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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
- thanatu55
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
As the title says, I'm just interested to hear people's thoughts.
While I would never build one of those fake M wannabe's, that 2.0i badge had to go. Yes I have a four pot and I'm happy to have a four pot, but I don't want to advertise the fact! To Zed owners and purists it's clear to see anyway, but for everyone else I like to keep them guessing
However I notice some people often go full on debadging and include the boot, Z4 badge etc. I've done this on cars in the past, including losing the key slot too (not good when the latch breaks), but I imagine if I owned an M I wouldn't want to go hiding it.
So what do you think? Do people like the debadged look or do you like to wave that badge loud and proud?
While I would never build one of those fake M wannabe's, that 2.0i badge had to go. Yes I have a four pot and I'm happy to have a four pot, but I don't want to advertise the fact! To Zed owners and purists it's clear to see anyway, but for everyone else I like to keep them guessing
However I notice some people often go full on debadging and include the boot, Z4 badge etc. I've done this on cars in the past, including losing the key slot too (not good when the latch breaks), but I imagine if I owned an M I wouldn't want to go hiding it.
So what do you think? Do people like the debadged look or do you like to wave that badge loud and proud?
- 1000rr
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
I like mine factory from outside...it came with badges missing, so added the 3.0 badges back on.
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
mine has no badges other than BMW that's it prefer it that way the wife however wants me to put 30i back on.But I like the surprise on unsuspecting peoples face when you blast them away
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills
- 1000rr
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
But you're a hooligan. I've the photos to prove
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills
- thanatu55
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
Whereas I like to slowly pull away at the lights when I hear the revs next door so as to not embarrass myself when they clearly have a faster car
- bmwaddict
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
Mine was debadged on the wings by the previous owner, I'll be re-badging it though. I can understand doing it on non m models, but personally I like the exterior as BMW intended, wheels aside.
Currently zedless
'07 Mugello Blue Audi B7 RS4 Saloon with added goodies
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'07 Sapphire Black Z4C 3.0si Sport
'07 Mugello Blue Audi B7 RS4 Saloon with added goodies
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'07 Sapphire Black Z4C 3.0si Sport
- Raj_UK
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
Debadged my old e86 the day I bought it! Instantly regretted debadging the wings. I thought they looked too long and plain!
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- Smartbear
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
I prefer the cleaner lines of a debadged car, although sometimes I think it would be amusing to stick the 2.0 badges back on just to surprise people
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- Silverzedtom
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
I got rid of the side badges as I also prefer the lines without. Like you I just can't make my mind up about the rear. I'm not sure if the boot lock will stick out like a sore thumb or make the back look 'wonky'.
I'm giving it a wash at the weekend so might try it without.
I'm giving it a wash at the weekend so might try it without.
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- Marlon
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
I like to keep the badges on - I like badges, I've even added one
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- Steve84N
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
I only buy cars I'm happy to display what they are so never felt the need to debadge.
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- Yorkie Z
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?
Even with a badge most people are completely clueless. I like mine thou.
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