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ian48 · 12-07-2012, 02:51 PM

I've been wondering what the guidelines are for badge removal, if any. I've read some people take them off at their first mod and others leave it on the whole way through. I figured I'd start this thread to get some opinions in one place. Feel free to let your opinions fly gentlemen.

JYohay · 12-07-2012, 03:31 PM

if your a 135 then your allowed to because its for the "cleaner look"
if its a 128 then your a newb and poser doing it

twin fed · 12-07-2012, 03:31 PM

Personally I like badges, I don't run them on my wheels but I like the look of no centercaps, it looks more racey. But it is really up to the individual.

631twentyeighteye · 12-07-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYohay

if your a 135 then your allowed to because its for the "cleaner look"
if its a 128 then your a newb and poser doing it

False. Mine's debadged because it looks cleaner and i hate chrome. Everybody needs to get off their 135i high horse.

///MonsterNtheMaking · 12-07-2012, 03:55 PM

regardless of whatever car you drive, whether 128 or 135 or any vehicle in general; shaving off emblems and dealer stickers and anything of that nature is visually appealing because it removes a "break" in the paint and allows the vehicles natural bodylines to become more predominant. It gives the allusion of cleanliness because the edges/shadows/distortion of an emblem is removed, leaving solid color of paint behind it.

that being said...my badges are still on hahaha

Focusedintntions · 12-07-2012, 04:08 PM

It's personally choice as to what you find more visually appealing. Do what you like...

ilikebmxbikes · 12-07-2012, 05:04 PM

Most people are not offended by any car removing badges... It's when people 'up badge' their cars to make them appear as a higher priced vehicle that raises eyebrows.

But in the end, the car belongs to the owner and should be modified to their tastes.

Pig Farmer · 12-07-2012, 05:46 PM

I'm tempted to put the 128i badges on my car just to toy with the M3 crowd.

Rukuss · 12-07-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Most people are not offended by any car removing badges... It's when people 'up badge' their cars to make them appear as a higher priced vehicle that raises eyebrows.

But in the end, the car belongs to the owner and should be modified to their tastes.

^+1.

mb135is · 12-07-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

False. Mine's debadged because it looks cleaner and i hate chrome. Everybody needs to get off their 135i high horse.

Agreed on all counts.

Bmwbreed · 12-07-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

False. Mine's debadged because it looks cleaner and i hate chrome. Everybody needs to get off their 135i high horse.

Couldn't agree more bro.

Low Gravity · 12-07-2012, 08:54 PM

I personally like the badges, but dislike the chrome, didn't really fit the car, so I went with the shadow badges. But completely debadged does offer a much cleaner look

Dackelone · 12-07-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYohay

if your a 135 then your allowed to because its for the "cleaner look"
if its a 128 then your a newb and poser doing it

What a bunch of bunk you spew.

I live in the land of debadge cars(Germany). No one leaves them on their car bc no one wants their neighbor to know how much "extra" money they have to spend on a car!

I fact, it is a no cost option thru all the German car makers. IF someone wants to know how fast a car is... they have to look at the car's brakes or exhaust pipe(s)!

Btw... I drive a debadged 135i.

DRedman45 · 12-08-2012, 12:50 AM

^I was going to point that out...its a pretty american thing to use badges to show how expensive, or cheap the car is...from what I hear if you want a badge in europe you have to ask for it haha

Ian///M · 12-08-2012, 02:31 AM

Badge = you care what others think, or need to impress.... Take it off! I took mine off

blakelocati · 12-08-2012, 03:03 AM

flat blacked out badges are best badges (imo)

Mr Kleen · 12-08-2012, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYohay

if your a 135 then your allowed to because its for the "cleaner look"
if its a 128 then your a newb and poser doing it

Sarcasm, right?

I've debadged the past 3 cars I've owned. I like it clean.

Sylon · 12-08-2012, 03:41 AM

Debadge all you want, its when you put other badges on, like the ///M badge or something your car isn't, where it becomes the problem for some people.

I want to get the matte black 135i badge for my car, but I know my re-applying skills are terrible, so I'm not sure if I want to risk it.

Elsabor67 · 12-08-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Debadge all you want, its when you put other badges on, like the ///M badge or something your car isn't, where it becomes the problem for some people.

I want to get the matte black 135i badge for my car, but I know my re-applying skills are terrible, so I'm not sure if I want to risk it.

Totally agree with that statement. I took mine off the first day I had the car because for me it flows so much better. I am definetly NOT A FAN of people using the "Twin Turbo", "///M" badge or any other badge that did not come with the car.

splitsecond · 12-08-2012, 04:54 AM

Meh... it's just a badge. Do whatever you want, as long as you're not intentionally trying to make it seem like your car is more expensive than it is. I say that you can even use an ///M badge if your car is better than an M135i, as long as your badge reads something like "///M 135" or "135 ///M" or something else to make sure you're not trying to pawn it off as a 1M.

jsmonet · 12-09-2012, 12:26 PM

The precise code of badge ethics: you own the car. Tinker away. Arbitrary rules are bs, but beware the rice.

I was tempted to 128 my car too for a while.

Mr Kleen · 12-09-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmonet

The precise code of badge ethics: you own the car. Tinker away. Arbitrary rules are bs, but beware the rice.

truth

12-07-2012, 02:51 PM	#1
ian48 Enlisted Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	code of ethics on badge removal I've been wondering what the guidelines are for badge removal, if any. I've read some people take them off at their first mod and others leave it on the whole way through. I figured I'd start this thread to get some opinions in one place. Feel free to let your opinions fly gentlemen.
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12-07-2012, 03:31 PM	#3
twin fed Doc Brown Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: B-Win, NY Posts: 518 iTrader: (0)	Personally I like badges, I don't run them on my wheels but I like the look of no centercaps, it looks more racey. But it is really up to the individual. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i - 2009 Audi A4 2.0T

12-07-2012, 04:08 PM	#6
Focusedintntions Colonel Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,590 iTrader: (1)	It's personally choice as to what you find more visually appealing. Do what you like... __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson

12-07-2012, 05:04 PM	#7
ilikebmxbikes Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,538 iTrader: (20)	Most people are not offended by any car removing badges... It's when people 'up badge' their cars to make them appear as a higher priced vehicle that raises eyebrows. But in the end, the car belongs to the owner and should be modified to their tastes. __________________ MY Build Log 08 AW 135i \| Cobb \| ETS FMIC \| ER CP w/ Tial Bov \| AR Catted Downpipes \| Berk Mids \| Meisterschaft GT SUS 1M \|M3 Control Arms \| M3 Sways \| M3 Rear Subframe Bushings \| Wavetrac LSD \| AST 4200 DA Coilovers \| HRE R43 \| Hankook R-S3 \|Full BMW Performance Interior \| Revozport 1M Raze Aero Package in Satin Carbon \|1M Body Conversion\|

12-08-2012, 02:31 AM	#15
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,609 iTrader: (0)	Badge = you care what others think, or need to impress.... Take it off! I took mine off __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb + PTF e-Tune, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, TurboSmart PB DV's, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

12-07-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
JYohay Major Drives: 335i convertable Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 1,060 iTrader: (0)	if your a 135 then your allowed to because its for the "cleaner look" if its a 128 then your a newb and poser doing it

12-07-2012, 03:55 PM	#5
///MonsterNtheMaking ENGINEER Drives: '11 135i 6MT M-Pack Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Warren Ohio Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	regardless of whatever car you drive, whether 128 or 135 or any vehicle in general; shaving off emblems and dealer stickers and anything of that nature is visually appealing because it removes a "break" in the paint and allows the vehicles natural bodylines to become more predominant. It gives the allusion of cleanliness because the edges/shadows/distortion of an emblem is removed, leaving solid color of paint behind it. that being said...my badges are still on hahaha

12-07-2012, 05:46 PM	#8
Pig Farmer Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 497 iTrader: (0)	I'm tempted to put the 128i badges on my car just to toy with the M3 crowd.

12-07-2012, 08:54 PM	#12
Low Gravity Enlisted Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	I personally like the badges, but dislike the chrome, didn't really fit the car, so I went with the shadow badges. But completely debadged does offer a much cleaner look

12-08-2012, 12:50 AM	#14
DRedman45 Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 e86 //M coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern va Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	^I was going to point that out...its a pretty american thing to use badges to show how expensive, or cheap the car is...from what I hear if you want a badge in europe you have to ask for it haha

12-08-2012, 03:03 AM	#16
blakelocati thatnew135iguy Drives: 2009 BMW 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	flat blacked out badges are best badges (imo)

12-08-2012, 03:41 AM	#18
Sylon Brigadier General Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio Posts: 3,186 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [4.60]	Debadge all you want, its when you put other badges on, like the ///M badge or something your car isn't, where it becomes the problem for some people. I want to get the matte black 135i badge for my car, but I know my re-applying skills are terrible, so I'm not sure if I want to risk it. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter

12-08-2012, 04:54 AM	#20
splitsecond Space Admiral Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 307 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Meh... it's just a badge. Do whatever you want, as long as you're not intentionally trying to make it seem like your car is more expensive than it is. I say that you can even use an ///M badge if your car is better than an M135i, as long as your badge reads something like "///M 135" or "135 ///M" or something else to make sure you're not trying to pawn it off as a 1M. __________________ 2008 135i Montego Blue sport pkg, premium pkg, Logic 7 sound, iDrive/Nav Mods completed: JB4+ & FBO \|\| LSD \|\| BMW-P suspension + F/R sway bars \|\| 18" Breyton GTS-R \|\| M3 front bushings \|\| Vogtland camber plates \|\| BMW-P rotors + Stoptech pads \|\|\|\| Acquired, not installed: BMS WW Meth kit \|\| Logic HVI intake \|\| Mishimoto OCC \|\|\|\| Shopping for: Summer tires

12-09-2012, 12:26 PM	#21
jsmonet First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 135 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: so cal Posts: 397 iTrader: (2)	The precise code of badge ethics: you own the car. Tinker away. Arbitrary rules are bs, but beware the rice. I was tempted to 128 my car too for a while. __________________ 2012 135i. dinan stg3 \| ohlins dfv \| assorted rice \| hardest parker evAr

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