I was wondering if replacing my badges with the Galant and Ralliart badges would be considered "ricey"

I was actually only going to replace the rear 380 and GT badge with a Ralliart badge and add a Ralliart grill badge to the front

http://www.hidexpert.com/metal-emblemsw/ralliarts1.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RALLIART-GRILLE-BADGE-LANCER-EVO-GALANT-PAJERO-ECLIPSE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14 QQhashZitem3a4f7b9d44QQitemZ250441604420QQptZMotor sQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Mehhh, Unless your magna/380 is actually a ralliart I think adding the badges would be very ricey.. Sorry..

Extremely ricey

the 380 is a galant in the states

and the VRX/GT models here are Ralliart/GTS in the US as they have a 3.8 instead of the 2.4 4 pot

So that would be a not ricey from rory ??

Life you crack me up

the 380 is a galant in the states

and the VRX/GT models here are Ralliart/GTS in the US as they have a 3.8 instead of the 2.4 4 pot

So that would be a not ricey from rory ??

Life you crack me up

To give you an example of riceness, its on-par with my blue neon grille :)

LOL

but if it was red it would be cool!!!

I dont think my idea is rice and each to his own just wanted to get a general idea more from the 380 crew as we dont have much choice in MODs from MMC

I reckon you have one of the best 380 badges available, the 'GT' badge, anything else would be a downgrade, unless you supercharge it, then go 'Ralliart'.
I've been thinkin about a 'Sports' badge, considering the Mods* I've made, but I have a 'DB', not even in the 'ES' catergory.

* (strut brace, sports supension, 17" factory alloys and a straight through muffler)

So definately Rice, not Nice.

does it really matter if you like them put em on who cares what other people think thats the great thing about what we are doing to our rides
doing to car up to the way you want it

Personally i wouldn't do it. It's like adding AMG badges to a Merc or TRD badges to a Toyota.

why don't you just sell you 380 and go buy the ralliart 380 sitting at the mitsubishi dealer in townsville.

I mean c'mon they only want 100k for it.....

why don't you just sell you 380 and go buy the ralliart 380 sitting at the mitsubishi dealer in townsville.

I mean c'mon they only want 100k for it.....

:gtfo: I hope you're joking, you better go in & tell them you can buy them down south new for under $40k

I don't think it would be ricey... just out of place. The 380 is not entirely a Galant (not like other cars sold unaltered in various countries under various model names), there are many interior and exterior changes. I personally think the 380 is a much better looking car than the Galant, so to put a Galant badge on a 380 would be a step down - moreso as you have the top model GT.
I guess the Ralliart badge isn't too bad though, if you feel you have modded it enough (Mytsgt95 put them on his modified 380). I also thought of putting the Sport badge on my car, but its the base model which is clear to see (non spoiler bumpers front and back, standard grille, etc) so it would probably look silly.

:gtfo: I hope you're joking, you better go in & tell them you can buy them down south new for under $40k

not joking, it's sitting in their main showroom as you walk in. very nice looking with the supercharger, chromies and big brakes but def not 100k worth though.

I think the GT is understated/underbadged so I put a 380GT on bottom grille like the VRX looks good I think and a couple of GT badges above rubbing strip on rear doors and why not. Theyll probably get pinched next time I do the wifes shopping:hmm:
I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting for my 90mm intake to arrive, half round file in hand K&N filter in the other

Well while we are talking about badging, I was thinking of getting the Commo "Supercharged" badge & puting it under the VRX on the drivers side rear. (Maybe on the sides but I think that may look stupid) It's chrome & about 150mm long & 12mm high.

What do we think about that ladies & gentlemen?

Well while we are talking about badging, I was thinking of getting the Commo "Supercharged" badge & puting it under the VRX on the drivers side rear. (Maybe on the sides but I think that may look stupid) It's chrome & about 150mm long & 12mm high.

What do we think about that ladies & gentlemen?

Don't do it... You have the HUGE advantage of being under the radar at the moment, a sleeper, if you will. No need to display that it's supercharged - let people hear it's supercharged.

This is coming from the guy who has the number plates NVY DIS!

Edit: OP: Don't do it. Leave it incog.

Don't do it... You have the HUGE advantage of being under the radar at the moment, a sleeper, if you will. No need to display that it's supercharged - let people hear it's supercharged.


That's what I was thinking, could always get a chrome 'S' to match the chrome 380 badge just to get people thinking. :hmm: 380S

But would that then make it half an ES?

Nah, put the Supercharged badge on it, why not? Just one badge at the rear under the VRX one. That won't make the car any more stealable or cop-attractive.

If that 380 sells for 100k in Darwin may i suggest we all chip in and buy the ones down here and shippem up.Tidy profit:woot:

Well while we are talking about badging, I was thinking of getting the Commo "Supercharged" badge & puting it under the VRX on the drivers side rear. (Maybe on the sides but I think that may look stupid) It's chrome & about 150mm long & 12mm high.

What do we think about that ladies & gentlemen?
Do what i did:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/verada30.jpg

Well while we are talking about badging, I was thinking of getting the Commo "Supercharged" badge & puting it under the VRX on the drivers side rear. (Maybe on the sides but I think that may look stupid) It's chrome & about 150mm long & 12mm high.

What do we think about that ladies & gentlemen?

Yes you may. :happy:

hmmm equal yes & no's ...... I'll think about it

hmmm equal yes & no's ...... I'll think about it

I've got my new badging ready as well....can't quite remember what it is though. :happy:

Do what i did:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/verada30.jpg

Hey Mohit, what is that badge off anyways?

Hey Mohit, what is that badge off anyways?
It was off some American GM car (can't remember what now). Got it off American eBay.

get the Range Rover Supercharged badge like Apricot Rocket looks nice

get the Range Rover Supercharged badge like Apricot Rocket looks nice

I saw that but it looked a bit bulky, the commo one looks a bit like the Mits font so would probably look right plus it is nice & small & not to over the top.

Excuse the ebay link http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HOLDEN-FORD-SUPERCHARGED-genuine-BADGE-NEW_W0QQitemZ120435991508QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item1c0a8b63d4&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

Here you go Fooz: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220459869759
The badge i had was off a Chevy Cobalt

Here you go Fooz: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220459869759
The badge i had was off a Chevy Cobalt

Thanks mate, now have a few options if I decide to do it. Might see if the motor holds together first before I badge it lol

I think the GT is understated/underbadged so I put a 380GT on bottom grille like the VRX looks good I think and a couple of GT badges above rubbing strip on rear doors and why not. Theyll probably get pinched next time I do the wifes shopping:hmm:


Pics or it did not happen

Well I might remove the badges due to being series I and MMAL bunching them up on 1 side of the rear

I am still quite partial to the Ralliart badge but I am not looking to go down the road of Engine mods as I have not the time, budget, or skill to do it at the moment

I wont put the Galant badge on as pointed out we have a better looking car but the 380 badge has got to go IMO

Here you go Fooz: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220459869759
The badge i had was off a Chevy Cobalt

Just revisited this & had a look, I think this is the one to get Mohit. Under the "380" badge on the left I have a smaller "SERIES 2" badge & on the right under the "VRX" it is begging for a matching size & font "SUPERCHARGED" badge which this looks very close to. Might just have to black the letters to match the "SERIES 2" one.

My badges

Just revisited this & had a look, I think this is the one to get Mohit. Under the "380" badge on the left I have a smaller "SERIES 2" badge & on the right under the "VRX" it is begging for a matching size & font "SUPERCHARGED" badge which this looks very close to. Might just have to black the letters to match the "SERIES 2" one.

Yes that one Mohit had is a nice subtle size........maybe get rid of the "series 2" badge?....i did.

My badges

Have often thought the same about my GT,like what you did , are they of the series 1,did think myself to put just the gt part on front grill after seeing your still might do so.

380GTS ?


380GTX ?

that sounds like a nice discreet model.

Nice not rice....

next thing I am thinking of doing is getting rid of the black mahoghany/ marble bitsa nd getting Carbon Fibre

Rice or NICE??

next thing I am thinking of doing is getting rid of the black mahoghany/ marble bitsa nd getting Carbon Fibre

Rice or NICE??

In the GT? I wouldn't call it RICE, but its not NICE either. The mahogany/marble is a much classier look I reckon (plus the carbon fibre process will cost a small fortune). If you really still don't like your mahoghany bits, you can offload them all to me. Think of my base model grey inserts as a blank canvas.

It looks like crap IMO but the grey is not any better

Going to scour the webs and try and find a cheap replacement set and use them as a base as I will keep the maghoghany so if I sell it it is stock

i got the whole 3 piece crabon fibre dash parts out of a vrx 380 for $20, as mine were scratched from someone having a tv in the front seat

i got the whole 3 piece crabon fibre dash parts out of a vrx 380 for $20, as mine were scratched from someone having a tv in the front seat
at the risk of looking like an idiot theres no carbon fibre in the whole 380 range, do you mean the marbled plastic?

Oh yeah, the VRX (or GT?) had something that looks like carbon fibre - sort of. I thought you meant getting the panels custom fabricated in carbon fibre, which would cost big bucks!

at the risk of looking like an idiot theres no carbon fibre in the whole 380 range, do you mean the marbled plastic?

I have a S3 VRX and it has carbon fibre look alike trim along dash. Kind of a check black/gray pattern.

I like the look of the interior in the 09 Galant. The plastic trim should fit our model.

http://image.automotive.com/f/miscellaneous/2009-mitsubishi-galant-leads-refreshed-pack/8066378+cr1+re0+ar1/2009-mitsubishi-galant-interior.jpg

If ya keen you can get full dash kits from the states in carbon ,woodgrain aluminium etc etc. Alot do RHD versions,have a look on Ebay in the states under Galant.

yeah I have looked at the states and have found real carbon fibre but in a RED or I will get the black carbon

(I will try and get pics)

have to wait for Mo money

http://www.dashboardcentre.com.au/information2.php?info_id=11 they are here in melbourne

was just looking through Ray Reece parts at the bumbers they stock for the 380/galant and came across this, thought it might interest some people...
https://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214581&chapter=&sectionids=0,2836&groupid=51817&subgroupid=2471&make=24&model=Galant&year=2005&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0

A long URL yeah i know, but eh..

Thx
Ben

I was wondering if replacing my badges with the Galant and Ralliart badges would be considered "ricey"

I was actually only going to replace the rear 380 and GT badge with a Ralliart badge and add a Ralliart grill badge to the front



My Mrs told me that a Ralliart badge was RICEY and it was so not going to happen

SO WHO CALLED her up LOL

My Mrs told me that a Ralliart badge was RICEY and it was so not going to happen

SO WHO CALLED her up LOL

Mate, they all work together. :kb:

I just could not believe she said RICEY!!!

I only just started to use it since joining here

Nah, put the Supercharged badge on it, why not? Just one badge at the rear under the VRX one. That won't make the car any more stealable or cop-attractive.
Beg to differ on the cop attracting qualities, it would be enough for some highway patrol to pull you over on just to see if it is all legit. Go the sleeper, keep your head down and keep under the radar!

Beg to differ on the cop attracting qualities, it would be enough for some highway patrol to pull you over on just to see if it is all legit. Go the sleeper, keep your head down and keep under the radar!

To late it's on its way :ninja:

Chevy Cobalt "Supercharged" badge turned up today, will get some pics when I get it on.

Oh my that will be sexy

I cant wait for the video too

Oh my that will be sexy

I cant wait for the video too

Will have to put a couple of LEDs either side so it stands out :gfight:

Will have to put a couple of LEDs either side so it stands out :gfight:

No your 380 is all ZING you dont need with the blower :mits::happy:

LEDs are for the guys who can not afford to mod cars like they use to :beer::happy:

GTL supercharged.

I put the badge on last night, will get around to the blower soon.....;)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1309/badgeq.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/badgeq.jpg/)

GTL supercharged.

I put the badge on last night, will get around to the blower soon.....;)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1309/badgeq.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/badgeq.jpg/)

Looks good, better look out for the Falcodore crowd trying to drag you off at the lights with that badge on lol

What you thinking, centrifugal or positive displacement?

Looks good, better look out for the Falcodore crowd trying to drag you off at the lights with that badge on lol

What you thinking, centrifugal or positive displacement?


Looking at how you go with yours....


Nah...

Father in laws car.....he has only done 5000k's since getting it NEW in March last year, he is 84 tomorrow....:) :) :)

It has warranty till 2018....will prolly have 40,000k by then...

So....it will be in mint condition in a few years....I think his driving days are numbered.


(He didn't notice the badge)


I couldn't resist, he drives with his hat on at least 20k's under the speed limit....LOL



Foozrcool, you gunna love this......He calls it his new.......VALIANT......:) :)



.

VALs FTW

At least he did not call it a P76

Looking at how you go with yours....


Nah...

Father in laws car.....he has only done 5000k's since getting it NEW in March last year, he is 84 tomorrow....:) :) :)

It has warranty till 2018....will prolly have 40,000k by then...

So....it will be in mint condition in a few years....I think his driving days are numbered.


(He didn't notice the badge)


I couldn't resist, he drives with his hat on at least 20k's under the speed limit....LOL



Foozrcool, you gunna love this......He calls it his new.......VALIANT......:) :)



.

You better suck up to him, might get a nice surprise in the will one day lol

..... at least you will already have the badge :woot:

I was just looking at puting the Supercharger badge on & was going to put it under the VRX on the right, the left side has the large 380 badge with a small series 2 below it.

I thought it looked a bit out of place & thought it may look a lot better if I pull off the series 2 badge & put it there under the 380 badge, what do you guys think?

The badge is quite small & about the same size as the Series 2 badge. (Chrome with black print, similar font) 105mm x 10mm.

yep, do that.

yep, do that.

Yep that's what I think, I put a bit of double sided tape on it & stuck it in all different spots & think that looks the best.

lol you didnt have this much indecision when deciding if you were gonna fit the blower!
but a little badge... :D

Nah....don't undo what's standard, just fit it in a spare spot.

lol you didnt have this much indecision when deciding if you were gonna fit the blower!
but a little badge... :D

....... or when I took to my strutbrace with the sledgehammer :eek2:

Nah....don't undo what's standard, just fit it in a spare spot.

It looks like it is supposed to be there but, I will keep the Series 2 badge in case I ever pull it all apart to sell it.

Sounds right too ..... 380 Supercharged ...... or ..... VRX Supercharged ...... nah.

Ok chrome door handles
thinking of getting these on my MOLTEN RED GT


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lancer-Evolution-Outlander-Galant-CHROME-Handles-4-door_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem483700cff6QQitemZ310160445430QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thoughts???

Love Chrome, cant wait to see them fitted. Will consider for White VR-X.

Ok chrome door handles
thinking of getting these on my MOLTEN RED GT


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lancer-Evolution-Outlander-Galant-CHROME-Handles-4-door_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem483700cff6QQitemZ310160445430QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thoughts???

Arrgh! all dissappointed now. i thought youd found some decent doorhandles for the interior, have to go back to my original plan of making some!
on your question, on a non GT yes id do it, but the GT already has the chrome stripe halfway up the door, and i suspect that the stripe might not line up with the handles, plus (to me anyway) might be too much chrome.

Yeah I so want interior chrome handles too stormie

Depends if you want subtle or out there!! Anyway do you guys think this is too ricey? Maybe on duels lol?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEON-CAR-EXHAUST-TIP-PURPLE-OVAL-SHAPED-RRP-39-99_W0QQitemZ140344114263QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars Parts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item20ad293c57&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Ok chrome door handles
thinking of getting these on my MOLTEN RED GT


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lancer-Evolution-Outlander-Galant-CHROME-Handles-4-door_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQh ashZitem483700cff6QQitemZ310160445430QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thoughts???

Did you ever go ahead with this Wombat? I'm curious to see what it looks like.

For those of us less brave there are these stick-on ones http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mitsubishi-04-09-Galant-Grunder-Chrome-Handle-Cover_W0QQitemZ260470859643QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca545e77b&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245. Although with weathering and the oil from many a sweaty hand grabbing them, I'd be surprised if they stayed chrome for a month.

no I decided not to at this stage

OK Thread necromancing

I have decided to do Carbon Fibre/kevlar on the black marble with the real CF/kelvar fabric similar to this
so it will be a more matt finish
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd257/dcaeroM3/carbon_alcantara_fabric_074_2.jpg

but in this fabric
http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/Reinforcements/Carbon_and_Kevlar/carbon_adn_kevlar.jpg

going to use my corolla as a test bed but want to make the 380 more EURO and VIP

Damn nice looking manual shifter and surrounds!!! What is that off?

bimmer

I saw this and then the red kelvar/CF and thought yep bye bye marble hello eurosexiness

getting samples sent from europe for comparison (may go regular CF)

Ahh that explains the good looks eh lol

yeah CF and Alcanthera leather IS HOT AS

Yep go the CF. Much classier than the red. Also if you dont get the red just right it will look off. Grey always, always looks good with red (Molten red).

Black CF on it way glue from officeworks waiting on eddy wreckers for the bezels

Got some samples from EU

geez they are nice but the vinyl stickers look CRAP so I strongely advise against vinyl and get the real stuff which looks the goods

Corolla may not be getting the goodies first just another bloody waiting game

I will update with pics soon

Got my CF after the first package was an empty tube LOL
I decided black as the grey was not CF but fibreglass weave
this stuff feels so much like snake skin and looks amazing
getting glue tomorrow (fingers crossed everywhere has being out)

ripped out one of the bezels for a fit for tomorrow

but the CF is a real pain to keep straight as it is loosely weaved

This is going to look SO GOOD did a test drape and it is sexy

I will have the ricest 380 ever!!!!!!!!

Go Mecha!! Hope it all goes well for you. It may require some patience to do I feel lol

yeah I have done a test peice on a iPhone cover (failed frayed ends etc)

this stuff is SO sexy raw though

trying a new method on another peice tonight while I am at work LOL

So after the Black Marble, please CF bits of a ES and sell me the marble......

Mate iv been wanting to do the same for ours....as the Platinum has all that crappy CF look-a-like shite! Is it easy to mold? Would like to know how it all goes!

So after the Black Marble, please CF bits of a ES and sell me the marble......

Let me get the techique down and I will consider

Eddy wreckers quoted me 65 bucks inc delivery for replacement give them a call and see

The Cf is just like any other fabric except it is a very VERY loose weave and you can pull it and mess it up real easy and it frays so easy

I am just about to cover a glasses case with some hard curves but you are able to tuc the edges under a cover

I will get some pics up of my first effort with the iPhone case and the glasses caes as soon as I can

This is just not working

But I am going to try something else

NOW waiting for delivery of a different fabric from the states

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Are you using random cheap crap or the proper 3M Di-noc stuff?

REAL CF for my test pieces

not DI NOC

new stuff I am not sure but it is the same stuff used in the DIY I posted in the tech torque