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Old 05-15-2014, 05:40 AM
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Hey everyone,

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a "B8" model designation badge? For example, here's what you can get on a Mini:

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...er-badges.html

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Originally Posted by zack726
Hey everyone,

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a "B8" model designation badge? For example, here's what you can get on a Mini:

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...er-badges.html

Thanks,

Zack
To each his own, but would you really want to put that on your car? Also, since you have 2014, you'd really have to get a "8.5" badge to be accurate.
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Originally Posted by togatown
To each his own, but would you really want to put that on your car? Also, since you have 2014, you'd really have to get a "8.5" badge to be accurate.
I've always liked a small, subtle styling queue to separate my car from all the other ones - model designation has worked for that in the past.

I figured finding "B8.5" would be a bit more difficult
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Originally Posted by zack726
I've always liked a small, subtle styling queue to separate my car from all the other ones - model designation has worked for that in the past.

I figured finding "B8.5" would be a bit more difficult
Zack -
Understand your intent now.

One thing about the B8 designation is that is also applies to the A4 body, so having the S4 badge really sets the car apart from that car. Also, the supercharged badges on the front fenders will definitely differentiate it from an A4 S-line (along with quad exhaust).
Just my 2 cents.
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Don't see any reason to advertise to the world that you have a B8. Most will think it means you have some type of 8 cylinder engine. Those that actually know what it means will already know it is a B8. Others wont care.
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Originally Posted by DrGP
Don't see any reason to advertise to the world that you have a B8. Most will think it means you have some type of 8 cylinder engine. Those that actually know what it means will already know it is a B8. Others wont care.
I agree, even many Audi enthusiasts won't know what it means. The B8 chassis is the same for the A4, Allroad, S4, A5, S5, and Q5. It's not very unique in that respect. In fact our engine is widely used across all those same platforms as well as in some Porsche and VW as well.
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Originally Posted by NWS4Guy
I agree, even many Audi enthusiasts won't know what it means. The B8 chassis is the same for the A4, Allroad, S4, A5, S5, and Q5. It's not very unique in that respect. In fact our engine is widely used across all those same platforms as well as in some Porsche and VW as well.
Interesting - I was thinking it was just the A4/S4 but that's a good point about the A5/S5/Q5 etc.

I'll have to find some other interesting option for customization.
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I agree with these guys. Just like DrGP said, some will ask if it's an 8 cylinder. The one I get all the time, "Is that a 6 cylinder turbo?" They're referring to the v6t badge, and its reason enough to have the supercharged badges.
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http://www.pidplates.com/

They make whatever text badge you want
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Originally Posted by jonee
http://www.pidplates.com/

They make whatever text badge you want
That's awesome - thanks for the pointer!
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