Debadge or Keep the Badge?

BAV_M_PWR · 02-27-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M3_Dust

mine's smaller

HAHA...I'd say welcome...but you already have 380+ posts

M3_Dust · 02-28-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BAV_M_PWR

HAHA...I'd say welcome...but you already have 380+ posts

every single one of them is useful and objective

sparoz · 02-28-2009, 10:27 AM

De-badged all the way - it gives the car a cleaner look.

Midgad · 02-28-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by italiantank26

I debadged my 128i, but i hope people dont confuse it for a 135

^good one!
Debadged couple weeks ago! Love the cleaner look! Gotta admit little bit of me didnt like the 28 status, but as previous posts mention most people dont know the difference anyway.
Here's b4 n afta.

FOXYCaymanS · 03-02-2009, 08:47 AM

Anyone who can't tell it's a 135 shouldn't be worthy of knowing in the first place!!!

ki__ · 03-02-2009, 09:00 PM

Can some people show their debagded cars?

Rawhide · 03-02-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

The One thing holding me back from debadging my car, is that people might mistake it for the 128i.

Oh, the HORROR!!

neteagle · 05-29-2009, 10:18 PM

I debadged mine but since the tag says "N54 PWR" I still have a very low key 135i badge

scorcherjf · 05-29-2009, 10:51 PM

I debadged my old E46 330, so I'll probably eventually debadge my 1 =)

Looks much cleaner IMO

ad78 · 05-30-2009, 07:31 AM

edit:
wrong post... sorry

BMW86 · 05-30-2009, 07:46 AM

I agree with everyone else that debadge looks cleaner and I've done it on previous cars but remember you are driving a 135i. Wear the badge proudly because it is what it is, a 135i.

In australia there has been alot of hype about the 135i. I'm sure you'll keep the majority of people guessing but for the everyday person when they see how fast the 135i goes at least they'll have a name for the face.

Anyways, I recently saw an E92 M3 debadged and I couldn't understand why he did it but the M3 looks so distinguished compared to the other 3 series and I didn't have to think twice about what it was. On the other hand, the 135i has subtle features that few would pick up on.

If you drive a 135i wear it proudly. You will be the envy of others. If you had something entry level there is no harm in passing it off as something better with the debadge look. Just my 5 cents.

IndyMike · 08-18-2009, 09:22 AM

Applied a little badge-be-gone and poof, it disappeared.

randomquickness · 08-18-2009, 10:19 AM

I am constantly finding people walking around to the back of my car to see what model it is...and then when they see me walking up to it they say "is that an M3?"

jkp1187 · 08-18-2009, 10:28 AM

@IndyMike - Is that Montego? Looks nice.

IndyMike · 08-18-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

I am constantly finding people walking around to the back of my car to see what model it is...and then when they see me walking up to it they say "is that an M3?"

It does give it an air of mystery.

I think if someone comes up and asks me what it is I'll tell them it's the new 2 series, but that I really don't know for sure nor care since I'm just a badge hound.

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Originally Posted by jkp1187

@IndyMike - Is that Montego? Looks nice.

No, it's the 'other' blue........Le Mans. Hopefully this one gives it away more.

ptack · 08-18-2009, 11:35 AM

I'll take the third option - rebadging.

escobar929 · 08-18-2009, 09:42 PM

How are you guys debadging? Just some goo-gone and lots of patience?

esses · 08-18-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by escobar929

Just some goo-gone and lots of patience?

And fishing line.

M3Newbie88 · 08-19-2009, 12:31 AM

Dental Floss isn't a bad option too.. I might debage lol..

Naxeus · 08-19-2009, 06:21 AM

You can badge it like 1??i

M3Newbie88 · 08-19-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Naxeus

You can badge it like 1??i

You'd get flamed so bad for that haha..

Either debadge it.. leave it or rebadge with shadow line

Nemax · 08-19-2009, 10:10 AM

Im gonna debadge my 118d coupè when i get it.

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02-28-2009, 10:27 AM	#25
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	De-badged all the way - it gives the car a cleaner look. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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03-02-2009, 08:47 AM	#27
FOXYCaymanS _ 152 Rep 426 Posts Drives: Cayman S / Rover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta & Florida iTrader: (0)	Anyone who can't tell it's a 135 shouldn't be worthy of knowing in the first place!!! __________________
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03-02-2009, 09:00 PM	#28
ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	Can some people show their debagded cars?
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05-29-2009, 10:18 PM	#30
neteagle Private First Class 1 Rep 149 Posts Drives: MBM 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The ATL iTrader: (0)	I debadged mine but since the tag says "N54 PWR" I still have a very low key 135i badge __________________ NetEagle '11 335i Le Mans Blue, Saddle, Dark Glacier, Manual, M-Sport, Premium, CA, Harman Kardon, Heated Seats, iPod, High Beam assist, 35% tint, Stone-X, BMW Performance Exhaust, Shadow Grill, CF competition spoiler
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05-29-2009, 10:51 PM	#31
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I debadged my old E46 330, so I'll probably eventually debadge my 1 =) Looks much cleaner IMO __________________
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05-30-2009, 07:31 AM	#32
ad78 Yr1OfD1 107 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	edit: wrong post... sorry
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05-30-2009, 07:46 AM	#33
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I agree with everyone else that debadge looks cleaner and I've done it on previous cars but remember you are driving a 135i. Wear the badge proudly because it is what it is, a 135i. In australia there has been alot of hype about the 135i. I'm sure you'll keep the majority of people guessing but for the everyday person when they see how fast the 135i goes at least they'll have a name for the face. Anyways, I recently saw an E92 M3 debadged and I couldn't understand why he did it but the M3 looks so distinguished compared to the other 3 series and I didn't have to think twice about what it was. On the other hand, the 135i has subtle features that few would pick up on. If you drive a 135i wear it proudly. You will be the envy of others. If you had something entry level there is no harm in passing it off as something better with the debadge look. Just my 5 cents.
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08-18-2009, 09:22 AM	#34
IndyMike Captain 412 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 11 VO 1 M/22 G42 Thundernight Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (1)	Applied a little badge-be-gone and poof, it disappeared. __________________ Earth hear your Maker's voice, your great Redeemer own Believe, obey, rejoice and worship Him alone Cast down your pride, your sin deplore and bow before the Crucified. "Before You, Lord, We Bow" - Francis Scott Key Last edited by IndyMike; 01-02-2018 at 11:00 AM..
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08-18-2009, 10:19 AM	#35
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	I am constantly finding people walking around to the back of my car to see what model it is...and then when they see me walking up to it they say "is that an M3?" __________________
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08-18-2009, 10:28 AM	#36
jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	@IndyMike - Is that Montego? Looks nice.
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08-18-2009, 11:35 AM	#38
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I'll take the third option - rebadging. Attached Images __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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08-18-2009, 09:42 PM	#39
escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	How are you guys debadging? Just some goo-gone and lots of patience?
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08-19-2009, 12:31 AM	#41
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Dental Floss isn't a bad option too.. I might debage lol..
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08-19-2009, 06:21 AM	#42
Naxeus New Member 10 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW F32 420d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Istanbul iTrader: (0)	You can badge it like 1??i
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08-19-2009, 10:10 AM	#44
Nemax E46Fanatic soon 1addict 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E46 320Ci Convertible Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Im gonna debadge my 118d coupè when i get it. __________________
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