removing the wings - Page 2

Casper · 07-02-2005, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkau

Less burning

More on the should I remove them from the fenders?

I think it might look a bit bare without them so im not too sure. Though the one on the boot is gone.

seriously, its up to you if you want to remove them. Sometimes the clean look can be good. Ask yourself, do you like the wings there? If so, leave them, if not, remove them.

b2tf · 07-02-2005, 11:39 PM

post edited accordingly.

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Casper · 07-02-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Agreed with Racecraft, Casper may i politely suggest you tone it down a little? I dont mean to rag on you, but ive noticed in another thread you had your say then closed it - a little unfair i think.

No, thats generally what happens when a thread gets out of hand. It gets a final comment and closed.

Laminge · 07-02-2005, 11:56 PM

Guys

I say again, and I notice no one has picked on me, the post here are in jest, if you dont agree, i am sorry for that..

Casper · 08-02-2005, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Guys

I say again, and I notice no one has picked on me, the post here are in jest, if you dont agree, i am sorry for that..

Dont worry Gary, I'll pick on you if it makes you feel loved

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Duffman · 08-02-2005, 12:18 AM

I though this would of been an ok thread as its debading a forte of the wings not putting them on, though I surpose the thread then wouldnt of started unless they where on in the first place

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I used a little metho to remove to excess glue left behind I assumed the paint work was build ford tough

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Im thinking of going for the no badges on the fender look but just wanted to gather opinions on what other people thought. I was just trying to see if anyone could give me a postive reason to remove them. I feel they make it looked cluttered but at the same time that removing them will make it look bare. There is also the forte issue and then next on the cards is deciding if I should remove the forte badge but the letters look preety sexy on it.

Duffman · 08-02-2005, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

I notice no one has picked on me.

I don't think any ff member is looking to get

: when trying to outrun your car. Im sure my forte with the tickford wings could beat it though ;)

I have a picture of your car on my wall from the ford mag and just noticed... no wings. Oh and its missing the .au on ff but i surpose that was back in the old days.

Casper · 08-02-2005, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by blinkau

I though this would of been an ok thread as its debading a forte of the wings not putting them on, though I surpose the thread then wouldnt of started unless they where on in the first place

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I used a little metho to remove to excess glue left behind I assumed the paint work was build ford tough

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Im thinking of going for the no badges on the fender look but just wanted to gather opinions on what other people thought. I was just trying to see if anyone could give me a postive reason to remove them. I feel they make it looked cluttered but at the same time that removing them will make it look bare. There is also the forte issue and then next on the cards is deciding if I should remove the forte badge but the letters look preety sexy on it.

Its really a personal choice in the end. Its your car, it is your call. I'm not big on Tickford wings on non Tickford cars but its not my car and I dont have any right to tell you to remove them. Neither does anyone else.

GlennBA · 08-02-2005, 12:25 AM

Nooo... Dont' use a screwdriver!! Use a hairdryer to heat the surface then remove the badge by running fishing line behind it. To clean off excess glue use a 50/50 metho water mix.

tickford2001 · 08-02-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by blinkau

I have a picture of your car on my wall from the ford mag and just noticed... no wings. Oh and its missing the .au on ff but i surpose that was back in the old days.

damn we need to recall all those posters and revamp the stickers!!!

au-steve · 08-02-2005, 12:46 AM

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I don't think any ff member is looking to get

: when trying to outrun your car.

ha ... speak for yourself why dont you, have you never heard of power to weight?

sorry laminge, i think im out of line here.
/me hides

Dark Horse · 08-02-2005, 03:31 AM

Wow! This thread made the third page without getting closed! What a fantastic effort! Ok, on a more constructive note, the more times you want to decide, the less likely you are going to take the wings off. HOWEVER, if you do want to put the wings back on later, there's more chance of damaging the paintwork if you remove the wings again.

This post is probably as useless as many others in this thread, but just some food for thought.

Or flame to fire for others.......

Laminge · 08-02-2005, 09:31 AM

No one except casper was attacked in this thread, and thats because I was chatting to him on MSN whilts we where posting here.

I am always prepared to be canned for anything I do on these forums, so is the rest of the admin and mod team.

Sourbastard · 08-02-2005, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

I am always prepared to be canned for anything I do on these forums, so is the rest of the admin and mod team.

Yes I also have been a naughty boy, and require punishment :nutsycuck :ymca:

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blue fairy · 08-02-2005, 10:03 AM

Personally, I would go the with the de-badging.
Just make sure you are careful. I dont think it will look too bad bare.

I am not a huge fan of wings on a non tickford car. I say de-badge the whole car.
It will look clean and shmick.

If you are worried about the car looking bare, is it worth considering tasteful decals? It sounds like you want your car to be somewhat riced.

In any case, the decision is yours.

RED_EL_XR8 · 08-02-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sourbastard

im glad people think my car is ugly, makes it less likely to be stolen.

You are gonna be ****ed off to wake one morning and find your rocker cover has been lifted by thieves with style!

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**Polyal** · 08-02-2005, 10:35 AM

oh for christ sake...I wish people would get over all these stupid debates (wings, whether or not AU is fugly). Whatever, why people ask for other peoples opinions on such subjective things is beyond me. Fair enough its a forum; but there are certain issues that people just know other will fire up over.

Can we make a sticky with topics that have been done to death?

Sourbastard · 08-02-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

You are gonna be ****ed off to wake one morning and find your rocker cover has been lifted by thieves with style!

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NOoooooo not the rocker cover!! anything but that! lol