Debadge or not ??????

spuntyb · 01-31-2015, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

Debadge. I'm thinking of doing it, but I would have to put them back on when returning my lease, and don't think I could put them back on exactly where they are now.

If you don't have that problem, then go for it.

I had mine removed by detailer. They were thrown out and not saved. I mentioned to my dealer and he said it doesn't matter. They have these laying around and will just throw new ones on at lease end.

64-bit · 01-31-2015, 08:16 AM

Take that xdrive off, plasti-deep the 335i logo, if you still thinks that does not look good the remove it

AG BMW · 01-31-2015, 03:25 PM

The only cars I have seen debadged are 328is. I don't know if they are hiding that they have a 328 and not a 335i, but the exhaust give it away. Some people like it, its just not my taste.

Steelers6891 · 01-31-2015, 05:09 PM

Here's some pictures i just took of it debadged for anyone that wasn't sure if they wanted to do it or not.. I'm happy i did it
second pic is pretty dark.. ill get a better one up tomorrow

G30 B58 · 01-31-2015, 05:11 PM

and the frame is still there.

Stop over to PA, I'll help with the left loosey part on those plates screws.

Steelers6891 · 01-31-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

and the frame is still there.

Stop over to PA, I'll help with the left loosey part on those plates screws.

hahah i was waiting for someone to bring that up

im gonna just order a plain black frame online

Z_Victor1 · 01-31-2015, 05:50 PM

FINAL ANSWER

You don't need no stinkin' badges

Steelers6891 · 01-31-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_Victor1

FINAL ANSWER

You don't need no stinkin' badges

HAHAHA thats great!

Versipellis · 01-31-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

I'm actually thinking about removing those badges on mine! I've had a few people say oh your car's an M, and then i have to explain it's an M Sport not an M etc! I'm getting a bit tired of it now!

I've actually never seen those small M badges on an F30 MSport before... Did you guys put those on aftermarket or were they stock?

MforLove · 01-31-2015, 11:55 PM

I debadged mine

wolves · 02-01-2015, 12:44 AM

I debadged my 328 but will reference it's a 328 in my license plate especially because my pipes are changed.

Damon44 · 02-01-2015, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

I never really understood this? Why does one want to debadge their car? Especially if you have a 335?

I worked hard for the 335/435. It is a magnificent car and far outshines the 320/328. Of course you want no one to know you could only buy a 4 cylinder but I don't need to hide. Hide the 428 or 320
Yes a few too many M badges are much but never hide the model size if it's a fast one.
Also my license plate is NRA Benefactor Member and that speaks for itself so that's staying.
Your car makes a statement about who you are. I do not cringe in anonymity.
Perhaps I have 4 more points toward a Dinan Badge but not sure what I would add.
Love my M Performance decal and M brakes.

simnew · 02-01-2015, 06:27 AM

Debadge a low end car - that makes sense but when it's a decent one it doesn't make sense to me. Especially when (dare I say it), some of those licence plates you have in the States are absolutely terrible and seem to be left in place. It's A bit like wearing a loud colourful conference badge on a carefully tailored white Italian shirt. I can understand taking the xdrive badge off though. It is a marketing thing more than anything.

joewalton · 02-01-2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by simnew

I can understand taking the xdrive badge off though. It is a marketing thing more than anything.

When I see an F3X with an XDrive badge I assume they don't have DHP and it lets me know how easy it will be to take them in the corners.

joewalton · 02-01-2015, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Versipellis

I've actually never seen those small M badges on an F30 MSport before... Did you guys put those on aftermarket or were they stock?

Those badges are stock everywhere except the USA. I travel extensively for work and I really like the way they look on M-Sport's in England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, China, etc.

I bought an OEM pair from BMW and put them back where they belong.

Steelers6891 · 02-01-2015, 06:49 AM

I think it all just falls down to a preference thing.. I bought a 335 because it was what I wanted not so that I could brag to everyone that I have a 335 not a 328.. And if people want to judge my car and say it's just a 328 because there is no badge then they obviously don't know cars because you can easily tell by the exhaust. I think once I get my Eisenmann exhaust on people will have no doubt in their mind it's a 335 and not a 328 hahahaha

Damon44 · 02-01-2015, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelers6891

I think it all just falls down to a preference thing.. I bought a 335 because it was what I wanted not so that I could brag to everyone that I have a 335 not a 328.. And if people want to judge my car and say it's just a 328 because there is no badge then they obviously don't know cars because you can easily tell by the exhaust. I think once I get my Eisenmann exhaust on people will have no doubt in their mind it's a 335 and not a 328 hahahaha

Ha ha Yes once you get the Eisemann exhaust they sure as shit will know!

Steelers6891 · 02-01-2015, 09:57 AM

Better daytime picture

jair_onsa · 02-01-2015, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelers6891

Better daytime picture

That looks clean. I like it!!!

Labeef · 02-01-2015, 02:40 PM

I prefer to keep them on, but to each his own.

BavarianFanatic · 02-01-2015, 04:26 PM

Don't be a pussy. Do whatever the hell YOU want to...

jhynes · 02-01-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_Victor1

FINAL ANSWER

You don't need no stinkin' badges

+100

01-31-2015, 08:16 AM	#46
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AG BMW Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	The only cars I have seen debadged are 328is. I don't know if they are hiding that they have a 328 and not a 335i, but the exhaust give it away. Some people like it, its just not my taste.
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01-31-2015, 05:09 PM	#48
Steelers6891 First Lieutenant 54 Rep 348 Posts Drives: '20 330i MSport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335ix [0.00]	Here's some pictures i just took of it debadged for anyone that wasn't sure if they wanted to do it or not.. I'm happy i did it second pic is pretty dark.. ill get a better one up tomorrow __________________ 2020 330i M Sport 2017 X4 M40i Retired 2014 F30 335i M Sport Retired
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G30 B58 Pace Car Driver 1548 Rep 3,164 Posts Drives: '22 AW G30 B58 M-Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: my garage in PA iTrader: (0)	and the frame is still there. Stop over to PA, I'll help with the left loosey part on those plates screws.
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Z_Victor1 First Lieutenant 64 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2022 G22 M440i 👍 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthEast UK iTrader: (0)	FINAL ANSWER You don't need no stinkin' badges
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01-31-2015, 11:55 PM	#54
MforLove Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2014 328xi Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tdot iTrader: (0)	I debadged mine Attached Images
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02-01-2015, 12:44 AM	#55
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02-01-2015, 06:27 AM	#57
simnew First Lieutenant 106 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2018 440i GranCoupe MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Debadge a low end car - that makes sense but when it's a decent one it doesn't make sense to me. Especially when (dare I say it), some of those licence plates you have in the States are absolutely terrible and seem to be left in place. It's A bit like wearing a loud colourful conference badge on a carefully tailored white Italian shirt. I can understand taking the xdrive badge off though. It is a marketing thing more than anything.
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Steelers6891 First Lieutenant 54 Rep 348 Posts Drives: '20 330i MSport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335ix [0.00]	I think it all just falls down to a preference thing.. I bought a 335 because it was what I wanted not so that I could brag to everyone that I have a 335 not a 328.. And if people want to judge my car and say it's just a 328 because there is no badge then they obviously don't know cars because you can easily tell by the exhaust. I think once I get my Eisenmann exhaust on people will have no doubt in their mind it's a 335 and not a 328 hahahaha __________________ 2020 330i M Sport 2017 X4 M40i Retired 2014 F30 335i M Sport Retired
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