[urq] "Quattro" & "Audi" Decal Locations

[Andrew]

Bob, do you have decals or badges..... I reread your answer and could not
decide? Your car should have had badges, but the discussion was originally
about the decals...... now I the mystery has expanded to both. Anyone else
have any insights... any European listers want to add to the discussion?
Thanks.

Andrew Finney
1985 UrQ

On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 6:18 AM, Robert Pastore <pastorer at optonline.net>wrote:

> Who would have thought that the simple question Andrew asked would turn
> into such an intriguing thread? My car seems to be the only one, based on
> those that have responded, to have the decals  aligned with the edges of the
> trunk lid  instead of centered over the black trim piece.  Is it possible
> that there isn't a right or wrong answer, but that the answer varies by
> model year and market?
>
> The thread has been about decals, and not badges, but just as a point of
> reference, the "audi" and "quattro" the audi "rings" badge location, color,
> and inclusion/exclusion on the rear deck lid was one of the most obvious
> visual changes between markets and model years.  Why should the decals be
> different than the badges?
>
> Although we began the discussion thinking there was a simple "right"
> answer, I'm wondering if this is really the case.   On the Euro cars, the
> size of the license plate is much longer than the US cars, and thus the
> black license plate trim panels that the decals seems to centered on are
> different too -- they are shorter on the Euro cars.   It doesn't seem to
> make sense that there would be a fixed "correct" position for he decal
> centered over a trim panel that varied by  the intended market.
>
> Not to try to defend or define what's right  or wrong, but as a data
> point,  my car is an 85 WR, and still has original paint. All the owners
> since new have been participants on this list:  Allyson Vogt->Steve
> Maranello->Dean Kammler->Me, and all of them can verify the car hasn't been
> painted or altered.
> The rear decklid is fiberglass, the car has rear foglights, and the license
> plate trim panels were changed to the US versions when the car was imported
> and federalized in 1985.  The decals are aligned 13/16" from the edge of the
> decklid on both sides.
>
> This has really become interesting!
>
> Bob
>
> Andrew wrote:
>
>
>
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>
> *From:*   Andrew[SMTP:AFINN1 at GMAIL.COM]
> *Sent:*      Monday, January 12, 2009 9:48:10 PM
> *To:* urq
> *Cc:* Mike Veglia; Robert Pastore
> *Subject:*     Re: "Quattro" & "Audi" Decal Locations
> *Auto forwarded by a Rule*
>
>
> I have 2 reliable listers telling me two different things. Mike says they
> are centered over the black plastic trim panels, Bob Pastore is telling me
> the "Audi" decal starts 13/16 inches from the left edge and the "quattro"
> ends 13/16" from the right edge....
>
> Anyone care to cast the deciding vote. Thanks to Mike and Bob for
> responding....
>
> Andrew Finney
> 1985 UrQ
>
> On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 6:09 PM, Mike Veglia <msvphoto at pacbell.net> wrote:
>
>>  Hi Andrew,
>>
>> I didn't get exact measurements, but the decals are centered to the
>> plastic trim panels below (meaning the "A" of Audi is farther from the left
>> edge than "O" of Quattro is from the right edge). The bottom of the letters
>> (except the "Q") are approximately 1/2" up from the bottom edge. I hope this
>> helps. Let me know if you need more precise measurements.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>  ------------------------------
>> *From:* Andrew <afinn1 at gmail.com>
>> *To:* Mike Veglia <msvphoto at pacbell.net>
>> *Sent:* Monday, January 12, 2009 8:54:33 AM
>> *Subject:* Re: "Quattro" & "Audi" Decal Locations
>>
>> Thanks Mike. I got a set from someone and just need another confirmation.
>> The current info says the decals are both 13/16 inches from each side of the
>> trunk. Someone else told me they were centered along both of the two black
>> trim panels... I just want to be sure I get it right. Thanks.
>>
>> Andrew.
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Mike Veglia <msvphoto at pacbell.net>wrote:
>>
>>>  Hi Andrew,
>>>
>>> I am almost certain my '83 is original and I could measure tonight if you
>>> don't have these measurement numbers yet...
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Mike Veglia
>>>
>>
>>
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