[Dezza]

Originally Posted by ST

Always wondered what they called Burger King in Hungary, thanks for finding out mate!

As for badges, I'm a big fan. The tickford wings and an XR badge always make me smile. Can't understand why so many people debadge their cars, especially when they are a decent model. If I see a BA/BF with an FPV bodykit and no badges I immediately think povo-pak XT driven by a young bloke. If I see an AU with a T3 kit and no badges I immediately think povo-pak forte driven by a young bloke.

This is just my opinion but I think (certain) badges add prestige and break up bland areas of paintwork; making it look a lot more interesting (or 'busy' for some), classy and distinguishable from something that looks like it came back 1500 bucks poorer from Xtr3m3 Kustom$.

In a way, I know what you mean, but I reckon cars look smoother without excessive badging. The EA only has 4 badges on the exterior, the Ford and Fairmont Ghia badges on the garnish, and a pair of Ghia shields on the front guards. It looks smoother without the front Ford badge (everyone can tell it's a Ford anyway) and the 3.9i Multipoint guard badges.

Similarly on the AU, it's only got 2 badges. A Ford badge front and rear, and the chrome garnish has FAIRMONT lettering across it. It tells everyone all they need to know. I removed the 4.0 intech badges off the guards and the Series III (on a series II) badge off the boot. Just looks clean and uncluttered now.