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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?

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What are peoples views on Debadging?

Do it!
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Don't do it!
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Only do it with non 'M' models
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Meh, couldn't care less.
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Post by oldgitdave » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:51 pm

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bz4kev wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:49 pm mine has no badges other than BMW that's it prefer it that way the wife however wants me to put 30i back on.But I like the surprise on unsuspecting peoples face when you blast them away :evil: :driving:
Didn't notice it was debadged until I got it home :oops:. Still I think I prefer the smooth lines. I for one won't be putting them back on.
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Post by bz4kev » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 pm

oldgitdave wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:51 pm 20170731_115716.jpg20170805_094611.jpg
bz4kev wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:49 pm mine has no badges other than BMW that's it prefer it that way the wife however wants me to put 30i back on.But I like the surprise on unsuspecting peoples face when you blast them away :evil: :driving:
Didn't notice it was debadged until I got it home :oops:. Still I think I prefer the smooth lines. I for one won't be putting them back on.
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Post by Ewazix » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:07 pm

I always think de-badging lesser models to hide the fact is a bit sad unless you actually like the smoother look I suppose. But de-badging an ///M is cool and probably reduces tail chasing by wannabes in GTi's, the Beemer Tifosi will know but many others wouldn't realise until you disappear 8)
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:25 pm

Ewazix wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:07 pm I always think de-badging lesser models to hide the fact is a bit sad unless you actually like the smoother look I suppose. But de-badging an ///M is cool and probably reduces tail chasing by wannabes in GTi's, the Beemer Tifosi will know but many others wouldn't realise until you disappear 8)
I guess I'm both sad and like the smoother look :oops:

To be fair I would never lie about it being a 2.0i, I've just carried out so much work on it to make it individual I feel like the 2.0i badge spoils it. I'm not trying to be an M, a 3.0, a 2.5 or a 2.2 I just want people to appreciate the look without prejudging the engine first. And I do prefer it without.
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Post by Darkangelv2 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:29 pm

I'm thinking of getting rid of the badges from a purely 'detailing' point of view. Lots easier to clean and polish without the badges in the way! :thumbsup:
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Post by Ewazix » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:32 pm

thanatu55 wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:25 pm
Ewazix wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:07 pm I always think de-badging lesser models to hide the fact is a bit sad unless you actually like the smoother look I suppose. But de-badging an ///M is cool and probably reduces tail chasing by wannabes in GTi's, the Beemer Tifosi will know but many others wouldn't realise until you disappear 8)
I guess I'm both sad and like the smoother look :oops:

To be fair I would never lie about it being a 2.0i, I've just carried out so much work on it to make it individual I feel like the 2.0i badge spoils it. I'm not trying to be an M, a 3.0, a 2.5 or a 2.2 I just want people to appreciate the look without prejudging the engine first. And I do prefer it without.
When I say 'sad' I mean as in it's sad when someone thinks having a 2.0 2.2 2.5 etc is something to hide out of shame, that's not being individual that's bending to perceived peer pressure. You like the look and it suits the individual look you have created then go for it :thumbsup:
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Post by ronk » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:36 pm

I had finger trouble and selected DO IT !
I meant to prod DON'T DO IT :thumbsup:
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:42 pm

Ewazix wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:32 pm When I say 'sad' I mean as in it's sad when someone thinks having a 2.0 2.2 2.5 etc is something to hide out of shame, that's not being individual that's bending to perceived peer pressure. You like the look and it suits the individual look you have created then go for it :thumbsup:
No worries whatsoever :thumbsup:

It's amazing how many people go by the assumption that something 'looks fast'... I get it with this, I got it with my FTO, I even got it with my old Honda Del Sol... "How fast does it go?"

Maybe I should put the badges on to avoid keep hearing it and leave that question to you 3.0 guys!

ronk wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:36 pmI had finger trouble and selected DO IT !
I meant to prod DON'T DO IT
Your subconscious says otherwise :wink:
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Post by JINGLE » Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:27 pm

Exactly the same here... much prefer the cleaner look of the de badged cars... but as mine has //M front and rear bumpers im scared if I take them off people will think I'm trying to pretend to be an //M which I'm not.... I have 2.0 due to only wanting a white and this was the ONLY 1 for sale in the UK at the time, and just couldn't afford an //M anyway lol so for now I've kept the 2.0i badge on just to prove a point... although I do think once I start all the winter projects like side skirts, front splitter, headlights, interior wrap I will prob de badge at the same time as 1 of them :fuelfire:

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Post by andy.c » Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:42 pm

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Debadged the side of mine much prefer the cleaner lines also changed the badge on the side indicator
to some that a fellow forumite made up ages ago, but I have kept the Z4 badge on the boot as I
didnt like that debadged I thought it looked wonky without it and my eye kept being drawn the boot
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Post by mcbeee » Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:54 am

I like to keep badges on. Just originals ! No extra stickers or labels.
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Post by mcbeee » Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:03 am

Ewazix wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:07 pm I always think de-badging lesser models to hide the fact is a bit sad unless you actually like the smoother look I suppose. But de-badging an ///M is cool and probably reduces tail chasing by wannabes in GTi's, the Beemer Tifosi will know but many others wouldn't realise until you disappear 8)
I never experienced tail chasers in my M3, it looked like a normal car to the uneducated, I got literally hundreds of people that just had to pass me then cut back in, in my 3.0's. Mostly little sh*t boxes , Fireflies etc. but that all stops in my 911, it's badged , so is my M roadster, no-one bothers me in them and I like it that way.
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Post by Vanne » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:13 am

Meh, its your car mate, you do what you think is right. For what its worth on mine, my badges needed to come off when the car was repainted.. havent bothered to put them back on yet..... and dont resally know where they are now.. lol
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Post by Sgr74 » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:22 am

It also depends on the colour. Some colours need a badge to add a bit bling, some just look dull without.
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Post by Dav the wheel nut » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:27 am

Ewazix wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:32 pm
thanatu55 wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:25 pm
Ewazix wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:07 pm I always think de-badging lesser models to hide the fact is a bit sad unless you actually like the smoother look I suppose. But de-badging an ///M is cool and probably reduces tail chasing by wannabes in GTi's, the Beemer Tifosi will know but many others wouldn't realise until you disappear 8)
I guess I'm both sad and like the smoother look :oops:

To be fair I would never lie about it being a 2.0i, I've just carried out so much work on it to make it individual I feel like the 2.0i badge spoils it. I'm not trying to be an M, a 3.0, a 2.5 or a 2.2 I just want people to appreciate the look without prejudging the engine first. And I do prefer it without.
When I say 'sad' I mean as in it's sad when someone thinks having a 2.0 2.2 2.5 etc is something to hide out of shame
And you know the feeling :poke:

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