CAR Motorsports Gods Head Emblem Shipment Update

[BIGGDOGG]

GODS HEAD EMBLEM SHIPMENT UPDATE


The good news is.....

The bulk of the orders are packaged. Half were shipped Friday and Saturday; with the other half shipping tomorrow, Monday, 20 March 2006.

If you are an individual who has ordered the 2.3 inch Sail Panel/Fender Emblems, you order will ship on Wednesday, 22 March 2006. This slight delay is due to the emblem completion date of Tuesday 21 March 2006.

We have three members from Canada who have ordered emblems. Your emblems will ship on Monday as well.

There are several individuals that we, CAR Motorsports have been attempting to contact. There are issues with the information on your order form. These issues are related to either unlegible information, credit card information, or address information. The list of names below represents those individuals who must contact us immediately to clear up these issues and have your emblem order shipped on Monday. Please do not delay in responding to the phone messages we have left for you. If you name is on the list below, call now.


Andre Iazzi
Marc Rocco


We do have a limited number of emblem sets available for those members who did not purchase during the preorder period. Call us to directly to order emblems, the remaining sets will be sold on a first come first served basis. We are open throughout the weekend.


Best wishes,

Rich
CAR Motorsports
1-877-367-2279...toll free
678-574-4298...direct Atlanta

[BigGuyBigCar]

Bumping up to keep it on the first page

[natedog1284]

I got my email this morning! :D :D :D :beer:

[jimlam56]

GOT MINE IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!! YEEEHA!!!
Gotta go, installations to do...

[jimlam56]

Steering wheel cover installed, rear emblem installed.
30 pound test monofilament worked well to get through the old adhesive, USE GLOVES!. The wd40 wasn't cuttin' it so I used a tad of acetone to remove the leftover adhesive, then (carefully) slapped her on!
Lookin' good! You guys with black cars are really gonna love it...my silver doesn't contrast as well with the bright chrome finish of the emblem.
But it sure beats the waterfall! I'm happy!
Now on to the front...

[N40GL]

I don't have mine yet, but I wonder whether it comes with instructions to get the grille emblem off (or whether anyone on the board has any ideas about this)?

[jimlam56]

Yes instructions are included, I'm installing it now.

[RF Overlord]

I wonder whether it comes with instructions to get the grille emblem off (or whether anyone on the board has any ideas about this)?The grille emblem is just held on with a nut behind it...it's the trunk-lid emblem that's a little trickier...

[bagpiper]

I have not recieved mine yet,but I opened up the trunk and looked in with a flash light where the emblem is held.I can see the two post but I did not see any retaining nuts on them.

[fastblackmerc]

I have not recieved mine yet,but I opened up the trunk and looked in with a flash light where the emblem is held.I can see the two post but I did not see any retaining nuts on them.
See post #5 above.

[jimlam56]

I have not recieved mine yet,but I opened up the trunk and looked in with a flash light where the emblem is held.I can see the two post but I did not see any retaining nuts on them.
There are no retaining nuts, just two molded guide studs on either side of the center of the emblem. Work the fishing line side to side top to middle, then repeat from the bottom towards the middle.

[HwyCruiser]

Woohoo, look what came in the mail!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/9/4/emblems.JPG

[JACook]

Yep, my godshead set just arrived, along with a red S55 badge for the rear.
Nice job, Rich!

[oldtimer]

Got my emblems today, all the way to Seattle !!!!!

Oldtimer

[gonzo50]

Yep, my godshead set just arrived, along with a red S55 badge for the rear.
Nice job, Rich!
Wasn't home when the mailman delivered my package,:mad2: but left the parcel slip in my mail box so I can pick it up in the morning.....oh well, now I'll be restless all night long.:bigcry:

[ncmm]

can't wait to get mine!!!!!!!!! thanks Rich!!! :burnout:

[djv5150]

All I got today was an Email with tracking number, so I went out in the garage and removed my rear emblem with the fishing line worked great.
The gloves ,acetone are a must thanks Jim,I used a plastic putty knife once the acetone(nail polish remover) softened the leftover tape.
Lets see the pics for those of use still waiting.

[whoskal]

Wasn't home when the mailman delivered my package,:mad2: but left the parcel slip in my mail box so I can pick it up in the morning.....oh well, now I'll be restless all night long.:bigcry:<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> __________________



Ditto....Missed the mailman.......the one day he decides to come early before i get home!!!!!!!!!!

[valleyman]

Mine came in the mail today. Even more impressive than I had hoped for. Beautiful, beautiful.

[gonzo50]

Yes instructions are included, I'm installing it now.
Just picked mine up from the post office, and they are brilliantly gorgeous.....:coolman: WOW !!!:bows:

I didn't receive any instructions with mine...:confused: I'll just read up on the Thread the post is in. Thanks Rich:D

[ctrlraven]

Just picked mine up from the post office, and they are brilliantly gorgeous.....:coolman: WOW !!!:bows:

I didn't receive any instructions with mine...:confused: I'll just read up on the Thread the post is in. Thanks Rich:D When I get home from work today, I'll scan the instruction sheet and post it up here for everyone or I can email it to ppl if you just PM your email addy. All n all its pretty straight foward and YOU MUST TAKE YOUR TIME!!! lol I rushed to put my steering wheel one on and it's off ever so slightly but you can't tell unless your 4-5" from it looking at it dead center lol. Try putting this on without honking your horn ONCE. :lol:
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/8731/sw27al.png

[BK_GrandMarquis]

Try putting this on without honking your horn ONCE. :lol:
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/8731/sw27al.png

Pull a fuse or disconnect the battery.;)

[Hotrauder]

Rich from CAR was nice enough to call this morning to inform me that mine and the others (7 as I recall) whose orders included sail or C pillar emblems were shipping today. They were the last to be produced. Aren't we having fun now! No hockey sticks left after Thursday or Friday! Anyone who did not get their order in with the group buy or who would like to purchase additional emblems should get on the horn to CAR now. You just think Logan's emblems sold for a lot of money. Wait till these are all gone. MIght be a clue to order an extra set to put away. These will fit on any Grand Marquis. Those folk, male and female; ask me all the time how to get the stuff I have for their GM and CV panthers. Dennis

[jimlam56]

Rich from CAR was nice enough to call this morning to inform me that mine and the others (7 as I recall) whose orders included sail or C pillar emblems were shipping today. They were the last to be produced. Aren't we having fun now! No hockey sticks left after Thursday or Friday! Anyone who did not get their order in with the group buy or who would like to purchase additional emblems should get on the horn to CAR now. You just think Logan's emblems sold for a lot of money. Wait till these are all gone. MIght be a clue to order an extra set to put away. These will fit on any Grand Marquis. Those folk, male and female; ask me all the time how to get the stuff I have for their GM and CV panthers. Dennis
I'm with you Dennis, I bought an extra set that is now residing in my safe. I'll keep until Rich sells out or I get another Marauder, whichever comes first...:D

[jimlam56]

When I get home from work today, I'll scan the instruction sheet and post it up here for everyone or I can email it to ppl if you just PM your email addy. All n all its pretty straight foward and YOU MUST TAKE YOUR TIME!!! lol I rushed to put my steering wheel one on and it's off ever so slightly but you can't tell unless your 4-5" from it looking at it dead center lol.

Pay special attention when you get to the front badge. The badge is about an eighth of an inch smaller than the opening so be careful to center it as best you can. That tape is STICKY!

[ctrlraven]

I was bored at work and typed up the instructions lol

CAR Motorsports

MERCURY MARAUDER Emblem Installation

Gods Head Grille Emblem:

Remove the factory/OEM grille emblem held to the grille by a single post and nut. Using either a drill with a hole drill bit of 1.5 inches diameter or a sharp utility knife or Toro Drill/Dremel tool, remove the raised portion that provided a hold post area for the factory/OEM emblem. Once removed, insure that the surface is completely smooth and level. Sand the edges of your cuts if necessary. Clean the surface with a few drops of grease-cutting liquid detergent in water (do not use a petroleum base cleaner). Rinse clean with fresh water then dry with a lint-free cloth. Wiping surface with denatured alcohol will also help remove an contamination and enhance the adhesion process. Place a protective padded towel or mat under your front bumper so if you inadvertently drop the emblem, no damage will result. Carefully place your new Gods Head Grille Emblem in the recessed area of the grill and observe proper line up. Place the emblem face down on a soft cloth and remove the adhesive protection paper. Carefully pick you emblem up by the edge, line up the top pertion and press into place with constant even pressure. Maximum adhesion will occur within 48-72 hours.

Gods Head Trunk Lid Emblem:

Remove the factory/OEM trunk lid emblem by using a hair dryer, fishing line/dental floss and releasing your line up pins from the inside of the trunk lid. Adhesive that remains on the pain can be removed with WD-40 and a soft cloth. Clean the surface with a few drops of grease-cutting liquid detergent in water (do not use a petroleum base cleanr). Rinse clean with fresh water then dry with a lint-free cloth. Wiping surface with denatured alcohol will also help remove an contamination and enhance the adhesion process. Place a protective padded towel or mat under your rear bumper so if you inadvertently drop the emblem, no damage will result. Carefully place your new Gods Head Trunk Emblem over the area previously occupied by the factory/OEM emblem and oberve proper line up. Place emblem face down on a soft cloth and remove the adhesive protection paper. Carefull pick your emblem up by the edge, line up the top portion and press into place with constant even pressure. Maximum adhesion will occur within 48-72 hours.

Gods Head Steering Wheel Emblem:

Clean the factory/OEM emblem with a few drops of grease-cutting liquid detergent in water (do not use a petroleum base cleanr). Rinse clean with fresh water then dry with a lint-free cloth. Wiping surface with denatured alcohol will also help remove an contamination and enhance the adhesion process. Place a protective padded towel or mat under your front bumper so if you inadvertently drop the emblem, no damage will result. Carefully place your new Gods head Steering Wheel Emblem over the factory/OEM emblem and observe proper line up. Place emblem face down on a soft cloth and remove the adhesive protection paper. Carefully pcik your emblem up by the edge, line up the top pertion and press into place with constant even pressure. Maximum adhesion will occur with 48-72 hours.

Thank you for purchasing a CAR Motorsport Custom Acessory to enhance the appearance of your Merucry Marauder. Happy Motoring.

[ctrlraven]

When I get home from work today, I'll scan the instruction sheet and post it up here for everyone or I can email it to ppl if you just PM your email addy. All n all its pretty straight foward and YOU MUST TAKE YOUR TIME!!! lol I rushed to put my steering wheel one on and it's off ever so slightly but you can't tell unless your 4-5" from it looking at it dead center lol.

Pay special attention when you get to the front badge. The badge is about an eighth of an inch smaller than the opening so be careful to center it as best you can. That tape is STICKY! Tip on lining up the front and rear emblems I just figured out, use 2 pieces about 5" of masking tape, electric tape or scotch tape (NO DUCT TAPE or you will be :bop:), roll it over so its sticky on both sides put the tape on the left and right side of the emblem and you will be able to pinch the tape with your fingers, it helped me hover the emblem until I had it centered and then just push the emblem into position with out even putting a finger on them :D .

[derek6175]

New to the board. I purchased mine and put them on last saturday. I found that tilting the head (tip of helmet) slightly forward, gives a more aggressive posture. It almost appears that the figure is in the running position which make alot of sense for MERCURY the messenger.

[alarmguy]

Welcome to the forum Derek!

[DEFYANT]

I got mine in the mail today.

Order is complete and looks great.

Thanks!!

[John F. Russo]

All I got today was an Email with tracking number, so I went out in the garage and removed my rear emblem with the fishing line worked great.
The gloves ,acetone are a must thanks Jim,I used a plastic putty knife once the acetone(nail polish remover) softened the leftover tape.
Lets see the pics for those of use still waiting.


If you are trying to remove adhesive from a label, try orange magic type liquid. It smells like citrus fruit and does not affect the clear coat like the acetone does. Acetone is very aggressive.

[John F. Russo]

What are the pros and cons of the old style trunk badge and the one offered by Motorsports.

I believe the old style was taking the center off our aluminum wheel. This new style is made of plastic is this correct? Is the OEM trunk badge made of plastic?

[BIGGDOGG]

What are the pros and cons of the old style trunk badge and the one offered by Motorsports.

I believe the old style was taking the center off our aluminum wheel. This new style is made of plastic is this correct? Is the OEM trunk badge made of plastic?

John,

Call us for details on the emblems.

Rich
CAR Motorsports
www.carmotorsports.com (http://www.carmotorsports.com)
678-574-4298...direct
1-877-367-2279...toll free

[shami02]

Got mine Thankx Rich they are awesome. Cant wait for a warm day to install!

[Black 04]

Does anyone have pictures of the trunk lid emblem installed on a black MM? I will like to see what it looks like mounted on the car.

[fastblackmerc]

What are the pros and cons of the old style trunk badge and the one offered by Motorsports.

I believe the old style was taking the center off our aluminum wheel. This new style is made of plastic is this correct? Is the OEM trunk badge made of plastic?
John, go back thru the posts and you'll see that theses are like a friggin piece of jewelry. No plastic here. After I get mine installed I'm seriously thinking of upgrading my alarm system to a perimeter-type alarm.

[fastblackmerc]

Does anyone have pictures of the trunk lid emblem installed on a black MM? I will like to see what it looks like mounted on the car.
Hopefully I'lll have my emblems by the end of the week and I'll have pics of them on my black MM.

[djv5150]

Here they are installed. nice work CAR.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/3/5/godsheads0003.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/3/5/godsheads0001.JPG

[natedog1284]

Lookin good! Mine came in the mail today, along with my new Autometer Guages, (what an incredible coincidence!) but I'm out of town this week! :baaa: AAAAAGGGHHHHH!!! Now I have to wait for the weekend to put everything in...... this is gonna be a long couple of days.....:mad2: (And I swear to God it better be nice this weekend.....)

P.S. David, man how warm is it down there that you can be wearing shorts?! It's like 20* up here!

[Svashtar]

Mine came last night in the mail, well packaged. Just curious: if you have front and rear how are they different? Is the front thicker?

I got the rear and the steering wheel. Just occurred to me with the weight of this sucker, if the air bag ever deploys they'll be digging this thing out of my chest!

I saved big bucks by not getting the front, 'cuz I already had Zack's $475 chrome grill. (Hey, wait a minute... :confused: :) )

The front looks damned nice installed. I almost wish I had kept my old black grill so I could get one of these and swap it out.

I also have the spoiler so need to work around that to get the rear off. Sorry, but there's no way with my paint I'm putting acetone on the car. :eek: Goof off should get it off pretty good.

Thanks for another cool product Rich!

Norm

[BIGGDOGG]

Mine came last night in the mail, well packaged. Just curious: if you have front and rear how are they different? Is the front thicker?

I got the rear and the steering wheel. Just occurred to me with the weight of this sucker, if the air bag ever deploys they'll be digging this thing out of my chest!

I saved big bucks by not getting the front, 'cuz I already had Zack's $475 chrome grill. (Hey, wait a minute... :confused: :) )

The front looks damned nice installed. I almost wish I had kept my old black grill so I could get one of these and swap it out.

I also have the spoiler so need to work around that to get the rear off. Sorry, but there's no way with my paint I'm putting acetone on the car. :eek: Goof off should get it off pretty good.

Thanks for another cool product Rich!

Norm

Norm[/quote]

Thank you for cheering us on to make these emblems. As for the difference in the Grille and Trunk Emblems. They are approximately the same diameter, measured to 1000th of an inch tolerances. The back is flat on the Grille Emblem, while the Trunk Emblem has a curved back to conform exactly with the OEM Trunk Emblem's curvature as to conform to the shape of the trunk lid. Historically (last 50 years) high end vehicles that are adorned with a specific emblem, without exception carry that emblem in the front on either the hood or the grille. Many of those same vehicles also carry the emblem theme to the rear of the car. In most cases, people view a car from the front to determine what the emblem shows as to type. We did order a few extra Grille Emblems if you need one. Take care.....

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[jimlam56]

[quote=Svashtar]Mine came last night in the mail, well packaged. Just curious: if you have front and rear how are they different? Is the front thicker?

I got the rear and the steering wheel. Just occurred to me with the weight of this sucker, if the air bag ever deploys they'll be digging this thing out of my chest!

I saved big bucks by not getting the front, 'cuz I already had Zack's $475 chrome grill. (Hey, wait a minute... :confused: :) )

The front looks damned nice installed. I almost wish I had kept my old black grill so I could get one of these and swap it out.

I also have the spoiler so need to work around that to get the rear off. Sorry, but there's no way with my paint I'm putting acetone on the car. :eek: Goof off should get it off pretty good.

Thanks for another cool product Rich!

Norm[/quote

Goof-off is WAY more harmful to paint than acetone, in my experience. I live where there's lot's more pine trees than cars, and acetone is the only way I've found to get pinesap off a car's finish. I keep my vehicles well waxed, and have never had a problem. I would love to hear from paint and body experts on this subject...

[Hotrauder]

Here they are installed. nice work CAR.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/3/5/godsheads0003.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/3/5/godsheads0001.JPG


David, Those emblems look beautiful on your gorgeous car. Alex, you sure shopuld be proud when you drive it next year. Mine are in the mail! Can't wait. Dennis:D

[John F. Russo]

John, go back thru the posts and you'll see that theses are like a friggin piece of jewelry. No plastic here. After I get mine installed I'm seriously thinking of upgrading my alarm system to a perimeter-type alarm.


Thank you.

[alarmguy]

Got mine today, they're beautiful. Thanks Rich. djv that one on the rear looks great on a black MM with the ss inserts.

[BIGGDOGG]

Beautiful job on the installation, beautiful Marauder as well.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[ctrlraven]

I installed mine last night and couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks Rich and Alan for making these great custom emblems!
Had to do the side angle shots to really capture the image since their so BLING BLING DOG!:lol:
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/3760/grilleon5hb.pnghttp://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5760/sw38xl.png
One last look with the hockey sticks anywhere near my MM :D
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/7500/trunklid8qd.png

[Alan CMS]

Nice photos and thanks for the compliments. BTW, I couldn't help but notice how nicely they match with your stainless steel MARAUDER inserts.

Alan

[ctrlraven]

Nice photos and thanks for the compliments. BTW, I couldn't help but notice how nicely they match with your stainless steel MARAUDER inserts.

Alanmmm yes inserts next ext. mod on the list :D

[fastblackmerc]

Got the emblems, fender cover and filtermag today. Will be installing them Saturday. Pics to follow. Thanks! Rich & Alan!!:beer: :beer:

[gonzo50]

I haven't installed my emblems yet, but I noticed on djv5150 trunk emblem and on ctrlraven trunk emblem, that they are not aligned the same way, ones pointing down further then the other.:confused:

I thought that the trunk emblem had a curve in it natural to the trunk curve, so it should align only one way. Are all the emblems curve in the same manner, at the same point ?

[marauderboi]

I haven't installed my emblems yet, but I noticed on djv5150 trunk emblem and on ctrlraven trunk emblem, that they are not aligned the same way, ones pointing down further then the other.:confused:

I thought that the trunk emblem had a curve in it natural to the trunk curve, so it should align only one way. Are all the emblems curve in the same manner, at the same point ?my dad turned his a little bit so the neck is straight up and down

[fastblackmerc]

I think the proper placement is with Mercury looking to the left / parallel to the horizon.

[NATEHAWK]

This how i did my grille emblem i like mine tilted a lil bit looks better than straight up.

[schuvwj]

This how i did my grille emblem i like mine tilted a lil bit looks better than straight up.

I got mine today. Are the front and back emblems the same size?

[fastblackmerc]

If they aren't the same size there are extremely close. The trunk emblem has a curved back. The front emblem is flat.

[ncmm]

:D Got mine today as well. A big THANKS to Rich and his crew! :D

[djv5150]

Lookin good! Mine came in the mail today, along with my new Autometer Guages, (what an incredible coincidence!) but I'm out of town this week! :baaa: AAAAAGGGHHHHH!!! Now I have to wait for the weekend to put everything in...... this is gonna be a long couple of days.....:mad2: (And I swear to God it better be nice this weekend.....)

P.S. David, man how warm is it down there that you can be wearing shorts?! It's like 20* up here!
On the P.S It was about 77*F 16:30 Thanks for all the compliments. Feel free to PM me with ?

[schuvwj]

If they aren't the same size there are extremely close. The trunk emblem has a curved back. The front emblem is flat.

Thank You!

[djv5150]

I think the proper placement is with Mercury looking to the left / parallel to the horizon.
I agree just look at the emblem embossed in our seat backs.

[sweetair]

Mine came Monday with nobody to sign for them. Had to go pick them up Tues am @ the post office. Thanks Rich & Alan, they look great. I am a little tentative to put them on the car because they look ssooooooo good. All of the installs that I have read seen on this thread look great guys. Good job. I am going to wait for the weather to get a little warmer and then procede. What I would like to get is a GPS for piece of mind. Good luck to all the installs yet to come..............

[ctrlraven]

:D Got mine today as well. A big THANKS to Rich and his crew! :D haha nice plug in the pics for CAR Motorsports :banana:

[ctrlraven]

Rich/Alan,

I havent seen anyone ask this yet so I will, is there any special things we should do or use to protect or clean the emblems especially with the grille one?

[MaLo03]

I agree just look at the emblem embossed in our seat backs.
Same here David.....I lined up my stering wheel and my front grill to match the seats but the trunk lid emblem is bent in a way where you could only place it one way, with the neck to the side. I also check my encyclopedia and the pic of the god head is just like our seats.
No problem anyways....they are fantastic looking and car motorsports did an EXCELLENT job on these emblems. they are better than factory.
David, I'll need some help installing the trunk lid emblem. PM me when I can come by. I want to get it as close as possible to match the seats.

[1 Bad Merc]

I just got off the phone with Rich and what a great experience I had. I left him a phone message last night and he promptly called me back this morning! This is one of the A+ vendors we have here on this site and I know I will be supporting them again in the future. Guys we sure are lucky to have these vendors.... especially for a car that they didnt make alot of. Rich thank you again for everything and your help will not be forgotten.

Just for anyone who is still interested in the emblems, Rich indicated he still has a couple sets left for sale. These are not cheapy plastic asia junk that every Dick and Jane sell but real honest to goodness metal ones that have been tripled chromed plated! I can't wait to see them on my car!:banana:

[MaLo03]

I just got off the phone with Rich and what a great experience I had. I left him a phone message last night and he promptly called me back this morning! This is one of the A+ vendors we have here on this site and I know I will be supporting them again in the future. Guys we sure are lucky to have these vendors.... especially for a car that they didnt make alot of. Rich thank you again for everything and your help will not be forgotten.

Just for anyone who is still interested in the emblems, Rich indicated he still has a couple sets left for sale. These are not cheapy plastic asia junk that every Dick and Jane sell but real honest to goodness metal ones that have been tripled chromed plated! I can't wait to see them on my car!:banana:
I agree 100%
I've been on the phone with him twice and he been great.
Look at my CMS Gods Head emblem on my grill. I'm in love again.

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[MaLo03]

Here is another shot of Car Motorsports God Head emblem.
FANTASTIC!

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[Dragcity]

Has anyone got an answer to the bend of the rear badge question? I am looking to put mine on to match the seats, without the neck at an angle. Is there a fix to this?

I have suspended installation, as I don't like the neck angled....

Any suggestions???

[Black 04]

I have suspended installation, as I don't like the neck angled....

Any suggestions???[/QUOTE]

I have to agree, I don't like the angle of the neck.

[gonzo50]

Has anyone got an answer to the bend of the rear badge question? I am looking to put mine on to match the seats, without the neck at an angle. Is there a fix to this?

I have suspended installation, as I don't like the neck angled....

Any suggestions???


I have to agree, I don't like the angle of the neck.
"Me Three"...:confused:

[Dragcity]

I suppose we have to make some phone calls on Monday AM to CMS. I hope they can be re-bent somehow.

The bobbed trunk looks better that with the OEM emblem, but not as good as with the custom.

[natedog1284]

I finally got to put all my emblems today, including the S55 emblems. All I can say is WOW, these things look awesome. Thanks to everyone at CAR Motorsports for making this happen. Now all I need is painted tail lights and I'll be all set! :beer:

BTW, as far as all this neck-angle stuff goes, I placed my emblems to match DragCity's avatar. This looks best to me, and most like the old style, IMHO.

Thanks again guys, I couldn't be happier!

[BIGGDOGG]

We need you help in contacting the members below.

Andre Iazzi
Marc Rocco


These two members each ordered a set of Gods Head Emblems and have not responded to our attempts to contact them concerning credit card declines. Presently, we are holding two sets of emblems for them. Shipping labels have been created and email notification of shipment has been sent. We have done our part, now we ask that they contact CAR Motorsports to revise their plan of payment.

Thank you,

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Krytin]

I suppose we have to make some phone calls on Monday AM to CMS. I hope they can be re-bent somehow.

The bobbed trunk looks better that with the OEM emblem, but not as good as with the custom.
I installed mine in the "angled forward" position as per the contour of the emblem. I'm not 100% happy but it may grow on me in time. I would be interested in any solution to this!

[Dragcity]

I installed mine in the "angled forward" position as per the contour of the emblem. I'm not 100% happy but it may grow on me in time. I would be interested in any solution to this!

I am going to try to twist it just a bit from the contour of the bend and make up a little. They cannot be re-bent. I'll get another look at it tonight. When I first matched it up, it looked a bit exaggerated, but I'll look again. Maybe I'm a little off (that I know is true). Either way, I really, really like the tooks of our emblems. They did a great job.

Another benefit from these is if someone is coming at you with their highbeams on, they'll get the reflection from Old Merc right back at them...

[Marauder2005]

Angled? My rear and front gods heads are angeled straight and not 'tilted'

No problems here :confused:

[Dragcity]

Angled? My rear and front gods heads are angeled straight and not 'tilted'

No problems here :confused:

Plaese post pics of your rear.... no, not YOUR rear, the rear emblem. I would like to see what you did.

Thanks

[LeviEA]

Here's some quick shots of mine's, and no that's not a chip in the emblem. I don't know why/what it reflected. I have my grille on at an upwards angle.Also any one have pics of where they put their sail panel/fender emblems? I need some ideas.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/LeviEA/12%20AM%20Marauder/000_0663.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/LeviEA/12%20AM%20Marauder/000_0669.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/LeviEA/12%20AM%20Marauder/000_0666.jpg

[gonzo50]

Angled? My rear and front gods heads are angeled straight and not 'tilted'

No problems here :confused:


Plaese post pics of your rear.... no, not YOUR rear, the rear emblem. I would like to see what you did.

Thanks
I've asked about this before, I'm wondering if some of the rear emblems were bent in different places then others, with my bend I can not place the emblem with the neck straight up and down. Pictures please, Marauder2005, Thanks.

[fastblackmerc]

Angled? My rear and front gods heads are angeled straight and not 'tilted'

No problems here :confused:
I haven't installed my rear emblem yet but it looks OK.

[jimlam56]

I've asked about this before, I'm wondering if some of the rear emblems were bent in different places then others, with my bend I can not place the emblem with the neck straight up and down. Pictures please, Marauder2005, Thanks.
Based on what I've seen on ebay the seller thought that is the way they were supposed to be.
I mounted mine straight up, the bend doesn't conform.
I have a spoiler, so the gap is not noticeable.

[Marauder2005]

Based on what I've seen on ebay the seller thought that is the way they were supposed to be.
I mounted mine straight up, the bend doesn't conform.
I have a spoiler, so the gap is not noticeable.

I went in the drive way to look at mine. ^^^This is the same in my case

as well. There is a LITTLE gap, but hardly if at all noticable. I did not even

notice it until I read Jims post. Sorry I gotta buy a Digi camera.

[BIGGDOGG]

I went in the drive way to look at mine. ^^^This is the same in my case

as well. There is a LITTLE gap, but hardly if at all noticable. I did not even

notice it until I read Jims post. Sorry I gotta buy a Digi camera.

Everyone can anticipate a little gap area since the Gods Head Emblems were patterned after the plastic OEM Emblem which has slight gaping as well. We also used an aluminum mock up of the trunk lid to insure a fit equal to or beyond that of the OEM emblem. There should be no differences between the trunk emblems as to orientation, but if you think you have a problem or issue, please call us as soon as possible to discuss you issue. We will always strive to meet your expectations for a high quality result.

Thank you,

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Dragcity]

I will go out today and mock-up what I have and take some pics. We can go from there. Stay tuned. By the way.... Thanks Rich!

[Alan CMS]

Everyone can anticipate a little gap area since the Gods Head Emblems were patterned after the plastic OEM Emblem which has slight gaping as well. We also used an aluminum mock up of the trunk lid to insure a fit equal to or beyond that of the OEM emblem. There should be no differences between the trunk emblems as to orientation, but if you think you have a problem or issue, please call us as soon as possible to discuss you issue. We will always strive to meet your expectations for a high quality result.

Thank you,

Rich
CAR Motorsports

There's also the double sided tape. There will be a gap at least the thickness of the tape. This was true on the OEM emblem as well.

Alan

[Dragcity]

I used double sided tape to hold on temporarily for the photo. The angle is rather dramatic in my opinion. Any comments?

Temp - Rear Perm - Front
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290184_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290184.JPG) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290186_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290186.JPG)

Rich/Alen, are there others without such a dramatic angle?

[gonzo50]

I used double sided tape to hold on temporarily for the photo. The angle is rather dramatic in my opinion. Any comments?

Temp - Rear Perm - Front
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290184_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290184.JPG) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290186_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/3/8/P3290186.JPG)

Rich/Alen, are there others without such a dramatic angle?
Thats the same way mine will sit, I already have the grill emblem and the steering wheel emblem installed and they are fabulous. I would like for the three to be the same. Thanks

[bagpiper]

I put mine on the trunk in more of a angle to match the front and the steering wheel,the curve of the emblem did not match the trunk lid.I heated the emblem and tape with a blow drier and forced it down onto the trunk lid.I was not aware the bend to the rear emblem would place it in such a angle till after I installed the front and steering wheel emblem with the neck fairly straight up.It looked better after heating it and forcing the tape to stick where the curve did not match.

[Hotrauder]

I know to each his own but I like the "FLYING" look with the hat more parelled to the horizon and have mounted all of mine that way. The quality of the emblems is first rate, obviously custom and way beyond the concept of the originals. I couldn't be happier. Thanks to CAR Motorsports. Dennis:beer:

[Marauder2005]

The quality of the emblems is first rate, obviously custom and way beyond the concept of the originals. I couldn't be happier. Thanks to CAR Motorsports. Dennis:beer:

I feel the same way :high5:

[gonzo50]

I know to each his own but I like the "FLYING" look with the hat more parelled to the horizon and have mounted all of mine that way. The quality of the emblems is first rate, obviously custom and way beyond the concept of the originals. I couldn't be happier. Thanks to CAR Motorsports. Dennis:beer:


I feel the same way :high5:
With out a doubt, these emblems are first rate, thats not what we are debating about, :rolleyes: but as you say,"to each his own", I would prefer if the angle was more toward the straight up and down look. I haven't contacted Rich yet, I'm feeling my way around this Thread to see where it goes. :help:

[Dragcity]

I feel the same way. No doubt about exceptional quality, service and overall personality. Because this is a personal matter, all my messages are now PM's to CAR.

My intent is NEVER to say anything bad about anyone on this site. I feel each business and individual here are really great. If I ever come off as being negative, shame on me, as it is not my intention. I was trying to get others input on this matter, and seem to have found that some rear badges have been bent differently than others ???

I was, and still am behind CAR Motorsports all the way.

[MM03MOK]

With out a doubt, these emblems are first rate, thats not what we are debating about, :rolleyes: but as you say,"to each his own", I would prefer if the angle was more toward the straight up and down look. I haven't contacted Rich yet


I put mine on the trunk in more of a angle to match the front and the steering wheel,the curve of the emblem did not match the trunk lid. I agree about the angle and will be contacting Rich today.

[HwyCruiser]

Has anyone got an answer to the bend of the rear badge question? I am looking to put mine on to match the seats, without the neck at an angle. Is there a fix to this?

I have suspended installation, as I don't like the neck angled....

Any suggestions???

Take a rubber mallet to it... seriously.

I just got around to taking off my old center cap modified rear badge for the CMS badge. I found that if I placed the badge to fit like it was bent, the little guy's gaze was more than a little catawampus also.

I wrapped the badge in a cotton towel and whacked it a couple of times to flatten it out a bit and then started contouring it the way I wanted it over an edge. The mallet didn't mar the finish through the towel at all. The piece would up being sturdy enough to take some abuse and thin enough to bend the way I wanted it to go.

Now it's orientated more like Dragcity's avatar. The neck on the badge isn't quite as thick as the traditional image so I think this screws up perception a little too. I'll try and get a pick tomorrow.

[HwyCruiser]

I love this badge! :up:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/9/4/cms1.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/9/4/cms2.jpg

[Dave Compson]

Thats exactlly how i want mine. I havent installed mine yet, because of this. I didnt want to mess up the rear. But, now i can modify. Thanks!

Dave

[MM03MOK]

Excellent, JD. That's how I want mine to look. Hopefully Alan and Rich will make it so. Shipping it back on Monday.

[HwyCruiser]

Thanks, I also moved it up about an inch where the old badge sat to center it more vertically on the trunk lip. Just enough to cover the existing holes with the tape.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/5/9/4/cms3.jpg

The guys at CMS shouldn't have any problem re-pressing the curve on these. Good deal they are taking care of those who have issues with theirs. It only took me about 15 minutes of "persuasion" to fit it with the mallet to my liking.

[ncmm]

I agree about the angle and will be contacting Rich today.must agree it's off a tad. If HwyCruiser fixed his maybe I should give it a whirl too!

[HwyCruiser]

Oh boy, I just had a vision of someone hammering the bjs out of the emblem after it was already installed on the trunk.

So, here's my disclaimer: Don't try this unless you're confident of your skills and are willing to screw something up. Do all work in a safe manner. Do any adjustments to the emblem prior to installing on the trunk and test fit until you are happy with it. Once it's stuck on, just be happy.

OK, I feel better.

[wht8364]

Pics of rear emblem along with the stainless inserts put in some time ago.
Steering wheel and front grille done also. I kept the angle on the badges close to that on the rear. The slant is OK.
:D
8946

8947

[bagpiper]

I have the emblems installed on my car and just had to tires installed on the front.The kid at the garage asked where I got the firefighter emblems.I told if he looked at the center caps and the backs of the front seats he would see the same thing.He knows I am a full time firefighter and thought that the godshead were firefighters said he never thought it was Mercury.

[Dave Compson]

Igronant youth! They need to bring back greek mythology class to high schools.

[gonzo50]

I agree about the angle and will be contacting Rich today.


Excellent, JD. That's how I want mine to look. Hopefully Alan and Rich will make it so. Shipping it back on Monday.
Did you already contact Rich and he said you can ship it back to him ???

If so, then I'm calling him Monday to ship mine back too....

[MM03MOK]

Talked to Alan.

[Dragcity]

Hi everyone,

I was just in Rochester, NY where I met one of the folks that was involved with the design and production of these emblems. As we always see here, he was one heck of a guy, who really cares about what he does. He truely has a passion for it.

Well, I showed him what we have run into and it turns out there is no real problem. I, as I am sure others have done, rested the rear emblem on the trunk and lined up the curve just so. I felt the angle was off abit and stopped. Today, we solved my reluctance and turned it to line up the way I wanted it and pushed it on hard and evenly. To my surprize, no problem at all. So off came the tape protector and on went the badge. I am a happy Marauderer...

If anyone has any problems, give me a shout and I can help you out. It's raining cats and dogs here in Buffalo right now, but I will get some pictures as soon as I can and post them in this thread.

Quality, Service and Support is unmatched. Thanks everyone, for the input and patience.

[Marauder2005]

I'm glad you solved your problem :)

[natedog1284]

I feel dumb for not even noticing the curve of the emblem vs. the curve of the trunk lid....:o

As you said, I lined mine up the way I wanted it, then just pressed it on. Looks like it came with the car! I couldn't be happier with that and the S55 badges. Thanks again guys! You do indeed make some fantastic products!

[Alan CMS]

Talked to Alan.

You should check out Drag City's post about the emblems. Apparently, there is NO problem with them.

Alan

[Krytin]

The only way the badge that I received fits on the contour of the trunk lid is with the head angled forward with the brim of the hat level. Any other way and the gap between the badge & trunk is unsatisfactory.

[BIGGDOGG]

The only way the badge that I received fits on the contour of the trunk lid is with the head angled forward with the brim of the hat level. Any other way and the gap between the badge & trunk is unsatisfactory.

How close are you located to Rochester NY? I could set you up to meet with the same gentleman I arranged for Buffalo Joe to meet with. As you can see from Joe's post yesterday, there are no problems with his emblem after having the chief designer show him how to position it. Also, if you would like to return your emblem for a replacement that is fine as well. Maybe Joe could meet up with you as well. There appears to be a few isolated cases of members not being able to mount the emblem with the Marauder facing straight ahead. In Joe's case it was corrected by application in the manner which will produce a straight look ahead result.

Joe....would you like to explain further the process that corrected your perceived problem?? Thanks

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Dragcity]

Yes.

The bend in the badge (and the mounting tape) are MUCH more forgiving than I had thought possible. I orientated mine just the way I wanted it. with a sharpie, I marked at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock with straight lines on both the emblem and the paint. Now mind you, you have to push, and it conforms well, mine did.

After marking, peel the tape protector and line up the marks. Even pressure and pushing HARD did the trick. Mine worked out fine. I will put pics up in a few minutes.

Trust me, I know the reluctance, but it's fine. I felt a bit foolish when I saw how well it worked out. If you don't believe me, just go out and orientate it how you like it and push all around the edges at the same time. Now, it won't work if you try it 90 degrees off, but a little to either side is no biggie.

[BIGGDOGG]

Yes.

The bend in the badge (and the mounting tape) are MUCH more forgiving than I had thought possible. I orientated mine just the way I wanted it. with a sharpie, I marked at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock with straight lines on both the emblem and the paint. Now mind you, you have to push, and it conforms well, mine did.

After marking, peel the tape protector and line up the marks. Even pressure and pushing HARD did the trick. Mine worked out fine. I will put pics up in a few minutes.

Trust me, I know the reluctance, but it's fine. I felt a bit foolish when I saw how well it worked out. If you don't believe me, just go out and orientate it how you like it and push all around the edges at the same time. Now, it won't work if you try is 90 degrees off, but a little to either side is no biggie.

Thank you Joe, Again a reminder that you will push from the sides of the emblem with all of your fingers and thumb at once. The sides are what you will be sticking down. The middle of the emblem will simply follow along with the adhesion process.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Dragcity]

O.k. Here is my DTR sporting the Car Motorsports Custom Deluxe Emblems.

How to mark: Line on emblem & Paint.
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Installed: Push Hard and even, especially around the edges & hold for a minute.
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I also marked the trunk equidistant from the alignment holes to ensure I was at the correct height and perfectly centered. That was ~1/4 " from @ hole.

[Krytin]

How close are you located to Rochester NY? I could set you up to meet with the same gentleman I arranged for Buffalo Joe to meet with. As you can see from Joe's post yesterday, there are no problems with his emblem after having the chief designer show him how to position it. Also, if you would like to return your emblem for a replacement that is fine as well. Maybe Joe could meet up with you as well. There appears to be a few isolated cases of members not being able to mount the emblem with the Marauder facing straight ahead. In Joe's case it was corrected by application in the manner which will produce a straight look ahead result.

Joe....would you like to explain further the process that corrected your perceived problem?? Thanks

Rich
CAR Motorsports

Rich it's on the car now. I don't think the gap will be acceptable in the straight up position - even if the tape were able to hold it tight initially, I don't believe it would stay tight for long.
Short of re-contouriing the badge it will have to stay as is.
IMHO the contour is wrong on the badge that I have. If the head were designed to orient straight up, the badge would fit tight and even to the trunk lid sans the adheasive holding it there.

[HwyCruiser]

I'm a big boy, and the contour of the badge wouldn't budge with all my weight on it on a bench. I had to take a rubber mallet to mine and beat it into shape. Maybe there were variations in thickness also?

[BIGGDOGG]

Rich it's on the car now. I don't think the gap will be acceptable in the straight up position - even if the tape were able to hold it tight initially, I don't believe it would stay tight for long.
Short of re-contouriing the badge it will have to stay as is.
IMHO the contour is wrong on the badge that I have. If the head were designed to orient straight up, the badge would fit tight and even to the trunk lid sans the adheasive holding it there.

Did you not want to take us up on the offer to meet with the chief design gentleman in Rochester? He would have applied the emblem to your Marauder. If you would like a replacement emblem, take yours off and send it back. We want you to have a great result. You can see the beautiful result that Buffalo Joe had on his trunk emblem. No reason you will not end up with the same result on your Marauder trunk lid. Give us a call tomorrow to discuss your situation further.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[BIGGDOGG]

I'm a big boy, and the contour of the badge wouldn't budge with all my weight on it on a bench. I had to take a rubber mallet to mine and beat it into shape. Maybe there were variations in thickness also?

Each piece is produced from the same exact mold, and therfore no variance in the contour should exist. Same with thickness, should be exact. If you would like a replacement as well, simply give us a call and we will authorize the return for a new emblem. Clearly a few folks have struggled with mounting the trunk lid emblem, it is very strange since each emblem is identical and the contour is exact to the OEM emblem within .005 inch tolerance. We did a remeasurement again yesterday. A mounting template is being produced to aid those individuals who may need the help. This template will be available next week. The large majority of owners have been able to mount their emblems without incident. We really thought this would be the case for all owners since we thoroughly tested the trunk lid emblem in application. As always, let us know how we can help you.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[HwyCruiser]

Rich,

See my comment here:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=364450&postcount=95

First, the quality of the emblem is amazing and I wouldn't send it back for anything. I was pretty retentive about the orientation of the emblem during test fitting, and I guess I'm so quick to think "I can tweak this" (mod mentality I guess) that I hit the ground running to the workshop.

The comment that the contour can be easily formed by hand just didn't sound right from my experience with mine. Maybe it can, I didn't try it as posted. I am glad that you are taking care of anyone that still has an issue with this though.

I love the emblem and I love the underhood liner - especially after all the extra attention to detail you personally provided to getting the "Supercharged" text color just right. Count me as a 100% satisfied customer.

[BIGGDOGG]

Rich,

See my comment here:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=364450&postcount=95

First, the quality of the emblem is amazing and I wouldn't send it back for anything. I was pretty retentive about the orientation of the emblem during test fitting, and I guess I'm so quick to think "I can tweak this" (mod mentality I guess) that I hit the ground running to the workshop.

The comment that the contour can be easily formed by hand just didn't sound right from my experience with mine. Maybe it can, I didn't try it as posted. I am glad that you are taking care of anyone that still has an issue with this though.

I love the emblem and I love the underhood liner - especially after all the extra attention to detail you personally provided to getting the "Supercharged" text color just right. Count me as a 100% satisfied customer.

Thanks for providing the picture of your mounted trunk lid emblem. It looks fabulous, you did a great job. We love these Gods Head Emblems, no other vehicle type has anything like it for an emblem. Custom designed in style, materials and finish for the Marauder period. It continues to be a pleasure serving you and your fellow Marauder owners/members. All the best.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[schuvwj]

If the whole rear emblem is not in full contact to the truck lid will it stay in place?
I mounted mine but there is about 1/8 inch gap in the lower right hand side of the emblem, (3 to 5 oclock), where it is not touching the trunk lid.

I have tried to push it to close the gap but it will not stay.

What are my options?

[BigMerc]

rubber mallet. seriously, take it off place it in a cloth and whack it, it'll straighten

[BIGGDOGG]

If the whole rear emblem is not in full contact to the truck lid will it stay in place?
I mounted mine but there is about 1/8 inch gap in the lower right hand side of the emblem, (3 to 5 oclock), where it is not touching the trunk lid.

I have tried to push it to close the gap but it will not stay.

What are my options?

Call us to discuss, thank you.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[2003DOHC]

I only have the steering wheel emblem but I am very pleased with the fit and quality of the emblem. A big thank you to everyone involved in the design an manufacture of this item. The emblem looks awesome!!:D

[Shora]

If the whole rear emblem is not in full contact to the truck lid will it stay in place?
I mounted mine but there is about 1/8 inch gap in the lower right hand side of the emblem, (3 to 5 oclock), where it is not touching the trunk lid.

I have tried to push it to close the gap but it will not stay.

What are my options?

I have the same problem.

[Dave Compson]

I dont know what to say. I installed my new emblems (front, rear, and horn) And they all fit and look like they should have from the factory. The fit and finish is first rate! I love them. I think they complement the rims well on the all black car. I got a little concerned with the talk of the rear emblem not fitting right with certian alignment, but i just went ahead and installed it facing the correct way. (he dosent look like he is running) And it fit great. So, thanks again.

Dave

[BIGGDOGG]

I dont know what to say. I installed my new emblems (front, rear, and horn) And they all fit and look like they should have from the factory. The fit and finish is first rate! I love them. I think they complement the rims well on the all black car. I got a little concerned with the talk of the rear emblem not fitting right with certian alignment, but i just went ahead and installed it facing the correct way. (he dosent look like he is running) And it fit great. So, thanks again.

Dave

Most folks are installing the emblems without incident. Good to hear you are pleased and enjoying the upgraded appearance provided by our emblems. Stay tuned for our next emblem offering. The "MARAUDER" Word Emblem. It will be made to match the Gods Head Emblems. Again polished to a decorative mirror finish. Enjoy!!

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[sspmustang]

Most folks are installing the emblems without incident. Good to hear you are pleased and enjoying the upgraded appearance provided by our emblems. Stay tuned for our next emblem offering. The "MARAUDER" Word Emblem. It will be made to match the Gods Head Emblems. Again polished to a decorative mirror finish. Enjoy!!

Rich
CAR Motorsports Ohhhh Baby..any prototype on this Rich? :burnout:

[BIGGDOGG]

Amplifying Instructions for Trunk Lid Emblem Installation



Photo A shows factory positioning for the rear emblem. Please note the two
black dots at the 9:00 & 3:00 positions. On the underside of the emblem are two
studs [posts] - one under each dot - that fit into the two holes that are
predrilled for factory alignment and installment of factory emblem into the
trunk.



Once the Mercury plastic emblem is removed the template is placed into position
by aligning to the emblem to the two pre-drilled holes and center lines on the
template at the 9:00 & 3:00 points. Without a template you can draw a straight
line across and outside of the predrilled holes. Then mark 6/10 of an inch
above left 9:00 center alignment line.



Next, center the emblem to the trunk and position the rear emblem with the
helmet tip at the 6/10 mark as shown on photo B. With the Gods Head emblem in
the correct position press firmly and evenly to complete installation.



Please note: tape application guide instructions.

[Shora]

Thank you for taking the time to post this. I have left you 2 messages, attempted to call you 8 times, sent a PM, and e-mailed you since Monday and received no response. I have done business with you several times and I am rather suprised at the difficulty at getting in touch with you.

Will try again tomorrow. Looking forward to your other products.


Amplifying Instructions for Trunk Lid Emblem Installation



Photo A shows factory positioning for the rear emblem. Please note the two
black dots at the 9:00 & 3:00 positions. On the underside of the emblem are two
studs [posts] - one under each dot - that fit into the two holes that are
predrilled for factory alignment and installment of factory emblem into the
trunk.



Once the Mercury plastic emblem is removed the template is placed into position
by aligning to the emblem to the two pre-drilled holes and center lines on the
template at the 9:00 & 3:00 points. Without a template you can draw a straight
line across and outside of the predrilled holes. Then mark 6/10 of an inch
above left 9:00 center alignment line.



Next, center the emblem to the trunk and position the rear emblem with the
helmet tip at the 6/10 mark as shown on photo B. With the Gods Head emblem in
the correct position press firmly and evenly to complete installation.



Please note: tape application guide instructions.

[Meteorite]

I had the same issue with the rear badge as some others have experienced. To properly orient the "Mercury Man" (i.e., at the same angle at which Mercury had always done it in the past), I was not able to get the curvature of the badge to line up with the curve of the trunk.

I used the process described by Dragcity, but my results were not as good. No matter how hard I pressed around the perimeter of the badge, there was still a noticeable gap between the 3M adhesive and the trunk surface at the upper left and lower right of the badge.

As it was, the badge looked okay, and was on very tight. My only concern was what will happen next winter, when water gets in that gap between the 3M adhesive and the trunk, then freezes. The water would expand as it froze and further separate the badge from the trunk.

To prevent this, I took some black 3M windshield urethane (which is very watertight when it cures), and used a toothpick to fill in the gap, at both upper left and lower right. It can be messy stuff, but cleans right off with the same denatured alcohol you use to prepare the trunk surface in the first place.

What I have now, is the Car Motorsports badge which is:

(1) Oriented the way it should be;
(2) On tight;
(3) Has no gap for water/ice to get into.

Now, to take off my winter wheels and put on the real Marauder wheels and go croozin!!:burnout:

[BIGGDOGG]

Thank you for taking the time to post this. I have left you 2 messages, attempted to call you 8 times, sent a PM, and e-mailed you since Monday and received no response. I have done business with you several times and I am rather suprised at the difficulty at getting in touch with you.

Will try again tomorrow. Looking forward to your other products.

We are sorry for your difficulties in contacting us this week. We show no record of any Private Messages being received, also no emails outstanding that have not been responded to. We did receive two messages that were overall not understandable for the name and number, and best we could determine they concerned Gods Head Emblems. These messages must have been yours. Please call us today and we will certainly help you in the best fashion possible.

Thank you,


Rich and Alan
CAR Motorsports
1-877-367-2279...toll free
678-574-4298...direct Atlanta

[BIGGDOGG]

Ohhhh Baby..any prototype on this Rich? :burnout:

We are still gathering numbers from the original post describing the product. After we log enough interest, then we will go to production.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Krytin]

Thank you for taking the time to post this. I have left you 2 messages, attempted to call you 8 times, sent a PM, and e-mailed you since Monday and received no response. I have done business with you several times and I am rather suprised at the difficulty at getting in touch with you.

Will try again tomorrow. Looking forward to your other products.

You know what - I'm not an idiot!

I certainly know how to orient the figure straight up and down.

So does everyone else!

What you refuse to address is the issue with a 1/8" gap that DOES exist if the badge is put on straight up and down. This is not satisfactry!

[schuvwj]

We are sorry for your difficulties in contacting us this week. We show no record of any Private Messages being received, also no emails outstanding that have not been responded to. We did receive two messages that were overall not understandable for the name and number, and best we could determine they concerned Gods Head Emblems. These messages must have been yours. Please call us today and we will certainly help you in the best fashion possible.

Thank you,


Rich and Alan
CAR Motorsports
1-877-367-2279...toll free
678-574-4298...direct Atlanta



I will try to call tomarrow.

[not5-0]

.I have the CMS badges and want to say that the orientation may not suit everyones taste, but I found it be acceptable. It is difficult to mass produce an item and satisfy the personal needs of everyone. I installed the rear badge first and matched the angle on the front badge to match. I have had them on for a couple of weeks and have gotten quite a few compliments from strangers.

I respect peoples right to express their opinions and my intention is not to diminish their concerns. I only want CMS to know that I am thankful that they took on the task of creating something that makes our cars that much more special and delivered a high quality product. Thanks to Rich and Alan

[BIGGDOGG]

You know what - I'm not an idiot!

I certainly know how to orient the figure straight up and down.

So does everyone else!

What you refuse to address is the issue with a 1/8" gap that DOES exist if the badge is put on straight up and down. This is not satisfactry!

Please phone us tomorrow and we will be happy to address the issue you describe. Many of the pictures that have been posted do not show a gap with the badge mounted with the figure facing directly left at the 9:00 position. We are not "refusing" to address any issue. If required we will gladly reproduce and replace each and every trunk lid emblem sold. Have we in some way slighted you? It sure sounds like it. If so, we are sorry for your displeasure and look forward to making things right for you when you call.

Thank you,

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Svashtar]

You know what - I'm not an idiot!

I certainly know how to orient the figure straight up and down.

So does everyone else!

What you refuse to address is the issue with a 1/8" gap that DOES exist if the badge is put on straight up and down. This is not satisfactry!

Krytin, the "problem" is the rear badge is meant to orient the way Rich shows them in the pic, the way the Motor City Marauders logo shows the neck of Mecury at approx. the 5 o'clock position, and not "straight up and down the way Mercury has always done it."

If you orient them the way Rick says the figure will still face the 9 o'clock position, and it fits perfectly with no gap at all. I think it looks great that way, and am not worried that the neck is a few degrees to the right of the 6 o'clock position. YMMV.

Regards,

Norm

[Krytin]

Krytin, the "problem" is the rear badge is meant to orient the way Rich shows them in the pic, the way the Motor City Marauders logo shows the neck of Mecury at approx. the 5 o'clock position, and not "straight up and down the way Mercury has always done it."

If you orient them the way Rick says the figure will still face the 9 o'clock position, and it fits perfectly with no gap at all. I think it looks great that way, and am not worried that the neck is a few degrees to the right of the 6 o'clock position. YMMV.
Regards,

Norm

That is the problem - I have the emblem installed flush to the lid "leaning forward". I had really expected it to orient the way Mercury displays it on the front seat backs. Oh well... I do thank you for your honest concern and your follow up!

[Blackened300a]

The rear Badge actually makes the Guy look down when its installed flush on the trunk.
I have seen the front grill badge mounted correctly and its a beautiful looking piece

[B.C. Bake]

Gap,, What do you guy's mean, the gap between the 3m adhesive and the badge or the adhesive not sticking? Mine whent on good but the hardest part was getting the old adhesive off without scratching around the outer edge. I'm going out right now to wax it again. in the long run it turned out perfect.:bows:

[BIGGDOGG]

The Marauder image on the Gods Head Emblems was designed to duplicate the Maruader image on the wheel center cap/emblem not to duplicate a headrest embossment. That design development specification was talked about from the beginning of the project. End result is all exterior emblems are seamlessly integrated.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Meteorite]

The Marauder image on the Gods Head Emblems was designed to duplicate the Maruader image on the wheel center cap/emblem not to duplicate a headrest embossment. That design development specification was talked about from the beginning of the project. End result is all exterior emblems are seamlessly integrated.

Rich
CAR Motorsports

Rich,

I think the seat back was mentioned merely to show how Mercury intends the God's head to be oriented. Of course, you can never tell with the wheels, as they rotate through all angles.

[Meteorite]

Gap,, What do you guy's mean, the gap between the 3m adhesive and the badge or the adhesive not sticking? Mine whent on good but the hardest part was getting the old adhesive off without scratching around the outer edge. I'm going out right now to wax it again. in the long run it turned out perfect.:bows:

In my case, there was a definite gap between the adhesive and the trunk surface, both at the upper left and lower right of the emblem. The gap was a bit over 1mm at each location. See my post above for how I remedied this.

[BIGGDOGG]

Rich,

I think the seat back was mentioned merely to show how Mercury intends the God's head to be oriented. Of course, you can never tell with the wheels, as they rotate through all angles.

Meteorite,

I am referring to the image itself, not the rotation of the image. It is a different image on the wheel caps then is employed on the interior embossment. The most marked difference being the neck to head angle of attachment. The interior embossments we have seen provide a fairly straight neck with the face looking straight at the 9 oclock position. Again, two different images with the interior and wheel caps. Who knows what Mercury intended and who in Mercury attended to the images and orientation/positioning. Best we can tell, the face would be facing directly to the left. Makes for a good quessing game though....

Thanks, Rich
CAR Motorsports

[Svashtar]

In my case, there was a definite gap between the adhesive and the trunk surface, both at the upper left and lower right of the emblem. The gap was a bit over 1mm at each location. See my post above for how I remedied this.
Thanks Meteorite, and Krytin my apologies. I know Rich makes first class stuff, but I posted based on my dry fitting the badge to the trunk lid. With Mercury facing just slightly down with his neck at the 5 o'clock position, I seemed to have no movement at all.

My final install experience is the same as yours and Meteorites. With the face at the "8:40" position, I got almost no movement. I fitted the badge, but like you could not get contact at the 11 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions. But it was just a fraction of an inch. The more I rotated the badge counter clockwise during dry fit the better it fit, but I did not want him looking down.

I did get pretty good contact at the top left, but the bottom right would not stick completely. I figure I have about 90-95% of the sticky contacting the paint, so it's not going anywhere. I surprised myself by doing a good job getting the old one off and the paint cleaned up.

I also figure the bottom right gap at 1 mm. maybe as little as a 32nd. By pushing like hell and holding it for a good 3 minutes I got the top left to engage pretty much.

Here are some pics, center, left and right. You can see if you _really_ look close that it's closer to the car on the lower left than it is on the lower right. The yellow lines show where there is some lack of contact. The left side view yellow arrow has contact but not as storng as the center. The heavy yellow is no contact for about 1/4" in at 5 o'clock.

But, the bottom line is the ONLY way you can see the very slight gap is to put the trunk lid up and look under the badge, and you will see the slight lift to the lower right.

Honestly, I wish I had 100% contact, but A) it looks very nice, much nicer than the pot metal thing it replaced, B) it's not going anywhere once it sets up, and C) You can't tell it's not fit perfectly from left right or center unless you get down on your knees and look up.

Like I said, I could have rotated it more, but this is as "down facing" as I wanted to go. Ideally I would have turned it back another 1/8" clockwise, but I think it looks about right.

Meteorite, I have some black RTV that I may be able to get up in there, but it's so close I'm not sure how I'll do it neatly and may not bother.

Thanks,

Norm


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