Debadge an SI?

[sdj544]

Any reason I shouldn't debadge my Si?
On my John Cooper Works Mini I wanted the JCW showing. If I had gotten a Type R same thing.
(not that the wings aren't a dead giveaway)
Personally prefer the cleaner look, but with logos on both side at least it feels balanced.
Going to black out the window trim and probably the H emblems.
Thoughts?
-Steve

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[jakabony]

Any reason I shouldn't debadge my Si?
On my John Cooper Works Mini I wanted the JCW showing. If I had gotten a Type R same thing.
(not that the wings aren't a dead giveaway)
Personally prefer the cleaner look, but with logos on both side at least it feels balanced.
Going to black out the window trim and probably the H emblems.
Thoughts?
-Steve

I'd say it depends on the color of your Si. I really like the Type R badges against the WOP color on mine. It pops. As far as other badges, I like the Si on the back, and I will leave the Civic emblem too, so it is symmetrical. I am not a fan of adding any other logos or stickers. I prefer a cleaner look.

 

[T_A_H]

I used to do that about 10 years ago but these days I leave everything the way it is

 

[17siturb0]

Would keep it the way it is, looks dumb without the badges. You have the Si, might as well show it. What’s the point of taking them off? If you want to hide the fact that it’s a Si that makes no sense.

 

[ClemsonPatriot]

I would "debadge" the Honda emblems and replace w/ the JDM Red ones. But to remove entirely, no.

 

[bembol]

De-badge.

I prefer the clean look.

I know some feel the need to let others know what they're driving. Makes no difference if I'm driving an Si, Type R, etc. Audi RS5, BMW M4, Mercedes C43. I'm taking it off.

 

[T_A_H]

De-badge.

I prefer the clean look.

I know some feel the need to let others know what they're driving. Makes no difference if I'm driving an Si, Type R, etc. Audi RS5, BMW M4, Mercedes C43. I'm taking it off.

I mean, I feel the same way in regards to ADDING badges. I recently saw a Civic EX-T Coupe with a Type R badge. When I rolled up next to him in my Si, he rolled up his window.

But nobody is going to give you shit for leaving the car stock.

 

[Curtman]

I want to take mine of too. Or at least paint them all black.

 

[TheComebackKid]

I know some feel the need to let others know what they're driving.

Or some people for whatever reason want to keep the car stock so they don't remove the badges. I don't think most people keep them on because they feel the need to let others know they are driving an Si.

 

[White Shadow]

I removed the Civic on the rear

 

[bembol]

My bad didn't mean it that way.

I meant some who've seen my CivicX de-badged LIKED it but want to keep it on because they like the feeling of others knowing they have a "Touring."

My boy was like that when he first got his, took a few months and caved in.

 

[Mick the Quick]

I don't know, whenever I used to see a debadged 3 series BMW, I automatically assumed the owner was a poseur driving a 328i (instead of 335i) and ashamed of it.

 

[totopo]

Instead of making it feel clean I feel like when I see debadged cars driving around they look cheap. It might look better super polished and wax under good lights sitting in a garage or show, but somehow when I see a real car with it, especially older models, I feel like they look tacky and cheap.

The only people that debadge luxury cars are the ones that have the base versions

No one cares that you have an si or tourning civic other than 1) other civic owners 2) super car enthusiasts. They are both civics to like 99.9999% of people.

 

[T_A_H]

It's always made me wonder why people debadge or, worse, falsely badge their cars.

On the former, anyone who would care about what kind of trim you have already knows by the other indicating features, unless it's a fully customized show car. But I'll accept "for the clean look" as a legitimate reason. But let's be honest, there a lot of people who do this for deception.

On the latter, who are you trying to impress? Anyone who cares or knows enough about what a Typme R is will know you're full of shit. Just like that EX-T I saw that had many Type R disqualifying features (coupe, small EXT wheels, etc).

Anyone who doesn't know what a Type R is...... Doesn't care lol.

Instead of making it feel clean I feel like when I see debadged cars driving around they look cheap. It might look better super polished and wax under good lights sitting in a garage or show, but somehow when I see a real car with it, especially older models, I feel like they look tacky and cheap.

The only people that debadge luxury cars are the ones that have the base versions

No one cares that you have an si or tourning civic other than 1) other civic owners 2) super car enthusiasts. They are both civics to like 99.9999% of people.

 

[callmehandsum]

... Or at least paint them all black.

I really like this idea, especially so for my Lucy.

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