de-badge a 2013 550xi?

mryakanisachoad · 01-24-2013, 06:10 AM

what sayeth you...

yay

or nay

??

Mbbrewer · 01-24-2013, 07:12 AM

do it. Looks much cleaner.

TheGr8Swami · 01-24-2013, 08:01 AM

I don't like the XDrive badge on the rear of the car on the 13's. I'm debating replacing my chrome emblems with matte one's from Bimmiam.com.

mryakanisachoad · 01-24-2013, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGr8Swami

I don't like the XDrive badge on the rear of the car on the 13's. I'm debating replacing my chrome emblems with matte one's from Bimmiam.com.

Yes. I didn't like that badge on the fenders. I moved up to hate for the trunk lid. Too busy and cluttered looking...

Alan l. · 01-24-2013, 09:19 AM

Looks cleaner debadged but some badge whores here will flame you for doing it to a 550.

Russkey · 01-24-2013, 10:53 AM

I've seen only a couple of debadged 550s and a lot of debadged 528s and 535s. There must be a reason other than cleaner look!

5seriesHB · 01-24-2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russkey

I've seen only a couple of debadged 550s and a lot of debadged 528s and 535s. There must be a reason other than cleaner look!

Some people honestly want there cars to look like let's say an m5 so they add the quad exhaust and maybe even debadge
I consider it admiration for an amazing looking car

Now if I go ahead and make the in my opinion "horrible" decision of putting on an M badge on a non M car....I deserve the flack and flame job

Alan l. · 01-24-2013, 12:39 PM

Technically i added the quad exhaust before the M5 even came out so....

I did it for aesthetics purposes only. The rear end just doesn't look right without either the 550's trapezoid tips or quads in my honest opinion.

For me even if i had a 550 i would still de-badge it. I hate washing/waxing around the badges. For me only ///M cars gets to keep the badge on.

5seriesHB · 01-24-2013, 01:05 PM

Alan I: ur car i would have to say is the nicest 535 Msport on this or any other forum ive seen. tastefully done
Congrats

LiveLarger · 01-24-2013, 01:29 PM

Badge is ugly.

rbembas535i · 01-24-2013, 03:45 PM

do it and put a M5 on

mryakanisachoad · 01-24-2013, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbembas535i

do it and put a M5 on

And a "Turbo" sticker across the top of the windshield?

"rollin' wif da homies..."

rbembas535i · 01-24-2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mryakanisachoad

And a "Turbo" sticker across the top of the windshield?

"rollin' wif da homies..."

too funny thanks for the laugh

sanf · 01-24-2013, 04:14 PM

de-badging is always fine...it's the re-badging to whatever it is that gets you burning.. haha

OzDriver · 01-24-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mryakanisachoad

And a "Turbo" sticker across the top of the windshield?

"rollin' wif da homies..."

Terpinator · 01-25-2013, 03:15 AM

Rebadge it an M6. You can later sell it at Barrett Jackson as a "one of one" and make a million dollars! ha ha.

I plan on leaving the badges on my car. But to each his own, as long as it's not "up-badging." Here in the Netherlands almost every 5 series I've seen has been debadged.

mlai · 01-25-2013, 04:14 AM

I don't have a 550i anymore and I debadged my current car

airjoe · 01-26-2013, 01:51 PM

I took off the xdrive on the sides. The annoying tire places and their pickiness cuz it's awd put me over the edge.

Thought about the matte 550 on the back; might look good w the graphite gray.

AMiR.535///M · 01-26-2013, 02:15 PM

What color is your car?

I would take out the xDrive symbol no matter what and black out the 550 depending on the color of your car

mryakanisachoad · 01-26-2013, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMiR.535///M

What color is your car?

I would take out the xDrive symbol no matter what and black out the 550 depending on the color of your car

Carbon Black.

I so would have gotten Alpine White if it didn't look so hideous each time you get a nick or chip on the bumper covers. The dark primer stands out like a sore thumb; darker colors hide these marks.

I see you live in nyc so you know what I'm talking about.

vladberca · 01-26-2013, 04:32 PM

Much better de-badged

Die Wolfe · 01-27-2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5seriesHB

Some people honestly want there cars to look like let's say an m5 so they add the quad exhaust and maybe even debadge
I consider it admiration for an amazing looking car

Now if I go ahead and make the in my opinion "horrible" decision of putting on an M badge on a non M car....I deserve the flack and flame job

Debadge,debadge, debadge! Much cleaner and 550 or not; your acceleration will tell people what you've got!

Lol @ Rob! Always keepin it REAL and cracking me up! Hahaha

01-24-2013, 06:10 AM	#1
mryakanisachoad Lieutenant Drives: '13 550xi + '09 M5 + '10 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 527 iTrader: (0)	de-badge a 2013 550xi? what sayeth you... yay or nay ??
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01-24-2013, 08:01 AM	#3
TheGr8Swami Private First Class Drives: 2012 550i M-Sport w/XDrive Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	I don't like the XDrive badge on the rear of the car on the 13's. I'm debating replacing my chrome emblems with matte one's from Bimmiam.com. __________________ 2012 550xi MSport - everything but TV's in the head rests!

01-24-2013, 09:19 AM	#5
Alan l. Brigadier General Drives: M-Sport 535xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 3,709 iTrader: (8)	Looks cleaner debadged but some badge whores here will flame you for doing it to a 550. __________________ Current - 2013 N55 535xi Msport SAT Retired - 2009 N54 335i Msport 6MT Retired - 2000 M52TU 323i ASA Supercharged 5MT More Photos of my car here

01-24-2013, 10:53 AM	#6
Russkey First Lieutenant Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 343 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [5.00]	I've seen only a couple of debadged 550s and a lot of debadged 528s and 535s. There must be a reason other than cleaner look! __________________ '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Eisenmann Race / MORR VS8.2 / ACS Springs / CF Goodies

01-24-2013, 12:39 PM	#8
Alan l. Brigadier General Drives: M-Sport 535xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 3,709 iTrader: (8)	Technically i added the quad exhaust before the M5 even came out so.... I did it for aesthetics purposes only. The rear end just doesn't look right without either the 550's trapezoid tips or quads in my honest opinion. For me even if i had a 550 i would still de-badge it. I hate washing/waxing around the badges. For me only ///M cars gets to keep the badge on. __________________ Current - 2013 N55 535xi Msport SAT Retired - 2009 N54 335i Msport 6MT Retired - 2000 M52TU 323i ASA Supercharged 5MT More Photos of my car here

01-24-2013, 07:12 AM	#2
Mbbrewer Private Drives: 550 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	do it. Looks much cleaner.

01-24-2013, 01:05 PM	#9
5seriesHB In The Game! Drives: 12 535 Msprt/12 X5 5.0 Msprt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntington Beach Ca Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	Alan I: ur car i would have to say is the nicest 535 Msport on this or any other forum ive seen. tastefully done Congrats __________________ It will all work out in the end....and if it hasn't worked out yet, its not the end! 2012 Titanium Silver Metalic w MSPORT+Prem Sound+Tech+Cold Weather+Top/Side Cameras+ BMW Apps 2012 Space Grey Msport 50 X5 Premium+ Premium Sound+Cold Weather +Soft Close Doors

01-24-2013, 01:29 PM	#10
LiveLarger Second Lieutenant Drives: F11 520d M-sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 259 iTrader: (0)	Badge is ugly.

01-24-2013, 03:45 PM	#11
rbembas535i Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 535i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: BUFORD GA Posts: 272 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [0.00]	do it and put a M5 on

01-24-2013, 04:14 PM	#14
sanf Second Lieutenant Drives: F10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 243 iTrader: (1)	de-badging is always fine...it's the re-badging to whatever it is that gets you burning.. haha

01-25-2013, 03:15 AM	#16
Terpinator Private First Class Drives: 550i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Hague Posts: 109 iTrader: (0)	Rebadge it an M6. You can later sell it at Barrett Jackson as a "one of one" and make a million dollars! ha ha. I plan on leaving the badges on my car. But to each his own, as long as it's not "up-badging." Here in the Netherlands almost every 5 series I've seen has been debadged.

01-25-2013, 04:14 AM	#17
mlai Colonel Drives: 650GC/Vellfire/E93 M3 Cab Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,239 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F06 650i G ... [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 Cabriol ... [5.00]	I don't have a 550i anymore and I debadged my current car __________________ F06 650i Gran Coupe Ruby Black/Dakota Cinamon- 2012-10-12 Adaptive Drive/IAS/Surround View/Adaptive LED/Comfort Seats/BMW 356 Liquid Black/Michelin PSS 245/35R20-285/30R20 E93 M3 Cabriolet Satin Pearl White/CR - 2012/03/12 Bilstein PSS10/ Michelin PSS 245/35R19-265/35R19 Brembo GT 2011 F10 550i M Sport - Retired

01-26-2013, 01:51 PM	#18
airjoe Enlisted Member Drives: 550i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE MI Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	I took off the xdrive on the sides. The annoying tire places and their pickiness cuz it's awd put me over the edge. Thought about the matte 550 on the back; might look good w the graphite gray. __________________ 2012 550i xDrive, DG & Black, M-Sport, ARS, Conv, Lux, Cold, HUD, Prem Sound, SAT. Dinan Stage 2, springs, M5 mufflers, and 303M/Michelin PSS

01-26-2013, 02:15 PM	#19
AMiR.535///M New Member Drives: '13 535 ///M SPORT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: S.I. New York Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	What color is your car? I would take out the xDrive symbol no matter what and black out the 550 depending on the color of your car

01-26-2013, 04:32 PM	#21
vladberca Colonel Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 2,869 iTrader: (0)	Much better de-badged

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