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rontammy0 · 06-05-2016, 10:40 PM

These cars are people trying to make their car more then it is...simple as that. With so many makes and models from different companieson the road the general public doesn't know what they are looking at most of the time anyway. I had a guy at a car meet last Sat ask me how I like the new Camaro....talking about mine. He had no idea a new model was out.

Mr. Stacy · 06-06-2016, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

These cars are people trying to make their car more then it is...simple as that. With so many makes and models from different companieson the road the general public doesn't know what they are looking at most of the time anyway. I had a guy at a car meet last Sat ask me how I like the new Camaro....talking about mine. He had no idea a new model was out.

So.... a man puts a 1LE badge on his V6 Camaro. It tells you nothing about the Camaro, but everything about the man. It means jack squat to the uniatiated. To those in the know, it's a blatant forgery. So, it can only serve to fool himself... If you see him, help him get back to his village, as they are clearly missing their idiot.

8balldeluxe · 06-06-2016, 12:32 AM

That's itI'm badging my SS to an RS

JLSuperfly · 06-06-2016, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 8balldeluxe

That's itI'm badging my SS to an RS

Go for it.

sixtyseven · 06-06-2016, 12:57 AM

When the new gen6 V6 -w-1LE package comes out. Some may custom badge it 1LE. Bet that would still erk some people.

rontammy0 · 06-06-2016, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

So.... a man puts a 1LE badge on his V6 Camaro. It tells you nothing about the Camaro, but everything about the man. It means jack squat to the uniatiated. To those in the know, it's a blatant forgery. So, it can only serve to fool himself... If you see him, help him get back to his village, as they are clearly missing their idiot.

Haha....there was a guy at a car meet I attend last year with a 2011 r/t challenger. Had Wal mart 425 hp stickers on it....I have a thread I think about it....anyway I asked him how he figured 425hp....his repose was oh I have a cai and exhaust. I just went along. ...just saw him again last week....more stickers . Pics to follow.

DRKS1D3 · 06-06-2016, 07:31 AM

It is an inferiority complex, plain and simple. Nobody can define it in any other way. There is no other explanation for why somebody would badge their V6 as an SS, a ZL1 or a Z/28. It is both lame and ridiculous. Enjoy what you drive and be proud of it.

havelegs · 06-06-2016, 08:24 AM

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That not misrepresenting anything. That's just personalizing her car in a creative way.

Chevy did make a Z26 though

That Corsica is hot. Would drive.

dantemcc · 06-06-2016, 08:36 AM

Maybe there is something im missing.....

But, there are actually people in this world with enough time in their daily routine to worry and be concerned about what other people choose to do with their cars?? There has to be something Im missing here, but is anyone loosing any sleep or is their life in danger because of what another person does to their car? Call me crazy, but I have far more important things in my life to worry and be concerned about than what other people do to their cars. On the other hand, it is quite entertaining seeing people get all worked up over what other people do. I love taking my car around 1LE owners simply because my hood is wrapped. 95% dont give a damnx but that remaining 5% though....... #PRICELESS

Welker2 · 06-06-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dantemcc

Maybe there is something im missing.....

But, there are actually people in this world with enough time in their daily routine to worry and be concerned about what other people choose to do with their cars?? There has to be something Im missing here, but is anyone loosing any sleep or is their life in danger because of what another person does to their car? Call me crazy, but I have far more important things in my life to worry and be concerned about than what other people do to their cars. On the other hand, it is quite entertaining seeing people get all worked up over what other people do. I love taking my car around 1LE owners simply because my hood is wrapped. 95% dont give a damnx but that remaining 5% though....... #PRICELESS

I'm with you; I see cars of all makes & models that are 'miss' badged or the owner has attempted to make it look like a model/version it's not all the time. Not something I'd do, but not anything that concerns me ... at most it gives me a good laugh at the time. If it makes them feel better about their vehicle, so be it; they and most car enthusiasts know what it really is and non-car people probably won't be impressed one way or the other.

lbls1 · 06-06-2016, 10:07 AM

This is going to be a debated subject no matter what or when its talked about. The bottom line is that people are lying to themselves by badging their car differently than what the car is. I've always been of the think that if there's a car that you really want or desire then one should go after it. Compromising by buying another car and then badging it as an 'SS or whatever will just lead to disappointment and embarrassment down the line.

Mels RS · 06-06-2016, 10:08 AM

I'm on the other side of the fence from most people here. I usually remove badges, not add them.

I think a car with a clean look is nicer than one with badges all over it.

When the new Toyota Tercel body style came out in 1991, I bought one and removed all badges. I had lots of fun. Everywhere I went people would ask me "What kind of car is that?"

I had two standard answers, depending on my mood at the time.
1/ It's generic!
2/ It's a red one!

Angrybird 12 · 06-06-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by havelegs

That Corsica is hot. Would drive.

Not a Corsica, it was the Beretta.

arkentect · 06-06-2016, 10:28 AM

I just de-badge my cars. much more fun to make people guess

06-06-2016, 12:32 AM	#59
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06-06-2016, 12:57 AM	#61
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06-06-2016, 07:31 AM	#63
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	It is an inferiority complex, plain and simple. Nobody can define it in any other way. There is no other explanation for why somebody would badge their V6 as an SS, a ZL1 or a Z/28. It is both lame and ridiculous. Enjoy what you drive and be proud of it. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

06-06-2016, 10:07 AM	#67
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	This is going to be a debated subject no matter what or when its talked about. The bottom line is that people are lying to themselves by badging their car differently than what the car is. I've always been of the think that if there's a car that you really want or desire then one should go after it. Compromising by buying another car and then badging it as an 'SS or whatever will just lead to disappointment and embarrassment down the line. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

06-06-2016, 10:08 AM	#68
Mels RS Drives: 2015 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 300	I'm on the other side of the fence from most people here. I usually remove badges, not add them. I think a car with a clean look is nicer than one with badges all over it. When the new Toyota Tercel body style came out in 1991, I bought one and removed all badges. I had lots of fun. Everywhere I went people would ask me "What kind of car is that?" I had two standard answers, depending on my mood at the time. 1/ It's generic! 2/ It's a red one! __________________ Mel 2015 2LT/RS 'Vert, RRM/Blk Designated Airworthiness Inspector; specializing in Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Aircraft. USAF Vet. <n168tx(at)flytx.net>

06-05-2016, 10:40 PM	#57
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	These cars are people trying to make their car more then it is...simple as that. With so many makes and models from different companieson the road the general public doesn't know what they are looking at most of the time anyway. I had a guy at a car meet last Sat ask me how I like the new Camaro....talking about mine. He had no idea a new model was out.

06-06-2016, 08:36 AM	#65
dantemcc Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: atlanta Posts: 1,069	Maybe there is something im missing..... But, there are actually people in this world with enough time in their daily routine to worry and be concerned about what other people choose to do with their cars?? There has to be something Im missing here, but is anyone loosing any sleep or is their life in danger because of what another person does to their car? Call me crazy, but I have far more important things in my life to worry and be concerned about than what other people do to their cars. On the other hand, it is quite entertaining seeing people get all worked up over what other people do. I love taking my car around 1LE owners simply because my hood is wrapped. 95% dont give a damnx but that remaining 5% though....... #PRICELESS

06-06-2016, 10:28 AM	#70
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	I just de-badge my cars. much more fun to make people guess __________________ Arkentect's Build Thread!! - UPSTATE C5 MEMBER 2010 SGM M6 1LT - SOLD Current - 2009 C6 Corvette Z51