F15 help with debadging m sport

HarisG · 05-19-2014, 08:30 PM

Ordered the x5 xdrive35i m sport a few weeks ago in black sapphire metallic. I plan on debadging the "xdrive35i" badge on the sides and adding a small M badge above the gills in the fenders. Any tips on how to go about doing this? Thanks

MRV99 · 05-19-2014, 10:37 PM

Heat with a blow dryer and then use fishing line/dental floss behind the badge and you can use it to separate the badge from the car. Search on how to de-badged car and you will be able to find 100 how to videos

HarisG · 05-19-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

Heat with a blow dryer and then use fishing line/dental floss behind the badge and you can use it to separate the badge from the car. Search on how to de-badged car and you will be able to find 100 how to videos

Thanks, yea I did I just didn't think the whole hair dryer thing was efficient... And would you happen to know anything about the small M badge that goes above the gill? Would like to know Where do I get it and how do I put it? Once again, thanks

F15X5 · 05-20-2014, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HarisG

Ordered the x5 xdrive35i m sport a few weeks ago in black sapphire metallic. I plan on debadging the "xdrive35i" badge on the sides and adding a small M badge above the gills in the fenders. Any tips on how to go about doing this? Thanks

park in the sun for a few hours and make sure the badges are in direct sunlight... or hit it with a blow dryer or heat gun if you have access to one. Then just peel off the badges with your fingers (be careful, the plastic will be hot if you use a heat gun). Any access glue just peel off with your fingers by rubbing across the glue and rolling it. If it's a fairly new car, you should be fine with that... if the car is a few years old, use a little goo gone on the glue to remove it. ( be warned that if your car is a few years old and has been exposed to the sun alot, the paint color under the badges will be a different color)

Good luck!

HarisG · 05-20-2014, 09:15 AM

Thanks! Still wondering about the small M badge, where do I get it and how do I put it on the car

Johndong888 · 05-22-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HarisG

Thanks! Still wondering about the small M badge, where do I get it and how do I put it on the car

Realoem.com

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...30&hg=51&fg=20

The part number you're looking for should be 51148058882

Of course it's not available from Tischer. You can try calling around your dealer.

MRV99 · 05-22-2014, 05:42 PM

I never understand nor will I ever why people want to put a ///m badge on a non-m car.

HarisG · 05-22-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

I never understand nor will I ever why people want to put a ///m badge on a non-m car.

The f15 still hasn't come out with an x5m and my car is an M package so

Nkbm82 · 05-22-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

I never understand nor will I ever why people want to put a ///m badge on a non-m car.

Maybe the M badges add horsepower!

ljxrayman · 05-22-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

I never understand nor will I ever why people want to put a ///m badge on a non-m car.

Maybe the M badges add horsepower!

Instant 10 HP added...

Ggluck3 · 05-22-2014, 11:15 PM

Unjust got back from the nurburgring in Germany, all m package cars there do have this m badge at the front "gill" side air vent. I saw many x5 m sports and 3 and 5 series wagons that were m package, they all had this m badge. They don't have the motor but have everything else. In the u.s. They don't put the m emblems. I bought some while in Europe and I put them on my x5 too.

MRV99 · 05-22-2014, 11:24 PM

Believe me it is MUCH more than just a motor. All the MSport stuff is usually cosmetic.

MysticBlue · 05-22-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

I never understand nor will I ever why people want to put a ///m badge on a non-m car.

MysticBlue · 05-22-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HarisG

The f15 still hasn't come out with an x5m and my car is an M package so

So find a nice "M Package" badge to put on it.

MysticBlue · 05-23-2014, 12:07 AM

I don't want to be the bearer of bad tidings, but it's kind of like telling someone they have bad breath. Not a pleasant thing for either party, but, after the embarrassment and awkwardness, everybody is better off in the long run.
Most people don't know the difference. Some people who are unknowledgeable about BMW's may think the M badge means something about it being sportier or whatever, but for the most part, most people aren't going to think anything about it at all. But people who know about BMWs notice M badges on non M cars and are not impressed. Eyes roll

and unkind thoughts are usually directed at the tool that puts M badges on non m cars. I'm not passing judgement myself, I'm not telling you should or you shouldn't. All I'm saying is the judgement from others, (while it can be debated whether it is right or wrong), is real. M badges on a non M car will be judged harshly by those who know and won't be judged at all by those who don't. So, the question ultimately comes down to, who are you trying to impress?

HarisG · 05-23-2014, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

I don't want to be the bearer of bad tidings, but it's kind of like telling someone they have bad breath. Not a pleasant thing for either party, but, after the embarrassment and awkwardness, everybody is better off in the long run.
Most people don't know the difference. Some people who are unknowledgeable about BMW's may think the M badge means something about it being sportier or whatever, but for the most part, most people aren't going to think anything about it at all. But people who know about BMWs notice M badges on non M cars and are not impressed. Eyes roll

and unkind thoughts are usually directed at the tool that puts M badges on non m cars. I'm not passing judgement myself, I'm not telling you should or you shouldn't. All I'm saying is the judgement from others, (while it can be debated whether it is right or wrong), is real. M badges on a non M car will be judged harshly by those who know and won't be judged at all by those who don't. So, the question ultimately comes down to, who are you trying to impress?

The girls

HarisG · 05-23-2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ggluck3

Unjust got back from the nurburgring in Germany, all m package cars there do have this m badge at the front "gill" side air vent. I saw many x5 m sports and 3 and 5 series wagons that were m package, they all had this m badge. They don't have the motor but have everything else. In the u.s. They don't put the m emblems. I bought some while in Europe and I put them on my x5 too.

Thanks and that's how it should be here in the states, makes the car look better and shows off the m body kit

Ggluck3 · 05-24-2014, 12:59 AM

Mrv99 yes, we also
Have a m6 and an old m5 I am aware that the m cars have more items than the "m sport" cars that aren't equipped with m motors, my point was that in Europe the cars and suv's that have the m sport package (not m cars) do have the small m on the side front fenders. I'm not a fan at all of putting an m badge on the rear deck etc trying to make a regular car appear to be a real m5 or m6 or x5m. All I was saying was in Europe the side does have the small m on the m sport equipped vehicles. Also my f15 x5d "msport" has m door sills and m steering wheel and came with m key fob.

Ggluck3 · 05-24-2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

Believe me it is MUCH more than just a motor. All the MSport stuff is usually cosmetic.

Read above

troymi · 05-24-2014, 09:19 AM

On our '13 and I assume the F15 also, there are M badges on the door sills, steering wheel, and wheels. If you're debadging seems you should want a clean look. Skip the M badge and get a license plate frame.

For what it's worth there is an M performance pack that upgrades HP and torque on ours. So a little bit more than cosmetic but not full M power for sure.

SerrotBMW · 05-24-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MRV99

Believe me it is MUCH more than just a motor. All the MSport stuff is usually cosmetic.

Exactly! You said it "c o s m e t i c" Isn't that what he's trying to accomplish here? Who cares... he's an enthusiast. That's all that matters. No need to understand.

I personally chose to save the $130 per horse and keep the $20,000 in the bank. 550hp is pretty useless in Dallas traffic anyway. It's what fits individual needs, likes and purpose.

Nismo380 · 04-20-2015, 05:18 PM

I don't understand the hate. I've seen so many mercedes cars that have the AMG-package and have the amg badges on the trunk lid and the sides.

Coming from an enthusiast myself, I don't see whats wrong with it.

I just purchased a 2014 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport yesterday from here in Richmond, British columbia canada. It already had the M-badges on the left and right side vents.

And besides who made you haters the authority on whats acceptable and not? This is a BMW community, we shouldn't be ripping on each others rides.

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HarisG New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xdrive35i M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	F15 m sport: help Ordered the x5 xdrive35i m sport a few weeks ago in black sapphire metallic. I plan on debadging the "xdrive35i" badge on the sides and adding a small M badge above the gills in the fenders. Any tips on how to go about doing this? Thanks
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Heat with a blow dryer and then use fishing line/dental floss behind the badge and you can use it to separate the badge from the car. Search on how to de-badged car and you will be able to find 100 how to videos __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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HarisG New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xdrive35i M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Still wondering about the small M badge, where do I get it and how do I put it on the car
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	I never understand nor will I ever why people want to put a ///m badge on a non-m car. __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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Ggluck3 Private First Class 46 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2020 x5 M sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Unjust got back from the nurburgring in Germany, all m package cars there do have this m badge at the front "gill" side air vent. I saw many x5 m sports and 3 and 5 series wagons that were m package, they all had this m badge. They don't have the motor but have everything else. In the u.s. They don't put the m emblems. I bought some while in Europe and I put them on my x5 too. Attached Images
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Believe me it is MUCH more than just a motor. All the MSport stuff is usually cosmetic. __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	I don't want to be the bearer of bad tidings, but it's kind of like telling someone they have bad breath. Not a pleasant thing for either party, but, after the embarrassment and awkwardness, everybody is better off in the long run. Most people don't know the difference. Some people who are unknowledgeable about BMW's may think the M badge means something about it being sportier or whatever, but for the most part, most people aren't going to think anything about it at all. But people who know about BMWs notice M badges on non M cars and are not impressed. Eyes roll and unkind thoughts are usually directed at the tool that puts M badges on non m cars. I'm not passing judgement myself, I'm not telling you should or you shouldn't. All I'm saying is the judgement from others, (while it can be debated whether it is right or wrong), is real. M badges on a non M car will be judged harshly by those who know and won't be judged at all by those who don't. So, the question ultimately comes down to, who are you trying to impress? __________________ M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard. M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
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Ggluck3 Private First Class 46 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2020 x5 M sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Wanna b Mrv99 yes, we also Have a m6 and an old m5 I am aware that the m cars have more items than the "m sport" cars that aren't equipped with m motors, my point was that in Europe the cars and suv's that have the m sport package (not m cars) do have the small m on the side front fenders. I'm not a fan at all of putting an m badge on the rear deck etc trying to make a regular car appear to be a real m5 or m6 or x5m. All I was saying was in Europe the side does have the small m on the m sport equipped vehicles. Also my f15 x5d "msport" has m door sills and m steering wheel and came with m key fob.
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troymi Lieutenant 64 Rep 467 Posts Drives: '15 M235i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (2)	On our '13 and I assume the F15 also, there are M badges on the door sills, steering wheel, and wheels. If you're debadging seems you should want a clean look. Skip the M badge and get a license plate frame. For what it's worth there is an M performance pack that upgrades HP and torque on ours. So a little bit more than cosmetic but not full M power for sure.
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Nismo380 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xDrive35i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada iTrader: (0)	I don't understand the hate. I've seen so many mercedes cars that have the AMG-package and have the amg badges on the trunk lid and the sides. Coming from an enthusiast myself, I don't see whats wrong with it. I just purchased a 2014 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport yesterday from here in Richmond, British columbia canada. It already had the M-badges on the left and right side vents. And besides who made you haters the authority on whats acceptable and not? This is a BMW community, we shouldn't be ripping on each others rides.
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