I want to debadge but I kind of dont
04-03-2010, 10:22 AM
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Basically I know that I kind of want to debadge her because I think it will make the car look more slick in the back view. But my problem is its a single exhaust system so I'm obviously not debadging to pretend its a 550i or M5, then again I kind of want people to know its a 535i and not an older model. Am I being anal because I don't want people to think its a 525i or 530i? lol gimme some criticism if needed and be honest 
04-03-2010, 10:25 AM
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I removed mine for a time but realized that after doing that I assumed everyone thought I was in a 525. So, I got the 530 black badge and put it on. I LIKE IT! Here is a high resolution image of it if you want to see a close-up of what I mean:
It was inexpensive from http://www.bimmian.com
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04-03-2010, 10:29 AM
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koskesh,
i think there's a bit of a "debagded stigma," if you will.
basically debadging comes
A) with having such a fantastic amazing ride, that you just want it to be the cleanest thing on earth
as a means of covering-up the fact that you have a bottom-end model
so you can either wear your 535 with pride.. or.. make it less noticeable by blacking it out like Howitzer
i think there's a bit of a "debagded stigma," if you will.
basically debadging comes
A) with having such a fantastic amazing ride, that you just want it to be the cleanest thing on earth
as a means of covering-up the fact that you have a bottom-end modelso you can either wear your 535 with pride.. or.. make it less noticeable by blacking it out like Howitzer
04-03-2010, 10:30 AM
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Sounds like you put some good thought into this.
Honestly, when I see a debadged car (regardless of model), I don't think that it looks an sleeker or cooler or whatever - it's just debadged. I wouldn't waste any more time analyzing the effects of de-badging, just leave 'em on and call it a day...
Honestly, when I see a debadged car (regardless of model), I don't think that it looks an sleeker or cooler or whatever - it's just debadged. I wouldn't waste any more time analyzing the effects of de-badging, just leave 'em on and call it a day...
04-03-2010, 10:41 AM
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Yep, this is true. I got a cup of coffee at a drive-thru McDonald's day before yesterday and after I pulled up the guy said "nice, is this a 650?" I said "yea, thanks", and drove off.
Half the time people just see you're in a nice BMW. They don't give a damn what displacement your engine is. You'll find the only one that cares about that is you. hehe
04-03-2010, 10:41 AM
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Well I have a 520i and i kept the badge. I don't care what people think because I know I love it. Plus my License plate number is 520. So it looks sweet with the badge
Anyhow, I say keep it and be proud with what you have
04-03-2010, 11:20 AM
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I did see a guy in an 550i when I was at the dealer that had totally blacked out his ride. He rebadged his car with 666i in matte black, I thought it looked pretty sweet but I'm not gonna copy him. 
Was pretty original idea I thought though. 
Was pretty original idea I thought though.
04-03-2010, 11:24 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I debadged, just because I thought it looked cleaner. There is no need to for me to try to "fool" anyone - most of the guys I hang out with have 5ers too, so that would be pointless (they know I have a 530).
04-03-2010, 11:32 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
I vote for the black numbering, as I did it and it looks NICE!!!