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06-05-2009, 03:36 PM
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| Make/model emblems, mandatory?
Hello I'm brand new on revscene, I joined mostly because I'd like to browse the classifieds regarding parts for my 2001 Honda Prelude SE.
My question is this: Are people legally required to have the OEM brand/model markings, emblems and badges displayed on their car? Or is it legal to take them all off?
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06-06-2009, 12:12 AM
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| AFAIK there is no restriction on removing make/model badges etc.
Don't screw around with the VIN though.
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06-07-2009, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Blinky  AFAIK there is no restriction on removing make/model badges etc.
Don't screw around with the VIN though. | This is good advice.
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06-08-2009, 09:43 AM
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If you have no badging to identify the car...or have substituted badges from another car to make it look "cooler"...yes I DID stop a Fiero with a Ferrari 308 body kit on it...you may find yourself at roadside for a while till the Cop is satisfied that he has the right vehicle named on the resgistration.....wich is nothing when compared with the scorn from fellow drivers who know your Sprint with a Lambo door kit, is NOT a Lambo!
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06-08-2009, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Blinky AFAIK there is no restriction on removing make/model badges etc. Don't screw around with the VIN though. | Yes I'm not an idiot  thanks for the info.
And no, I'm not contemplating putting another car's emblems on mine to make it look "cooler", just taking some off.
That's hilarious about the Fiero with Ferrari markings.
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06-08-2009, 03:27 PM
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Not as bad as the neon with the Ferrari emblems imo.
Other than the two rx7 badges on the sides, my car is de-badged (previous owner). My brother's fc is also de-badged. Never had a problem with it, even when we were stopped.
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06-09-2009, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by zulutango If you have no badging to identify the car...or have substituted badges from another car to make it look "cooler"...yes I DID stop a Fiero with a Ferrari 308 body kit on it...you may find yourself at roadside for a while till the Cop is satisfied that he has the right vehicle named on the resgistration.....wich is nothing when compared with the scorn from fellow drivers who know your Sprint with a Lambo door kit, is NOT a Lambo! | so the owner did not have the car registered as a kit car? With such drastic body modifications would he not have to have the vehicle inspected and re-registered as a kit car? I could imagine the hassle and headache that would cause to have to deal with that. Surrey must be full of those bondo-wannabe-abominations..
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06-09-2009, 08:58 PM
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#8 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Only thing I see problematic with debadging is if you get towed. The tow truck driver might not be sure whether your car will be AWD or FWD since there is no badging.
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06-09-2009, 09:45 PM
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There was a company that sold the conversion kits. Just outer body panels...different fenders, trunk, hood etc. Not big enough a mod to require a re-inspection. Not much different than the body kits available now for Ricers.
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06-10-2009, 02:29 AM
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just wondering what if your car is debaged and u get a parking ticket and its made out incorrectly (make, model) is it still valid?
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06-10-2009, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by AVS_Racing just wondering what if your car is debaged and u get a parking ticket and its made out incorrectly (make, model) is it still valid? | .... parking tickets are made to your license plate not year and model of the car.  | |
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06-11-2009, 01:13 PM
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Cool thanks for all the info guys.
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06-13-2009, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by vash13 Only thing I see problematic with debadging is if you get towed. The tow truck driver might not be sure whether your car will be AWD or FWD since there is no badging. |
That's why mine stay on! not taking the risk!  | |
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06-13-2009, 09:45 AM
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#14 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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why is it that you need to take them off.. i mean i understand that it looks cool and i know you're not purposely trying to do anything bad/illegal/whatever
my point is that what if someone were to get hit and run ( i dont mean by you) by a car with removed badges/improper badges like a g35 with the skyline badge on it and then they go to describe the car to the police... well it was a nissan skyline.....yeah those are two completely different cars.....
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06-13-2009, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by r.attack why is it that you need to take them off.. i mean i understand that it looks cool and i know you're not purposely trying to do anything bad/illegal/whatever
my point is that what if someone were to get hit and run ( i dont mean by you) by a car with removed badges/improper badges like a g35 with the skyline badge on it and then they go to describe the car to the police... well it was a nissan skyline.....yeah those are two completely different cars..... | If it happens to you, I doubt you will try to read the detail info on the car instead of the obvious ones. So lets say a white G35 with Nissan and Skyline badge. That car did a hit and run on your car. Most people will just call it a "white import sedan with license plate xxx xxx". Only those that knows about cars will be able to identify cars by make and model.
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06-15-2009, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by r.attack why is it that you need to take them off.. | So your GT-R drivin' buddies won't know you're actually rolling an AE86 
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06-15-2009, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by r.attack why is it that you need to take them off.. | Why is the sky blue?
Some people don't like extraneous pieces of plastic and trim on their car, they like things to look clean.
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06-15-2009, 11:35 AM
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haha, i can see you writting on the ticket right now under the "make and model section"
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Nope, just another Sprint (in replaced writting) Quote:
Originally Posted by zulutango If you have no badging to identify the car...or have substituted badges from another car to make it look "cooler"...yes I DID stop a Fiero with a Ferrari 308 body kit on it...you may find yourself at roadside for a while till the Cop is satisfied that he has the right vehicle named on the resgistration.....wich is nothing when compared with the scorn from fellow drivers who know your Sprint with a Lambo door kit, is NOT a Lambo! | | |
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06-15-2009, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sp0r3 If it happens to you, I doubt you will try to read the detail info on the car instead of the obvious ones. So lets say a white G35 with Nissan and Skyline badge. That car did a hit and run on your car. Most people will just call it a "white import sedan with license plate xxx xxx". Only those that knows about cars will be able to identify cars by make and model. | well put i guess that is true.. i guess im just not a fan of people renaming their cars something else
and as long as you've still got the license plate you're good... although then there are the real dummies who get rid of that too
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06-15-2009, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by !SG haha, i can see you writting on the ticket right now under the "make and model section"
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Nope, just another Sprint (in replaced writting) | How the hell do you get a speeding ticket in a Sprint???
You know, I bought a Sprint once.
Well... I didn't actually BUY it... it came in a Happy Meal.
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06-15-2009, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by vash13 Only thing I see problematic with debadging is if you get towed. The tow truck driver might not be sure whether your car will be AWD or FWD since there is no badging. | If those certain tow drivers would take two seconds to look under the car, they would be able to see the layout of the car, its plain and simple.
If unsure, just have all 4 wheels off the road when towing.
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06-15-2009, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Truenosan If those certain tow drivers would take two seconds to look under the car, they would be able to see the layout of the car, its plain and simple.
If unsure, just have all 4 wheels off the road when towing. | You would think someone who tows cars for a living would know what car is AWD, RWD, and FWD......or as buddy said just take a look for the drive shaft or front transfer case..its pretty dam obvious..
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06-16-2009, 07:26 AM
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Straight rear axle and no drive shaft = FWD. Even some of the tow truck drivers I have met can figure THAT out.
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06-16-2009, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by zulutango Straight rear axle and no drive shaft = FWD. Even some of the tow truck drivers I have met can figure THAT out. | yeaaaaa....how many people drive around straight rear axle???
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06-16-2009, 09:25 AM
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Some cars actually have a tag on the dash to indicate it's AWD. The Mazdaspeed6 has that on it's dash to let tow truck drivers know that it's AWD and that it should be towed on a flatbed.
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