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Flowman - IAM probably don't bother because modern cars don't have any way of mounting a bar. Unless you're a DaveW innovator.
Badges do reduce airflow - that's why mine are mounted low without a bar, so don't go mad.
DaveW
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Flowman - IAM probably don't bother because modern cars don't have any way of mounting a bar. Unless you're a DaveW innovator.
Badges do reduce airflow - that's why mine are mounted low without a bar, so don't go mad. I'm a massive anti-badge bar person ( although I was in the Scouts) simply because however you play it there is bound to be some cooling issue. That having been said, I mumbled about this before and Dave of SW19 did come up with a solution which was both sensible and stylish  You should NOT take this as an admission I was wrong  G
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I read in an article about cooling problems that badges should be avoided.
So I've had a badge bar fitted and can't wait to start hunting for suitable adornments. I agree that they should be "earned" though. Strangely the IAM don't do them for badge bars anymore Probably not on +8. The badge bar on RTA is mounted upside down - the bar sits below the bumper, thus reducing the effect on cooling (but the bar has to come off for any adjustments/changes to badges). IAM - I have a green badgee, but no longer have a bike to mount it on... Badges are pretty difficult to mount on modern cars... Cheers,
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What is this thing about badges....apologies for upsetting a few people but I think they look hideous as do other cosmetic adornments such as spare wheel covers and embossed headrests and other sorts of Bling.
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Don't be sorry. You haven't seen the Light yet Like mechanical watches, expensive cars, eau de toilette, black tie, badges are useless. That's why they are essential... 
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Folks, I have a few badges on the front of "Tafie" see picture link below. I haven't noticed any problems with cooling and the car runs at the same temp whether the badge bar is in place or not -- I checked!!!!(sad, I Know  ) Perhaps it is the cooling effect of the very attractive lower grille and air deflector I have fitted.  Link - http://www.pbase.com/rsyme/image/122782786Note the Dracula mog (Romania) bage as well as MSCC, Centenary E.Mog & AA I would be very happy to have a TM badge Dave W's suggestion of the outlines of the Trad and Aero8 would be my preference Cheers from a lovely Morgan day in Ireland
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I would be very happy to have a TM badge
The badge I posted on page 1 was made by our forum Old Morgan Addict. This is the first edition we made in 2008. The second edition, with a different color scheme, is currently under fabrication.
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Perhaps it is the cooling effect of the very attractive lower grille and air deflector I have fitted. Let me say first of all that I endorse your good taste in fitting that fine lower grille, but can I just ask why it is in a different colour to the body of the car?  
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Perhaps it is the cooling effect of the very attractive lower grille and air deflector I have fitted. Let me say first of all that I endorse your good taste in fitting that fine lower grille, but can I just ask why it is in a different colour to the body of the car? I spotted Robbie's very fine lower grille on PH- nice bit of kit. So far as badges are concerned, my cooling issues notwithstanding, I actually like'em- I just display them in my garage on the walls so, I'm all for a TM badge G
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