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Big C CamaroSS · 09-09-2011, 05:02 AM

I'm getting a Hurst short throw shifter installed on my "SS". I've seen Hurst Equipped plastic badges on Ebay for cheap to "advertise" your vehicle has a Hurst shifter. I have Sparks "SS" emblems coming for the front & rear of my car. I'm taking off the bow tie and small SS badge from the rear so I'm thinking about putting the Hurst badge where the SS badge was. I think it will look alright, but will it? Leave it with just the Sparks emblems for a clean look? I know its a personal thing, but other opinions can make a person see things in a different light.

Hendu · 09-09-2011, 05:09 AM

If they're cheap, pick one up anyway. You can double stick tape it on to decide if you like the look before really sticking it.

PM Designs · 09-09-2011, 05:33 AM

I'd wait on buying the badge, you might get one with the shifter. If I had a hurst shifter I'd probably put the badge on. It can always be removed if you end up not liking how it looks.

RichGreene · 09-09-2011, 05:36 AM

They belong right up there with STP stickers in your rear windows (IMO)

mrvenicess · 09-09-2011, 06:44 AM

I like my old style Hurst Equipped badge. You get stickers with the shifter, I bought the real thing directly from Hurst. I kept my red SS badge so I mounted mine on the left side.

TheHorse13 · 09-09-2011, 07:19 AM

The plastic Hurst badges on Ebay are junk. I ordered one for 7 bucks and when I got it, the quality was so bad that I used it on my lawn tractor (which I added a custom Hurst shifter to).

10forty2 · 09-09-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RichGreene

They belong right up there with STP stickers in your rear windows (IMO)

Ditto....of course, that's my personal opinion. If you like it, go for it. It's just not my taste. I like a clean, uncluttered look.

Plus, (again, my personal opinion) Hurst should give the badges away since technically speaking it's advertising for them. Pretty smart marketers that came up with a way to not only get passive advertising on a massive scale, but to get people to actually PAY them for the privilege of advertising their product.

Hendu · 09-09-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 10forty2

Plus, (again, my personal opinion) Hurst should give the badges away since technically speaking it's advertising for them. Pretty smart marketers that came up with a way to not only get passive advertising on a massive scale, but to get people to actually PAY them for the privilege of advertising their product.

Maybe they're counting on folks to look in your window and see that giant hurst badge on the shifter....I kid I kid.

blazzin1 · 09-09-2011, 07:49 AM

I've got the Hurst Equipped badge on mine, and I love it!!! I get lots of questions about it. And most everyone thinks it's factory badging. Got mine off ebay too, but I can't remember if it was plastic or a metal reproduction piece of the original.

DandD · 09-09-2011, 08:11 AM

I am in the camp of the less badging the better, as a matter of fact my car is 90% de-badged. It is a 2010 RS/SS and the only badging on the car right now is the 2 bow ties, one on the back (black) and the gold Grille bow tie that will be replaced within the next 2 hours with the black SS emblem from Sparks. Besides that there is the SS emblem on the right side below the trunk there are no Camaro emblems on the side and nothing else on the grille. Its like the OP said, it is all a matter of personal taste. I also have the Hurst shifter and the only thing that comes with it are 2 Hurst Shifters stickers.

RichGreene · 09-09-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DandD

I am in the camp of the less badging the better, as a matter of fact my car is 90% de-badged. It is a 2010 RS/SS and the only badging on the car right now is the 2 bow ties, one on the back (black) and the gold Grille bow tie that will be replaced within the next 2 hours with the black SS emblem from Sparks. Besides that there is the SS emblem on the right side below the trunk there are no Camaro emblems on the side and nothing else on the grille. Its like the OP said, it is all a matter of personal taste. I also have the Hurst shifter and the only thing that comes with it are 2 Hurst Shifters stickers.

HaHa when you get that front badge, I can almost guarantee youll be odering the rear one soon. they really make the car.

2010 SSRS · 09-09-2011, 09:01 AM

Definitely put the Hurst badge on your Camaro, I an not a fan at all of the de-badged Camaros.

The Blue Angel · 09-09-2011, 09:21 AM

This is what I want to add:

CamaroSkooter · 09-09-2011, 09:33 AM

I thought when you ordered a Hurst Shifter it came with a badge

09-09-2011, 05:02 AM	#1
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	"Hurst Equipped" badge hokey? I'm getting a Hurst short throw shifter installed on my "SS". I've seen Hurst Equipped plastic badges on Ebay for cheap to "advertise" your vehicle has a Hurst shifter. I have Sparks "SS" emblems coming for the front & rear of my car. I'm taking off the bow tie and small SS badge from the rear so I'm thinking about putting the Hurst badge where the SS badge was. I think it will look alright, but will it? Leave it with just the Sparks emblems for a clean look? I know its a personal thing, but other opinions can make a person see things in a different light.

09-09-2011, 07:19 AM	#6
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	The plastic Hurst badges on Ebay are junk. I ordered one for 7 bucks and when I got it, the quality was so bad that I used it on my lawn tractor (which I added a custom Hurst shifter to). Attached Images

09-09-2011, 09:01 AM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Definitely put the Hurst badge on your Camaro, I an not a fan at all of the de-badged Camaros. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-09-2011, 09:21 AM	#13
The Blue Angel Drives: 2014 BRM 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,058	This is what I want to add: __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS A Road Warrior

09-09-2011, 09:33 AM	#14
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I thought when you ordered a Hurst Shifter it came with a badge __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

09-09-2011, 05:09 AM	#2
Hendu Drives: 2SS 45th Anniv LS3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 316	If they're cheap, pick one up anyway. You can double stick tape it on to decide if you like the look before really sticking it.

09-09-2011, 05:33 AM	#3
PM Designs Drives: 2011 Camaro, 99 Silverado , 69 C-10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 256	I'd wait on buying the badge, you might get one with the shifter. If I had a hurst shifter I'd probably put the badge on. It can always be removed if you end up not liking how it looks.

09-09-2011, 05:36 AM	#4
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	They belong right up there with STP stickers in your rear windows (IMO)

09-09-2011, 06:44 AM	#5
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I like my old style Hurst Equipped badge. You get stickers with the shifter, I bought the real thing directly from Hurst. I kept my red SS badge so I mounted mine on the left side.

09-09-2011, 07:49 AM	#9
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I've got the Hurst Equipped badge on mine, and I love it!!! I get lots of questions about it. And most everyone thinks it's factory badging. Got mine off ebay too, but I can't remember if it was plastic or a metal reproduction piece of the original.

09-09-2011, 08:11 AM	#10
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	I am in the camp of the less badging the better, as a matter of fact my car is 90% de-badged. It is a 2010 RS/SS and the only badging on the car right now is the 2 bow ties, one on the back (black) and the gold Grille bow tie that will be replaced within the next 2 hours with the black SS emblem from Sparks. Besides that there is the SS emblem on the right side below the trunk there are no Camaro emblems on the side and nothing else on the grille. Its like the OP said, it is all a matter of personal taste. I also have the Hurst shifter and the only thing that comes with it are 2 Hurst Shifters stickers.

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