Debadge, or not to Debadge?

acerboo · 06-06-2012, 01:36 PM

mines badged i like people to know whats just gone past them!

dave-the-rave · 06-06-2012, 02:30 PM

debadge every time !

1sh@Crystalwhite · 06-06-2012, 03:01 PM

Debadge!!!

wheelie good · 06-06-2012, 04:03 PM

De badge looks more classier

Marc R · 06-06-2012, 04:16 PM

My 335i came with badge but I'll debadge it when I get the chance...

ss134 · 06-06-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Debadging to me generally makes me think the owner is not proud of their engine size. There are a few people who debadge larger engines but most debadged cars tend to be 318 and 320.

My M3 is debadged and i am fairly proud of the engine size! In Germany most BMW's are debadged - people don't like shouting about what they have (or don't have) under their bonnet.

Debadge all the way.

chris_s1 · 06-06-2012, 04:34 PM

I don't like de-badging generally but if I was driving a 318 they would be gone. (Sorry just being honest!)

sattapaal · 06-06-2012, 04:43 PM

you can still tell what kind of engine size by the exhaust though no?

chris_s1 · 06-06-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sattapaal

you can still tell what kind of engine size by the exhaust though no?

You might be able to but 99.99% of people won't have a clue.

My previous 325d was debadged and I reckon about 50% of people who spoke to me about it thought it was an M3 (not joking).

deezofchuck · 06-06-2012, 04:49 PM

I de-badged my 335xi and never looked back - I think it makes the rear end more symmetrical and clean. I could give a crap less what other people think - it's my car. Even if I had a 328i I would de-badge it and not because I am "ashamed" of the engine size.

dxb335d · 06-06-2012, 05:05 PM

Nothing wrong with a 318 or it's badge. My first BMW was a 318is and I was proud of it. It was a great car.

I think most enthusiasts clock it quickly when they are de-badged that there is usually only one reason. Leave it on!

Tyso335 · 06-06-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave3

I removed the 325i on the rear but only because i dont like chrome, if i could get some gloss black ones i'd be happy

Aslong as they aren't replaced with an 'M' no harm done

you can get them mad up but out off a diff material i could give you the number? or they could do them in carbon?

bigbeemer · 06-06-2012, 05:42 PM

DeBadge!!!

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Originally Posted by Tyso335

you can get them mad up but out off a diff material i could give you the number? or they could do them in carbon?

Martin 335d · 06-06-2012, 05:43 PM

All three of my E91s have been debadged, two 335d and one 330d, as was her 118d when we got it

They look heaps better without the badges

BIFCAIDS · 06-06-2012, 05:54 PM

Mines getting de badged soo as I have a weekend I can do a full correction on it.

mashen6ka · 06-06-2012, 06:10 PM

i say de-badge for a cleaner look... and you can always go back if you dont like it

TripleBlack · 06-07-2012, 03:43 AM

The original owner of my car ordered it debadged... I think you have to pay extra for that, I cant remember.
Its a 335i with the twin pipes so that should be enough for anyone remotely interested in BMWs to tell the diference but I want MORRRE. I'd rather my car wasn't confused with smaller engine versions, so I'm going to order a gloss black 335i badge soon to match the exterior colour. Atleast that way it will be badged but not too obvious.

Sir_Pigley · 06-07-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Debadging to me generally makes me think the owner is not proud of their engine size. There are a few people who debadge larger engines but most debadged cars tend to be 318 and 320.

I debadged mine (a 330d). Looks much cleaner, and that's the main reason to change.

Sir_Pigley · 06-07-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by deezofchuck

I couldn't give a crap less what other people think - it's my car.

+1 - exactly right

stupot · 06-07-2012, 08:54 AM

4 cyl - debadge
6 cyl - leave on
8 cyl - do what you want, your kidding no one!

Madhouse · 06-07-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Debadging to me generally makes me think the owner is not proud of their engine size. There are a few people who debadge larger engines but most debadged cars tend to be 318 and 320.

Nah...had my 335i debadged as a factory option. Looks better and is easier to clean.

Madhouse · 06-07-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleBlack

The original owner of my car ordered it debadged... I think you have to pay extra for that, I cant remember.
Its a 335i with the twin pipes so that should be enough for anyone remotely interested in BMWs to tell the diference but I want MORRRE. I'd rather my car wasn't confused with smaller engine versions, so I'm going to order a gloss black 335i badge soon to match the exterior colour. Atleast that way it will be badged but not too obvious.

Don't really care if they can't tell with the pipes. They'll know when you scream by at 6k rpm

06-06-2012, 01:36 PM	#23
acerboo Brigadier General 186 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	mines badged i like people to know whats just gone past them!
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dave-the-rave Private First Class 6 Rep 163 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Manchester iTrader: (3)	debadge every time !
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06-06-2012, 03:01 PM	#25
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wheelie good Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 277 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	De badge looks more classier
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06-06-2012, 04:16 PM	#27
Marc R Mr Anderson,we've been expecting you... 38 Rep 229 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dept. of Justice iTrader: (0)	My 335i came with badge but I'll debadge it when I get the chance...
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06-06-2012, 04:34 PM	#29
chris_s1 Major 37 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 335d [8.66]	I don't like de-badging generally but if I was driving a 318 they would be gone. (Sorry just being honest!)
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06-06-2012, 04:49 PM	#32
deezofchuck Lieutenant 19 Rep 511 Posts Drives: OVER SLOW LEFT LANE DRIVERS! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (3)	I de-badged my 335xi and never looked back - I think it makes the rear end more symmetrical and clean. I could give a crap less what other people think - it's my car. Even if I had a 328i I would de-badge it and not because I am "ashamed" of the engine size. __________________ 2008 E92 335xi \| Cobb AP Stage2+ \| AR DP \| ETS FMIC \| ALUFELGEN SF-71 DC Blk \| HANKOOK V12 \| UUC SSK \| H&R Coilovers \| AE Exhaust \| Are YOU Ready to Buy/Sell/Rent Property In The DMV? LET ME HELP YOU!
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06-06-2012, 05:43 PM	#36
Martin 335d First Lieutenant 22 Rep 302 Posts Drives: E91 335d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (1)	All three of my E91s have been debadged, two 335d and one 330d, as was her 118d when we got it They look heaps better without the badges
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BIFCAIDS Bird Flu and Cat Aids combined 861 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: F30 340i M-Sport+ MPPSK E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Mines getting de badged soo as I have a weekend I can do a full correction on it. __________________ Instagram: BIFCAIDS
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06-06-2012, 06:10 PM	#38
mashen6ka Private First Class 5 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chi iTrader: (2)	i say de-badge for a cleaner look... and you can always go back if you dont like it __________________ [A&L /// iND]
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06-07-2012, 03:43 AM	#39
TripleBlack First Lieutenant 27 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	The original owner of my car ordered it debadged... I think you have to pay extra for that, I cant remember. Its a 335i with the twin pipes so that should be enough for anyone remotely interested in BMWs to tell the diference but I want MORRRE. I'd rather my car wasn't confused with smaller engine versions, so I'm going to order a gloss black 335i badge soon to match the exterior colour. Atleast that way it will be badged but not too obvious.
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06-07-2012, 08:54 AM	#42
stupot Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: X5 40d MSport, 21" wheels Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	4 cyl - debadge 6 cyl - leave on 8 cyl - do what you want, your kidding no one!
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