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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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I was thinking about putting 2010-11 SS badges on my 4th gen camaro. I had the idea a few days ago... I would love to see pics because I'm sure someone has already done this. I'm just not sure how it will look.
I have a black z28 that I'm putting an ss hood/spoiler on and kind of want something different then the stock z28 badge.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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I haven't thought about putting the SS emblems but I have thought about using the word Camaro like there fender emblems on my '99 since the font is close to the same between the two. To me, having say a '69 emblem on the fenders looks out of place since you would have two different fonts on the car.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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yeah that is a good idea too. Maybe there aren't that many people who have done this... hmmm interesting....
I think I might buy some on ebay to hold up to the car... if it looks crappy then I'll just stick 'em to something else.... SS toolbox anyone? haha
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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I think that's an awesome idea! The emblems might be a little smaller than stock 4th gen SS emblems though.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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I actually went to a dealership near my area and they wanted like $30-$40 for two sets of the word "Camaro" emblems for the side which isn't that bad actually for something to come from a dealership IMHO. I have no idea what the SS emblems would run though. But its been a year since I asked them about the emblems so they may have went up/stayed the same/or went down.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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You should look into getting them on. Emblem pros also sells the 2010 SS badges.

I saw that you have a Z28. Contact emblem pros and see if they can make a custom set for you in the 5th gen style.

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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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They would look much better than the stock SS badges IMO, and definitely "pop" more than the boring z28 4th gen badges.

Although if your car is a z/28 why not get better looking z/28 emblems?
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Yeah if its a Z i would deffinatly stick to the Z emblems haha
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I just don't care for the new camaro emblems,or the old ones,they might look good I hope if someone does it they prove me wrong but I have not seen a camaro with other gen emblems that I like,looks cheap
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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these are a mix of the badges off of a cobalt and a malibu.

the camaro ss badges are really too small for the right look imo.

these have vinyl inserts in them, stock ones are white in the middle.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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ssjason232, that combination looks very nice!
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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Keep them on the appropriate generation they were designed for.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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I'm suprised no one has come in here to talk down on the idea of making a clone.

On the main topic though, wait a year for the new Z28 to come out and buy those badges
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ssjason232










these are a mix of the badges off of a cobalt and a malibu.

the camaro ss badges are really too small for the right look imo.

these have vinyl inserts in them, stock ones are white in the middle.
i really like those
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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^^Agreed^^, those badges look really good, now I have to decide, 69 SS badges or those :think:
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 02gtp4now
i really like those
Look identical to the badges that were on my TBSS... just took a set of black vinyl inlays to the stockers.



I do agree they're among the best looking SS badges from any of the GM designs. I was not really a fan of the ones on my Silverado SS

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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ssjason232, that is exactly what I want to do. It looks awesome!! I did measurements and the new camaro ss emblems are too small. Might try to find some cobalt or tb ones. I want the black inserts too since I'm blacking out my car.
Thanks for the replies guys.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Stupid.. Why would u do that.. First ur car is a z.. Second.. Ur going with a whole new gen?!... I think it would look stupid.. But it's ur car..
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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^^^toughen up a bit. you're going to get opinions...both ways.

4th gen Z with 5th gen SS badges...seriously? Fail...
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Originally Posted by MadIceV8
Keep them on the appropriate generation they were designed for.
This.
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