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Old 11-16-2009 | 04:42 AM
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Hey guys,

I want to debadge my 2005 Black on Black S2K. I moved from a BMW Z4, I miss the chick magnet looks (and little else ) and I'd like my S to look as good as it can.

Do you think I'd decrease the number of people looking at the car for resale or otherwise cheese it up by removing the front and rear Honda badges? How hard is it to place the badges back on and in the right place?

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Old 11-16-2009 | 04:50 AM
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If you debadge it, people might look harder for body damage (as that's a common scenario for not reapplying badges).

You're going to have to fill the empty holes from debadging and that will make rebadging difficult in the future. I think the rear has two post holes, not sure about front (but I think no holes).
Old 11-16-2009 | 04:51 AM
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On resale, the stock-er the better.
Old 11-16-2009 | 04:53 AM
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The front and rear both have holes.
Old 11-16-2009 | 05:11 AM
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Be proud of your H's! They make it that much more amuzing when you embarrass camaros (mullet and all).
Old 11-16-2009 | 05:11 AM
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How would I fill the holes? Seems it would be difficult to get a smooth finish if I do it myself..

100% agree that for resale, stock is better.. believe me, I had a hard time finding a low milage clean stock S2K from a private party in Central TX.

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Old 11-16-2009 | 05:23 AM
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All modifications lower resale value and potential.
Old 11-16-2009 | 05:30 AM
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Exceptions to that:

Ipod adapter, Glovebox organizer, and updated interior (carpet console -->)
Old 11-16-2009 | 08:31 AM
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you could always put on Rick's "S" badges front/rear, then when you want to sell it, remove those and put the stock Honda badges back on
Old 11-16-2009 | 08:42 AM
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^^
those "S" badges lower looks and resale

you could do the color matched resin H's if you wanted somethin' different.


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