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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?

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What are peoples views on Debadging?

Do it!
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Don't do it!
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Only do it with non 'M' models
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Meh, couldn't care less.
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What are peoples thoughts on Debadging?

Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:40 pm

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 :wink:

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?
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Post by 1000rr » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:43 pm

I like mine factory from outside...it came with badges missing, so added the 3.0 badges back on. :thumbsup:
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Post by bz4kev » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:49 pm

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 :evil: :driving:
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bz4kev wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:49 pm 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 :evil: :driving:
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Post by 1000rr » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:52 pm

bz4kev wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:49 pm 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 :evil: :driving:
But you're a hooligan. I've the photos to prove :evil: :evil:
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Post by bz4kev » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:53 pm

1000rr wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:52 pm
bz4kev wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:49 pm 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 :evil: :driving:
But you're a hooligan. I've the photos to prove :evil: :evil:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :evil:
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:56 pm

bz4kev wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:49 pm 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 :evil: :driving:
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 :lol:
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Post by bmwaddict » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:05 pm

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.
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Post by Raj_UK » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:15 pm

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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Post by Smartbear » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:27 pm

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 :P
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:36 pm

Smartbear wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:27 pm 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 :P
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Post by Silverzedtom » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:07 pm

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.
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Post by Marlon » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:09 pm

I like to keep the badges on - I like badges, I've even added one :oops:
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Post by Steve84N » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:29 pm

I only buy cars I'm happy to display what they are so never felt the need to debadge.
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Post by Yorkie Z » Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:49 pm

Even with a badge most people are completely clueless. I like mine thou.
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