Fender badge - yay/nay?

[Brichan]

It’s been reported that on subsequent model years, there’ll be no blue oval, as Bronco will be its own sub-brand. Just like Ram. Mustang will also follow suit.

That actually makes a lot of sense. Seems to me they should have just kicked it off that way, since they already have the Bronco Sport and Bronco 2/4 door announced.

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[Compta38]

I just hate the fact it looks cheap as hell especially on a $40k+ vehicle.

 

[BEM-S4]

I always take everything off to make polishing and waxing easier. Sometimes I have stickers on the windows, preferably inside mount to make glass cleaning easier, but that's about it.

 

[Natai]

Making my own to hide Ford's fugly design.

Are you just doing it as a sticker, or have you come up with a way to make a higher quality "premium" badge?
I like the design of Ford's badges, but I wouldn't mind swapping for something that looks less like a simple reflective sticker.

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

I like the badges. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I just hate the fact it looks cheap as hell especially on a $40k+ vehicle.

I don't think it looks cheap at all. It's thick, textured and reflective.

 

[BEM-S4]

Are you just doing it as a sticker, or have you come up with a way to make a higher quality "premium" badge?
I like the design of Ford's badges, but I wouldn't mind swapping for something that looks less like a simple reflective sticker.

Not cheap but these guys will make you whatever you want and the quality is amazing.

https://www.billetbadges.com/

 

[abe]

If you like a clean look, take em off.
Do people actually judge people based off of what trim vehicle they purchased?? Is that really a thing?? Was I getting made fun of in my f150 xlt by Lariat owners??

 

[Vigor]

Not sure there is going to be a lot of badge measuring, at least not in the first wave when just seeing another one in the wild will be a rare sighting. I know that some folks care about that stuff though. Going with this on my base:

Ohhh does that come in black?

 

[Vigor]

Jeeps proudly display their badges. I think the reason many want to take it off their Bronco is because they aren't attached to it yet. Understandable considering it's the first year and the truest thing that separates them at this point is the interior color combos

 

[elmystico]

Are you just doing it as a sticker, or have you come up with a way to make a higher quality "premium" badge?
I like the design of Ford's badges, but I wouldn't mind swapping for something that looks less like a simple reflective sticker.

I plan to have reflective stickers made that are the same size as the OEMs and will cover them up. I had some tests printed using my designs on 3M reflective material, and they were very good quality and should last in case I decide to leave them.

It's possible I might spring for a custom a badge/emblem. I know there a few companies out there that make really good quality ones, but they're expensive. Most of the 3D printed ones I've seen don't look professional enough to use, although a couple were really close.

What do you plan to do?

 

[timhood]

I'm fine with a basic badge, e.g., Badlands. I really hate the technology badges. "EFI", "ABS", "EcoBoost", etc. Inevitably, those badges look pretty stupid before the car payments are complete. Ooh, you have EFI?! I'm surprised we haven't seen badges for the latest tech:

Lane Keeping
Auto Emergency Braking
Adaptive Cruise Control
Level III Self-Driving

I mean everyone is dying to know our vehicles have cool tech right? I'm definitely adding "7 GOAT Modes" to mine to let all of the 5- and 6-GOAT owners know they blew it.

 

[timhood]

Making my own to hide Ford's fugly design.

Ooh, good idea. I thought Badlands should really be called Moab, since that's really what it's made for. I think Ford only passed on that because too many people would pronounce in "mobe". Maybe I'll rename mine with a new sticker.

 

[timhood]

You say that like it's a bad thing?

I think he prefers the clean-shaven look.

 

[elmystico]

I'm fine with a basic badge, e.g., Badlands. I really hate the technology badges. "EFI", "ABS", "EcoBoost", etc. Inevitably, those badges look pretty stupid before the car payments are complete. Ooh, you have EFI?! I'm surprised we haven't seen badges for the latest tech:

Lane Keeping
Auto Emergency Braking
Adaptive Cruise Control
Level III Self-Driving

I mean everyone is dying to know our vehicles have cool tech right? I'm definitely adding "7 GOAT Modes" to mine to let all of the 5- and 6-GOAT owners know they blew it.

 

[Mango&Moose]

Vaglands

I wanna go there

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