Emblem swapping illegal? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chen · 12-13-2013, 09:12 AM

Couldn't they run the vin if they wanted to?

JSanders · 12-13-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wrxgoose

doubtful, but it's likely on a state by state basis. We get lots of Honda rebadged as Acuras here in NC, but I've no idea what TN is like.

Why would anyone rebadge a Honda to an Acura?.... Haha Here in SC it's the opposite...

On topic though... Check your local laws. Maybe even ask an officer in passing. I honestly don't see what the big hype is to rebadge the car anyway. But it is your car and your money so if you like it then do the necessary research rather than panic over hearsay.

frslee · 12-13-2013, 10:05 AM

Scion cars are written as Toyota on registration, at least on mine and girlfriend's tc are.

I have GT86 badge, so it might confuse some people XD

IloveBaldEagles · 12-13-2013, 10:06 AM

Wanna know what's also illegal? Cocaine.

Brndn704 · 12-13-2013, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSanders

Why would anyone rebadge a Honda to an Acura?.... Haha Here in SC it's the opposite...

On topic though... Check your local laws. Maybe even ask an officer in passing. I honestly don't see what the big hype is to rebadge the car anyway. But it is your car and your money so if you like it then do the necessary research rather than panic over hearsay.

I think he meant Acura rebadging to Honda. haha.

But no, it's not illegal to change your badges to a Toyota from a Scion.

mwjcyber · 12-13-2013, 10:42 AM

You could put a BIG-ASS Hyundai sticker down both sides of your car, and nobody can do anything about it...except laugh. Badges are an exterior cosmetic addition, and there are no laws stating you must have them or that they match the vehicle.

You honestly are being overly paranoid on this one, but I do understand you wanting to avoid potential problems.

gily25 · 12-13-2013, 10:48 AM

The make and model is established by the VIN number so I would guess that if you had a problem the officer would have to run the VIN against the one on the registration. As far as identification purposes if you change the color you need to change your registration so I would imagine this COULD potentially be an issue with the wrong officer. I just checked CT's DMV website and the affadavit only specifies for color change, not emblem change so I don't even know how you WOULD be able to change. I would imagine as car people we would have heard this issue sooner with cars that have no emblems and junky pick-ups that have the wrong tailgate, vehicle brands/makes not in the system, etc.

If you ever do get a pulled over for it, make sure to stay calm, don't argue, take the ticket and argue your case in court with the magistrate.

yuicebox · 12-13-2013, 11:06 AM

agree with everyone. putting Toyota badges on your Scion is no big deal. I wouldn't feel as comfortable putting Subaru badges on a scion because you might rouse suspicions that way.

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White64Goat · 12-13-2013, 11:11 AM

Kinda like peeling the stickers off the tailgate of a Toyota pickup truck and making it a YO. I'd say it's BS....

Chen · 12-13-2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSanders

Why would anyone rebadge a Honda to an Acura?.... Haha Here in SC it's the opposite...

People in japan and canada do it. USDM. Trying to be different and shit.

connor_lol · 12-13-2013, 12:35 PM

I have a complete GT86 rebadge on my car, and have gotten pulled over three times (warnings!) and each time the officer wrote "Toyota GT86" on the warning slip and I've had no problems. Hahah, as long as the registration says it's a Toyota, I guess it's okay. I live in the Chicagoland Suburbs as well.

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FunCon5 · 12-13-2013, 02:48 PM

I think what really matters is that your registration match your VIN.

mwjcyber · 12-13-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by yuicebox

agree with everyone. putting Toyota badges on your Scion is no big deal. I wouldn't feel as comfortable putting Subaru badges on a scion because you might rouse suspicions that way.

Have you looked at your car? 90% of the parts on it say Subaru.

This whole discussion is getting silly.

It DOESN'T mater what badges you have on your car, or if you even have them. As previous poster stated what matters it the VIN and color matches the registration.

Example: All the Fierro's that have been converted to look like a Ferrari Testarossa's. It's still a Pontiac Fierro, and it's legal. Get it?

SkullWorks · 12-13-2013, 03:17 PM

A good friend of Mine rebadged his Infinity G20 to a Nissan Primera, Got yanked out of his car on the street in Beverly hills because the ignorant officers thought he had a stolen car with swapped plates.

I guess the cameras in the cars ID the License plate and retrieve the registration in some of the new cop cars, they got all excited thinking they randomly found a stolen car on the street and totally yanked him out of the car and cuffed him on the ground and everything...

I'm pretty sure it isn't illegal, but never underestimate the potential of empowered people with guns.

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Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13' ZN6 / 00' AP1 / 20' A90/ 15 EVO Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,275 Times in 854 Posts Mentioned: 307 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Couldn't they run the vin if they wanted to?

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frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Scion cars are written as Toyota on registration, at least on mine and girlfriend's tc are. I have GT86 badge, so it might confuse some people XD

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mwjcyber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Limited SWP 6MT Location: Albuquerque, NM (5923 ft) Posts: 465 Thanks: 515 Thanked 307 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You could put a BIG-ASS Hyundai sticker down both sides of your car, and nobody can do anything about it...except laugh. Badges are an exterior cosmetic addition, and there are no laws stating you must have them or that they match the vehicle. You honestly are being overly paranoid on this one, but I do understand you wanting to avoid potential problems.

12-13-2013, 10:48 AM	#21
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The make and model is established by the VIN number so I would guess that if you had a problem the officer would have to run the VIN against the one on the registration. As far as identification purposes if you change the color you need to change your registration so I would imagine this COULD potentially be an issue with the wrong officer. I just checked CT's DMV website and the affadavit only specifies for color change, not emblem change so I don't even know how you WOULD be able to change. I would imagine as car people we would have heard this issue sooner with cars that have no emblems and junky pick-ups that have the wrong tailgate, vehicle brands/makes not in the system, etc. If you ever do get a pulled over for it, make sure to stay calm, don't argue, take the ticket and argue your case in court with the magistrate.

12-13-2013, 11:06 AM	#22
yuicebox Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 217 Thanks: 171 Thanked 145 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	agree with everyone. putting Toyota badges on your Scion is no big deal. I wouldn't feel as comfortable putting Subaru badges on a scion because you might rouse suspicions that way. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

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White64Goat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ CBS LTD MT, 02 WRX Location: Fred. Co. Md. Posts: 2,346 Thanks: 65 Thanked 1,111 Times in 627 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Kinda like peeling the stickers off the tailgate of a Toyota pickup truck and making it a YO. I'd say it's BS....

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FunCon5 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: oregon Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think what really matters is that your registration match your VIN.

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SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	A good friend of Mine rebadged his Infinity G20 to a Nissan Primera, Got yanked out of his car on the street in Beverly hills because the ignorant officers thought he had a stolen car with swapped plates. I guess the cameras in the cars ID the License plate and retrieve the registration in some of the new cop cars, they got all excited thinking they randomly found a stolen car on the street and totally yanked him out of the car and cuffed him on the ground and everything... I'm pretty sure it isn't illegal, but never underestimate the potential of empowered people with guns.

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