i-VTEC badge where? (Trivia question)

allan40alt · 30th April 2008, 12:37

I've looked at several pictures in the 'Gallery' trying to decide where to position my new i-VTEC badge I purchased on ebay for 1p (probably my best bargain ever!).

I can't decide between the boot lid bottom right (where most 'Type' badges go) or the opposite side or above that, opposite side to the 'Civic' badge.

Any recommendations?

pjr · 30th April 2008, 13:07

I would go with bottom right of the tailgate (where the Type R/S badges would be)

I think this is also where the earlier diesels had their i-CTDi badge, before it was made a sticker on the window.

Found a picture on an old post.

dave525 · 30th April 2008, 13:19

Looking at the picture above, I would put it on the left hand side so it mirrors the Civic badge

cnicolini · 30th April 2008, 13:24

On my Type R its sitting central just above the rear spoiler.

allan40alt · 30th April 2008, 14:07

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Originally Posted by cnicolini

On my Type R its sitting central just above the rear spoiler.

Yes, I do have a very tiny one there as well. This is a chrome badge though, which is quite distinctive.

Kremmen · 30th April 2008, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave525

Looking at the picture above, I would put it on the left hand side so it mirrors the Civic badge

Yep - that works for me as well

okehciv · 30th April 2008, 16:34

I would go for bottom left also. Who did you get if off allan, was it an e-bay shop ?

NH Dan · 30th April 2008, 17:11

am I the only one thinking "why?" ??

allan40alt · 30th April 2008, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by okehciv

I would go for bottom left also. Who did you get if off allan, was it an e-bay shop ?

I just did a search on ebay and bid 1p. Didn't think for one minute that I'd end up winning it as it had 4 days to go.

This is the sellers shop:

eBay ??? hk parts: ?EXTERIOR ACCESSORY, INTERIOR ACCESSORY, STICKERS????????????????

allan40alt · 30th April 2008, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

am I the only one thinking "why?" ??

Why not? It's just personalizing a car. Diesels used to have i-CDTi badges on them and some people even ride around with a dealer sticker in their rear window, or even worse, a dealer badge stuck to their paintwork.

robbo51 · 30th April 2008, 18:12

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

Why not? It's just personalizing a car. Diesels used to have i-CDTi badges on them and some people even ride around with a dealer sticker in their rear window, or even worse, a dealer badge stuck to their paintwork.

Quite..Why not...Its these little things that make our cars individual.
I've put one here:

okehciv · 30th April 2008, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

am I the only one thinking "why?" ??

It's just a little off the norm, at next to no cost.

Thanks for the info allan

allan40alt · 30th April 2008, 18:37

There's some nice items on here:

Honda H Badges Emblems for Honda Civic Integra Type-R JDM ACCORD,CIVIC,PRELUDE (RED 1-Pair) , Size: 74x62mm (Left) + 69x57mm (Right), Tamiya, HPI, Kyosho, Bandai, Tomy, Walkera, Esky, Futaba, HKS, Greddy, Exedy Clutch, Japan, JDM Parts, Samco Sport S

Al Stirling · 30th April 2008, 19:56

Abit cheesy I know, but I bought a "Sport" badge one day when at the local car accessory shop. I had a weak moment and ended up buying one and stuck it onto the letf hand lower edge of the tailgate.

I might end up taking it off when it starts loosing it's chrome..

It'll probably fall off one day when washing it..!

robbo51 · 30th April 2008, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Stirling

Abit cheesy I know, but I bought a "Sport" badge one day when at the local car accessory shop. I had a weak moment and ended up buying one and stuck it onto the letf hand lower edge of the tailgate.

I might end up taking it off when it starts loosing it's chrome..

It'll probably fall off one day when washing it..!

That looks ok.
I dont think you had a weak moment at all.
Its what makes your car individual

allan40alt · 1st May 2008, 12:59

Thanks guys. I did another search through the very old gallery (even pre my own) and all of the i-CDTi badges (no i-VTEC to be seen) were fitted under the Civic badge where you normally see the 'Type' badge.

But I just thought! What if they say they've dispatched it but haven't really!! I've paid 1p for the badge but £5.99 airmail and £1 insurance then, when I claim for non delivery, they could say "OK, we'll refund your cost price"! I've paid £7.00 and get 1p back!

OMG! It could turn into the most expensive buy I've ever made!!! Hey, but who cares.

Life's too short. Enjoy it while it lasts!!

PS: They've said it's been dispatched!

allan40alt · 3rd May 2008, 12:07

Well it's arrived. Special airmail recorded delivery.

3M adhesive tape on the reverse. What a bargain!

Kremmen · 3rd May 2008, 12:15

Good buy

Now - decisions decisions - where to put it ?

okehciv · 3rd May 2008, 13:53

Well done, allan great result.

allan40alt · 3rd May 2008, 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Good buy

Now - decisions decisions - where to put it ?

Decided to position it where all the i-CDTi badges are.

Cleaned the area first with Methylated Spirit (advised not to use White Spirit as it leaves a slightly oily film). Good job I got it right first time as it seemed to be pulled from my fingers as it was about 1mm from the paint surface.

Gave it a good polish and hey presto:

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I did another search through the very old gallery (even pre my own) and all of the i-CDTi badges (no i-VTEC to be seen) were fitted under the Civic badge where you normally see the 'Type' badge. But I just thought! What if they say they've dispatched it but haven't really!! I've paid 1p for the badge but £5.99 airmail and £1 insurance then, when I claim for non delivery, they could say "OK, we'll refund your cost price"! I've paid £7.00 and get 1p back! OMG! It could turn into the most expensive buy I've ever made!!! Hey, but who cares. Life's too short. Enjoy it while it lasts!! PS: They've said it's been dispatched!

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