Chevy Commodore Vs FPV Falcon Badges - Page 5

ZGM86 · 06-11-2012, 11:51 AM

I saw one of those VE utes with the factory Pontiac nose in traffic yesterday, it had the Pontiac badge on the front and a Chev bowtie badge on the back - talk about suffering from an identity crisis!

Bossxr8 · 06-11-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BaraFGXR6

I see the buldge as people paying hommage to it rather than try and replicate it. Its not a badge, its a statement. Having the buldge just brings a totally different present around the car and iv never heard of anyone turning around and calling a bloke a ****** for having the xr8 buldge on his car.

The original statement of the buldge was that there was a V8 underneath. So how is fitting a buldge to a 6 a statement of any form.

The only statement it makes is I choose to drive a 6 yet i'm a tryhard who wants people to think I drive an 8.

gtxb67 · 06-11-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The original statement of the buldge was that there was a V8 underneath. So how is fitting a buldge to a 6 a statement of any form

there was no statement as such was there - the bulge was there simply because without it the engine would not fit under the bonnet
i guess if an owner of a six adds something that won't fit under the original bonnet, then a bulge is ok then

Bossxr8 · 06-11-2012, 12:18 PM

But the FG Miami doesn't need the buldge, its fits under the bonnet easily, its solely there to identify it as a V8.

And yes, the original buldge was needed to clear the inlet manifold. But the designers used that to make a statement.

Nikked · 06-11-2012, 12:39 PM

Bulges look tuff, flat bonnets are boring like camerys.

strobe · 06-11-2012, 12:42 PM

I got asked by the lady working the boom on a carpark if the bulge was for the stereo.

Dash_XR · 06-11-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Bulges look tuff, flat bonnets are boring like camerys.

Totally agree, people put the bonnet on their car simply because it looks better then a standard one.

flappist · 06-11-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

But the FG Miami doesn't need the buldge, its fits under the bonnet easily, its solely there to identify it as a V8.

And yes, the original buldge was needed to clear the inlet manifold. But the designers used that to make a statement.

Well that is interesting. A bit or research on here will find a number of posts lambasting triton owners for fitting bulges as try hard ricers.

I would prefer a GT-E without the bulge. The less the car looks like a boy racer hoon mobile the less likely to be noticed by all the wrong people.

XR6T0Y · 06-11-2012, 01:47 PM

I think ive stirred up a hornets nest here....

Chopped · 06-11-2012, 01:51 PM

The GT-E is the least noticeable of the FPV range.

You could just put all the XT parts (bumpers, bonnet etc) on the outside and create the ultimate sleeper.

flappist · 06-11-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped

The GT-E is the least noticeable of the FPV range.

You could just put all the XT parts (bumpers, bonnet etc) on the outside and create the ultimate sleeper.

Actually no, the GS is. GT-E still has big rims and bright red brakes. Take the stickers and bulge off a GS and it is a XR6 with a loud exhaust.

For some this is a bad thing but for me it is a good thing.

I prefer that when I overtake any of the do-gooders they report a "grey or silver large car like a commodore or toyota" rather than a "black car, I think it was a falcon, with red stripes and wheels and the number 335 and the letters GT on big stickers".

Chopped · 06-11-2012, 02:49 PM

Yeah, but you would want a bit of luxury on the inside wouldn't you (I would!).

I like your thinking.

superfly · 06-11-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxb67

these threads are so funny - everyone hates something, but no one can agree on what it is exactly that they hate
chev badges on commode dores - okay because they are chev motors, not okay because they are not chev motors

It's easy for me, I just hate all Holdens, regardless if they now have a Chev badge on it.

Of course not every one is going to agree on this or anything else for that matter. If they did, then we wouldn't have cool threads like this - feel free to disagree with that

lockieoc · 06-11-2012, 02:59 PM

Just for those who say/think the SS was never exported as a Chev.
Jump on the Chevrolet South Africa and have a look.

http://www.chevrolet.co.za/vehicles/view_all_vehicles/cars/lumina_ute/index.html

They use to send them to the Middle East as well but I think that finished after the GFC.

The Yeti · 06-11-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The original statement of the buldge was that there was a V8 underneath. So how is fitting a buldge to a 6 a statement of any form.

The only statement it makes is I choose to drive a 6 yet i'm a tryhard who wants people to think I drive an 8.

Um no

Ford ran a bonnet buldge in the Cortina's on 6 cylinders there was no V8 option
so what that means is all these moden day V8 Bonnet Buldges are just also rans

every thing old is new again

gtxb67 · 06-11-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by superfly

It's easy for me, I just hate all Holdens, regardless if they now have a Chev badge on it.

Of course not every one is going to agree on this or anything else for that matter. If they did, then we wouldn't have cool threads like this - feel free to disagree with that

i agree entirely

Bossxr8 · 06-11-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Yeti

Um no

Ford ran a bonnet buldge in the Cortina's on 6 cylinders there was no V8 option
so what that means is all these moden day V8 Bonnet Buldges are just also rans

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every thing old is new again

What does that have to do with the BA bonnet buldge? Its irrelevant.

It was a UK design anyway wasn't it?

FPV-F6-310 · 06-11-2012, 04:04 PM

I would have to say, I wouldn't badge my car. It is all going to stay original. I wouldn't take badges off or put any on. One day, if all the badges are still there, the vehicle will be worth more then if they are gone or changed. I say keep them as original as they are. Because there absolutely ain't nothing wrong with a stock FORD!

The Yeti · 06-11-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

What does that have to do with the BA bonnet buldge? Its irrelevant.

It was a UK design anyway wasn't it?

No not irrelevant at all, ford ran the 6 here in Australia

But hey if you need it to be irrelevant to hold your argument, you can do that

flappist · 06-11-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

What does that have to do with the BA bonnet buldge? Its irrelevant.

It was a UK design anyway wasn't it?

Well the Australian designed and built Ford Capri had a bonnet bulge over its roaring 4 cylinder FWD.

As well as many BA-BF V8s did not have a bonnet bulge.

I seem to remember that bulge in BA-BF actually means "oops our first boss design does not work well and now we have fixed it, it does not fit in the engine bay anymore".

The Yeti · 06-11-2012, 04:34 PM

I compleatly forgot about that one

Sort of makes the V8 buldge seem a little girly now doesnt it

svo supporter · 06-11-2012, 05:04 PM

Got to ask what badge I put on my Holden...I currently have a 186 block with a 221 crank fitted.

If I put a 186 badge on, I'll be shot down (because it ain't a 186)....If I put 3.6 badge on I'll be shot down (Ford badge on a Holden)....I won't put stroker on it, for fear of it being misconstrued..

I want a badge acknowledging the motor so what do I do?

svo supporter · 06-11-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

What does that have to do with the BA bonnet buldge? Its irrelevant.

It was a UK design anyway wasn't it?

The bonnet buldge was added in Australia to accommodate the Aussie 6 cylinders....(Both log and crossflows) The bonnet buldge wasn't necessary for the pommy 4 banger...

I also believe the V6 Cortina from South Africa had the same bonnet buldge....But don't quote me there.

So a little relevance to the bonnet buldge topic

**DJM83** · 06-11-2012, 05:42 PM

Flame suit on

kempy311 · 06-11-2012, 05:53 PM

How about this then even the cops are in on it.

XRDeeze · 06-11-2012, 05:56 PM

3 reasons why people do certain things to their cars

1. its their money
2. its their tastes, and do whatever they care
3. its different

go the Bonnet Bulge on V6's! being a bit biased though..

Angeldust · 06-11-2012, 06:01 PM

my UC torana had a bulge...(and a 308 to go with it).. i left the 3.3ltr badges on it still though

gtxb67 · 06-11-2012, 06:08 PM

i get a bulge when looking at my car - and at that point, i don't care what anyone thinks
it is quality time with my baby

nstg8a · 06-11-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XRDeeze

3 reasons why people do certain things to their cars

1. its their money
2. its their tastes, and do whatever they care
3. its different

go the Bonnet Bulge on V6's! being a bit biased though..

You do realise your ba isn't a V6 don't you?

bingoTE50 · 06-11-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by svo supporter

Got to ask what badge I put on my Holden...I currently have a 186 block with a 221 crank fitted.

If I put a 186 badge on, I'll be shot down (because it ain't a 186)....If I put 3.6 badge on I'll be shot down (Ford badge on a Holden)....I won't put stroker on it, for fear of it being misconstrued..

I want a badge acknowledging the motor so what do I do?

186 HP ( High Power ) known only to you !!