Who all here is debadged?

[nike001]

I notice my car catches a lot of eyes (because it does), but I was thinking about debadging it to keep the people who are ignorant people guessing at what my car is.

Although I like the 330i badge, i feel like people would just think its a base 330i that i put rims on. I'd rather guessing if it was an m3. I think the 330i on the back is classy, but debadging it looks pretty clean. I've had it on my last e39 so I'm tempted to do it to this soon. I always have to be doing something to my car to keep me busy:rockon

Thoughts?

[danewilson77]

Casey - "I gots floss".

Dane - "I gots 8lb test".

Casey and Dane - "Debadge FTW!"

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04254.jpg

[spencers]

Nah!

[CERF04ZHP]

MAN, I have always been back and forth on the debadging... sometimes I think it would look super clean, other times I think I would regret it (and then never look right if I decided to badge it up again) But Dane, your's looks really nice on the Imola... Hmm...

[kayger12]

MAN, I have always been back and forth on the debadging... sometimes I think it would look super clean, other times I think I would regret it (and then never look right if I decided to badge it up again) But Dane, your's looks really nice on the Imola... Hmm...

^^^^
This

[Cadeez]

I had my debadged for a minute... I do love the clean look, but I like the black badge just as good.
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo184/jcadell/badgelesstrunk.jpg

Before I put this on...
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo184/jcadell/330iemblemblack.jpg

[az3579]

The black badge is just sooo schmexy.
I'm on the fence about the debadge as well, honestly. My E30 was debadged and I never really gave it any thought (debadged when repainted, and never put it back on). I always wanted to put a 330is badge on it though.

As far as the E46 goes, I bought it with the black 330i badge and I really like it. To debadge or not to debadge... hmm.
I'm going with the opposite of whatever most people do, so I'll probably end up keeping the black badge.

[ryankokesh]

I could never decide about this. But now that I've seen how nice Dane's looks...

[kpro]

I've been debadged since the week I bought the car and never looked back. Actually, I think the numbers are here at work somewhere... hmmmm

*edit* Found em' WTF did I keep these?
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb340/kristenface11/lahonda.jpg

[Hornung418]

532Ci? I'd like to drive that one ;)

[Mtnman]

I like the clean lines of a debadged trunk. I sat on the fence for a year before i did it. It took my car next to lance's to make me finally do it. I like the clean lines. I also have seen this old body style a4 around town with nothing on the trunk, and it looks clean as hell.... here's badged vs debadged. Mine still has the badge here, and lance's doesnt.

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/DSC_0018-1.jpg

And now mine dirty, but debadged


http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/2011-02-11_13-07-03_150.jpg

[johnnyrad]

Debadge?? What? Never!! :)

[pleasecorrupt]

floss ftw. just need some de goo...

[nike001]

Updated with a poll.. vote! My car is just a normal silver gray zhp, like cadeez's & mtnman's, but with ambers



I had my debadged for a minute... I do love the clean look, but I like the black badge just as good.
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo184/jcadell/badgelesstrunk.jpg


Before I put this on...
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo184/jcadell/330iemblemblack.jpg
I thought about doing a black badge as well, super nice.



MAN, I have always been back and forth on the debadging... sometimes I think it would look super clean, other times I think I would regret it (and then never look right if I decided to badge it up again)

This is what I was thinking, It'll never look right :(

[zhpnsnv]

I was on the fence for a while, as was chronicled on this site. I saw an imola ZHP in person debadged and was convinced.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/P1060507.jpg

[nike001]

Funny thing happened today, was at Sonic drive in and parked next to a pre-facelift 330i and i noticed the driver(female, i think..thru tint) and then the male passenger looking at my wheels since the menu board was in the way of the rest of my car. Then when they backed up, they backed up too far to look at my badge. Just another reason to debadge! Keep them pondering if it's an M:biggrin

[mimalmo]

I'll keep my badge unless I get a CSL trunk.

[nike001]

I'll keep my badge unless I get a CSL trunk.

I want a CSL trunk oooh so badly. Theres actually a Silver Gray ZHP with a CSL trunk around...i think it's on e46fanatics. Haven't seen it recently. :(

[Terry]

sorry to divert attention from badges, but when I read "CSL". I thought I might ask you folks..

..Anybody thought about getting the E46 M3 CSL seats?? :) I would LOVE those for three reasons.

1) I never drive my car
2) Serious weight reduction.
3) Would match the Alcantara ZHP interior nicely.

[danewilson77]

I do not understand #1....

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[nike001]

http://www.uspinoyrc.com/m3/alcantara/IMG_4142.JPG

That interior is tits. I've wanted a CSL console for so long now. I don't use my arm rest, it gets in the way of my shifting.

But good luck finding CSL seats..

[Terry]

Yeah, a friend put that bug in my brain.. Same friend that pointed out my car to me and inadvertently put my checking account into the red.

Dane, see the previous sentence :)

I think the CSLs are neat. Always loved the E36 M3 LTW.. Sometimes wish BMW had a bit more sack (or rather, dealers learned how to advertise / sell these barebone gems ;)

[mimalmo]

I've got a buddy here that has a number of OEM CSL mods on his car (front & rear bumpers, diffuser, trunk, even a real CSL carbon fiber roof!). He said that the seats are one of the hardest pieces to get. The ///M cloth is attainable though.

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/7999/sdc11837w.jpg

[SC4ME]

I must be weird. I like the badge. I also like the amber turn signals (on the Imola Red).

[az3579]

I must be weird. I like the badge. I also like the amber turn signals (on the Imola Red).

Remember, it's not us that's weird, it's everyone else. :biggrin

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[mimalmo]

I must be weird. I like the badge. I also like the amber turn signals (on the Imola Red).


You had me...then you lost me. :biggrin

[nike001]

You had me...then you lost me. :biggrin

Haha same..

I debadged yesterday, then detailed :)

[SC4ME]

You had me...then you lost me. :biggrin

It's something about the red-amber (I like to think of it as Cardinal and Gold) color combo.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

It's something about the red-amber (I like to think of it as Cardinal and Gold) color combo.

That cardinal and gold:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/reggiebush.jpg

[Terry]

I too like amber on some of the colors ( Imola being one of them ). The previous owner(s) of my cars converted to clear.

Not necessarily a USC fan. Don't watch ball sports ;)

-T

[Samiii619]

I've had mine debadged for about 3 months now. It's a 2002 325ci with oem m3 wheels and m3 front bumper. Ever since the debadged I've also been getting alot of looks. Probably mistaken for an m3. All together it makes my trunk look cleaner and it accents my carbon fiber roundels. Either way is cool though

[billschusteriv]

Haha same..

I debadged yesterday, then detailed :)

Pics? :biggrin

[nike001]

Pics? :biggrin

I only have this pic from after I detailed. I did it all on Friday night and Saturday..Since then it's been study time so I didn't have enough time to take actual pics. I'm hoping later this week it will be nice and I can go snap some shots.

FWIW, I used all mothers products. Pretty happy, didn't get some of the scratches i though it would...I need a buffer

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo37/bsktsk8ter9/c36935e1.jpg

[rickflairne]

Badged.....Any idea where I can pick up a set of Black Badges?

[danewilson77]

Badged.....Any idea where I can pick up a set of Black Badges?

Www.bimmian.com

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[lilcdkey]

I'll debadge soon. I'm digging the stock look right now.

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[johnrando]

Sweet pic Marcus, Fight On! I'm thinking of de-badging and changing my personal plate to something with ZHP in it... like BCH ZHP or something. That doesn't exactly stand out to me yet but I'm working on it. John


That cardinal and gold:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/reggiebush.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I know that BCH is probably beach, but I wouldn't want anyone to think it's bitch. I'd pass on that one, JR. :biggrin

[johnrando]

I know that BCH is probably beach, but I wouldn't want anyone to think it's bitch. I'd pass on that one, JR. :biggrin

OH! lol. Didn't catch that, thanks! John

[C Withers Media]

Debadged E36 the day I bought it.
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Family/CopyofPicture193.jpg

The week or so before I sold it.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Family/DSC01677.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Family/th_christmas07003.jpg (http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Family/?action=view&current=christmas07003.mp4)

Debadged e46

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/MesaWheelShoot026-1.jpg

[ryankokesh]

I debate this in my head almost everyday. I can't decide.


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[mikeyb74]

Debadged...

[zhpnsnv]

I debate this in my head almost everyday. I can't decide.


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I was there until I saw what was essentially my car, in person, debadged. Loved it, so I did it. I haven't missed the numbers.

[johnrando]

Personally I've decided to get some kind of personalized plate with "ZHP" in it and then de-badge. John

[cakM3]

I'm currently debadged but plan to get blacked out 330i badges to put on.:biggrin

[GMATT]

Hi Debadged over the weekend................lovin it !

[ryankokesh]

Man...so much peer pressure


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[az3579]

Man...so much peer pressure


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Only affects the weak-willed. :biggrin


I shall don my black 330i badge with PRIDE!

[danewilson77]

Only affects the weak-willed. :biggrin


I shall don my black 330i badge with PRIDE!

Explain your ambers....hehe

[az3579]

Explain your ambers....hehe

Nothing to explain; I'm not going clear like everyone else. I'm going R/S/R to match the theme of the car. :p

[danewilson77]

Nothing to explain; I'm not going clear like everyone else. I'm going R/S/R to match the theme of the car. :p

Yup.

[az3579]

Yup.

I'm still not understanding... :shifty

[danewilson77]

I'm still not understanding... :shifty

Its ok. Not everything needs to be understood. All is well BP.

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[TRELO]

Ditch the badge! It looks so slick without it. Plus it makes the on lookers guess what you have!


Opa iPhone

[aurelius]

and then there's the concept of adding badgery...shot this yesterday at a local Starbucks:

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/28cc7db3.jpg

[az3579]

and then there's the concept of adding badgery...shot this yesterday at a local Starbucks:

EDIT: yes, I'm aware my photobucket IMG's aren't working on Ttalk.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/28cc7db3.jpg

That is probably one of the VERY few cars that the "twin turbo" badge was put on and it actually applied... lol
Whether it looks good is another story.

[billschusteriv]

On that same subject BP... I was kicking around debadging and getting an old 2002 "touring" badge for my car.

I don't know if it would look good... or where to put it. Therefore, I have not considered it further.

[lilcdkey]

I'm debadged.


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[Alphatek45]

That is probably one of the VERY few cars that the "twin turbo" badge was put on and it actually applied... lol
Whether it looks good is another story.

This...

[nike001]

Yeah, but i'd probably get a tune and be putting down a little more power than a normal 335i does to rock the twin turbo badge...but that's just me.

[Dean]

Went with shadow badge for the 330i. I like it.

[SoarinZHP]

The previous owner of my ZHP put the ///M badge just before the 330i. I think it looks pretty awesome.

[lilcdkey]

The previous owner of my ZHP put the ///M badge just before the 330i. I think it looks pretty awesome.

Take it off please :( so ricey. But whatever makes u happy I guess

MOTOROLA ATRIX TAPATALK

[bcleaver]

532Ci? I'd like to drive that one ;)

I'd rather drive the 253ci

[M0nk3y]

Take it off please :( so ricey. But whatever makes u happy I guess

MOTOROLA ATRIX TAPATALK

+1

Putting ///M owners to shame :shifty:

[danewilson77]

Take it off please :( so ricey. But whatever makes u happy I guess

MOTOROLA ATRIX TAPATALK

Well....I think the shadow badges look great. And per the Family Family rules nothing is ever "ricey"...so...let's stick to mature discussion. Thanks.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[bcleaver]

The previous owner of my ZHP put the ///M badge just before the 330i. I think it looks pretty awesome.

If he also put a ///M powertrain in there then it makes sense. Otherwise I'm not a fan.

[SoarinZHP]

I like it - and it is my car.

[bcleaver]

I like it - and it is my car.

I hear ya. I'm sure I'll do plenty of things to my car that people don't care for. Who cares. It's yours to enjoy.

[nike001]

We have M stickers all over the car. I don't care what he does, just as long as it doesn't say M3 lol

[bcleaver]

To me you debadge if:
1. you like the look or
2. you have a top of the model line car that you want to be a sleeper (M3 sedan is the perfect debadged sleeper IMO, or a M5. Also a fan of the wingless STI) or
3. you have a bottom of the model line car that you want people to think is a top of the model line car

You add badges that represent the top of the model line car if you have performed modifications that are 'significant' enough to warrant that. What determines 'significant' obviously varies by person. For some it would be having components of an ///m suspension, or wheel or whatever. Personally I would only add an STI or M or AMG badge for a powertrain swap.

Regardless, I'm going to debadge because I like the look. I was never a fan, but the last car I had was debadged from the PO and it really ended up growing on me. Just a clean look.

[bimmeryota]

DEBADGED!
I like the clean look, plus it adds some mystery...I've thought of "demoting" my car and putting something like "323i" or something less that the 330i and think I'm slower than I really am... Anybody ever done that or have any thoughts on it?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/5819823382_5e07d15084_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bambamcapoeira/5819823382/)

[Johnmadd]

At the reunion, my badge is in jeopardy.....mmmmmm.

[zhpnsnv]

John's car needs to be debadged. It's the consensus of the group here.


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[Newjack]

I never even thought about debadging my car until this thread. I really like the look of a black badge, but my car is already black so idk how well it would look.

[johnrando]

I never even thought about debadging my car until this thread. I really like the look of a black badge, but my car is already black so idk how well it would look.
+1

[Johnmadd]

My car is sleeping at DW's house and im sleeping at my house....mmmmmmmmmm.

[Go Horns!]

Y'all make want to buy some 8 lb test

[danewilson77]

Y'all make want to buy some 8 lb test

Best stuff....his sheet is already debadged.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[static667]

Mine will be by this afternoon.

Sent using Tapatalk on my rooted Droid. Wut?

[kayger12]

Mine will be by this afternoon.

Sent using Tapatalk on my rooted Droid. Wut?

I an in possession of the official Crest Floss/Badge Removal Tool.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[danewilson77]

Voted = Debadge

[static667]

Mine is devoid of badging now. All I need to do is a little polishing and it will be smoooooth.

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[zhpnsnv]

Good stuff Kyle! pics!


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[Johnmadd]

I made it out with the 330i badge intact, fhew.

[az3579]

I made it out with the 330i badge intact, fhew.

We put up a fight, but we prevailed!

[johnrando]

I made it out with the 330i badge intact, fhew.

LOL. I thought you were going to do it there!

[static667]

The way I see it, I can always put it back on if I should want to.

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[danewilson77]

The way I see it, I can always put it back on if I should want to.

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I like it......its called accessorizing....hehe

[GSEN820]

I am going to copy Cadeez with the black...... Looks good man dare to be different and that looks really good to me

[xtremecro]

how do u do the black badges? paint or new emblems?

[johnrando]

I think bimmian has new black emblems.

[static667]

Oh no! These things fell off of my car when I washed it!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y58/static_667/2011-06-14201521.jpg

I think they went here.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y58/static_667/2011-06-14201533.jpg

[kayger12]

Haha-- Nice!

[Dotpage]

De-Ba-Dge!!

[danewilson77]

Nice. No looking back now.

When's the drawp coming.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[static667]

Nice. No looking back now.

When's the drawp coming.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

LOL. Once I get a spare grand to drawp on suspension goodies.

[zhpnsnv]

Nice, Kyle!

[johnrando]

Too funny! Looks great. I'd better be careful washing mine, it could happen too. :)

[Hornung418]

Awesome way to present the debadge, Kyle!

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[Whitexi]

On that same subject BP... I was kicking around debadging and getting an old 2002 "touring" badge for my car.

I don't know if it would look good... or where to put it. Therefore, I have not considered it further.

I actually have an old 2002 badge on my tv stand lol. The guy at work gave it to me because my cars a 2002.

On a second note I debaged my car and then stuck them on the sunglass holder cover.

[alexandre]

Does anyone have a shadowline 330i badge on Imola with clears ? Can you post a pic of rear ? Trying to figure out if I'm going debadged or shadowline.

[330i ZHP]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/sedan/STU_4058.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_4077.jpg

[330i ZHP]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_4007.jpg

[az3579]

Does anyone have a shadowline 330i badge on Imola with clears ? Can you post a pic of rear ? Trying to figure out if I'm going debadged or shadowline.

Yes, I have it. I just went out and took pics.
Sorry for them being so dark; it is getting dark at the moment so I tried to adjust the settings on my camera so it's not too blurry but still has enough light.
These photos are untouched in any editing software so bear with me...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/IMG_2464.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/IMG_2466.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/IMG_2463.jpg



The shadowline badge was there when I bought the car and hint hint, I haven't removed it after 2 years of ownership.

[cakM3]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_4007.jpg

Stuart,

I really love how your touring is set up :drool :drool :drool Looks awesome!

okay going back on topic....I myself prefer to have glossy blacked out 330i badge on my ZHP's boot...:thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/DSC_0056.jpg

[BimmerWill]

Im debadged. I was on the fence about it for a year or so and got a wild hair one day and took it off. Been happy with it since. I kept the badges as well as wrote down measurements in case I decided to put it back later.

I love how that touring looks as well...mmm

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[JupiterBMW]

First time I've looked at this thread... I'm going to debadge...

[zhpnsnv]

First time I've looked at this thread... I'm going to debadge...

Good call.

[SoCalZman]

I debadged awhile ago. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/26/mype4ade.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Looks good Antone... Yep, this is on the list for sure this week... The car needs a good detail anyway, so I'll debadge and then give her a good wax too... :)

[BimmerWill]

Looks good Antone... Yep, this is on the list for sure this week... The car needs a good detail anyway, so I'll debadge and then give her a good wax too... :)

You will need some adhesive or bug/tar remover to get the glue off so a wax afterward is a great idea as it will remove the wax on that portion of the boot. Good plan sir.

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[JupiterBMW]

You will need some adhesive or bug/tar remover to get the glue off so a wax afterward is a great idea as it will remove the wax on that portion of the boot. Good plan sir.

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Yeah I debadged my last car, wasn't a tough process, just have to make sure the after wax is a good one to smooth any lines or marks....


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[Johal E32]

Debadging definitely gives the car a much cleaner look. However, whenever I see a debaged bmw I ALWAYS assume it's the lowest model availabe, i.e 525i or 323i cough* cough* :shifty

I think it really depends on the car, E46's and E39's look clean with no badges, but on every other car I would leave it badged.

My 323i is debadged btw..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8078913169_b29a61eb9a_b.jpg

[terraphantm]

Thinking about debadging the M3. But I do like how the M3 badge looks. The badge is slightly crooked though (I installed a new one a while back). Maybe I'll run without it for a while and install a new one if I feel the need

[JupiterBMW]

My little brother debadged the SUBARU off of his STi when he had it, and then rebadged it with BAUS from the subaru back in the original locations... Like a BAUS. I :rofl'd a bit.

[BimmerWill]

My little brother debadged the SUBARU off of his STi when he had it, and then rebadged it with BAUS from the subaru back in the original locations... Like a BAUS. I :rofl'd a bit.

Haha nice. Creative at least lol

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[zhpnsnv]

Thinking about debadging the M3. But I do like how the M3 badge looks. The badge is slightly crooked though (I installed a new one a while back). Maybe I'll run without it for a while and install a new one if I feel the need

Nice! I would debadge an m3 if I had one, though it would probably take some time to do it. Same with the 1er. I'll keep all the chrome accents (grilles, exhaust tips, badge) for a while then decide.

[WOLFN8TR]

I'm Rebadged....

ZHP.........330
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/BMW/IMG_0230.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

It's happening.....
6384


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[danewilson77]

I'm Rebadged....

ZHP.........330
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/BMW/IMG_0230.jpg

The placement is low Wolfy. I'm ok with that as long as you are.

http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/05/12/07

Coupe/Vert
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/CoupeandVert.gif

Sedan
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/Saloon.gif

[JKO_ZHP]

After getting the shark injector, I will feel compelled to replace the 0 in 330 with a 3 :shift

[WOLFN8TR]

The placement is low Wolfy. I'm ok with that as long as you are.

Ya I know, wanted it a bit different. It's amazing how many people ask me what a ZHP is now.

The " Instructions for number/letter combination cementing " serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be followed without fail!

[danewilson77]

hehe........

[Hornung418]

:like

Sent from my GSIII, bitches.

[johnrando]

I was a rebadge with a ZHP, and like Gary, people asked me what a zhp is. When they repainted, the zhp came off. Likely going to put it back on again, but this time maybe take off the 330.

[WOLFN8TR]

I like the look on their face when I explain in detail what a ZHP is.

[danewilson77]

The placement is low Wolfy. I'm ok with that as long as you are.

http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/05/12/07

Coupe/Vert
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/CoupeandVert.gif

Sedan
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/Saloon.gif

Anyone have the "A" and "B" measurements for these schematics?

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[nike001]

This is the most I got:


On my 325xi:
the italicized "i" is 2.5 cm to the left of the trunk edge. This space is consistent from top to bottom of the "i"
The "325xi" is 19.5 cm wide, with characters evenly spaced except slightly greater spacing between the "5" and the "x".
For height position, the "i" bottom is 5 cm above the gap between trunk lip and the trunk lights. Characters are level.

[Torxuvin]

debadge ftw
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578277_796983571814_1613940165_n.jpg

[Dave_B]

Where did you guys get the ZHP badges?

[Mtnman]

Re-badge Dane?

[danewilson77]

Re-badge Dane?

Kicking around the idea. Not getting the respect on the road I deserve. Got my ass kicked by a Nissan Juke today.

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[Mtnman]

Yeah, you retired folks have the liberty to kick around ideas and get lost in thought...........

[Hermes]

shiny black badges like mine?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/3c00d631.jpg

[Mtnman]

I do like the black badge on the imola jp.....great look

[Hermes]

I do like the black badge on the imola jp.....great look

thanks! I thought it would match well and still let people know it's just a not-special car ;)

[danewilson77]

Bump.

Coupe/Vert
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/CoupeandVert.gif

Sedan
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/Saloon.gif[/QUOTE]

Anyone have the "A" and "B" measurements for these schematics? Also....what is the measurement between numbers/letters?

[JupiterBMW]

I say leave it bare...

Although, the black badges look great too. I can attest to both JP's and Dennis' car, both imola with black badges, looks great...

[webster]

i bought mine de-badged and prefer it that way. unless i got an ///M, the symmetrical balance of no badges looks much cleaner to my eyes

http://s1.postimg.org/g9rcxluj3/DSCN0237.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

Debadging my zhp is 2nd on my "to do" list.... adding spacers being the 1st...

[danewilson77]

Sedan owner who hasn't debadged, please post pic at your leisure. Thanks

[az3579]

Sedan owner who hasn't debadged, please post pic at your leisure. Thanks

As you wish.


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/IMG_2466.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/IMG_2463.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/IMG_20130413_192409_584_zps17bc10f2.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/IMG_20130328_162415_638_zps87964956.jpg
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[danewilson77]

Can you measure and post a, b, c dimensions?

Please?

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[derbo]

damn B, i love those 71 rims. :drool

[MiniD]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8122/8658170317_37b11c458e_b.jpg

[Newjack]

Sedan owner who hasn't debadged, please post pic at your leisure. Thanks

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/413728_3293413415161_1286737725_o.jpg

[Crickett]

Can you measure and post a, b, c dimensions?

Please?

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Here ya go, DW; straight from the TIS:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/E46sedanEmblemSpacing.png

[danewilson77]

Damn. Thanks for that.

And thanks to all for the pics.

[johnrando]

Double damn! Thanks Travis. That one was like pulling teeth, lol. I'm going to rebadge with gloss black, see how I like it. Oh, and for the other unanswered question, you get those at bimmian.com. You can order ANY letters.

[Hermes]

do these measurements apply to coupe and vert as well?

[danewilson77]

Double damn! Thanks Travis. That one was like pulling teeth, lol. I'm going to rebadge with gloss black, see how I like it. Oh, and for the other unanswered question, you get those at bimmian.com. You can order ANY letters.

You can't find that pic and the measurements on the net. Only TIS.

@ Cricket, can you throw up the drawing/dimensions for coupe as well? Very much appreciated.

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[Crickett]

do these measurements apply to coupe and vert as well?

Nope.

Coupe / Vert:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/E46coupeVertEmblemSpacing.png

Touring:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/E46touringEmblemSpacing.png

[kayger12]

Nope.

Coupe / Vert:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/E46coupeVertEmblemSpacing.png

Touring:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/E46touringEmblemSpacing.png

Bingo. Thanks for this.

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[JupiterBMW]

Here ya go, DW; straight from the TIS:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/E46sedanEmblemSpacing.png

Been searching for hours... Never thought to open TIS and look in there... :facepalm

[UdubBadger]

That's awesome. Too bad I'll never debadge to use it


Goin' HAM mobile

[JupiterBMW]

That's awesome. Too bad I'll never debadge to use it


Goin' HAM mobile

Yeah, I prefer the debadged look completely, but adding my Dinan badge, so I need correct placement location as the instructions refer to the regular badge location... But, mine is already off, so kind of hard to do that.

[UdubBadger]

Well that was just me being selfish in my comments.

I'm not a snooty BMW owner by any means and got what I WANTED to drive not what I wanted others to see me drive but don't get me wrong I love when people look at me passing by and see that ///M on the back of the car. ;)


Goin' HAM mobile

[cakM3]

... I love when people look at me passing by and see that ///M on the back of the car. ;)


Goin' HAM mobile

Of course you do Seth! It's even better when you're sporting a CSL bootlid :thumbsup :)

[UdubBadger]

Stock is good for me as long as I have that exhaust note pumping out the back end ;)


Goin' HAM mobile

[Avetiso]

I had an interesting idea of putting "767a" or just "767" on my trunk.

No copying! :rofl

[ELCID86]

:-)
12375


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[Avetiso]

:-)
12375


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:rofl Exactly. My car flys!

[Indvdl M]

I have debadged all of my recent cars (2010 Acura MDX, 1997 M3 Coupe, 2004 ZHP sedan. I think it makes the rear end look cleaner.

[derbo]

I would've debadged my prius, but it has holes under the badges. :(

[JupiterBMW]

Rebadge... Like a BOSS....

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2140.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2140.jpg.html)

[ELCID86]

Rebadge... Like a BOSS....

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2140.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2140.jpg.html)

What's that spell??


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[Pip]

I'm debadged and liking it.

[JKO_ZHP]

Can't remember if I posted in here before but the 325Ci I had before as well as the current 330Ci were both debadged. Looks cleaner without it - even with an E46 M3 someday, I MAY debadge that too.....just for the perfect symmetrical look.

Still wanting to do quad exhaust for the 330 partly just to make it 100% symmetrical looking from the rear.

[Avetiso]

I'm debadged and liking it.
How people tell if your car is an M3 and not a 325ci without the badge? Put it back.

[derbo]

No needs to know Sean drives an ///M

sent from Moto X Dev edition

[Pip]

How people tell if your car is an M3 and not a 325ci without the badge? Put it back.

Ha! Yea I took it off because the last owner plasti dipped it. I'm sure it'll be back once I get a new trunk.

[johnrando]

I really like how clean the debadged trunk looks... but dammit I paid for a 330 and I'm gonna make sure people know it! :biggrin

[derbo]

I really like how clean the debadged trunk looks... but dammit I paid for a 330 and I'm gonna make sure people know it! :biggrin

Lol. If they don't know its a 330 by looking at it, they don't deserve to know.


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[JupiterBMW]

I really like how clean the debadged trunk looks... but dammit I paid for a 330 and I'm gonna make sure people know it! :biggrin

Then you should make sure to have a '330Cic' badge so people also know you overpaid for 2 less doors and a fake roof... :rofl

Me?? I'm too busy enjoying the car to care what other people think of the model designation. Let 'em think its a 323 if they want... I still love her. :wub

[328ioc]

I had an interesting idea of putting "767a" or just "767" on my trunk.

No copying! :rofl

My license plate reads s767a....its great when I meet some one that knows what it means.

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[Avetiso]

My license plate reads s767a....its great when I meet some one that knows what it means.

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Haha, awesome. Blind luck or did you request that?

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[328ioc]

Requested it lol

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[johnrando]

Like that. Gotta be a small group of people who know that.

[328ioc]

Like that. Gotta be a small group of people who know that.

There have been two people so far.

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[Hornung418]

That's a clever idea Devlin.

I'm about to join the debadge club when the weather gets nice. I'll be doing a full detail and removing the 330i.

[Lanister]

Proudly debadged, it's sexy and I know it.

Sent from outer space...

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Proudly debadged, it's sexy and I know it.

Sent from outer space...

Looks clean and simple now, doesn't it? :)

[sillieidiot]

i'm debadged, but not by choice. i'd rather have it on. but it looks retarded with the csl trunk lol

[johnrando]

Then you should make sure to have a '330Cic' badge so people also know you overpaid for 2 less doors and a fake roof... :rofl

Me?? I'm too busy enjoying the car to care what other people think of the model designation. Let 'em think its a 323 if they want... I still love her. :wub

This from the man who has a DINAN 3 badge. :biggrin

Here's my version of rebadge.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/01/gy4y2ape.jpg

[ryankokesh]

I would've debadged my prius, but it has holes under the badges. :(

Yeah, what the heck is that about??

I was considering that silver lower door trim. I dunno though.


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[mbeckel]

14026

Mean and clean

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[rkneeshaw]

So here's what I think.

If its stock, then leave the badge stock.

If its modded, then use black badges. it says "hey, I got a 330i, but, I might have done something to it, wink wink".

If you're embarrased that you drive a 330i, then debadge it.

Also, I think debadging makes the rear of our cars look naked, like its missing something. It just hasn't set well with me since I did it. But I've added some goodies to the car so I didn't want to just put the stock chrome badge back on. I ended up going with the black 330i badge and I think it looks fantastic, and it makes the right statement: "I've got a 330i, I accept that it's a 330i, I'm proud that its a 330i, but this is no normal 330i." And also, it fits the trend of the black shadowline trim and black bmw performance grills.

Wish I had a good pic to upload, haven't taken one yet.

[ELCID86]

Hope they don't mind me sharing. I'm still on the fence but mostly leaning towards stock badges.

20248

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[fredo]

+1.

[melonz]

I debadged my previous E46.

Looked good at first but then it looked bare. I will not be debadging the ZHP.

[ryankokesh]

Hope they don't mind me sharing. I'm still on the fence but mostly leaning towards stock badges.

20248

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Well now everybody knows my license plate number! :facepalm

;)


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[UdubBadger]

You act like we care

[ryankokesh]

You act like we care

Yeah, who am I kidding. I couldn't pay someone to steal my identity.


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[danewilson77]

Well now everybody knows my license plate number! :facepalm

;)


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Wow. You're in trouble now.

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[rkneeshaw]

Hope they don't mind me sharing. I'm still on the fence but mostly leaning towards stock badges.

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Looks great, sporty, subtle mod.

[smokinfastlegend]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/18634911659_8c69b06f11_c.jpg

Very happy being debadged. Easier to clean around, less pointy stuff to catch a drying towel on, and evens out the rear end.

[BADCLOWN]

Debadged by far. That's pretty much an across the board modification for me regardless of the make/model of vehicle.

Specifically: I hate chrome on the ZHP.

[danewilson77]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5557/18634911659_8c69b06f11_c.jpg

Very happy being debadged. Easier to clean around, less pointy stuff to catch a drying towel on, and evens out the rear end.
Looks so good.

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[theothersawyer]

Debadged is where it's at!

[Simmsled]

I normally debadge.
Not sure why I haven't yet.

I like blacked out 330i on Alpine White and Imola, but not so much on the blacks.

Dah I can't decide.

[das boots]

I will debadge and rebadge when I do get an OE badge with 330is.

[johnrando]

I'm back to just a blacked out 330 badge.

[danewilson77]

I'm back to just a blacked out 330 badge.
It's good to shake it up every now and then :)

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[das boots]

Meaning to get hold of Bimmian to inquire if they do have the "s" on their inventory.

http://www.bimmian.com/SVE?utm_source=Infusionsoft&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=SVE&utm_campaign=DecalsCategory

[fredo]

My 2006 e90 came with 330 badge (I'm the 3rd owner). Sometimes I wonder what happened to the "i" ... :dunno

[danewilson77]

Meaning to get hold of Bimmian to inquire if they do have the "s" on their inventory.

http://www.bimmian.com/SVE?utm_source=Infusionsoft&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=SVE&utm_campaign=DecalsCategory
I'd like to get the appropriate "is" for mine.

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[das boots]

I will inquire / call when I do get a free time from work.

[webster]

My $.02 is leave stock or go full debadge. Our cars were not labeled as 's' cars nor should they be - they are better than than the e9x+ generation cars.

[yura]

I've never been a huge fan of de-badging. I can see it as a "clean look" mod, but around here, just about every de-badged car is pretending to be something it's not (ex e90 328i with quad exhausts and m-sport body kit). It's very rare for me to spot a top of the series car that has been de-badged.

[das boots]

I'd like to get the appropriate "is" for mine.

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Well I finally was able to give them a call. They do not carry the "is" badge. However, he did mention that there was somebody that inquired about the same a day before. He stated that he wanted the badge for his 330i ZHP. Hmmmm.

[danewilson77]

Lol

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