[MPH]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

Notice the M to the upper right of the 525i badge

I followed a 320d wih an M badge yesterday. The single oval exhaust and body styling were a bit of a giveaway......

[MPH]

Originally Posted by Jimmeh1988

The annoying thing for me is that i have a 520d and i want to go down the debadged route because its easier to clean and i think looks better but i dont want to actually look like im trying to conceal the fact that i have a 520d. I'm proud of it!

Just pretend it's my 530d - I don't mind

[Jimmeh1988]

Originally Posted by MPH

Just pretend it's my 530d - I don't mind

I see you keep having delays!? Sorry to hear that. What's the score with that? My buil seems to have gone swimmingly!

[MPH]

Originally Posted by Jimmeh1988

I see you keep having delays!? Sorry to hear that. What's the score with that? My buil seems to have gone swimmingly!

Possibly three reasons:

1. I respecced the car a couple of times including adding the Adaptive Drive, but I understood that was ok up until it went into build. So my changes might have pushed the build back.

2. Dealer didn't place the order on BMW when he said he did (might be connected with me contacting him every 5 minutes re: the above )

3. I kept on badgering the dealer every time I read about all the MY2013 changes including the iDrive software changes saying they must be on the car so he might have moved my build to ensure I got all the changes knowing that he would have a screaming customer if the car came without them (this is my favourite guess).

The original delivery date was July 30th based on a May 29th order, then it was moved to delivery 18th August, now it goes into build week 36 and into stock week 38.

[shiner]

My 520d was debadged by the persons who owned it previously to my horror. I like people to know I have a 520D Touring - it is a wonderful car in every way. If anyone in UK wants to sell their 520d badge I will buy it off you.

[Farmerboy]

To make a 520d into 530d simply order car with ambient lighting to get chrome strips on door handles as fitted to all other models. While waiting for car build order genuine BMW 3 series badge from EBay. On way home with new car, stop, use credit card to peel off offending 2 and replace with your shiny new 3. On pulling onto your drive you have a car that looks 30% more expensive. Just remember to replace the 2 when car goes in for service or the guys in the workshop will think what a ********

[shiner]

Originally Posted by Farmerboy

To make a 520d into 530d simply order car with ambient lighting to get chrome strips on door handles as fitted to all other models. While waiting for car build order genuine BMW 3 series badge from EBay. On way home with new car, stop, use credit card to peel off offending 2 and replace with your shiny new 3. On pulling onto your drive you have a car that looks 30% more expensive. Just remember to replace the 2 when car goes in for service or the guys in the workshop will think what a ********

Lol ! Enjoyed that post and a nice summary. Alas, people probably think that of me because I have a debadged one year old 520d touring that was given to me by the leasing company. Then again, why should we give a damn what others think? All the same, if I can get a 520d badge I will stick it on. I will look on ebay for one.

Anyone got ideas how to attach such a badge please once acquired?

[Jimmeh1988]

I think I've just decided to keep my 520d badge. Wouldn't want people thinking I'm driving a 3 series at a glance.

[Farmerboy]

Original has double sided sticky pad. Degrease area with vinegar and rinse with plain water, dry Use masking tape to set your location. Peel off backing tape and align the characters pressing down firmly when happy. The characters come as a full set on a clear carrier tape that ensures exact spacing. Peel off tape job done.
Did this on my old E60 which returned from accident repair minus badge. To avoid travel body shop sent me the badge. Was told if I get it wrong and needed to reapply, clean off all the black tape and use standard double sided tape it's not as strong but will work fine.

[Rbembas_M3]

Originally Posted by Bpark1977

Easier to clean is a good reason, i like being more low pro, so I put a 318i badge on my M5. It fools everyone.

oh come on, what about the exhaust?

[MPH]

I've worked out that debadging a 520d doesn't fool anybody. If its black, you know its a 520d

[shiner]

I can't find 520d F10/F11 badges anywhere. Anyone got any ideas? BMW themselves I suppose.....

BTW MPH, my F11 is black !

[MPH]

Originally Posted by kirkster

I can't find 520d F10/F11 badges anywhere. Anyone got any ideas? BMW themselves I suppose.....

BTW MPH, my F11 is black !

Some people may say that this is a statistically insignificant sample set but I'm taking it as outright proof that my theory is correct

Ps - I found a couple of 320d badges on eBay - will they do?

[A900ss]

Originally Posted by MPH

I've worked out that debadging a 520d doesn't fool anybody. If its black, you know its a 520d

My 520d is Imperial blue with a Venetian beige interior.......
How about that MPH?

PS - it wears its 520d badge loud and proud.

[remmib]

I like the clean look, and it's easier to clean/detail without the badge.

[MPH]

Originally Posted by A900ss

My 520d is Imperial blue with a Venetian beige interior.......
How about that MPH?

PS - it wears its 520d badge loud and proud.

But it's an F11 which gives it extra brownie points and as you've gone for Imperial Blue/Venetian it's really an honorary 530.

[Lee]

Haven't debadged mine yet, but more to the point, why is there still an 'i' at the end? Think anyone thinks it's something else?

[Steve360]

Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

It just looks cleaner. If I had an X Drive, I'd pull those badges too. I could care less which model/engine people 'think' I've got - I know what I've got. Plus, anyone who knows the U.S. F10 can tell a 528 from a 535 from a 550 - they all have different rear bumpers and tailpipe configurations.

Yes, that's right... The car looks so much cleaner, and really for some it's too big, for others it's too small, it's just a beautiful car and no statement is understatement..
The x plaques, sometimes it makes sense to leave them in winter areas to avoid having to put snowchains or risk a fine, like Switzerland ...!
However, I think of pulling them too, to be seen, car is delivered in next two weeks or so...

[Kirst]

Honestly, I've kept my badges on my 1 series to say "move over poor person" to the plebs driving anything below a 130i

[Noggie]

I used to de-badge my cars in the past.
Mostly because many kids like to "race" cars with bigger engines. or in ways provoke the driver of the bigger engine to floor it.
While driving my cars in the past this has happened many times.
When de-badged "street racers" don't know what car you drive, unless they can tell on others things, like exhaust etc.

Still have the badge on my car, but not sure it will stay though, I like the clean look, and it makes detailing much easier.

[The Beast]

Originally Posted by BMWlady

Honestly, I've kept my badges on my 1 series to say "move over poor person" to the plebs driving anything below a 130i

Oh dear, did you really post that...

[P1]

Some people do it for a cleaner look. Some others do it to hide that they have a smaller engine. Others do it for a "stealth" look so others don't know they have a larger engine.