Rear Badge: Yes or No?
06-21-2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gota911
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OK, I found the measurements for placing the Carerra Badge in the correct location on '99 - '01 cars. For visual comparison purposes I have attached a pic of a '99 Cab (pic courtesy of kilrgt) which has the high badge placement and the second pic is my '04 C2 Coupe, which has the low badge placement.
The 3rd attachment shows the measurements for placement of the Carerra Badge on '99 - '01 cars. Note that Measurement "C" is measured from the top of the lower case letters in the badge.
Hope this helps.
OK, I found the measurements for placing the Carerra Badge in the correct location on '99 - '01 cars. For visual comparison purposes I have attached a pic of a '99 Cab (pic courtesy of kilrgt) which has the high badge placement and the second pic is my '04 C2 Coupe, which has the low badge placement.
The 3rd attachment shows the measurements for placement of the Carerra Badge on '99 - '01 cars. Note that Measurement "C" is measured from the top of the lower case letters in the badge.
Hope this helps.
Thanks again
06-21-2007, 03:24 PM
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Would anyone have the measurments for placing a 2003 C4S badge?
06-21-2007, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy (Atlanta)
Would anyone have the measurments for placing a 2003 C4S badge?
06-21-2007, 05:00 PM
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It's done. I located the original lid from the car (which the previous owner gave me but I forgot I had it as I stuffed it under some blankets in the garage 
), and I saw that the badge was at the very top, even closer than the 35mm as mentioned in a post. When I placed the badge on the Aero lid in the same location it just looked to high for me so I lowered it a bit. I did place it temporarily right in the middle but that didn't look right and I wanted to be as close as I could to the factory location, so I placed where I liked it best in the end. If it is not 'exactly' where it is suppose to be, at this point I am not bothered. I like it on there now and that is all that matters
), and I saw that the badge was at the very top, even closer than the 35mm as mentioned in a post. When I placed the badge on the Aero lid in the same location it just looked to high for me so I lowered it a bit. I did place it temporarily right in the middle but that didn't look right and I wanted to be as close as I could to the factory location, so I placed where I liked it best in the end. If it is not 'exactly' where it is suppose to be, at this point I am not bothered. I like it on there now and that is all that matters
06-21-2007, 05:09 PM
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Nice job on the vertical placement! Mine looks too high up on the decklid also (the uppercase 'C' is too close to the spoiler), so i'm replacing it with a silver script while I'm at it. On your pic, is it just me or is your horizontal placement a bit off? The uppercase 'C' is within the left edge of the third brakelight, but the lowercase 'a' looks to have exceeded the right edge.
06-21-2007, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Ucube
Nice job on the vertical placement! Mine looks too high up on the decklid also (the uppercase 'C' is too close to the spoiler), so i'm replacing it with a silver script while I'm at it. On your pic, is it just me or is your horizontal placement a bit off? The uppercase 'C' is within the left edge of the third brakelight, but the lowercase 'a' looks to have exceeded the right edge.
Update: yep it is 7mm too far to the right. I measured several times, stepped back several times before 'firmly' pressing it down, it might have moved when I did press firmly, but probably not that much. So give me some time to see about getting it off again without losing the adhesive
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06-22-2007, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy (Atlanta)
Would anyone have the measurments for placing a 2003 C4S badge?
To be continued.......
06-22-2007, 12:27 AM
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Steven - the height at which you placed the badge looks good. 
However, as you have already stated the fact that it isn't centered... well what can I say that you haven't already said!
BTW - since the badge placement was a little off, I'll give you a tip that will help when you get your new wheels. The widest wheels go on the back of the car!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
However, as you have already stated the fact that it isn't centered... well what can I say that you haven't already said!BTW - since the badge placement was a little off, I'll give you a tip that will help when you get your new wheels. The widest wheels go on the back of the car!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
06-22-2007, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Steven - the height at which you placed the badge looks good. However, as you have already stated the fact that it isn't centered... well what can I say that you haven't already said!
BTW - since the badge placement was a little off, I'll give you a tip that will help when you get your new wheels. The widest wheels go on the back of the car!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
However, as you have already stated the fact that it isn't centered... well what can I say that you haven't already said!BTW - since the badge placement was a little off, I'll give you a tip that will help when you get your new wheels. The widest wheels go on the back of the car!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Update on wheels, they will be on the car tomorrow. Will post pics on Saturday under new thread, and thanks for the guidance on which wheels go where, I am such a Mustang guy that I could of put them anywhere
06-22-2007, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
Tim, TY...well I removed the badge but it didn't come off perfectly, left some of the adhesive material behind, so I guess I am back to being badgeless until I buy another new one, this time I am going to have someone else put it on though.
Update on wheels, they will be on the car tomorrow. Will post pics on Saturday under new thread, and thanks for the guidance on which wheels go where, I am such a Mustang guy that I could of put them anywhere
Update on wheels, they will be on the car tomorrow. Will post pics on Saturday under new thread, and thanks for the guidance on which wheels go where, I am such a Mustang guy that I could of put them anywhere
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...glXPHQ158LR5bl
06-22-2007, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Just buy some 3M automitive tape. My Brushed Silver badge came without any adhesive on it so I used this stuff (or something very similar). This is NOT the thicker foam tape.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...glXPHQ158LR5bl
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...glXPHQ158LR5bl
06-22-2007, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TheSpeedDemon
Tim thanks again. I just need to hunt this stuff down now around some of the local auto parts stores or auto body places, or just online. Don't feel like buying a case from 3M.
Just kidding! That link was from the 3M site which lists only the wholesale packaging. I got mine at Autozone or Advance Auto Parts.