Yay or nay?

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake) 02/18/2014 at 15:23 • Filed to: None

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What say you, oppo? Turbo badge swap? EDIT: Fixed the Ebay picture EDIT EDIT: Eh, I bought it anyways. I'll post a pic when it comes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUIN…

Stock looks like this

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:25

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Probably worth like 25 extra BHP, although i like the stock ones better. I'm not much of a fan of chrome anything.

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:27

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Put it right under the other one.

feather-throttle-not-hair > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:27

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Nah, just get an even louder BOV.

Simultaneously more subtle and less subtle way of proclaiming that your car is turbocharged.

Jayhawk Jake > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ 02/18/2014 at 15:28

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I really don't like the stock turbo badge much. I've actually considered taking it off entirely, but this new style looks more interesting. It's from the Malibu.

Jayhawk Jake > feather-throttle-not-hair 02/18/2014 at 15:29

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But those cost 10X as much and on this car are a HUMONGOUS pain in the ass to install.

I'm not adding a badge, just swapping.

feather-throttle-not-hair > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:29

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Yeah between the two I like the eBay one better.

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro 02/18/2014 at 15:29

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I should just put one of these on instead

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DIES…

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:30

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All three would be better.

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro 02/18/2014 at 15:30

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If I win the lottery, I'll buy every variant of turbo badge I can find and cover the hatch. Like sticker bombing, but with badges

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:31

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It does look more interesting. I say do it, you're car should appeal the most too you before it appeals to other people.

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:32

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You'd be a legend. You'd get picked by /Tuned just for the badges.

Textured Soy Protein > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:32

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Swapping out one turbo badge for another is something few people will really notice. At least the new one is more italic than the original.

Can I interest you in some stick-on fender vents ?

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Nibbles > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:32

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Include this one too

Hooker > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:33

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Yay. I'm going to look at an LTZ tonight. The RS is a little rich for my blood right now sadly.

RazoE > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:37

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Had I not sold my Supra, I would have put this little guy on.

jkm7680 > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 15:40

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Looks better than the stock turbo badge, and since the stock turbo badge was already there, then not really reminiscent of a ricer

Jayhawk Jake > RazoE 02/18/2014 at 15:55

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I've thought about getting a sticker, but I'm trying to minimize sticker-itis

Jayhawk Jake > Hooker 02/18/2014 at 15:55

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Can you at least drive an LTZ and an RS side by side? I'd be curious to know how they compare.

Jayhawk Jake > Textured Soy Protein 02/18/2014 at 15:56

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I'll notice it, and since I dislike the stock one might as well try it.

And no...although I've thought about trolololo-ing with a vette badge

Jayhawk Jake > feather-throttle-not-hair 02/18/2014 at 15:57

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At least it's not an 'ebay special', but an actual GM part that goes on another car

feather-throttle-not-hair > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 17:00

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Yeah, oem badges are best. your current badge says

Turbo: because it will help you save on gas!

The new one says

Turbo: because it makes your car faster!

Jayhawk Jake > feather-throttle-not-hair 02/18/2014 at 17:17

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Turbo: because it makes your car faster, and better on gas! Unless you drive around in boost all the time, then your gas mileage goes to poop

feather-throttle-not-hair > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 17:21

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I feel like I calculated mpgs on my old celica once (which was turbod.) It was like 15 in everyday driving around town and then about 30 on the highway where I was less likely to drive like an asshole.

Hooker > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 17:40

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Yeah, I'm going to a different dealer tonight that has both in stock. I'll let you know.

Hooker > Jayhawk Jake 02/18/2014 at 20:57

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The RS felt slightly more buttoned down (both were automatics, it's all they had) and more confident at initial corner turn in. Honestly? For me, besides the better and more aggressive looks of the RS, I don't see much that is worth the extra money over an LTZ. Also, I like the lighter color interior of the LTZ over the RS.

Also, I'm probably going to stick with the automatics. At this point in my life, I just like not having to worry about it. Sticks are great but I'm just at a point in my life where the automatic is more attractive to me.

Jayhawk Jake > Hooker 02/19/2014 at 01:27

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If you're sticking to automatic, might as well get the LTZ since one of the biggest differences is the manual transmission.

The seats and steering wheel sold me on the RS, but I don't think you can go wrong with the LTZ

Hooker > Jayhawk Jake 02/19/2014 at 03:29

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Agreed. The seats seemed all day comfortable with reasonable support (it's not a sports car after all). We'll see. Gotta see if my dealer will give me enough for my Equinox. He just gave 20K for one just like mine with 3K more miles on it. I'm hoping for a tick more but not sure if he will be willing. Hope he is in a good mood tomorrow! (today?)

Jayhawk Jake > Hooker 02/19/2014 at 08:07

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Great, keep us updated!