Debadging?
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Sentenced1979
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Good job getting the S off the lid.Marcov71 wrote:Project for the day done. Extremely simple. I think it looks good!
It's a good conversation starter. "What kind is that?"
Went to the wheel shop today... He had not heard of the car, he said, scratching his head. Hahah!
Since I bought the car in July, I haven't had the chance to test it on snow and ice yet. You guys who have... How is it?
I know what Subaru can do. Is there a big difference?
I burn the gas, Prius owners save.
2011, Suzuki Kizashi SLS.
2011, Suzuki Kizashi SLS.
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paininthenuts
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In the UK you have to inform your insurance company if you do this. A good few years ago I knew of someone who put a "GT" badge on a VW Golf, for appearance only. When he had an accident the insurance company would not pay out, as they considered it an unregistered change to the car.TheHolyGhost wrote:Has anyone debadged their Kizashi yet? If so do you have any pictures? I'm just curious about how it will look.
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FrankoLaMoya
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Here is my front and back... added chrome strip on mirrors and in the rear...added ''sport'' badge and removed ''S'' and ''Suzuki'' in the back. A lot of people ask me ''what kind of car is that? Audi, Mercedes, Lexus?'' when I am in town or at the car wash!
PS I had 2 Audi Quattro prior to this AWD beast...yes it is a beast in the snow/ice. Even better than the Quattro system..I cannot compare it to the Subaru AWD system, but some people on forums say they tested both and it is hard to determine which one is better!
PS I had 2 Audi Quattro prior to this AWD beast...yes it is a beast in the snow/ice. Even better than the Quattro system..I cannot compare it to the Subaru AWD system, but some people on forums say they tested both and it is hard to determine which one is better!
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2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport iAWD CVT ''Kaijū'' (Black pearl metallic)
Priors:
2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 6MT ''Audini'' (Black)
1999 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8 AT (Dark green)
1984 Chevrolet Malibu 3MT with a 327 engine lol (Blue)
1996 Acura Integra 5MT (Black)
Priors:
2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 6MT ''Audini'' (Black)
1999 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8 AT (Dark green)
1984 Chevrolet Malibu 3MT with a 327 engine lol (Blue)
1996 Acura Integra 5MT (Black)
I wonder how the insurance company knew the "GT" was added. Did they have visual evidence that the silly plastic lettering was not on the car at the time the insurance was purchased. I highly doubt it. Sounds more like yet another sneaky practice by an insurance company not to pay out. Do they consider a parking pass sticker a "unregistered change"????paininthenuts wrote:In the UK you have to inform your insurance company if you do this. A good few years ago I knew of someone who put a "GT" badge on a VW Golf, for appearance only. When he had an accident the insurance company would not pay out, as they considered it an unregistered change to the car.TheHolyGhost wrote:Has anyone debadged their Kizashi yet? If so do you have any pictures? I'm just curious about how it will look.
2011 SE AWD PLATINUM SILVER W/RRM INTAKE AND CUSTOM CAT BACK
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paininthenuts
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It was when the car was examined by the insurance company after an accidentnytq wrote:I wonder how the insurance company knew the "GT" was added. Did they have visual evidence that the silly plastic lettering was not on the car at the time the insurance was purchased. I highly doubt it. Sounds more like yet another sneaky practice by an insurance company not to pay out. Do they consider a parking pass sticker a "unregistered change"????paininthenuts wrote:In the UK you have to inform your insurance company if you do this. A good few years ago I knew of someone who put a "GT" badge on a VW Golf, for appearance only. When he had an accident the insurance company would not pay out, as they considered it an unregistered change to the car.TheHolyGhost wrote:Has anyone debadged their Kizashi yet? If so do you have any pictures? I'm just curious about how it will look.
The VIN identifies every aspect of a vehicle. It can be burned to a crisp and they'll know everything about it from the VIN plate/stampings.
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
)
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)I must not be aware of something here. How can a VIN identify what bages you have put on or removed from a car. If your dealer puts a badge on, who if anyone would have an official record of that?Ronzuki wrote:The VIN identifies every aspect of a vehicle. It can be burned to a crisp and they'll know everything about it from the VIN plate/stampings.
2011 SE AWD PLATINUM SILVER W/RRM INTAKE AND CUSTOM CAT BACK
the chance to test it on snow and ice yet. You guys who have... How is it?
I know what Subaru can do.
First, I might suggest you review the thread titled "114 days". It chronicles the ownership experience of one crazy driver
And yes, I have extensive experience with both the Kizashi and many Subarus, and I prefer the Kizashi.
Twice.
ps I live between Stowe and Sugarbush, Vermont.