Debadging X-Drive Emblem Opinions

jonsc · 11-21-2014, 12:59 AM

Hey guys, I know it is a real small detail but did anyone take off the door emblems on their X3? What do you think? Contemplating on taking mine off, it definitely looks cleaner.

Here's a photoshopped photo:

Anders R · 11-21-2014, 02:02 AM

Mine came debadged from the factory, including on the hatch. Prefer that look.

Very easy to do yourself, heat up the badge with a hairdryer (not strictly necessary) and use tooth floss or a fishing line to "saw" through the adhesive, and remove any residue with white spirit, followed by a good wax.

jonsc · 11-21-2014, 07:09 PM

Thanks for the input! Yeah I think I am going to go ahead and remove the side emblems.

droftrah · 11-23-2014, 01:17 AM

I see you put led's in your front turn signals, nice! I did the same, along with brakelights and rear signals

jonsc · 11-23-2014, 01:28 AM

Yup, changed the front turn signals and the rear brakes and turn signals to LEDs as well. The amber bulb was extremely ugly in the front.

I ended up taking off the emblems on the side as well, I think it looks much cleaner now.

Bimar · 11-23-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ch35iM

I see you put led's in your front turn signals, nice! I did the same, along with brakelights and rear signals

Can you post photos of the LED turn signals and advise where you got them?

11-21-2014, 12:59 AM	#1
jonsc Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 M Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (0)	Debadging X-Drive Emblem Opinions Hey guys, I know it is a real small detail but did anyone take off the door emblems on their X3? What do you think? Contemplating on taking mine off, it definitely looks cleaner. Here's a photoshopped photo:
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Anders R Private First Class 53 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Touring Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Brussels, Belgium iTrader: (0)	Mine came debadged from the factory, including on the hatch. Prefer that look. Very easy to do yourself, heat up the badge with a hairdryer (not strictly necessary) and use tooth floss or a fishing line to "saw" through the adhesive, and remove any residue with white spirit, followed by a good wax.
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jonsc Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 M Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input! Yeah I think I am going to go ahead and remove the side emblems.
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droftrah Private First Class 61 Rep 182 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	I see you put led's in your front turn signals, nice! I did the same, along with brakelights and rear signals
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11-23-2014, 01:28 AM	#5
jonsc Private 19 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 M Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (0)	Yup, changed the front turn signals and the rear brakes and turn signals to LEDs as well. The amber bulb was extremely ugly in the front. I ended up taking off the emblems on the side as well, I think it looks much cleaner now.
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