Why de-badge?

yeahOK · 06-03-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 96_Impreza

Why partially debadge while leaving the BMW logo badges blaring from the hood and trunk?

IMO those are a bit more integrated into the body, ie they would leave a void if removed. I don't mind the BMW badges because they are located in the center so it doesn't throw off the symmetry. I'm OCD like that though haha.

JLed79 · 06-04-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by yeahOK

+1

On a similar note, I don't understand why people don't remove the dealership branding/license plate frames. Now THAT makes a car look cheap!

I completely agree. The FIRST thing I do to ANY car is get rid of any dealership garbage. They are not paying me for advertising and it looks tacky IMO.

JLed79 · 06-04-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by yeahOK

IMO those are a bit more integrated into the body, ie they would leave a void if removed. I don't mind the BMW badges because they are located in the center so it doesn't throw off the symmetry. I'm OCD like that though haha.

I was just going to say the same exact thing lol.

The X Men · 06-04-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yeahOK

I don't mind the BMW badges because they are located in the center so it doesn't throw off the symmetry. I'm OCD like that though haha.

Then you must hate stagger tires and driver oriented cockpits

Teemo Panda · 06-04-2013, 02:45 PM

Debadging also helps saving weight on the car but may offset the 50/50 Perfect balance, save you some gas not much, but does make a difference. But hey, it helps you go faster

ponti33609 · 06-04-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 96_Impreza

Why partially debadge while leaving the BMW logo badges blaring from the hood and trunk?

Hmmm. Well the others are glued on where the BMW roundels are pinned. That may be problematic where as you could always easily glue back the other plastics.

philtrick123 · 06-04-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

Then you must hate stagger tires and driver oriented cockpits

But always like carrying a front seat passenger- better symmetry.

buze · 06-04-2013, 04:44 PM

And make sure to carry "it" to the left/right to make sure the balance of the car is just right (well, or left!)

The X Men · 06-04-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by philtrick123

But always like carrying a front seat passenger- better symmetry.

Unless your passenger is your identical twin, the front is not symmetrical

Horsey · 06-06-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

Unless your passenger is your identical twin, the front is not symmetrical

A reflection of your identical twin ... surely!

plymjack · 06-06-2013, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

Unless your passenger is your identical twin, the front is not symmetrical

How about if you have 2 X3's - are they twins? Does anyone have 2 X3's?

Yeltzer · 06-06-2013, 09:57 AM

I wish you could order it from the factory with the X3 badge on the back, but without the model designation on the door as its a PITA to keep clean between the letters!!

Jay Ell · 06-06-2013, 10:16 AM

for me personally, I didn't like either the side badges or the X3 on the back. Thought the X was too big for the panel. I'd be happy with a smaller X3 badge on the back I suppose.

just picked mine up last week, and I think CB + debadged looks smashing. Glad I did it.

Yeltzer · 06-06-2013, 10:56 AM

Very nice Jay Ell!

ianfp · 06-06-2013, 04:28 PM

Does anyone have any experience of removing the side badges? Is there a possibility of damaging the paint?

halohead52 · 06-06-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JLed79

I completely agree. The FIRST thing I do to ANY car is get rid of any dealership garbage. They are not paying me for advertising and it looks tacky IMO.

I'm there on this one! Free advert for the dealer and they charge you for it too. "Woot, woot, my Dealer supplies plastic tags!" Sheesh. AND thanks those who supplied them for the photos without the badges--I see the attraction of the smooth, sleek look--verra nice.

redonebe · 06-07-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ianfp

Does anyone have any experience of removing the side badges? Is there a possibility of damaging the paint?

The dealer forgot to order my car debadged and did it before the delivery but also damaged the paint on all 3 places. So be very carefully when removing them yourself.

ianfp · 06-09-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by redonebe

The dealer forgot to order my car debadged and did it before the delivery but also damaged the paint on all 3 places. So be very carefully when removing them yourself.

Thank you very much for the heads up!

Ian

sfax · 06-11-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ianfp

Does anyone have any experience of removing the side badges? Is there a possibility of damaging the paint?

There's a thread on here somewhere about how to do it cleanly using a hairdryer, some dental floss and some cleaning solution to remove the left over glue residue. Can't find it at the moment but I definitely read it and it was a clean removal!

sfax · 06-11-2013, 01:37 AM

Here's a different one:

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690710

and the original too from MA78. He put some work into detailing his X3!

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496964

ianfp · 06-17-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Here's a different one:

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690710

and the original too from MA78. He put some work into detailing his X3!

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496964

Thank you sfax! I appreciate your help!

Ian

cheesebag · 06-17-2013, 04:16 PM

i had mine debadged as an option.... matter of taste but I prefer it

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