That is the question. I did some custom vinyl cutting to lay over my front and back mitsu logos to give it a more classic look. And then I finally got some Evo 7 tails straight from a show-room car in Japan. I like the red look, gives it a unique feel.

I haven't taken off the "Lancer Evolution" badge though, and I'm wondering if I should. But I can't decide which would look better. So I'll leave it to EvoM to give an opinion.

Here's a mock photo of with and potentially without. Btw, I use the JDM plates as a censor, just easier that way.



So yes or no?

 

Yes. USDM badging is horrid IMO :-)

 

we don't need no stinkin badges

 

The plate says it all, how many places do you need?

 

My vote is without.

 

Yes.. Remove it...

 

Yea without looks better.

 

Design-wise, things stand in odd numbers. Meaning, two vases on a mantle look sloppy, but three look just right. Two can work, if the mantle, itself, if used as a visual queue. Given the CT9A trunk, we have the tails (2 items right there) and the trunk lock. That's three. An odd number. Your next choice is a five - (2) tails, Mitsu badge, trunk lock, and (say) the Evolution badge. Lacking any training in styling/design, this is probably the best way to approach something like this. FWIW, the pics show even numbers - 4 items and 6 items, respectively. Neither looks well-styled.

 

I'm thinking of taking off the lancer evolution badge too. Thanks for this post. It helped me picture it with n without

 

de-badged

 

First thing I did when I got mine..... de-badge

 

de-badged WTF!!!

 

Drove the car home when I bought it. Went into the garage and got the heat gun. Badges were off in 15 min of getting the car home

 

Completely debadged is the way to go.

 

Mines de-badged but I'm thinking about a cf mitsu emblem.