50th Anniversary Roundel

M8Bimmer · 07-18-2022, 05:48 PM

Yup as long as each of us gets what they like ...it's all good. I just prefer the classic look. The new one looks too "kiddy" like for me.
I prefer the more eloquent classic one. I like the fact that the original is so identifiable at a glance. You know it's a BMW from a far even if you don't know the cars that well.

DanG · 07-18-2022, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M8Bimmer

Yup as long as each of us gets what they like ...it's all good. I just prefer the classic look. The new one looks too "kiddy" like for me.
I prefer the more eloquent classic one. I like the fact that the original is so identifiable at a glance. You know it's a BMW from a far even if you don't know the cars that well.

Hmm. The roundel on your M8 isn’t the classic one. It is the more recent one.

MParallel · 07-18-2022, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Then don't get it.

I agree with others that it looks great. Especially on a white car like mine.

Agreed. And you can always swap back at any moment.

I had to have one too, always liked the classic motorsport logo and now that there is an OEM offering...

Took a little investigation as I have an older Exx model M3 and BMW officially doesn't make them for older models. But when you use the same mounting system for the last 30 years...

Don't mind the spamming...

br438 · 07-18-2022, 06:59 PM

Installed 50th roundels today. They were "available to spec" when I ordered... but not available on the assembly line until 1 week after mine was assembled. hahaha...

M8Bimmer · 07-18-2022, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Hmm. The roundel on your M8 isn’t the classic one. It is the more recent one.

Of course I know that. I just didn't think I needed to mention that of course it's changed. Are you telling me you didn't get what I meant?
I just didn't think I needed to be that obvious.
Ok to make ya even happier it is quite similar still to the one from 1917...k? I know the 70 & 80's right....yup that's right.
Do you get this? hahaha

I still don't like it. Looks like a kid colored it in...poorly.
But to those who want it on their car I'm glad they enjoy it.

DanG · 07-18-2022, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M8Bimmer

Of course I know that. I just didn't think I needed to mention that of course it's changed. Are you telling me you didn't get what I meant?
I just didn't think I needed to be that obvious.
Ok to make ya even happier it is quite similar still to the one from 1917...k? I know the 70 & 80's right....yup that's right.
Do you get this? hahaha

I still don't like it. Looks like a kid colored it in...poorly.
But to those who want it on their car I'm glad they enjoy it.

No one is telling you to buy the 50th Anniversary roundel. If you enjoy the standard roundel that is fine.

Just like different people prefer different M cars. Does it make other M cars bad. No. It is just not their preference.

E91WAG3N · 07-18-2022, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MParallel

Agreed. And you can always swap back at any moment.

I had to have one too, always liked the classic motorsport logo and now that there is an OEM offering...

Took a little investigation as I have an older Exx model M3 and BMW officially doesn't make them for older models. But when you use the same mounting system for the last 30 years...

Don't mind the spamming...

Looks great on your E36, guess I'll be picking up a set!

nyc_dude · 07-19-2022, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by br438

Installed 50th roundels today. They were "available to spec" when I ordered... but not available on the assembly line until 1 week after mine was assembled. hahaha...

Looks fantastic on the X3 M40i.

Would you post the 50th Anniversary Classic M Roundel PNs for the X3 M40i?

We are hoping that IND will offer painted 50th Anniversary Roundels to replace the white with black or dark blue. That looks great on every BMW exterior paint color.

If you remember what did the rear mounting look like for each hood/trunk roundel?
2 pins/no adhesive
2 pins/adhesive
No pins/adhesive only

Cheers

BMWCCA1 · 07-19-2022, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc_dude

We are hoping that IND will offer painted 50th Anniversary Roundels to replace the white with black or dark blue.

Umm, then that wouldn't really be the 50th Anniversary homage that BMW is offering. Do y'all really not understand the history of this design?

DanG · 07-19-2022, 07:18 PM

IND now has a good selection of 50th Anniversary roundels in stock.

https://ind-distribution.com/search?...th+anniversary

BMWCCA1 · 07-19-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

IND now has a good selection of 50th Anniversary roundels in stock.

Many are listed as "sold out' and there are none for the 68mm hubcap.

Ben_K · 07-19-2022, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by snareman

I saw a bunch in person yesterday at a dealer based cars & coffee. They are nice looking in person, but I'd still prefer the traditional version on my cars.

To me, these Roundels are definitely a personal preference thing.

BobsM3Coupe · 07-19-2022, 08:59 PM

Seems to me that BMW forgot (or more likely to cheap) to include the 50th version on the steering wheel. Just seems wrong.

DanG · 07-19-2022, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

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Originally Posted by DanG

IND now has a good selection of 50th Anniversary roundels in stock.

Many are listed as "sold out' and there are none for the 68mm hubcap.

Just listed the M2 roundels.

br438 · 07-19-2022, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc_dude

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Originally Posted by br438

Installed 50th roundels today. They were "available to spec" when I ordered... but not available on the assembly line until 1 week after mine was assembled. hahaha...

Looks fantastic on the X3 M40i.

Would you post the 50th Anniversary Classic M Roundel PNs for the X3 M40i?

We are hoping that IND will offer painted 50th Anniversary Roundels to replace the white with black or dark blue. That looks great on every BMW exterior paint color.

If you remember what did the rear mounting look like for each hood/trunk roundel?
2 pins/no adhesive
2 pins/adhesive
No pins/adhesive only

Cheers

rear hatch roundel: 2 pins, adhesive disc.

Part numbers are in another thread… but!… when I get back to the land of the living I'll try to reply here with them.

DanG · 07-20-2022, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by br438

rear hatch roundel: 2 pins, adhesive disc.

Part numbers are in another thread… but!… when I get back to the land of the living I'll try to reply here with them.

Part number is 51 14 8 087 196.

Limegrntaln · 07-20-2022, 10:04 AM

I ordered mine from Paddleshifterz in Germany. They have an extensive inventory of 50 Jahre Emblems. They came in a few days, to California.

I've been buying most of my OEM parts from Germany, as it's much cheaper than sourcing them in the US. I paid $133 for the center caps, and $60 each for the hood and trunk roundels, $20 shipped.

IND-Distribution · 07-21-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

Many are listed as "sold out' and there are none for the 68mm hubcap.

Due to the demand our inventory is always changing. We get air shipments weekly from Germany so please keep checking.

BMW has no plans to make 50th anniversary 68mm center caps from what we can see.

BMWCCA1 · 07-21-2022, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

BMW has no plans to make 50th anniversary 68mm center caps from what we can see.

Sure, just forget the girl that brought you to the dance in the first place!

br438 · 07-21-2022, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc_dude

Looks fantastic on the X3 M40i.

Would you post the 50th Anniversary Classic M Roundel PNs for the X3 M40i?

Cheers

This is what I ordered and installed on my 22' X3 LCI 50th Roundels
51-14-8-087-194 BMW OEM 50 YEARS M RETROFIT ROUNDEL - HOOD
51-14-8-087-193 BMW OEM 50 YEARS M RETROFIT ROUNDEL - TRUNK LID

nyc_dude · 07-21-2022, 06:44 PM

Confirmed X3 and X3M Roundels PNs.

Sizes
Hood: 82 mm (2 pins/no adhesive)
Trunk: 82 mm (2 pins/adhesive)

X3 G01
https://paddleshifterz.com/product/o...v=7516fd43adaa

X3M F97
https://paddleshifterz.com/product/o...v=7516fd43adaa

Don't expect the photos to be 100% correct.

F97 X3M
https://ind-distribution.com/product...5dcd9fb5&_ss=r

These photos look correct.

I just realized BMW didn't use the G-Platform (X3 G01) for the latest X3M F97. The X3 LCI will be designated G45. The X3 Roundels are all the same. On BMW ///M cars the Hood/Trunk sizes are 82/74 mm. For BMW X SAVs some Hood/Trunk sizes are 82/82 mm.

Cheers

AndrewC1989 · 08-12-2022, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Seems to me that BMW forgot (or more likely to cheap) to include the 50th version on the steering wheel. Just seems wrong.

Easy fix: https://www.ebay.com/itm/385045067297

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