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abre
29-03-2003, 07:22 PM
My "I" is falling off, I can either take the car to the dealer and ask them to fit a new one, will it be straight? Probably not. :D So should I just remove the remaining badge, if so how easy will it be to remove the remaining characters? Has anyone tried this? There would be one advantage, the car would cause less offence to Vectra drivers when I pass them on the motorway[:p]

Andrew - 2003 1.4 TDI Silver Climate

Mal2002
29-03-2003, 11:27 PM
Most car badges are stuck on with glue, so with a bit of gentle persuasion it should peel off. A little tip is to heat the area with a hair dryer so that it softens the glue (makes it a lot easier) Any of the glue remaining on the bodywork can be removed easily with some polish.

Hope this helps

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EF MAX
30-03-2003, 03:31 AM
I have just removed mine.

It needs a little warm water poured over the digits and then using something sharp or pointed, just get a corner and gently lift it up and away and when you can just use your fingers to finish off.

Any remaining glue can just be rolled off between your fingers.

Use some more warm and soapy water to remove any trace and wipe clean.

Ade
30-03-2003, 08:32 PM
quote:Originally posted by Mal2002

Most car badges are stuck on with glue

Well I never knew that. I might just prise my 1.8 badge off my A4 then. Any idea what glue is used in case I want to stick it back on afterwards?

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ecoangel
01-04-2003, 10:55 AM
Tell you what abre - sell your bagde to Ade and his A4 will suddenly increase in value!! only kidding guys! But have you noticed how TDI has more kudos than it did say 5 years ago?

My 1.2 has a green I in TDI

Lukas

First A2 1.2 TDI in UK
Style pack + Chorus + Advance pack + winter wheels + iRiver MP3CD

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Ade
01-04-2003, 11:01 AM
He, he, I guess I could, but I'm one of the fussy people who just don't particularly like the noise and smell, no matter how much extra oomph it gives you. Horses for courses and all...

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shezlee
01-04-2003, 01:19 PM
Ade,
I used to think like that, to much noise etc. This is my first TDI and I find the driving style better (for me) as I don't need to go looking for the power its there in the mid range, almost effortless more relaxed.

Lee and Sheridan,
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Stuart_D
01-04-2003, 01:24 PM
ShezLee - I completely agree with you - I used to think like that too!

2001 TDi SE | Cobalt Blue Metallic | Open Sky Roof | Kenwood Mask CD | Front Centre Armrest
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Ade
01-04-2003, 02:07 PM
What can I say, I'm a dinosaur...

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deheld
01-04-2003, 09:35 PM
Don't they say:

Diesel, for succesfull living

I think that says it all....

Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

Ade
02-04-2003, 09:37 AM
Mmm, I'll keep my petrol for now. I had a diesel prior to the A4 and grunt isn't on my requirements, quiet as possible and odourless for me, rather travel somewhere and take a few more minutes if it is in comfort.

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JohnW
02-04-2003, 10:43 PM
I suppose petrol cars are very quiet ( although one of of the things that puts me off ) but odourless? The late petrol cars emissions are ok, but older cars are awful. And the evaporative emissions when filling up, make my head swim. It never bothers me to fill up with Diesel. I have to fill up my bikes with petrol, so make sure the wind blows the fumes away!! Roll on Diesel bikes!!
Regards JohnW 2002 TDI SE

Ade
03-04-2003, 09:50 AM
I actually LIKE the smell of petrol....

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shezlee
03-04-2003, 10:59 AM
I worry about you sometimes..

Lee and Sheridan,
<h6>TDI SE, Build 11/01, Dolphin Grey,
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Ade
03-04-2003, 11:27 AM
quote:Originally posted by shezlee

I worry about you sometimes..


I worry about me and myself also....:D

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