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Bonnet badge for 2003 E85 3.0
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Bonnet badge for 2003 E85 3.0
Hi all,
I've seen a couple posts about the bonnet badge (the threads are 5 years old now) and after lots of back and forth I decided to buy an 82mm BMW badge for the bonnet of my Z4. It is the wrong fit, and I thought I'd share my findings here.
Below is the original 70mm bonnet badge (I don't know why I didn't measure it before I bought the 82mm) This is the new 82mm I bought from amazon. The 'prongs' at the back are the same distance apart as the 70mm but because the badge is much bigger it doesn't sit in the groove on the bonnet. You can see the size difference here Here is where the badge sits on the bonnet And this is the rear of both the badges (70mm on left, 82mm on right) you can see the prongs sit the same distance apart. For reference here is the new 82mm badge next to the rear (boot) badge - they are identical in size and shape. In summary: I need to find a 70mm badge (white and blue) to replace the front bonnet badge, but I simply can't find one. Not even on BMW's own parts website. So I either get a fully adhesive one in black and white which I can find on eBay, or I make do with the one I already have. If anyone has any ideas where I can get a 70mm white and blue badge from please do let me know.
Hope this post helps someone out!
Thanks
I've seen a couple posts about the bonnet badge (the threads are 5 years old now) and after lots of back and forth I decided to buy an 82mm BMW badge for the bonnet of my Z4. It is the wrong fit, and I thought I'd share my findings here.
Below is the original 70mm bonnet badge (I don't know why I didn't measure it before I bought the 82mm) This is the new 82mm I bought from amazon. The 'prongs' at the back are the same distance apart as the 70mm but because the badge is much bigger it doesn't sit in the groove on the bonnet. You can see the size difference here Here is where the badge sits on the bonnet And this is the rear of both the badges (70mm on left, 82mm on right) you can see the prongs sit the same distance apart. For reference here is the new 82mm badge next to the rear (boot) badge - they are identical in size and shape. In summary: I need to find a 70mm badge (white and blue) to replace the front bonnet badge, but I simply can't find one. Not even on BMW's own parts website. So I either get a fully adhesive one in black and white which I can find on eBay, or I make do with the one I already have. If anyone has any ideas where I can get a 70mm white and blue badge from please do let me know.
Hope this post helps someone out!
Thanks
Jase
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7044207 That's the BMW part number. On bmminiparts.com
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Hell of a long way to ask a question!
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Christ in answer to your question, BMW definitely stock the 70mm badge as i bought one from the dealers last year.
You can also buy a 73mm badge that fits with a little modification
You can also buy a 73mm badge that fits with a little modification
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Just bought one on ebay. 74mm part no 51 148 132 375. £3.95. pins fit but if you don't have the grommets you will need strong double sided tape or silicone etc.
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Or go to ebay.de and get the right size (70mm)
They don't rip you off so much for a 'rare' bage over there.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-R-Original-E ... SwaMpZpW~P
Still not cheap but genuine and half the price with delivery that people are asking for over here.
They don't rip you off so much for a 'rare' bage over there.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-R-Original-E ... SwaMpZpW~P
Still not cheap but genuine and half the price with delivery that people are asking for over here.
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It is used though so should be cheaper.thanatu55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:09 pm Or go to ebay.de and get the right size (70mm)
They don't rip you off so much for a 'rare' bage over there.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-R-Original-E ... SwaMpZpW~P
Still not cheap but genuine and half the price with delivery that people are asking for over here.
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Used on ebay UK is £65.99Nictrix wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:34 pmIt is used though so should be cheaper.thanatu55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:09 pm Or go to ebay.de and get the right size (70mm)
They don't rip you off so much for a 'rare' bage over there.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-R-Original-E ... SwaMpZpW~P
Still not cheap but genuine and half the price with delivery that people are asking for over here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-BMW-B ... Swb69ZwUDH
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-BMW-B ... SwfrxZ1pb4
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-BMW-B ... 0507.m3226
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New on .de is also cheaper than UK used price
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-BMW-Emb ... SwYXVYzTss
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-BMW-Emb ... SwYXVYzTss
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People are just lazy and stupid and think Ebay will always be the cheapest.thanatu55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:39 pmUsed on ebay UK is £65.99Nictrix wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:34 pmIt is used though so should be cheaper.thanatu55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:09 pm Or go to ebay.de and get the right size (70mm)
They don't rip you off so much for a 'rare' bage over there.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-R-Original-E ... SwaMpZpW~P
Still not cheap but genuine and half the price with delivery that people are asking for over here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-BMW-B ... Swb69ZwUDH
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-BMW-B ... SwfrxZ1pb4
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-BMW-B ... 0507.m3226
The link above by Patriot shows a new one at £37 in the UK.
And there is other ones if you look at similar items that are as low as £32.95
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I'm simply providing an alternative link for someone that could be interested. A fair few people won't mind it being used... it's no different. Soon your 'new' one will become used... they don't stay new for long.
Not sure why you're determined to make a point but each to their own.
BTW I got mine much cheaper on .de than the one I linked to, they come and go... it's about looking at all your options and I provided one.
(There is... There are)
Not sure why you're determined to make a point but each to their own.
BTW I got mine much cheaper on .de than the one I linked to, they come and go... it's about looking at all your options and I provided one.
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You being serious?thanatu55 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 21, 2017 1:56 pm I'm simply providing an alternative link for someone that could be interested. A fair few people won't mind it being used... it's no different. Soon your 'new' one will become used... they don't stay new for long.
Not sure why you're determined to make a point but each to their own.
BTW I got mine much cheaper on .de than the one I linked to, they come and go... it's about looking at all your options and I provided one.
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You provided a link as did someone else before you.
They provided a link to a new one, you provided a link to a used one.
I was pointing out it was used, you might not have noticed.
Then you try to back it up by saying that they are more expensive here by posting links to other used badges (which 2 of them are the wrong size) and ask if I have a point??
Now you are pointing out grammar mistakes on a car forum.
Get a grip.
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