"Jake" Emblems
I was under the impression that it was for C6R/C5R cars/team members or C5/C6 Corvettes, I read the background before, but I don't remember.
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On The Tree
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Here is the history.
http://jalopnik.com/5249746/the-hist...racings-mascot
You have the ZR1 wheels because you like the look. I want the emblem because I like the look. I don't see what the difference is. You're not claiming to have a ZR1 Camaro, just like I'm not claiming to have a C6R Camaro. I'm not using it to replace the Z28 emblem, just accompany it.
I would be happy with something simple like these, just a little bigger.
http://jalopnik.com/5249746/the-hist...racings-mascot
You have the ZR1 wheels because you like the look. I want the emblem because I like the look. I don't see what the difference is. You're not claiming to have a ZR1 Camaro, just like I'm not claiming to have a C6R Camaro. I'm not using it to replace the Z28 emblem, just accompany it.
I would be happy with something simple like these, just a little bigger.
Here is the history.
http://jalopnik.com/5249746/the-hist...racings-mascot
You have the ZR1 wheels because you like the look. I want the emblem because I like the look. I don't see what the difference is. You're not claiming to have a ZR1 Camaro, just like I'm not claiming to have a C6R Camaro. I'm not using it to replace the Z28 emblem, just accompany it.
http://jalopnik.com/5249746/the-hist...racings-mascot
You have the ZR1 wheels because you like the look. I want the emblem because I like the look. I don't see what the difference is. You're not claiming to have a ZR1 Camaro, just like I'm not claiming to have a C6R Camaro. I'm not using it to replace the Z28 emblem, just accompany it.
To me its kinda like those early-mid 90's Suburbans putting Cadillac/Escalade badges on their cars.
BUT, it is YOUR car, so screw what we say, and do what you want to do.
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I found a website on TBSSOwners.com that sells them but it is down. I like the idea of the one modified with the Chevy bowtie. Or maybe we should get the community together and come up with our own F-body inspired racing logo. That or I just need to suck it up and find some way to personalize the bowtie and Z28 logo.
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I'll call it Elwood if it matters. I never expected this kind of response. We have been interchanging parts and pieces off of f and y bodies for years, I never imagined a little emblem would cause people to freak out. I would bet about 25% of the people on here that have aftermarket rims probably have ZR1's. How many people have GS stripes (I don't care if they didn't originate with the Corvette, you still don't own a Grand Sport Camaro), or stinger hoods, or other stuff like that. I'm not trying to say I have a C6R Camaro, just that the bowtie is boring/played out and I want something new.
it's just an emblem...nothing that even came stock on something else "special" or made to designate anything
for those reasons I don't think it's anything like z28 or SS on a v6
it's no worse than all the people running corvette wheels or fuel rail covers, or zo6 style fender badges...actually a little less "wrong" IMO since again...the emblems never came on a Corvette, just something used by the racing team that was later added to the ZR1 intake tube
on the other hand I would keep it subtle...little 1" emblems or decals and not in more than 2 places on the car IMO
for those reasons I don't think it's anything like z28 or SS on a v6
it's no worse than all the people running corvette wheels or fuel rail covers, or zo6 style fender badges...actually a little less "wrong" IMO since again...the emblems never came on a Corvette, just something used by the racing team that was later added to the ZR1 intake tube
on the other hand I would keep it subtle...little 1" emblems or decals and not in more than 2 places on the car IMO
all people do on here is look for something to talk **** about. you cant even post up a for sale thread cause then people are telling you why are you doing this, just do that, your wasting your money. site has gone to **** cause all of the douche bags that are on here. this isnt geared to anyone in this thread its just what i have been noticing alot.
this is the appearance section, 90% of the comments are based on personal preference and opinion, some threads get a general positive response, some get negative. whatever the case, everyone here has an opinion of their own, and they voice them. its like this everyday in every thread. If you can't deal with that, or don't like it, I don't know what to tell you.
just because people are against, or don't really care for something you like, does not mean you shouldn't or can't do it, its your car and you make that choice, people are simply voicing their opinions, and that's never gonna change. Get your jake emblems if you want them for your ride.
just because people are against, or don't really care for something you like, does not mean you shouldn't or can't do it, its your car and you make that choice, people are simply voicing their opinions, and that's never gonna change. Get your jake emblems if you want them for your ride.
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I wanted something different/unique for my car and I really like the "jake" logo so I thought it would be cool to replace the bowtie. But it doesn't have to be that. Anything that is different or cool would work. The "Jake" logo is just what popped into my mind first.
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I like the idea of the one modified with the Chevy bowtie. Or maybe we should get the community together and come up with our own F-body inspired racing logo.
I rock a Jake sticker on my Z71...and personally, I don't give a damn. I'm a Corvette Racing fan and that's what it's there to proclaim.
If anyone gives you **** b/c of it, just say you're a C6.R fan and move on. It's a cool logo, so throw it on if you want.
If anyone gives you **** b/c of it, just say you're a C6.R fan and move on. It's a cool logo, so throw it on if you want.