Rebadging 335d touring

sharepointalex · 02-12-2019, 03:26 AM

I want to rebadge my 335d (touring) - at least with the 335d badge - not the xdrive one as that looks horrendous.

I've had it debadged for a while but I think I'd like to go back to the badge.

I kept my old badge - frustratingly they are individual letters and not one whole part

I did take photos before with them on but haven't got measurements and my OCD will drive me bad if it is put back on wonky etc.

I've seen reference to some official measurement documents but can't find them.

Also - if you buy a new badge from the stealers is it supplied as one whole part or just the letters?

If anyone has a 335d tourer and is able to measure where the 'd' starts from the right side in - from the taillight up to the badge and the distance between each letter that would be hugely helpful!

Thanks!

Junebug85 · 02-12-2019, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sharepointalex

I want to rebadge my 335d (touring) - at least with the 335d badge - not the xdrive one as that looks horrendous.

I've had it debadged for a while but I think I'd like to go back to the badge.

I kept my old badge - frustratingly they are individual letters and not one whole part

I did take photos before with them on but haven't got measurements and my OCD will drive me bad if it is put back on wonky etc.

I've seen reference to some official measurement documents but can't find them.

Also - if you buy a new badge from the stealers is it supplied as one whole part or just the letters?

If anyone has a 335d tourer and is able to measure where the 'd' starts from the right side in - from the taillight up to the badge and the distance between each letter that would be hugely helpful!

Thanks!

I keep thinking about doing the same to my 335d Saloon as well as put the x drive back on but like you, i'm quite OCD and would want it to be perfect.

We need something like this....

https://griffinfriedman.com/pdf/debadge_123d.pdf

335d Rocco · 02-12-2019, 06:51 AM

I have a 335d touring, if someone hasn’t already done it for you I’ll have a measure when I’m finished work later this afternoon

Hooded · 02-12-2019, 07:06 AM

I wouldn't be too OCD about it, I reckon if you measured exactly the position of the badges on a few cars they wouldn't all be positioned exactly identically. Just looking at pics online I can see with the naked eye how irregularly the model number badges are positioned on these cars.

1 AKY · 02-12-2019, 07:10 AM

Why don't you just go to a stealer and take your pick from the forecourt?

Wills2 · 02-12-2019, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sharepointalex

Also - if you buy a new badge from the stealers is it supplied as one whole part or just the letters?

If you buy from a dealer you'll get 335d in a sleeve already pre-spaced out between two peelable layers of plastic so you'll just have to concentrate on placing that squarely on the rear.

The dealer should also have a template so if you ask nicely they will probably fit it as well.

sharepointalex · 02-12-2019, 07:25 AM

Well - I risked it and went by eye and I think it's gone pretty well....

The only thing I don't like is that the 3m tape I used can be seen from different angles but i'm sure as this weathers it won't be an issue

Have I got it straight enough?!

335d Rocco · 02-12-2019, 10:19 AM

Was just about to have a measure for you, compared to mine your positioning isn’t bad, maybe a tad too low.

sharepointalex · 02-12-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 335d Rocco

Was just about to have a measure for you, compared to mine your positioning isn’t bad, maybe a tad too low.

Cheers - I would appreciate measurements anyway if you wouldn't mind (no rush)

Then I will refit as per measurements at some point

Hopefully people won't notice it being different - am sure they won't

Hooded · 02-12-2019, 02:02 PM

I would say that's pretty much the right position, but maybe a few millimetres too low.

Pequin · 02-14-2019, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharepointalex

I want to rebadge my 335d (touring) - at least with the 335d badge - not the xdrive one as that looks horrendous.

I've had it debadged for a while but I think I'd like to go back to the badge.

I kept my old badge - frustratingly they are individual letters and not one whole part

I did take photos before with them on but haven't got measurements and my OCD will drive me bad if it is put back on wonky etc.

I've seen reference to some official measurement documents but can't find them.

Also - if you buy a new badge from the stealers is it supplied as one whole part or just the letters?

If anyone has a 335d tourer and is able to measure where the 'd' starts from the right side in - from the taillight up to the badge and the distance between each letter that would be hugely helpful!

Thanks!

Could you find a badged one ask nicely then mark on a piece of paper the start and end of each letter?

Junebug85 · 02-17-2019, 04:37 PM

Sorry to hijack this... Can some one put up some measurements for an F30 335d please for the badge placement.

Or can I be cheeky enough to ask for someone to make a template on a sheet of A4 of where to badge sits similar to this...

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Sorry.. I'm just really OCD and would hate for it to be wrong! ha

sharepointalex · 02-21-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Junebug85

Sorry to hijack this... Can some one put up some measurements for an F30 335d please for the badge placement.

Or can I be cheeky enough to ask for someone to make a template on a sheet of A4 of where to badge sits similar to this...

Attachment 1993007

Sorry.. I'm just really OCD and would hate for it to be wrong! ha

Ditto please can someone measure please - mine is F31 335d estate but probably similar

I've bought some new double sided tape and I want to remove and remount the badges and try and get them as exact as possible.

If the other of measuring is still open then pretty please!

sharepointalex · 02-21-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 335d Rocco

Was just about to have a measure for you, compared to mine your positioning isn’t bad, maybe a tad too low.

Pretty please could you measure for me

want to remove and fit stronger tape and this time try and get it in exactly the right place!

coco31 · 02-21-2019, 12:18 PM

I've bought Matt black ones for my 330d al be doing mine the weekend if the weather stays good I will measure it for you's no hassle

skipraider · 02-22-2019, 05:06 AM

Not really sure this helps now i've seen the pictures and it looks like the rule is overhanging and skew whiff. But on picture 2, i held the 0cm mark level with the edge of the boot, picture 1 i held the 0cm mark with the centre of the roundel etc.

But yeah, I don't really think it will help you. Fabric tape would be better.

Maddness · 05-30-2019, 01:52 PM

As a mater of interest what adhesive did you use to fit the badges?

Pequin · 05-30-2019, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junebug85

Sorry to hijack this... Can some one put up some measurements for an F30 335d please for the badge placement.

Or can I be cheeky enough to ask for someone to make a template on a sheet of A4 of where to badge sits similar to this...

Attachment 1993007

Sorry.. I'm just really OCD and would hate for it to be wrong! ha

That isn't OCD, that is an amazingly well prepared guide.

skipraider · 05-31-2019, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Maddness

As a mater of interest what adhesive did you use to fit the badges?

They come with adhesive tape on.

Pequin · 06-01-2019, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junebug85

Sorry to hijack this... Can some one put up some measurements for an F30 335d please for the badge placement.

Or can I be cheeky enough to ask for someone to make a template on a sheet of A4 of where to badge sits similar to this...

Attachment 1993007

Sorry.. I'm just really OCD and would hate for it to be wrong! ha

That isn't OCD, that is an amazingly well prepared guide.

BrimBrimBriiiiiiiim · 06-01-2019, 09:59 AM

See new post.

skipraider · 06-01-2019, 11:29 AM

Nice diagram, but are you sure it was 129mm?

02-12-2019, 03:26 AM	#1
sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Rebadging 335d touring - help needed with measurements plz I want to rebadge my 335d (touring) - at least with the 335d badge - not the xdrive one as that looks horrendous. I've had it debadged for a while but I think I'd like to go back to the badge. I kept my old badge - frustratingly they are individual letters and not one whole part I did take photos before with them on but haven't got measurements and my OCD will drive me bad if it is put back on wonky etc. I've seen reference to some official measurement documents but can't find them. Also - if you buy a new badge from the stealers is it supplied as one whole part or just the letters? If anyone has a 335d tourer and is able to measure where the 'd' starts from the right side in - from the taillight up to the badge and the distance between each letter that would be hugely helpful! Thanks!
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Hooded Banned 1669 Rep 3,967 Posts Drives: F30 330d M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be too OCD about it, I reckon if you measured exactly the position of the badges on a few cars they wouldn't all be positioned exactly identically. Just looking at pics online I can see with the naked eye how irregularly the model number badges are positioned on these cars.
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02-12-2019, 07:25 AM	#7
sharepointalex First Lieutenant 136 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E91 330i Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Well - I risked it and went by eye and I think it's gone pretty well.... The only thing I don't like is that the 3m tape I used can be seen from different angles but i'm sure as this weathers it won't be an issue Have I got it straight enough?!
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335d Rocco Major 114 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: G01 BMW X3 30d M Sport Plus Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 30d M S ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 330i M Spo ... [0.00]	Was just about to have a measure for you, compared to mine your positioning isn’t bad, maybe a tad too low.
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Hooded Banned 1669 Rep 3,967 Posts Drives: F30 330d M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I would say that's pretty much the right position, but maybe a few millimetres too low. Attached Images
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02-17-2019, 04:37 PM	#12
Junebug85 Colonel 1615 Rep 2,271 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive - M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hijack this... Can some one put up some measurements for an F30 335d please for the badge placement. Or can I be cheeky enough to ask for someone to make a template on a sheet of A4 of where to badge sits similar to this... Sorry.. I'm just really OCD and would hate for it to be wrong! ha __________________ IG: project540ix G30 540i xDrive / Stage 3 via BM3 / xHP Stage 3 / Pure 800 Cast Turbo / 5" Catted Downpipe / MST Intake / Remus Exhaust / MSS Springs / 19" JR SL01 & Conti SC7 / 20" BBS CI-R & Michelin PS4S / F90 Sway Bars & Braces / Lots of Gloss Black
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coco31 New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: f31 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NI iTrader: (0)	I've bought Matt black ones for my 330d al be doing mine the weekend if the weather stays good I will measure it for you's no hassle
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02-22-2019, 05:06 AM	#16
skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Not really sure this helps now i've seen the pictures and it looks like the rule is overhanging and skew whiff. But on picture 2, i held the 0cm mark level with the edge of the boot, picture 1 i held the 0cm mark with the centre of the roundel etc. But yeah, I don't really think it will help you. Fabric tape would be better. Attached Images __________________ F31 2015 BMW 335i - Manual
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Maddness Enlisted Member 13 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M340i Touring X Drive Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	As a mater of interest what adhesive did you use to fit the badges?
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skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Nice diagram, but are you sure it was 129mm?
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