I've joined the black badge club

[Ian Key]

I'm black MG badge, white wheels and "Fangs"


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The white wheels suit the blue MG4

 

[Funks]

Thanks Ian, Salty, MG Clive,
The black badge on light blue makes a nice contrast.
The wheels are standard and have been powder coated white. I couldn’t justify all new alloys and possibly tyres too, but I remembered some rally cars from the 80's had white wheels and looked smart.
I had to get some locking security bolts and the MG centre caps off eBay.

 

[SH58]

Updated photo, after a clean too

 

[MG Clive]

Very nice @SH58, I've never seen the front grille vents open on mine.

 

[Ian Key]

Very nice @SH58, I've never seen the front grille vents open on mine.

That's because the SE doesn't have the active grill system

 

[MG Clive]

That's because the SE doesn't have the active grill system

Ahh right, so are they open all the time on the SE, I'll have to pay closer attention.

 

[ReintjeWA]

Ahh right, so are they open all the time on the SE, I'll have to pay closer attention.

Mine (Trophy) always open up when the aircon turns on, and then close when the car shuts down.

 

[Rolfe]

I'm black MG badge, white wheels and "Fangs"


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That is nice, but I'm still happy with the silver on the blue. Fangs are a must, though.

 

[nickb93]

Black badge on black car. Tempted on the fangs too but might be too subtle to make a difference

 

[salty]

Black badge on black car. Tempted on the fangs too but might be too subtle to make a difference View attachment 36205

For the price of um, go for it. Like you say, very subtle, but still noticeable.
De-badge the tailgate, too, looks great, particularly on a Black car.

 

[slmorgan42]

I did mine as well. I would like to change the the rear one but not sure I can be bothered pulling the rear apart to do it.

 

[salty]

I did mine as well. I would like to change the the rear one but not sure I can be bothered pulling the rear apart to do it.

Looking good. Agree about the rear badge, would like it Black. But to much hassle taking the back lights apart.
There is this, that someone posted, which I thought looked good. But can't find it again.

 

[slmorgan42]

Looking good. Agree about the rear badge, would like it Black. But to much hassle taking the back lights apart.
There is this, that someone posted, which I thought looked good. But can't find it again.

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I have the bits to go over the rear but they are like the front one and meant to mount onto the current ones. But to be honest I never really notice the rear one anyway as it is sort of hidden inside the light unit.

 

[salty]

I have the bits to go over the rear but they are like the front one and meant to mount onto the current ones. But to be honest I never really notice the rear one anyway as it is sort of hidden inside the light unit.

Yep, as you probably know. The rear one only fits the SE.
I'm gonna try and track down that, solid Black rear badge, in the pic, as I think it looks good.

 

[ReintjeWA]

Yep, as you probably know. The rear one only fits the SE.
I'm gonna try and track down that, solid Black rear badge, in the pic, as I think it looks good.

It’s on Taobao according to this post, but the link doesn’t seem to work for me. Perhaps the PRC doesn’t like me using a VPN though.

Post in thread 'Black MG badge replacement (Rear)'
Black MG badge replacement (Rear)

 

[salty]

It’s on Taobao according to this post, but the link doesn’t seem to work for me. Perhaps the PRC doesn’t like me using a VPN though.

Post in thread 'Black MG badge replacement (Rear)'
Black MG badge replacement (Rear)

Yep, tried it. Didn't work for me, either.

 

[Kenp1]

How do the fangs attach, do you need to remove any trim or do they just stick on?

 

[MG Clive]

How do the fangs attach, do you need to remove any trim or do they just stick on?

They just stick on with the sticky tape provided with the fangs.

 

[salty]

How do the fangs attach, do you need to remove any trim or do they just stick on?

Clean where the fangs are going with, alcohol or meths. Then make sure you get the fangs correctly positioned, before you press down. As the tape is very strong. And the fangs won't come off easily, if you make a mistake.
They do look Fangtastic.

 

[Rolfe]

It was a bit of a fiddle but not difficult. I think they look good on any colour, even the black.