[RICH S202]

Anyone know if you can buy, or where you can buy an M40i badge for a pre lci x3? Done a google search but not much comes up and the ones that do look like ass.

[gphin]

This is the only one I have seen.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155555030761

[RICH S202]

Yeah i saw that one too. It doesn't show how it attaches to the grill. The seller is currently away so i can't ask him.

[gphin]

This is listed in their ad.

Installation Method:
Badge Only:
With the grills clean and free of debris, simply peel the adhesive backing tape from the back of the badge and place onto your grill with firm pressure to ensure the badge does not move around. Enjoy!

I would probably use my own 3M tape!

[RICH S202]

It needs something to mount to otherwise its just hanging there looking janky lol. I need to get a 3d printed mount made, then it will look great.

[dinan5m3]

OEM







FWIW M40i (or X3) belons on the sides

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by RICH S202

It needs something to mount to otherwise its just hanging there looking janky lol. I need to get a 3d printed mount made, then it will look great.

I’ve got this on mine and it looks perfectly ok. I was worried the tape wouldn’t hold as there are minimal contact points but it’s been there a year, and so far is still solid.

It’s a simple stick-on as the seller says - I have a pre-LCI with active grilles so only a single vertical to attach to, and a printed backing plate between the slats wouldn’t work.

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[avi66]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

I have a pre-LCI with active grilles so only a single vertical to attach to, and a printed backing plate between the slats wouldn’t work.

Why would a backing plate between the slats not work ?

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by avi66

Why would a backing plate between the slats not work ?

I should qualify - a backing plate as deep as the OEM ones above stops the active grille slats from rotating, and a more simple flat plate bolted/screwed through to the front plate isn’t possible as the active slats sit flush against the back of the fixed ones when they’re closed. The qualified bit is that a custom plate between the slats that wasn’t as deep could work.

My hesitation in going for a fixed in backing plate was partly laziness and partly concern that I might mark or damage the slats in some way - a glued on option felt like the least risky, and the adhesive has proved to be pretty durable so far.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

I should qualify - a backing plate as deep as the OEM ones above stops the active grille slats from rotating, and a more simple flat plate bolted/screwed through to the front plate isn’t possible as the active slats sit flush against the back of the fixed ones when they’re closed. The qualified bit is that a custom plate between the slats that wasn’t as deep could work.

My hesitation in going for a fixed in backing plate was partly laziness and partly concern that I might mark or damage the slats in some way - a glued on option felt like the least risky, and the adhesive has proved to be pretty durable so far.

I have an LCI with active slats and OE backing plate moulded in the grille.

[Blacktemplar]

The eBay badge is actually better suited to the double slatted grille (LCI?) as it sits across four contact points rather than two.

I also quite like the less generic ‘M40i’ designation rather than the M badge that’s on the LCI models.

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by avi66

I have an LCI with active slats and OE backing plate moulded in the grille.

Yeah, I think the badge is a moulded part of the entire grille, rather than an add-on

[avi66]

It’s is, but my point was it doesn’t interfere with the active slats.

[Keefy]

That’s a job for a 3D printer then just order the padded M badge.

[Dinan_Rated]

Originally Posted by dinan5m3

OEM







FWIW M40i (or X3) belons on the sides

part number for the M you have mounted to the grill

[Dinan_Rated]

dinan5m3 you gonna help a brother out and reply? thank you

[Dinan_Rated]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

I’ve got this on mine and it looks perfectly ok. I was worried the tape wouldn’t hold as there are minimal contact points but it’s been there a year, and so far is still solid.

It’s a simple stick-on as the seller says - I have a pre-LCI with active grilles so only a single vertical to attach to, and a printed backing plate between the slats wouldn’t work.

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even with car washes?

[Blacktemplar]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Rated

even with car washes?

Car washes? Wash your mouth out sir......

My beloved M40i is only cossetted with snow foam bathing and gentle hand massages...

Being serious, I do tend to be slightly careful with the badge but not overly so - just avoid catching it with a wash mitt or polishing cloth and don't spray directly with the pressure washer lance.

The other factor will inevitably be climate - here in Scotland we have a fairly unexciting range of temperatures, 14F to 80F is the maximum range, with low humidity. Other more harsh conditions could make the limited glue contact points fail.

[Dinan_Rated]

Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

Car washes? Wash your mouth out sir......

My beloved M40i is only cossetted with snow foam bathing and gentle hand massages...

Being serious, I do tend to be slightly careful with the badge but not overly so - just avoid catching it with a wash mitt or polishing cloth and don't spray directly with the pressure washer lance.

The other factor will inevitably be climate - here in Scotland we have a fairly unexciting range of temperatures, 14F to 80F is the maximum range, with low humidity. Other more harsh conditions could make the limited glue contact points fail.

lol thank you for the reply and explanation