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Old 10 May 2007, 11:29 AM
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From an 02 sti. Had a look last nite but never removed the badge. Does it just pop out? Any help would be much appreciated
Old 10 May 2007, 11:32 AM
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The STi badge or the oval Subaru one ?
Old 10 May 2007, 11:36 AM
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sorry , the oval badge
Old 10 May 2007, 11:40 AM
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Prise it off gently it will come off no probs
Old 10 May 2007, 11:43 AM
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I did this recently, with a small flat screwdriver. But the old badge snapped in the middle, but then again i am clumsy!!
Old 10 May 2007, 12:11 PM
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I'd go for the boiling water trick. Works on the mirrors OK.
Just boil the kettle and pour the hot water over it, it will loosen the glue and make the plastic softer.
Old 10 May 2007, 12:37 PM
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cheers for the help guys
Old 10 May 2007, 12:40 PM
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have some motorway debris hit the grille at about 80...thats how i got mine off...!!!

Old 10 May 2007, 12:41 PM
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I've done this on mine, heated it up with a hair drier and gently prised it off. watch you don't slip!!!!

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