Grill Badges

My speedster came with both Scotish and Dutch badges similar to the "member" grill badges that were once sold on this site. Any idea where these types of badges can be purchased. Is is a Porsche thing? I have never seen them on any other veh. Thx. Tim.

Log onto Ebay and do a search on porsche badge or car badge or grill badge. Rallyes, car clubs, cities, and races sold or gave away grill badges. I have a collection of different Porsche 356 and Speedster badges from the 1950's, 1960's, and later.

George, you're old enough to remember dash plaques. Do they still give them out at speed events? I have a bunch from hillclimbs in Penna.
ed

Try: germancarbadge.netfirms.com/series.html

Beats me Ed, SCCA may still give them to competitors.

I saw a grill badge that is red and white, says "Laguna Seca" and would love to have one. Does anyone have one they want to part with or know where I can purchase it? There is currently one on ebay starting at $49 but a bit more than I want to spend.

I have an early cloisonne enamel Laguna Seca badge - the one on ebay looks like one of the later enamel paint versions.

You might try Laguna Seca's web sight. I'm not sure of the address. You can also call 1 800 327 SECA. They also have a store at the track that sells that type of stuff.

A lot of shows still give dash plaques out. They ususually tell you if they do or don't on the registration form. Some allow you to pick between a shirt or a plaque. My tool box has 20 years of shows and runs plastered on it.

Whatever happened to the club badge? Did all of you like them? I am sure there are others that would like them. Is it worth revisting to do another run?

DMAN

Dario,

I've got one that isn't on my car- They were really nice looking, but I was (and am) a bit leary of advertising a "live fast, die young" message. If you want it, email me off-forum, and we'll talk.

I've got one for sale too. Stan makes a good point. Last year being in a coma for a week (riding a motorcycle) makes you think twice about having that kind of message attached to your car.

Email if interested in buying it.

David

You know I wasn't the biggest fan of the slogan either. I thought it was a little morbid myself. I just made them didn't design it. I would of thought a little more of a classic look and feel would have been better. What would you guys think about holding another contest for a 50th aneversery Badge, It is coming uo next year.... What do you guys think?

DMAN

I'm all for a new badge! Would have liked to put the badge on my car.

David

Guys,
I have to admit I was a bit put off by the rather "James Dean-ish" tone of the text on the badge, but what the hey? My driving is fairly conservative and I would never put myself or my passenger in danger by taking any foolish risks. Anyone who knows me would realize that and those who don't and misunderstand the message (which is a goof with a capital 'G') is entitled to think what they choose. What do you see as the downside to the "advertising" of the message, as you put it? Perhaps I am missing something.
John H.

oops.

(Message Edited 3/8/2003 5:08:47 PM)

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Stan,
Thanks. Point taken. I have a grown daughter in grad school who I have endeavored her entire life to be a good example for. I think she knows me well enough to that the "life fast...die young" is not my mindset. As far as what other young people who may show up at a show or meet, your comments do raise a concern for me. I think we should have new badges.
John H.
ps. my Dad was older and more boring than yours was....guaranteed.

Live fast ... maybe sometimes but at my age not very often.

Die young ... That can't happen unless young think anyone over 50 is young.

Leave a beauitful corpse... If you think gray, balding, wrinkled and over weight can be beauitful.

Maybe we can have two badges.

live fast, Die young and Leave a beauitful corpse.

Live long, Die old and leave a beauitful car.

Dick

A more classic badge without any slogan would be a better choice...something to match the classic nature of the cars themselves.
I thought a couple of the other designs from the original "contest" were pretty good.

John,

I use to agree with you... wouldn't have been a problem with putting the slogan on my car so long as I didn't act that way.

A year ago I was in a coma for about 10 days. No one knew I'd make it after my motorcycle accident. Fortunately God was watching over me. I would never want my family or friend to go through what I put everyone through 15 months ago. That type of slogan would be a terrible reminder.

David

I vote for the "classic badge". No slogans, just the group's name.

David

One more thing (since we're brain-storming here), I think the grill badges without "ears" are both better-looking and much easier to mount. If we're going to redesign and reorder, let's do a badge with a center-screw back-mount.

I'm all for new badges, but would also prefer a very simple, center posted design. Any ideas?

I only have one other round badge on my car. Would prefer a different shape like square or rectangle... The main thing is to keep it simple and have a year date.

David

With all the concern with cooling of these cars, won't car badges secured to the rear grill hinder airflow?

Regarding the car badge. I agree with most of the replies...I was all for the group badge until it came out the way it did. That was when I stopped routinely checking this site.....to be blunt, it sounded like something from the Hell's Angels ... not a classic Speedster group logo. I'd be all for a new and intelligent/classy badge. Just as a point (since I'm sure it'll come up associated with this subject)..I spoke with Kirk about inhibiting air flow (via badges on the engine intake grill)...he said the force of air is adequate with up to four badges...duh, me being an engineer, I was a bit red-faced...of course, the venturi remains the dominant force. And, after driving my VS 356 all over the Intermountain West, and to Monterey last summer, I was assured Kirk was right. not overheating with four badges (PCA, 356 registry {anniv}, 356 registry regular, and Sebring Porsche comp com. Anyway, I'm all for a new badge. cheers, bill

I'm in for a new badge. I think we should look at some of the originals from the contest and few new ideas.

rick

Hi All...
My two cents worth on badges; no slogan, traditional style and perhaps an oval shape...I have an oval ADAC on my car (totally terrific touring tub, or whatever in the files)as well as a couple round jobbies. They seem to compliment one another.

Most importantly, does Theron want to put the energy required into badge soliciting again? Were there any profits for the site in this club endeavor?

Trying to convince a son and an impressionable nephew that just because 'Uncle Paul did it' doesn't make it a good idea...
Boy do some of past life's choices come back to bite you on the ass!
MM

(Message Edited 3/14/2003 11:10:03 AM)

I'de be up for doing another one. Remember though, I have no control over the winning design. I actually voted for a design that didn't win, last time.

-=theron

It sounds like a consensus is building for a more basic (sloganless) design...perhaps like some of the original offerings? Theron, since you're willing, how about posting the "non-winners" for a second look?
Also, is it more expensive to have them made "earless" - i.e. with a back-mounted, center post for invisible installation? Many thanks!

Here's my take on the grill badge. Simple, clean and colorful. It uses Theron's logo from the old site. I hope you don't mind, Theron.


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Hey Theron, why won't this show up as a thumbnail?

(Message Edited 3/14/2003 1:14:25 PM)

Like this Mike, (click the ? on the menu for picture posting help)



Also, here are the entries from last year.
Badge Entries
-=theron

(Message Edited 3/14/2003 1:57:42 PM)

I vote for the red oval badge (very cool). Can you design a year on it?

David

Theron,

I sure like the oval Speedster.com badge you just posted. I would sure buy one in a heartbeat when available.
Bruce Williams (JPS on order)

I'm in for the oval one above. Not so sure about the color but, I like the design.

O.K. the reason you guys want a new badge is because of the live fast die young slogan. I didn't buy one of those for the exact reason you don't like them now. And no offense to Theron but I really don't want to turn my car into a rolling advertisement for a website? It's akin to the used car dealer putting his name and location on my license plate frame. Albeit a badge is much more classy. All I'm saying is to give this a little thought before you spend time and money reproducing these things.

Here's the same design with the date added.



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OK Theron, now I feel stupid. Twice I've followed your directions, and it still won't work. What am I doing wrong?

Everyone else, please just click on the link. It will open the picture.


(Message Edited 3/14/2003 3:55:42 PM)

I like the idea of having the words "speedster Owners Club" more pronounced and yet having speedsterowners.com perhaps smaller along the edge. I don't mind "advertising" our clubs site.
I would be interested in buying one.
Larry