De-badge or Mis-badge or is it just being a Try-hard

Ronnie · 04-07-2008, 05:39 AM

hi guys,

would like to know everyone's opinion and thoughts on Debadging a car or like I have even heard some people are thinking of putting a M badge on their new 1 series coupe.

I wouldnt mind having no badge, but putting a M badge is just off limits.....

what are your thoughts?

how many would de badge?

and how many would put a M badge?

cheers,
Ronnie

jksgoh · 04-07-2008, 06:07 AM

Personally i prefer to keep the original badge.
The way i see it is that you should be proud of what you have! i would leave the ///M for the real stuff.
but to each his own...

d3syd · 04-07-2008, 06:12 AM

I prefer to leave everything (except perhaps the tyre) stock standard as the maker intended, right down to the badges. I hate modded cars.

cozza · 04-07-2008, 06:46 AM

The only Bimmers that should display an M badge are those that can with one from the factory. It just ain't cool to pretend to be something you're not, even when you're a car!

As far as de-badging goes, each to their own. It can make for a cleaner look, but I'll decide once I take delivery of my car... if that day in June ever comes!!!

Ronnie · 04-07-2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cozza

The only Bimmers that should display an M badge are those that can with one from the factory. It just ain't cool to pretend to be something you're not, even when you're a car!

As far as de-badging goes, each to their own. It can make for a cleaner look, but I'll decide once I take delivery of my car... if that day in June ever comes!!!

I would strongly agree with you corey, M should come straight from BMW,

re: de-badging, i am leaning towards having a cleaner look.
but then again, am not sure, i have seen a few pics on this site and kinda like it, but am not sure yet.

Ronnie · 04-07-2008, 07:14 AM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6591

WAY · 04-07-2008, 06:42 PM

I think I will keep the badges...unless I can get the Tii stickers?

ichiban · 04-07-2008, 06:45 PM

i debadged my suby, but i think i like the 135i badge on the 1er. Maybe when a good looking cf trunk comes out i'll keep it clean.

aus_buster · 04-07-2008, 06:54 PM

I'll keep on the badge on; However i will never put a //M badge on ...

smarm · 04-07-2008, 06:55 PM

Thinking I might debadge it. Let people think it's 'just a 125' :P

cozza · 04-07-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smarm

Thinking I might debadge it. Let people think it's 'just a 125'.

Given that I'm going with the M Sports kit and 18" rims, I thought maybe if I remove the badge people will think it's "one of those bloody 135's!", but that'll be a bit hard with a BM 125 number plate!

imported_Dodgy · 04-08-2008, 06:26 AM

Gone the debadge. Cleaner, and will mess with a few minds on the road.

Don't believe in false rebadging. A trick for pretenders. Weak.

04-07-2008, 05:39 AM	#1
Ronnie Private 11 Rep 96 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	De-badge or Mis-badge or is it just being a Try-hard hi guys, would like to know everyone's opinion and thoughts on Debadging a car or like I have even heard some people are thinking of putting a M badge on their new 1 series coupe. I wouldnt mind having no badge, but putting a M badge is just off limits..... what are your thoughts? how many would de badge? and how many would put a M badge? cheers, Ronnie __________________ 125i Alpine White with Coral Red Interior M Sport pack with 18' M Sport wheels Sunroof Bi-Xenon Headlights Heated Seats And She is with me.....
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	Personally i prefer to keep the original badge. The way i see it is that you should be proud of what you have! i would leave the ///M for the real stuff. but to each his own...
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d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I prefer to leave everything (except perhaps the tyre) stock standard as the maker intended, right down to the badges. I hate modded cars. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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04-07-2008, 06:46 AM	#4
cozza ///Mthusiast 135 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The only Bimmers that should display an M badge are those that can with one from the factory. It just ain't cool to pretend to be something you're not, even when you're a car! As far as de-badging goes, each to their own. It can make for a cleaner look, but I'll decide once I take delivery of my car... if that day in June ever comes!!! __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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Ronnie Private 11 Rep 96 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	De-badged 1 Series Pic http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6591 __________________ 125i Alpine White with Coral Red Interior M Sport pack with 18' M Sport wheels Sunroof Bi-Xenon Headlights Heated Seats And She is with me.....
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04-07-2008, 06:42 PM	#7
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think I will keep the badges...unless I can get the Tii stickers?
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ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	i debadged my suby, but i think i like the 135i badge on the 1er. Maybe when a good looking cf trunk comes out i'll keep it clean.
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aus_buster Private First Class 12 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'll keep on the badge on; However i will never put a //M badge on ...
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smarm Worsier then Tupac dying. 17 Rep 873 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thinking I might debadge it. Let people think it's 'just a 125' :P
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04-08-2008, 06:26 AM	#12
imported_Dodgy First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: SG 135i 6M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Gone the debadge. Cleaner, and will mess with a few minds on the road. Don't believe in false rebadging. A trick for pretenders. Weak. __________________ Delivered! 1700hrs Tues May 20 2008: Sparkling Graphite, 6MT, Black Boston Leather, Accented Aluminium, Sun Roof, Pro Nav, Comfort Access.
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