way I can hang with you!
Can I nominate you for the post ***** award as well? You're going to crash the server with your ***** tactics
No but seriously, your blowing the rest of us out of the water. I try to be an active poster, but there's no way I can hang with you!
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Originally posted by mmgrad
trust me when I say, i am nothing compared to Josh a few days ago... 70+ posts in 1 day... and don't even get me started with Brian... now that guy is dedicated... he went from approx 400 posts to 700 in about 3 days... now thats a post *****..... hehehe
trust me when I say, i am nothing compared to Josh a few days ago... 70+ posts in 1 day... and don't even get me started with Brian... now that guy is dedicated... he went from approx 400 posts to 700 in about 3 days... now thats a post *****..... hehehe
BTW, I'll be hitting MBWorld Fanatic! tonight. And to think just last week at 2:30PM I made Super Member. Just thought I'd share.
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Originally posted by cl_kruisin
I make a healthy 1.14 posts a day. I should make Fanatic by 2006.
I make a healthy 1.14 posts a day. I should make Fanatic by 2006.
Oh man, you had me rolling with that one. No worries, post whoring is bad. Stick to quality posting even if 1.14 (
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