Remove the badges?
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='532597' date='Feb 17 2008, 09:58 PM
Actually, a V6 E60 would be worse... 
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Originally Posted by GQuK545i' post='532691' date='Feb 18 2008, 08:36 AM
If you think it looks good to you,
don't worry about the down sides.
don't worry about the down sides.
+1 - that's what really matters and keep in mind you can always reinstall the badge if you don't like the "naked" look. I can't imagine removing your badge would affect your warranty....use a hair dryer and heat it up and you might be able to peel it off and save the badge and adhesive. Also, I don't believe that BMW uses pin "locator/alignment" holes - so no bodywork would be necessary.
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Don't care about what other people think!!! 
It's your car, and if you like the cleaner, debadged look, go for it.
IMHO debadging is the way to go
It's your car, and if you like the cleaner, debadged look, go for it.
IMHO debadging is the way to go
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Nothing cooler than a debadged M5 or V8............. so what if you're the only one who knows, plus the guys that do know how to tell difference will give you the big thumbs up !! 
Go for it
Go for it
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Do it! I did on my previous 545i and now have the itch to remove it on my E63. I'm getting resistance from the g/f. She says "the only reason why you want to remove it is so more people will want to race you!" Moi? No way... I just want a clean ride. The E63 and Renntech on the trunk and 6.2 on the fenders make it look too busy.
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Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='533584' date='Feb 20 2008, 10:19 AM
Do it! I did on my previous 545i and now have the itch to remove it on my E63. I'm getting resistance from the g/f. She says "the only reason why you want to remove it is so more people will want to race you!" Moi? No way... I just want a clean ride. The E63 and Renntech on the trunk and 6.2 on the fenders make it look too busy.
Yeah Sure!
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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 always figure that if the badges are removed, it's usually because the owner wants the car to seem like a more powerful model (at least here in SoCal)..........(Note to self: Order M5 badges for car)...Ooops, did I say that out loud? What a giveaway! 
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
For real!
Also, it's 6.3 on the fenders not 6.2 eventhough it is a 6.2 liter engine. The 6.3 designation is MB's homage to the 300SEL 6.3 S-Class from the 1960s. Anyway, I think I'm going to do it. ICEMAN316 dared me over the weekend to not only debadge but rebadge it a E350.
Also, it's 6.3 on the fenders not 6.2 eventhough it is a 6.2 liter engine. The 6.3 designation is MB's homage to the 300SEL 6.3 S-Class from the 1960s. Anyway, I think I'm going to do it. ICEMAN316 dared me over the weekend to not only debadge but rebadge it a E350.
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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)
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='533592' date='Feb 20 2008, 10:35 AM
For real!
I think I'm going to do it. ICEMAN316 dared me over the weekend to not only debadge but rebadge it a E350.
I think I'm going to do it. ICEMAN316 dared me over the weekend to not only debadge but rebadge it a E350.
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In Europe, debadged Bimmers is the way most owners go. Since they have such a large engine range for each model (many more than us spec models) it really keeps people guessing what's under the hood. My favorite is a "?" where the model designation usually goes. 
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