To de-badge or to not de-badge that is the question

Steveo535 · 11-10-2019, 03:39 AM

As the title says I’m unsure wether to de-badge my car when I get it.

I’ve de-badge all my previous cars as I like the clean look.

Just wondered if any of you guys had done it?

Cheers Steven

arciga18 · 11-10-2019, 11:55 AM

I would probably debadge the regular M but leave the X3M COMPbadge because you know fan boy here

Previously debadged the X3 from the m40i

Currently fully debadged the x4 30i

MrItaly · 11-10-2019, 04:00 PM

Deleted all my rear badges. They'll figure it out on their own while I'm passing them.....

TTR · 11-10-2019, 04:54 PM

I don't have it, but x3m looks like normal x3, so nobody put attention, i prefer to be like sleeper)

MrItaly · 11-14-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TTR

I don't have it, but x3m looks like normal x3, so nobody put attention, i prefer to be like sleeper)

+1

ParadigmDawg · 11-14-2019, 01:09 PM

I either black out my badges or delete them. The back of my car is deleted right now but I have the side emblem on.

KCTiger · 11-14-2019, 02:34 PM

F85 here but I deleted all four "badges" (rear deck, side vents, and front grille). I do have a CF license plate frame that says M on it though.

TTR · 11-14-2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KCTiger

F85 here but I deleted all four "badges" (rear deck, side vents, and front grille). I do have a CF license plate frame that says M on it though.

I would like also to remove from the grill and the side, but now there is no option available

MrItaly · 11-14-2019, 04:04 PM

Kinda funny when you think about it...... So many people with M sport BMWs trying to Amp up their badges while so many full M owners trying to debadge. What an odd paradigm.

doberzus · 11-14-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Kinda funny when you think about it...... So many people with M sport BMWs trying to Amp up their badges while so many full M owners trying to debadge. What an odd paradigm.

I am pretty sure people out there think, "look at this gray SUV with a fake M badge". As even some enthusiasts I spoke to didn't even know BMW made a true/real M SUV.... even though the X5/5M have been out for years.

I am keeping mine. I need to entice some TrackHawks and AMG's to race me

ParadigmDawg · 11-14-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by doberzus

I am pretty sure people out there think, "look at this gray SUV with a fake M badge". As even some enthusiasts I spoke to didn't even know BMW made a true/real M SUV.... even though the X5/5M have been out for years.

I am keeping mine. I need to entice some AMG's to race me

You spelled MACAN GTS incorrectly....

sayemthree · 11-16-2019, 10:03 AM

Has anyone figured out a way to Debadge from the vents on the front fenders?

Waterbelly · 11-16-2019, 10:19 AM

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Has anyone figured out a way to Debadge from the vents on the front fenders?

And/or the front grill? Is it a separate piece that just clips on to the grill?

TTR · 11-17-2019, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Kinda funny when you think about it...... So many people with M sport BMWs trying to Amp up their badges while so many full M owners trying to debadge. What an odd paradigm.

Stupid ppl vs Smart

TTR · 11-17-2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

Has anyone figured out a way to Debadge from the vents on the front fenders?

No, if someone will do a custom

cfm56d7b · 11-17-2019, 05:37 PM

Since debadging reduces the car's weight and provides marginally better acceleration (real world tests are yet to be written up), I can certainly appreciate these benefits. To be fair, I haven't decided to take advantage of debadging.

TTR · 11-17-2019, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Since debadging reduces the car's weight and provides marginally better acceleration (real world tests are yet to be written up), I can certainly appreciate these benefits. To be fair, I haven't decided to take advantage of debadging.

IIt's like a choice of clothes, some like simple, someone likes to show off. Someone is stupid and buying fake premium brands, same like put M logo to 316d car

cfm56d7b · 11-17-2019, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TTR

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Since debadging reduces the car's weight and provides marginally better acceleration (real world tests are yet to be written up), I can certainly appreciate these benefits. To be fair, I haven't decided to take advantage of debadging.

IIt's like a choice of clothes, some like simple, someone likes to show off. Someone is stupid and buying fake premium brands, same like put M logo to 316d car

Humor aside, debadging is a personal choice. Clean appearance has its merits. Putting M before and after 316d ... this discussion has many lengthy threads.

sayemthree · 11-17-2019, 11:51 PM

Personally I think BMW is going over board on marketing the M badge.

TTR · 11-18-2019, 06:38 AM

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Personally I think BMW is going over board on marketing the M badge.

Because of Chinese ppl, they likes stickers and they are very big market now

sayemthree · 11-19-2019, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TTR

Because of Chinese ppl, they likes stickers and they are very big market now

Apparently they love huge front grills also. Thank goodness the new X.3 is not huge

Funny a decade ago we made fun of Japanese cars that had several badges and decals on every corner and BMWs were classy with only the roundels and a number on the back that actually correlated to the engine size

Gritty · 11-20-2019, 11:16 AM

I'm planning to de-badge my cars shortly. I like the clean look and once chipped it will be fun to watch people try to figure what just blew by them...

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KCTiger Captain 523 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: May 2019 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	F85 here but I deleted all four "badges" (rear deck, side vents, and front grille). I do have a CF license plate frame that says M on it though.
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MrItaly Major 1305 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: X5M Competition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vicenza, Italy iTrader: (0)	Kinda funny when you think about it...... So many people with M sport BMWs trying to Amp up their badges while so many full M owners trying to debadge. What an odd paradigm.
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