Thoughts on debadging

EL_MATADOR · 06-15-2016, 03:30 PM

Although I have owned eight BMWs in a row (nine total) ('13 535i M Sport and '16 X1 are currently in the garage) and I would consider myself a BMW enthusiast, I am new to Bimmerpost, mostly for lack of time. Anyway, I love my F10 and I am going to keep it instead of trading for a new one. But I am adding a performance tune (Dinan S1 or Burger N55), intake, and exhaust. I was thinking of adding the (Dinan or Burger) badges, as well as the "M" next to the 535i, or taking everything off and changing the rondels to black and red (Go Dawgs!). I have read a few threads on other sites where people were ripped pretty hard for doing this. Anyone have pics of their cars that have been debadged after mods?

Ray

1993 E34 M5 Red/Beige
2001 E39 530i black/black
2003 E53 X5 Gray/black
2005 E60 530 Alpine/beige
2009 E70 X5 3.5d Silver/black
2010 E90 328i Alpine white/beige
2013 F10 535i M Sport Graphite Gray/Ivory-Black
2016 F48 X1 X Drive Alpine White/Black
2013 F10 535i M Sport Carbon Black/Black

mragarg · 06-15-2016, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EL_MATADOR

Although I have owned eight BMWs in a row ('13 535i M Sport and '16 X1 are currently in the garage) and I would consider myself a BMW enthusiast, I am new to Bimmerpost, mostly for lack of time. Anyway, I love my F10 and I am going to keep it instead of trading for a new one. But I am adding a performance tune (Dinan S1 or Burger N55), intake, and exhaust. I was thinking of adding the (Dinan or Burger) badges, as well as the "M" next to the 535i, or taking everything off and changing the rondels to black and red (Go Dawgs!). I have read a few threads on other sites where people were ripped pretty hard for do this. Anyone have pics of their cars that have been debadged after mods?

Ray

To be honest, I was skeptical at debadging my car. This is my first BMW and I never thought about removing the badges until I browsed the forums. After I did it, I never looked back. It looks beautiful! I enjoy looking at the back of my car and viewing the perfect symmetry on both sides. It's a very clean look. Surprisingly, I've received a few compliments and questions while getting gas in my car. I highly recommend it!

Also, Go Dawgs! I'm currently a student at UGA!

EL_MATADOR · 06-15-2016, 04:14 PM

I'm leaning to de badging and adding the black and red roundels! Go Dawgs! Beat Tech and the Gators suck!

Russkey · 06-15-2016, 04:59 PM

Debadged car looks clean, but I rarely see a debadged 550 or M5

lsturbointeg · 06-15-2016, 07:51 PM

Funny, I have yet debadged mine

I've been meaning to do it but I wouldn't add the Dinan or Burger badges

keep it clean

mragarg · 06-15-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Russkey

Debadged car looks clean, but I rarely see a debadged 550 or M5

Lot of my friends love that I debadged my 550 because it looks like a sleeper lol

shan_y33zy · 06-16-2016, 02:45 AM

I went to a shop to help get my spoiler removed & the shop owner was like "let's take those badges off" and I agreed. I like the clean look a rebadged car has.

EL_MATADOR · 06-16-2016, 07:55 AM

What exhaust did you put on?

EL_MATADOR · 06-16-2016, 08:06 AM

Love your ride!

Bbb34 · 06-16-2016, 08:45 AM

I'm a "leave it all stock" kind of guy personally, but actually like the the no badge clean look. Adding badges though, M or otherwise, personally, not a fan.

Ross620 · 06-16-2016, 11:52 AM

i've been thinking about this aswell

my only problem with debadgig a worked 550 or 535 is the possibility of being mistaken for an m5

while most wont care cause a worked 5 can easily take a m5 ; im just concerned with not trying to be something im not.

but on my e90 i had a CSL trunk and it was debadged. looked great

bake · 06-16-2016, 01:20 PM

I'm probably in the minority on this one, but here is my setup and I love it.

EL_MATADOR · 06-16-2016, 01:40 PM

I like the originality. COOL indeed

EL_MATADOR · 06-16-2016, 01:41 PM

I like that so much I am seriously considering it

PJinCA · 06-16-2016, 02:46 PM

Debadging is fine, a lot of people do it. What is a BIG no-no is debadging and then putting an ///M badge on the car - that is the ultimate in poser.

lsturbointeg · 06-16-2016, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJinCA

Debadging is fine, a lot of people do it. What is a BIG no-no is debadging and then putting an ///M badge on the car - that is the ultimate in poser.

Awesome! That will be my go to mod!

Funny how I never heard the word "POSER" since my skater days. A guy who had the nicest skateboard, shoes, skater shorts and shirts but could not even ride the skateboard lol!

PJinCA · 06-16-2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Awesome! That will be my go to mod!

Funny how I never heard the word "POSER" since my skater days. A guy who had the nicest skateboard, shoes, skater shorts and shirts but could not even ride the skateboard lol!

LOL, yeah, Bimmer guys tend to frown heavily on people trying to make their car more than it is. If it didn't come with an M5 badge from the factory - don't add one. Because it's a clear indicator you have a tiny penis and need to compensate

:happy anim:

lsturbointeg · 06-17-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PJinCA

LOL, yeah, Bimmer guys tend to frown heavily on people trying to make their car more than it is. If it didn't come with an M5 badge from the factory - don't add one. Because it's a clear indicator you have a tiny penis and need to compensate

:happy anim:

Samething with my lifted truck! My friend's always kids with me saying "Overly compensating for something Gene?" and I usually say "that's not what your girlfriend /wife says!"

Jet in Oz · 06-17-2016, 03:28 AM

Definitely de-badge the boot lid cos I hate 'em.

PJinCA · 06-17-2016, 04:19 PM

this is what I mean by poser:
http://app.letgo.com/k8Mk/sxISgDk2hu

there is nothing wrong with a 528, but don't be stupid and put m badges and claim it's "m upgraded" when it doesn't even have sports package.

Mtnguy321 · 06-17-2016, 09:38 PM

I de-badged my 550i Xdrive this morning and like the clean look

jl1206 · 06-18-2016, 12:30 AM

My cars are always de-badged, because it sucks when you detail your car and there is dirt staying between the badges....

06-15-2016, 03:30 PM	#1
EL_MATADOR New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i M Sport [0.00]	Thoughts on debadging Although I have owned eight BMWs in a row (nine total) ('13 535i M Sport and '16 X1 are currently in the garage) and I would consider myself a BMW enthusiast, I am new to Bimmerpost, mostly for lack of time. Anyway, I love my F10 and I am going to keep it instead of trading for a new one. But I am adding a performance tune (Dinan S1 or Burger N55), intake, and exhaust. I was thinking of adding the (Dinan or Burger) badges, as well as the "M" next to the 535i, or taking everything off and changing the rondels to black and red (Go Dawgs!). I have read a few threads on other sites where people were ripped pretty hard for doing this. Anyone have pics of their cars that have been debadged after mods? Ray 1993 E34 M5 Red/Beige 2001 E39 530i black/black 2003 E53 X5 Gray/black 2005 E60 530 Alpine/beige 2009 E70 X5 3.5d Silver/black 2010 E90 328i Alpine white/beige 2013 F10 535i M Sport Graphite Gray/Ivory-Black 2016 F48 X1 X Drive Alpine White/Black 2013 F10 535i M Sport Carbon Black/Black Last edited by EL_MATADOR; 06-16-2016 at 07:57 AM..
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EL_MATADOR New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i M Sport [0.00]	I'm leaning to de badging and adding the black and red roundels! Go Dawgs! Beat Tech and the Gators suck! Last edited by EL_MATADOR; 06-16-2016 at 01:51 PM..
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06-15-2016, 04:59 PM	#4
Russkey Captain 155 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [10.00]	Debadged car looks clean, but I rarely see a debadged 550 or M5 __________________ '15 Porsche Macan S / Black & Garnet Red / 20" RS Spyder Wheels / CF trim / Red Calipers / Black Rear Badge. '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Arkym CF Spoiler / 3D Design Style Splitter / Eisenmann Race Exhaust / 20' HRE FF01 / ACS Springs / CF Grill / CF 3D Design Diffuser / Blue Calipers...
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06-15-2016, 07:51 PM	#5
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Funny, I have yet debadged mine I've been meaning to do it but I wouldn't add the Dinan or Burger badges keep it clean __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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shan_y33zy Shani Patel 13 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 12' 535i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i coupe [0.00]	I went to a shop to help get my spoiler removed & the shop owner was like "let's take those badges off" and I agreed. I like the clean look a rebadged car has. Attached Images
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06-16-2016, 07:55 AM	#8
EL_MATADOR New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i M Sport [0.00]	What exhaust did you put on?
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EL_MATADOR New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i M Sport [0.00]	Love your ride!
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06-16-2016, 08:45 AM	#10
Bbb34 Major 731 Rep 1,472 Posts Drives: '11 535i 6sp. DHP/RWD Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	I'm a "leave it all stock" kind of guy personally, but actually like the the no badge clean look. Adding badges though, M or otherwise, personally, not a fan.
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06-16-2016, 11:52 AM	#11
Ross620 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (4)	i've been thinking about this aswell my only problem with debadgig a worked 550 or 535 is the possibility of being mistaken for an m5 while most wont care cause a worked 5 can easily take a m5 ; im just concerned with not trying to be something im not. but on my e90 i had a CSL trunk and it was debadged. looked great __________________ 16 f10 535xi m sport - on its way 07 e90 335i - retired
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06-16-2016, 01:20 PM	#12
bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,195 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	I'm probably in the minority on this one, but here is my setup and I love it. Attached Images __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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06-16-2016, 01:40 PM	#13
EL_MATADOR New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i M Sport [0.00]	I LIKE IT I like the originality. COOL indeed
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06-16-2016, 01:41 PM	#14
EL_MATADOR New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535i M Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i M Sport [0.00]	I like that so much I am seriously considering it
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06-16-2016, 02:46 PM	#15
PJinCA USAF Pararescue Veteran 332 Rep 770 Posts Drives: F10 535 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Debadging is fine, a lot of people do it. What is a BIG no-no is debadging and then putting an ///M badge on the car - that is the ultimate in poser.
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06-17-2016, 03:28 AM	#19
Jet in Oz Captain 185 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 535D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Land of Oz iTrader: (0)	Definitely de-badge the boot lid cos I hate 'em. __________________ Current Mistress: 2014 F10 535D M Sport - Alpine White Retired but not forgotten: 2011 F10 535i - Titan Silver; E53 X5 4.4L Sport - Space Grey; E46 M3 Individual Convertible - Phoenix Yellow; E39 528 - Glacier Green; E36 328 Convertible - Montreal Blue
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06-17-2016, 04:19 PM	#20
PJinCA USAF Pararescue Veteran 332 Rep 770 Posts Drives: F10 535 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	this is what I mean by poser: http://app.letgo.com/k8Mk/sxISgDk2hu there is nothing wrong with a 528, but don't be stupid and put m badges and claim it's "m upgraded" when it doesn't even have sports package.
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06-17-2016, 09:38 PM	#21
Mtnguy321 New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I de-badged my 550i Xdrive this morning and like the clean look Attached Images
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06-18-2016, 12:30 AM	#22
jl1206 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW F11 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Luxemburg iTrader: (0)	My cars are always de-badged, because it sucks when you detail your car and there is dirt staying between the badges....
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