What do you think of my rear? Opinions needed....

jkp1187 · 04-20-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cyanggg

i dont like debadging. mainly because what the other guy mentioned -- what if others think its a 128, wanting to be a 135? 135 is as high as you can get for 1ers, so be proud of it!

Who gives a flying **** what others think?

All I know is this looks tight without the model badges - and I am loving that Crimson Red!

ruffstik · 04-20-2009, 12:40 PM

Debadged is my preference....even though I went the black bimmian badge route myself....

emm3tt · 04-20-2009, 12:50 PM

Yours looks good debadged.

malapane · 04-20-2009, 02:54 PM

My vote is no badges also. The fact that others know or do not know what model I am driving is of absolutley no importance to me. The car simply looks better without them. If the car looked better without the BMW logo, I would take that off too.

And I should add that I really like the way your car looks.

BlackjackMulligan · 04-20-2009, 02:58 PM

Wow that's a pretty car.

I agree, debadged FTW.......

dbtheo · 04-20-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo135i

my car is very well kept.

(as a matter of fact, it leads a better life than I do.....)

do you have some more pics of your car? side & 3/4 shots for example....

e36chris · 04-20-2009, 06:05 PM

looks hot man, i've never liked crimson red but u make it work! congrats looks great

Dr_Jones · 04-20-2009, 06:40 PM

Now that is one clean backside...i like it without the badges!

Midgad · 04-20-2009, 07:03 PM

Debadged my 128! So much cleaner of a look! And did NOT do it so they think its a 35! But do think others are trying to race me more. Also most non bmw owners/car enthusiasts dont know the difference, its just a fast looking bimmer.
Makes em take a second and third look!
You can see it in their eyes.."what's that?" Guess my plate gives it away tho!
I also think the 1 looks better debadged than some other bmw's. Have no desire to debadge my 325xi.

deamon32 · 04-20-2009, 07:27 PM

Wow, thats a hot car.

I like the one with the badge better.

twinturbo135i · 04-20-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dbtheo

do you have some more pics of your car? side & 3/4 shots for example....

I have several side shots, but this one is my favorite.

No234 · 04-20-2009, 08:29 PM

Debadged I think its way cleaner, and who cares if people think its a 128 or 135 worst case you'll have some idiot try to race you and you'll burn them and feel bad and have to slow down to see them in your rear view...whats better than that?

dbtheo · 04-20-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo135i

I have several side shots, but this one is my favorite.

wow.... stunning!......... If that was on my lot, I'd definitely get full MSRP

SlickShift · 04-20-2009, 10:17 PM

I like it debadged on your car.

ptack · 04-21-2009, 07:46 AM

It's better off and would also be better in black. I did matte black and they look great - see the DIY thread on it.

arok · 04-21-2009, 09:27 AM

I think the carbon mirrors stick out like a sore thumb... the whole silver/red thing is going well for your car

Eyeman · 04-21-2009, 11:53 AM

I'd definitely debadge. Then the front is tough to decide, just like with me and BSM. I think I'd go with carbon fiber kidneys surrounds with matte black fins. Not sure though, I like alot this way too.

You caused me to go research Zaino..lol. I'm sure I'll at least order some clay bars.

twinturbo135i · 04-22-2009, 03:40 PM

I've been using Zaino on my car since I bought it in June of last year. it's very good stuff and as you can see, it holds up really well.

and that's saying alot when you live in FL where the sunshine is very brutal on paint jobs. (especially black and red)

04-20-2009, 12:40 PM	#24
ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	Debadged is my preference....even though I went the black bimmian badge route myself....
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04-20-2009, 12:50 PM	#25
emm3tt Out Driving 29 Rep 685 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 iTrader: (1)	Yours looks good debadged. __________________ Emmett 01 E46 M3
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04-20-2009, 02:54 PM	#26
malapane Casual Addict 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 325i Sport & 135i Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	My vote is no badges also. The fact that others know or do not know what model I am driving is of absolutley no importance to me. The car simply looks better without them. If the car looked better without the BMW logo, I would take that off too. And I should add that I really like the way your car looks. Last edited by malapane; 04-20-2009 at 04:24 PM..
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04-20-2009, 02:58 PM	#27
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	Wow that's a pretty car. I agree, debadged FTW....... __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
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04-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#29
e36chris Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	looks hot man, i've never liked crimson red but u make it work! congrats looks great
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04-20-2009, 06:40 PM	#30
Dr_Jones Major 70 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Now that is one clean backside...i like it without the badges! __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip
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04-20-2009, 07:03 PM	#31
Midgad Free Skier 28 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe, 6MT, M-Sports Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LI,NY iTrader: (0)	Debadged my 128! So much cleaner of a look! And did NOT do it so they think its a 35! But do think others are trying to race me more. Also most non bmw owners/car enthusiasts dont know the difference, its just a fast looking bimmer. Makes em take a second and third look! You can see it in their eyes.."what's that?" Guess my plate gives it away tho! I also think the 1 looks better debadged than some other bmw's. Have no desire to debadge my 325xi. Last edited by Midgad; 04-20-2009 at 07:21 PM..
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04-20-2009, 07:27 PM	#32
deamon32 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Costa Mesa iTrader: (1)	Wow, thats a hot car. I like the one with the badge better. __________________ LeMans 135i ///M-sport 6MT
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04-20-2009, 08:29 PM	#34
No234 Private 0 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Debadged I think its way cleaner, and who cares if people think its a 128 or 135 worst case you'll have some idiot try to race you and you'll burn them and feel bad and have to slow down to see them in your rear view...whats better than that?
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04-20-2009, 10:17 PM	#36
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	I like it debadged on your car. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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04-21-2009, 07:46 AM	#37
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	It's better off and would also be better in black. I did matte black and they look great - see the DIY thread on it. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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04-21-2009, 09:27 AM	#38
arok Captain 46 Rep 987 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (1)	I think the carbon mirrors stick out like a sore thumb... the whole silver/red thing is going well for your car __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport
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04-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#39
Eyeman Colonel 119 Rep 2,036 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	I'd definitely debadge. Then the front is tough to decide, just like with me and BSM. I think I'd go with carbon fiber kidneys surrounds with matte black fins. Not sure though, I like alot this way too. You caused me to go research Zaino..lol. I'm sure I'll at least order some clay bars.
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04-22-2009, 03:40 PM	#40
twinturbo135i First Lieutenant 34 Rep 368 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (1)	I've been using Zaino on my car since I bought it in June of last year. it's very good stuff and as you can see, it holds up really well. and that's saying alot when you live in FL where the sunshine is very brutal on paint jobs. (especially black and red) __________________ former 135i owner - ditched it for a new Camaro SS
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