How do I attach trunk badge to front grille?

Aben92 · 11-19-2009, 08:55 PM

I took the "2.5rs" and "impreza" badges off the trunk when i first got the car, leaving just "subaru". I was thinking about attaching "2.5rs" to my front grille where an STi badge would be. I was wondering how i would go about attaching it. I was thinking superglue zipties to the back of the badge and ziptieing it to the grille so that they're removable? What do you guys think?

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gaugeof12 · 11-19-2009, 09:22 PM

Sounds like you are on the right track. I was going to suggest something like epoxying some bolts to the back of the badge. Then fab'ing up a simple metal piece like below. Then just using a couple of nuts and washers.

Aben92 · 11-19-2009, 09:29 PM

Hmm, i'll have to play around with this. That's a good idea too, thanks for the input.

rex2281 · 11-19-2009, 09:38 PM

what about a 3m adhesives?????

todeswalzer · 11-19-2009, 09:38 PM

stick it on and jb weld the back of it around the grill mesh

mine:

Aben92 · 11-19-2009, 09:49 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, i'm gonna play around with it tomorrow. The paint matched badge and hellas look sick btw.

Nick-subiefan · 11-19-2009, 10:14 PM

Try the 3M double-sided tape that is rated for indoor/outdoor.
You can find it at any Pepboys, Autozone or Home Depot store. I did the same thing, I removed the WRX badge from the trunk and I installed it on my grille. It holds great and is easy to remove.
The same tape is what holds my DIY front lip in place.
Check it out:

freeskierpj · 11-19-2009, 10:21 PM

Got any more pics of your front lip please?

2point0 · 11-19-2009, 10:46 PM

+1 for 3M tape. I did this as a mockup on my original grille and it held just fine even on that thin wire.

2point0 · 11-19-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by freeskierpj

Got any more pics of your front lip please?

DIY garage door lip v1!

Nick, nice job keeping that snug against the bumper. Most that I see are really wavy.

freeskierpj · 11-19-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point0

DIY garage door lip v1!

Nick, nice job keeping that snug against the bumper. Most that I see are really wavy.

Haha exactly why I wanted more pics lol this one looks so perfect

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Aben92 · 11-19-2009, 11:13 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, i'm gonna make a run to pepboys tomorrow ang get some 3M, sounds so much easier.

This is how i want mine to look too. Oh and Nick your lip looks really good, i like the grille.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2point0

+1 for 3M tape. I did this as a mockup on my original grille and it held just fine even on that thin wire.

Nick-subiefan · 11-20-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aben92

Thanks for all the help guys, i'm gonna make a run to pepboys tomorrow ang get some 3M, sounds so much easier.

This is how i want mine to look too. Oh and Nick your lip looks really good, i like the grille.

I like that to, I think it's version 2. For that you use 2 rubber seals installed back to back. I wanted mine to follow the bumper line where it curves up in the front/center area. I did not want a straight lip all-around.
When this gets messed up (very likely during the harsh Chicago winter) I'll just try something different. It only costs $15 and 1 hour worth of labor.
Here I posted more pics (I'm post #47):
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1674438&page=2

2point0 · 11-20-2009, 03:41 AM

Yeah, mine was that v2. Just one long seal cut in half. That pic was from when I was mocking up the lip. The finished product is not quite so flat, but I have no pics uploaded.

11-19-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
Aben92 Scooby Newbie Member#: 193619 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Right outside Philly Vehicle: 2002 Bugeye 2.5rs PSM	How do I attach trunk badge to front grille? I took the "2.5rs" and "impreza" badges off the trunk when i first got the car, leaving just "subaru". I was thinking about attaching "2.5rs" to my front grille where an STi badge would be. I was wondering how i would go about attaching it. I was thinking superglue zipties to the back of the badge and ziptieing it to the grille so that they're removable? What do you guys think? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-19-2009, 09:22 PM	#2
gaugeof12 Scooby Specialist Member#: 132859 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas Texas Vehicle: 2007 WRX Urban Gray Metallic	Sounds like you are on the right track. I was going to suggest something like epoxying some bolts to the back of the badge. Then fab'ing up a simple metal piece like below. Then just using a couple of nuts and washers.

11-19-2009, 09:29 PM	#3
Aben92 Scooby Newbie Member#: 193619 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Right outside Philly Vehicle: 2002 Bugeye 2.5rs PSM	Hmm, i'll have to play around with this. That's a good idea too, thanks for the input.

11-19-2009, 09:38 PM	#4
rex2281 Scooby Specialist Member#: 128808 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: illinois Vehicle: 2002 wrx sedan black	what about a 3m adhesives?????

11-19-2009, 09:38 PM	#5
todeswalzer Scooby Newbie Member#: 191495 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 05 Stg2 WRX WRB	stick it on and jb weld the back of it around the grill mesh mine:

11-19-2009, 09:49 PM	#6
Aben92 Scooby Newbie Member#: 193619 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Right outside Philly Vehicle: 2002 Bugeye 2.5rs PSM	Thanks for all the help guys, i'm gonna play around with it tomorrow. The paint matched badge and hellas look sick btw.

11-19-2009, 10:14 PM	#7
Nick-subiefan Scooby Newbie Member#: 164500 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2004 WRX Silver	Try the 3M double-sided tape that is rated for indoor/outdoor. You can find it at any Pepboys, Autozone or Home Depot store. I did the same thing, I removed the WRX badge from the trunk and I installed it on my grille. It holds great and is easy to remove. The same tape is what holds my DIY front lip in place. Check it out:

11-19-2009, 10:21 PM	#8
freeskierpj Scooby Newbie Member#: 224120 Join Date: Sep 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2009 Impreza 2.5i Pearl White	Got any more pics of your front lip please?

11-19-2009, 10:46 PM	#9
2point0 Scooby Newbie Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 05 WRX/WRB UTEC Stg 3	+1 for 3M tape. I did this as a mockup on my original grille and it held just fine even on that thin wire.

11-20-2009, 03:41 AM	#14
2point0 Scooby Newbie Member#: 150248 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 05 WRX/WRB UTEC Stg 3	Yeah, mine was that v2. Just one long seal cut in half. That pic was from when I was mocking up the lip. The finished product is not quite so flat, but I have no pics uploaded.