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Woo Hoo it seams if the price is right i get to debadge the VX and give it back its real name
I know its an well covered topic but i haven't been allowed until now
So
1. Anyone done it and how did it go?
2. Does it leave any damage where they've been removed?? Holes etc??
3. Where from, link's please,
4. Is there and cheap copies to avoid(you know the type with only half the helmet on)
5. Any advice would be very much appreciated
I know its an well covered topic but i haven't been allowed until now
So
1. Anyone done it and how did it go?
2. Does it leave any damage where they've been removed?? Holes etc??
3. Where from, link's please,
4. Is there and cheap copies to avoid(you know the type with only half the helmet on)
5. Any advice would be very much appreciated
Bonnie and Clyde said:
Woo Hoo it seams if the price is right i get to debadge the VX and give it back its real name
I know its an well covered topic but i haven't been allowed until now
So
1. Anyone done it and how did it go?
Yes and it went well
2. Does it leave any damage where they've been removed?? Holes etc??
Nope
3. Where from, link's please,
Ebay has front and back badges Measure size first
4. Is there and cheap copies to avoid(you know the type with only half the helmet on)
you want Holden badges which look like this.... http://www.allholdens.com/holdenlion.jpg not HSV which look like this http://www.capa.com.au/pics/ls1_acc_badge_hsv2.jpg
5. Any advice would be very much appreciated
the back one peals off better if you use some thing to loosen the glue first. (lighter fluid works well)
I know its an well covered topic but i haven't been allowed until now
So
1. Anyone done it and how did it go?
Yes and it went well
2. Does it leave any damage where they've been removed?? Holes etc??
Nope
3. Where from, link's please,
Ebay has front and back badges Measure size first
4. Is there and cheap copies to avoid(you know the type with only half the helmet on)
you want Holden badges which look like this.... http://www.allholdens.com/holdenlion.jpg not HSV which look like this http://www.capa.com.au/pics/ls1_acc_badge_hsv2.jpg
5. Any advice would be very much appreciated
the back one peals off better if you use some thing to loosen the glue first. (lighter fluid works well)
Edited by the_ferret82 on Friday 28th August 20:42
Holden badges available cheap at this place
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
The badge you'll need for the front is the 97mm.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
The badge you'll need for the front is the 97mm.
Hi mel,
All Mine has left is the VXR badge on the boot. I used Tooth string stuff and warm to hot water. Just pour on the water and do a few slices through the foamy sticky stuff, then more water, etc.... Take your time and you'll have no problems. once the badges are off the rest of the foam sticky stuff should just peel off then remove any residue with your favourite residue remover. Lining and centreing the new badges, however is a different kettle of fish. May be worth putting a dot where the old one came from.
Ps there are no guiding holes
All Mine has left is the VXR badge on the boot. I used Tooth string stuff and warm to hot water. Just pour on the water and do a few slices through the foamy sticky stuff, then more water, etc.... Take your time and you'll have no problems. once the badges are off the rest of the foam sticky stuff should just peel off then remove any residue with your favourite residue remover. Lining and centreing the new badges, however is a different kettle of fish. May be worth putting a dot where the old one came from.
Ps there are no guiding holes
Edited by sneakygloworm on Friday 28th August 23:27
So thats ALL the badges held on with sticky foam, including the stupid great big Vauxhall emblem on the boot and the same on the Bonnet ??
I was worried the bootlid centre and bonnet centre was gonna be recess with pins (ala BMW) hence made no effort to remove yet !! ??
I reckon if thats the case I will remove all of them and then put a single R8 badge on the rear, and then wheel centres in Holden .........
I was worried the bootlid centre and bonnet centre was gonna be recess with pins (ala BMW) hence made no effort to remove yet !! ??
I reckon if thats the case I will remove all of them and then put a single R8 badge on the rear, and then wheel centres in Holden .........
Edited by Phantom Mark on Saturday 29th August 00:32
Hi Mel,
The one on the front when I did mine was held on by three clips and was a pain to attach - I think I only managed to secure two of them but it held okay. There is a hole in the boot to locate the Vauxhall badge but the Holden one just stuck on on top of that afetr removing the VX badge. I also put Monaro badges on the rear quarters instead of the boot as this is how they are in Oz.
HTH, Jeff.
The one on the front when I did mine was held on by three clips and was a pain to attach - I think I only managed to secure two of them but it held okay. There is a hole in the boot to locate the Vauxhall badge but the Holden one just stuck on on top of that afetr removing the VX badge. I also put Monaro badges on the rear quarters instead of the boot as this is how they are in Oz.
HTH, Jeff.
i have bought the r8,317 and clubsport badges off this guy.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/figjam2009/m.html?_nkw=&...
i am getting the others from walkinshaw,apart from the steering wheel badge.cant find one of them.
i also want to get the ls3 engine plate off the r8 as i think it looks better.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/figjam2009/m.html?_nkw=&...
i am getting the others from walkinshaw,apart from the steering wheel badge.cant find one of them.
i also want to get the ls3 engine plate off the r8 as i think it looks better.
Edited by SOULCREW on Saturday 29th August 09:28
You can only get a Holden steering wheel badge if you replace the whole airbag unit ala £150 ish !! I got a Holden car wheel snipped off the lugs and blue tacked it in . I know it sounds c*** but if you take your time it looks better than the original . I hav nt replaced the boot / bonnet badges yet it adds mystique to the car . I have a set of HSV badges on the wheels got whole set from Monkfish .
De-Badged my Vauxhall lettering and the main centre Vauxhall Badge this evening using floss and warm water, went like clockwork thanks for the advice (Tar spot removed to remove some sticky bits)
Looks a million time better, might remove the front Emblem as well tomorrow......
Now to order those centre caps and some proper badges
Looks a million time better, might remove the front Emblem as well tomorrow......
Now to order those centre caps and some proper badges
The car i bought a few weeks ago was already fully rebranded as a 'Holden', which even goes as far as changing the welcome message on the dash display to show Holden and not Vauxhall. I obviously haven't owned the car from new, but i assume it would have originally said 'Vauxhall' on the welcome display?
Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
il-mostro said:
The car i bought a few weeks ago was already fully rebranded as a 'Holden', which even goes as far as changing the welcome message on the dash display to show Holden and not Vauxhall. I obviously haven't owned the car from new, but i assume it would have originally said 'Vauxhall' on the welcome display?
Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
Is it red with black wheels by any chance?Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
il-mostro said:
The car i bought a few weeks ago was already fully rebranded as a 'Holden', which even goes as far as changing the welcome message on the dash display to show Holden and not Vauxhall. I obviously haven't owned the car from new, but i assume it would have originally said 'Vauxhall' on the welcome display?
Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
dont suppose you know if the previous owner was a member here as i know its been asked a few times of how to change the welcome message from vx to holdon Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
the muppet said:
il-mostro said:
The car i bought a few weeks ago was already fully rebranded as a 'Holden', which even goes as far as changing the welcome message on the dash display to show Holden and not Vauxhall. I obviously haven't owned the car from new, but i assume it would have originally said 'Vauxhall' on the welcome display?
Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
Is it red with black wheels by any chance?
That sounds very much like my car!!!
What do you know about it?
The car has been owned by me for about 3 weeks now after i bought it privately from a chap in North Wales. He owned it since Feb '09 i think. The person who owned it before him has spent an absolute fortune putting performance goodies on it, which i know very little about.
I have been told its pushing 400+ bhp but i haven't a clue or care to be honest, all i know is that i love it to bits.
il-mostro said:
the muppet said:
il-mostro said:
The car i bought a few weeks ago was already fully rebranded as a 'Holden', which even goes as far as changing the welcome message on the dash display to show Holden and not Vauxhall. I obviously haven't owned the car from new, but i assume it would have originally said 'Vauxhall' on the welcome display?
Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
Is it red with black wheels by any chance?Also, i noticed last night whilst driving in the dark that the RPM and MPH needle change colour from white to red when you pick up revs or speed. That is brilliant, my fav feature on the whole car i think?
What do you know about it?
Belonged to a mate of mine, it ran high 13's at York raceway last year...
The car has been owned by me for about 3 weeks now after i bought it privately from a chap in North Wales. He owned it since Feb '09 i think. The person who owned it before him has spent an absolute fortune putting performance goodies on it, which i know very little about.
I have been told its pushing 400+ bhp but i haven't a clue or care to be honest, all i know is that i love it to bits.
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