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Removed the emblems?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by J.Wilkie, Apr 29, 2006.

  1. v.jones

    v.jones New Member

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    If one of youse guys taking the emblems off your car want to get rid of the rear Toyota emblem, I'll take it off your hands. Mine was ripped off (complete with screwdriver gouges) last year and I flinched when the dealer wanted $37 for a replacement. A little caulk to seal the holes (don't want water getting to the latch, and masking tape was too ugly, even for me) and some touchup paint to match the color and I have lived without a rear emblem for almost a year now.

    FWIW: There is also a third hole behind the emblem but just through just one layer of plastic in addition to the two holes going all the way through for the locating pins.

    As always, YMMV.

    Vince
     
  2. talonts

    talonts VFAQman

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ May 7 2006, 12:33 PM) [snapback]251100[/snapback]</div>
    I plan on just removing one of them (I HOPE they're the same size), then taking it to a decal shop to have it copied in exact size, so it'll cover the locating holes, the bumpouts will still look right, but I'll be rid of some of the last chrome on the car (can't get rid of the chrome IN the head/taillights, but might paint the grille black soon on the 06 - going to cover it in electrical tape first to get an idea how it will look).
     
  3. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    WARNING:The emblems on the side have mounting holes !!!.
     

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  4. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Apr 30 2006, 09:57 AM) [snapback]247581[/snapback]</div>
    Is it getting to be a pain, stopping every 100 miles to empty the gas tank?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(subarutoo @ May 7 2006, 12:56 AM) [snapback]251008[/snapback]</div>

    You waited 6000 miles before the first wash??? :eek: damn you are a dirty bum
     
  6. Conine

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    i want to remove these, but i want to replace them with autobot logos, but i want them to be metal. now i just need to find out where these can be made or purchased
     
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  7. jimosey

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    Doesn't removing the Toyota emblem void the warrantee?
     
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  8. sparkymarvin

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    Has anyone out there replaced the side "HYBRID" badges with yellow (orange) turn signals? I want to do this, but I can't find any that are large enough.

    Actually, I own an early 2004 model, so I don't have badges there, but if I was going to buy another Prius, I would have to find some way to deal with the silly HYBRID sign on the side of the car. It just reminds me of that South Park episode.

    ~Andrew

    P.S. "Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!"
     
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