///M badge or not???
01-06-2007, 12:21 PM
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I haven't debadged mine but I like the look of it and I think I will do it eventually or perhaps will let the body shop do it once I get the M-Tech kit installed. Besides, it is easier to wax
01-06-2007, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by k44ent' post='374311' date='Jan 6 2007, 05:32 PM
Just need a bit of advice / opinion. Am thinking of removing the 520d boot badge of my M Sport and replacing it with an ///M badge, what do you guys think?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
01-06-2007, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='374365' date='Jan 6 2007, 03:08 PM
I wonder how many 550i and M5 owners go for the "clean look"?
01-06-2007, 12:33 PM
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Folks
I have always thought you should be proud of what you drive, dont try and de-badge a car, or add a badge to make your car appear to be something else.
why ?
Simple.......... there are 2 types of people who look at your car
1.) those that know the vehicle and can spot a re-badging a mile away.....so you arent impressing them.....
2.) those that DONT know the vehicle and wouldn't know an M5 from any other E60.......so you arent impressing them either
In the end, nothng is accomplished.
I am however told by my European friends that they tycpically debadge in Europe.........I will leave that to them to comment.
Proudly display the badge on your world class BMW
K
I have always thought you should be proud of what you drive, dont try and de-badge a car, or add a badge to make your car appear to be something else.
why ?
Simple.......... there are 2 types of people who look at your car
1.) those that know the vehicle and can spot a re-badging a mile away.....so you arent impressing them.....
2.) those that DONT know the vehicle and wouldn't know an M5 from any other E60.......so you arent impressing them either
In the end, nothng is accomplished.
I am however told by my European friends that they tycpically debadge in Europe.........I will leave that to them to comment.
Proudly display the badge on your world class BMW
K
01-06-2007, 12:50 PM
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Well, thanks for all your views. I just think the 5 series looks unbalanced with a badge on one side, not trying to hide its a 520d, and a small ///M badge may look good. The car has as standard ///M badging on the door opening sills and steering wheel. Not decided yet, gonna sleep on it.
01-06-2007, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by highway' post='374390' date='Jan 6 2007, 09:33 PM
I am however told by my European friends that they tycpically debadge in Europe..
Is debadging age-related?
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01-06-2007, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by k44ent' post='374311' date='Jan 6 2007, 07:32 PM
Just need a bit of advice / opinion. Am thinking of removing the 520d boot badge of my M Sport and replacing it with an ///M badge, what do you guys think?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
01-06-2007, 01:18 PM
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My Ride: 520d F10, Sport Auto, Black, sun protection, Oyster/Black with Anthracite, Ambient lighting.
how about a black n white ///M badge as my car is silver.... see attachment.
01-06-2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by k44ent' post='374397' date='Jan 7 2007, 12:18 AM
how about a black n white ///M badge as my car is silver.... see attachment.
01-06-2007, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by highway' post='374390' date='Jan 6 2007, 09:33 PM
Folks
I have always thought you should be proud of what you drive, dont try and de-badge a car, or add a badge to make your car appear to be something else.
why ?
Simple.......... there are 2 types of people who look at your car
1.) those that know the vehicle and can spot a re-badging a mile away.....so you arent impressing them.....
2.) those that DONT know the vehicle and wouldn't know an M5 from any other E60.......so you arent impressing them either
In the end, nothng is accomplished.
I am however told by my European friends that they tycpically debadge in Europe.........I will leave that to them to comment.
Proudly display the badge on your world class BMW
K
I have always thought you should be proud of what you drive, dont try and de-badge a car, or add a badge to make your car appear to be something else.
why ?
Simple.......... there are 2 types of people who look at your car
1.) those that know the vehicle and can spot a re-badging a mile away.....so you arent impressing them.....
2.) those that DONT know the vehicle and wouldn't know an M5 from any other E60.......so you arent impressing them either
In the end, nothng is accomplished.
I am however told by my European friends that they tycpically debadge in Europe.........I will leave that to them to comment.
Proudly display the badge on your world class BMW
K