Who's debadging their M3/4?

[ss134]

I'm planning on debadging my M3 shortly after delivery. Although I like the look of the M tri colour badge on the trunk I feel there is something cooler about a debadged M car - a bit more discreet and less showy. Just my opinion.

Would be interesting to hear the thoughts of other owners on this subject- I am expecting there to be differences of opinion and maybe trends depending on the country you live in, for example here in Germany almost all M cars are debadged whereas in the UK it is much less common.

Just for fun, post up!

[accce]

Why would you want to take the badge off? Be proud of having an M. You not going to fool anyone by taking it off.

[ss134]

Originally Posted by accce

Why would you want to take the badge off? Be proud of having an M. You not going to fool anyone by taking it off.

It not about fooling anyone, I think it looks cleaner without the badge plus where I live in Germany all cars pretty much have the engine size deleted on the boot ( trunk) - it is almost perceived as bragging to leave your model designation on the car - like I stated different countries different opinions.

Those that know cars will know it's an M3 and those that don't know cars wouldn't care anyway.

By the way this is an option in Europe when you order the car ( model designation delete) - is it the same in the States? I ordered the car with the badge so I can put it back on in the future if I want to.

[E92LNGCGY]

I plan to debadge because I also think it looks cleaner without the rear emblem. The fact that I ordered SO is loud enough as it is. Just want to try and fly under the radar

[///M ARMY]

Originally Posted by accce

Why would you want to take the badge off? Be proud of having an M. You not going to fool anyone by taking it off.

I agree.

To be honest, I actually like the M3 badge. Looks good on the car.

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

I plan to debadge because I also think it looks cleaner without the rear emblem. The fact that I ordered SO is loud enough as it is. Just want to try and fly under the radar

Fly under the radar with SO?

I'm YMB on SO with Black 19s. I'll be leaving the badges on.

[ss134]

Seems like the US guys like their badges!!

[4/3rds]

No way. Badge stays. Considering a tattoo of the ///M logo too.

[IMrMark]

Originally Posted by 4/3rds

No way. Badge stays. Considering a tattoo of the ///M logo too.

haha I'd love to see that one

[M3guy3]

I don't like the stock badge colors. i had a blacked out M badge on my M3.

[Nex]

I'm planning on taking off all the badges, including the side vents, and front grille. The only M badge left that would be visible from the outside would be the calipers

[ss134]

Originally Posted by Nex

I'm planning on taking off all the badges, including the side vents, and front grille. The only M badge left that would be visible from the outside would be the calipers

Interesting- only other guys apart from me who's voted de badge are Canadian, all the US guys are keeping the badges.

[tomwac]

Fully debadged from factory...As 90% of the cars in the EU ... now just trying to find out with what to replace the side gills so the M3 logo is gone there too...

[zsx_m]

I will likely debadge the hood and blackout the trunk..

[04RC51]

I wish you could order it fully debadged here in the US. I would've gone that route for sure.

[ss134]

Originally Posted by tomwac

Fully debadged from factory...As 90% of the cars in the EU ... now just trying to find out with what to replace the side gills so the M3 logo is gone there too...

Yep, most cars here are debadged. It's all about the understatement.

[1stm3f80]

You couldn't pay me to debadge car.

[SOM3]

Originally Posted by ss134

I'm planning on debadging my M3 shortly after delivery. Although I like the look of the M tri colour badge on the trunk I feel there is something cooler about a debadged M car - a bit more discreet and less showy. Just my opinion.

Would be interesting to hear the thoughts of other owners on this subject- I am expecting there to be differences of opinion and maybe trends depending on the country you live in, for example here in Germany almost all M cars are debadged whereas in the UK it is much less common.

Just for fun, post up!

First, you won't do it.

Second, pics of proof once completed.

[tomwac]

Originally Posted by ss134

Yep, most cars here are debadged. It's all about the understatement.

True, it's probably a 'cultural' thing, but the only Mxxx badged cars I see around are old pimped out 316's... understatement is key... I even see that more and more Porsches just have 911 on the rear iso Carrera xxxxx ... and to be honest, I don't mind it... it just makes it harder to see if I make a chance as all 328, 330d, 335d have the same exhaust tips... at least in the old days, the BMW exhaust tips where always a give away...

[4/3rds]

I'm proud to be a stereotypical American. Love us or hate us. We love the badges.

[tomwac]

Originally Posted by 4/3rds

I'm proud to be a stereotypical American. Love us or hate us. We love the badges.

Is that really not an factory option? It's the only free option here, so we HAVE to check that box ...

[SOM3]

Originally Posted by ss134

Yep, most cars here are debadged. It's all about the understatement.

The only cars that are debadged in Germany are 5-series (and alike) cars with a 1.8L (?) diesel engines in them. Mostly people are embarrassed that they have smallest engine available.

This has been confirmed by my fellow Germans.