Can I replace the Toyota symbols on my LB with Lexus ones? - Toyota Yaris Forums

yaristotle · 05-09-2009, 10:49 PM

I would like to upgrade to a Lexus for less than $100

Sabretooth · 05-09-2009, 10:57 PM

Looks bad on a sedan, I dont think it will look good on a Yaris...

But if your really wanting to go through with it, you need to change the Yaris part to Lexus name standards.

Either LB150 or LC150

LB = Liftback
LC = Luxory Coupe

150 = Engine size 1.5L is 150, 2.5L is 250, etc.

MadMax · 05-09-2009, 11:45 PM

Not so much can you as it is should you!

But to be honest, back in the 80s I remember a Mazda at the beach in Florida that was rebadged with Mercedes emblems, and it was kinda cool! It's really no different than the Vitz ones people put on!

Since Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota in the States, I say why not? Sabretooth's suggestions make sense, and I think they would have to be gold as well...

Cheers! M2

eTiMaGo · 05-10-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Not so much can you as it is should you!

Agreed...

If on the other hand you did a lot of interior overhauling for a real VIP/Luxury look and feel, then you might get away with it

ANd I'd say a YS150 badge as well (seeing as other Lexus cars are ES, IS, GS, LS...)

Otherwise it's just pretty tasteless.. I've seen Toyota minivans with Scion badges here

As for Netz/Vitz badging there's nothing wrong with that, seeing as the cars in Japan are badged this way...

evil genius · 05-10-2009, 03:20 AM

I agree. Some things shouldn't be done. I did it for some laughs. I will be reverting back after I black out my toyota emblems. Maybe in a couple of days.

jambo101 · 05-10-2009, 06:28 AM

You want to put Lexus badges on a Yaris??

What do you suppose people noticing the change will think? that you are some kind of cool rich guy and Lexus has really gone down a few notches or....

Kal-El · 05-10-2009, 10:47 AM

With all do respect,
Please, please don't.

As a member on ClubLexus, these are the types of people we have made fun of.

People will always be taking pictures of your car to post online and laugh at.

If you want a Lexus, you can get an older one for the same price as a Yaris.

Don't be like these people....

PHXDEMON · 05-10-2009, 01:32 AM

12k Lexus

yaris-me · 05-10-2009, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaristotle

I would like to upgrade to a Lexus for less than $100

A Lexus key chain for when you're away from the car. People will see the key chain and think you really drive a Lexus.

evil genius · 05-10-2009, 03:09 AM

Yes, you can. I replaced front and back emblems, removed toyota and replaced it with lexus. I also replaced the wheel center caps.

coheed · 10-09-2009, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil genius

Yes, you can. I replaced front and back emblems, removed toyota and replaced it with lexus. I also replaced the wheel center caps.

Can I ask what model you got the rear badge off of? I just want to do the back cause I have a netz badge up front and Im just gonna take off the other badges.

And cars, just like tattoo's and art, are expressions of one's self. So some people like the stuff and some people think its the stupidest thing in the world so...

Sabretooth · 05-10-2009, 10:52 AM

I could see this working

-Get some nice 16 Rims, classy, sporty looking...
-Then buy some Clazzio Seat covers from Garm (Microimageonline.com), this gives that upgraded leather look and feel
-Purchase a GPS Nav Headunit for the car
-Upgrade to the JDM Taillights so it doesnt appear to be the same as a regular Yaris.
-Lexus Badges all around, with YS150/LB150/LC150 Badge

Enjoy your now 15k Lexus hatchback!

ChinoCharles · 05-10-2009, 11:15 AM

Sabre, you forgot the coilovers!

Sabretooth · 05-10-2009, 11:49 AM

Yea, but switching to a rougher ride, doesnt help the overall comfort feel of the car. Lexus is known for comfort over performance when it comes to those who go out there and buy a IS250...

IllusionX · 05-10-2009, 11:52 AM

props for the 330CI!!

tuckevalastin · 05-10-2009, 12:23 PM

It's no different than any of the other rebadges done here IMO. If you are rebadging it then you are calling it something it never actually was therefore it's not really any different than Netz, Vitz, Belta, Vios badges... just don't halfass stick on some Lexus emblems. If you put them on in a nice way it won't look bad at all especially if you had some Lexus style wheels... And I'd call it a CS150

*kimona* · 05-11-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

It's no different than any of the other rebadges done here IMO. If you are rebadging it then you are calling it something it never actually was therefore it's not really any different than Netz, Vitz, Belta, Vios badges...

I'd have to disagree. I can understand rebadging the Yaris with the proper Japanese nameplates... especially since Toyota America decided to import two entirely different cars (Vitz and Belta) and put the Yaris nameplate on both of them. Very strange, indeed. Plus, some enthusiasts like to personalize their cars, and if putting obscure nameplates or the emblems from other models somehow makes them happy, then great.

frownonfun · 05-10-2009, 01:18 PM

i frankly don't understand the desire to re-badge at all. especially in this case. i think you are just asking to be heckled. you already own a yaris and i'm sure you've been heckled for just that alone. don't make it worse by throwing a badge on that says luxury when our car is anything but.

05-09-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
yaristotle Drives: Yaris Blue HB 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 13	Can I replace the Toyota symbols on my LB with Lexus ones? I would like to upgrade to a Lexus for less than $100

05-09-2009, 10:57 PM	#2
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Looks bad on a sedan, I dont think it will look good on a Yaris... But if your really wanting to go through with it, you need to change the Yaris part to Lexus name standards. Either LB150 or LC150 LB = Liftback LC = Luxory Coupe 150 = Engine size 1.5L is 150, 2.5L is 250, etc. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

05-10-2009, 06:28 AM	#6
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	You want to put Lexus badges on a Yaris??What do you suppose people noticing the change will think? that you are some kind of cool rich guy and Lexus has really gone down a few notches or....

05-10-2009, 10:47 AM	#7
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	With all do respect, Please, please don't. As a member on ClubLexus, these are the types of people we have made fun of. People will always be taking pictures of your car to post online and laugh at. If you want a Lexus, you can get an older one for the same price as a Yaris. Don't be like these people.... Attached Images

05-10-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	I could see this working -Get some nice 16 Rims, classy, sporty looking... -Then buy some Clazzio Seat covers from Garm (Microimageonline.com), this gives that upgraded leather look and feel -Purchase a GPS Nav Headunit for the car -Upgrade to the JDM Taillights so it doesnt appear to be the same as a regular Yaris. -Lexus Badges all around, with YS150/LB150/LC150 Badge Enjoy your now 15k Lexus hatchback! __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

05-09-2009, 11:45 PM	#3
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Not so much *can* you as it is *should* you! But to be honest, back in the 80s I remember a Mazda at the beach in Florida that was rebadged with Mercedes emblems, and it was kinda cool! It's really no different than the Vitz ones people put on! Since Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota in the States, I say why not? Sabretooth's suggestions make sense, and I think they would have to be gold as well... Cheers! M2

05-10-2009, 03:20 AM	#5
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	I agree. Some things shouldn't be done. I did it for some laughs. I will be reverting back after I black out my toyota emblems. Maybe in a couple of days.

05-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#8
PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	12k Lexus

05-10-2009, 03:09 AM	#10
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	Yes, you can. I replaced front and back emblems, removed toyota and replaced it with lexus. I also replaced the wheel center caps.

05-10-2009, 11:15 AM	#13
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Sabre, you forgot the coilovers!

05-10-2009, 11:49 AM	#14
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Yea, but switching to a rougher ride, doesnt help the overall comfort feel of the car. Lexus is known for comfort over performance when it comes to those who go out there and buy a IS250... __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

05-10-2009, 11:52 AM	#15
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	props for the 330CI!!

05-10-2009, 12:23 PM	#16
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	It's no different than any of the other rebadges done here IMO. If you are rebadging it then you are calling it something it never actually was therefore it's not really any different than Netz, Vitz, Belta, Vios badges... just don't halfass stick on some Lexus emblems. If you put them on in a nice way it won't look bad at all especially if you had some Lexus style wheels... And I'd call it a CS150 __________________

05-10-2009, 01:18 PM	#18
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	i frankly don't understand the desire to re-badge at all. especially in this case. i think you are just asking to be heckled. you already own a yaris and i'm sure you've been heckled for just that alone. don't make it worse by throwing a badge on that says luxury when our car is anything but.

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