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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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"Police Interceptor" badge

So, I was "just browsing" at the Alta site ("I was just smelling the white powder, officer!") and saw a photo they have up of the back of a Mini with the "POLICE INTERCEPTOR" badge. I thought, How freakin' cool is that?Some Google magic and 10 minutes, and mine are on order.

The part number is XW7Z-5442528-AA. I ordered them from here, but really, and (cough cough) Ford dealership should be able to get them for you.

Makes a nice compliment, I think, the SUPERCHARGED fender emblems I already added (from the 1995 Buick Riviera, part number 25602037).
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Too Cool! Just ordered one.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Now I see a Crown Victoria with a MINI stuck to it.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Now I see a Crown Victoria with a MINI stuck to it.
How 'bout a Hummer H1 with a MINI stuck to it.. actually you could use the whole MINI as a hood ornament.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Got mine.

 
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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abuzavi -- any pics of the Supercharged badge on your car? How's it look?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by abuzavi
Got mine.

Very cool. Need a pic of the whole MINI
 
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Supercharged badge looks like this:



Sorry for the darkness -- I'll look into re-shooting it tomorrow in the sunlight.

Here's the full car, in the Black Forest (from a few weeks ago).



And before I slapped on the new badge.



No lights, no siren -- just fuzzy dice. She cleans up pretty well.
 

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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Sorry but I don't need anything on the back of my MINI to taunt the police & give them a reason to pull me over or not let me off with a warning & to be honest I don't 100% get it :impatient Does it mean to cut-off the police or to stop the police or catch the police
 
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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No, it's the markings from the version of the Ford that the cops use to use as their chase vehicle for high speed pursuits. The Ford model was a total sleeper -- looked boring on the outside, but was crammed full of top end speed. It's what the cops used to intercept the bad guys -- think Mad Max 1.

Found another photo I had of the supercharged badge in the sun.

 
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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OK I get it now kinda
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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Abu, how's that stay on? Double sticky? If so, think that'll last long? IMHO, that's a nice look and I think its crazy cool.

Cheers!!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by abuzavi
Got mine.

I would hate to get pulled over with that badge on. There's no getting off with a warning once they see that.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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PB -- yeah, sticky back. And come on -- it's Germany, not LA. It should be there for a while.

And really, what's going to **** them off -- this badge on the back, or the tinted windows?

Besides, I drive like an old woman.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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I would hate to get pulled over with that badge on. There's no getting off with a warning once they see that.
Nah i dont think they will care, they might even think its funny. There were police interceptor mustangs back in the late 80s early 90s. If one of those cars were driving around they wouldnt say anything cause thats the way the car came.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Nah i dont think they will care, they might even think its funny. There were police interceptor mustangs back in the late 80s early 90s. If one of those cars were driving around they wouldnt say anything cause thats the way the car came.
You haven't met the last two that pulled me over. Absolutely NO sense of humor.

I'm not saying that the badge is against the law, but it may imply a certain attitude behind the wheel. BUT, if folks are driving like grandmothers, who can argue with that.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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thats awesome! i ordered one to put under the side marker light. great stff gys thanks for the insperation!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Very cool. How long is it?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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It's about this big:



A little bigger than a dollar bill.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by abuzavi
Besides, I drive like an old woman.



Yeah, an old woman ON CRACK...
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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Blimey -- what are you suggesting? What, that old women don't drift?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Yeah, little old ladies drive like Mario Andretti in the land of bier and strudel. I know, I know.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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Did you mean Michael Schumacher?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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supercharged

nice mini. where can i get my hands on one of those supercharged badges???
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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^ Check out the link in the OP to Supercharged fender emblems
 
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