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Window cleaner
Newbie Joined: 28-April-2006 Location: Isle of Wight Status: Offline Points: 8 |
Topic: Do i De-Badge my beamer? Posted: 28-June-2006 at 11:50 |
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I got an e36 320i but i dont know weather or not to debadge it cos its like the middle one isnt it, if it said 316 or 318 i would deff remove it, but if it said 325 or 328 i would deff leave it on, as its the 320i some thingsmake me wana remove it to make people wonder if its a big 325 or 328 but i dont want people thinking its only a baby, is 320 good enought to boast which is what a badge does
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Rhys
Moderator Group Coffee addict... Joined: 02-February-2003 Location: from the Latin locātiō Status: Offline Points: 10053 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 12:28 | |
Does it realy matter? It has a BMW badge on it. The engine size isn't realy an issue IMHO but I have to admit, I'm quite happpy having a 1.8ti (which is more powerful than my old 320i) - the de-chromed look is quite nice. It's when you start putting ///M 3 badges on a 316i that things start going wrong Why not post some pics? |
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fozzymandeus
Really Senior Member II Joined: 01-February-2006 Location: Sunny Rhyl Status: Offline Points: 607 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 12:59 | |
Doesnt matter what people think your car is.
Be-badge it if you think it'll make it look nicer... But remember, if you debadge it and ever want to put them pack on, you'll _never_ make them look straight again!! Me and my wonky 323i know this!! |
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Webdunk
Moderator Group M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 14:00 | |
I always debadge Keeps folk guessing and it's one less thing for some git to try and remove from your car...
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fozzymandeus
Really Senior Member II Joined: 01-February-2006 Location: Sunny Rhyl Status: Offline Points: 607 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 15:00 | |
The fact that it's on the M3 GT register is a bit of a clue....
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Webdunk
Moderator Group M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 15:15 | |
Ah but ye'd have to be eagle eyed to spot the ickle URL on the number plate
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Aidan316i
Really Senior Member II Joined: 10-April-2005 Location: Derry, N.I Status: Offline Points: 606 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 17:09 | |
Ah but the rear "wing" would tell people that its a GT!
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Peter Fenwick
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Posted: 28-June-2006 at 17:15 | |
Don't debadge it. Most owners of the larger engined cars leave the badges on (webdunk excepted) so if you take them off it will just make people think you have a 316/318. Also the 320 has a single exhaust and the 325/328 both have a twin pipes so anyone in the know will not be fooled into thinking you have a bigger engine anyway. |
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Webdunk
Moderator Group M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 20:32 | |
But you can stick GT wings and different exhausts on any car... even a stealer asked me if I had done the spoiler myself nae badges keeps folk guessing... which can be fun on occassion.
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Peter Fenwick
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Posted: 28-June-2006 at 21:07 | |
Only if people think you have less power than you actually do. Otherwise you can just end up looking silly. |
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jamsieboi
Really Senior Member I Joined: 04-January-2006 Location: York Status: Offline Points: 309 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 21:47 | |
put a Type R / RS badge on and really confuse em.
Believe me ive seen it. |
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stephenperry
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: Elgin Status: Offline Points: 7213 |
Posted: 28-June-2006 at 22:23 | |
my e36 and e46 were debadged by their previous owners, i think it suited them more the alpina has badges and i keep them on, it's the only way i can let other drivers know it's not a "normal" 5-series |
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IamSpartacus
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Posted: 29-June-2006 at 09:50 | |
Which is why it was so much fun when I rebadged my M5 as a 520i!! |
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jamie (e39)528i
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Posted: 29-June-2006 at 19:30 | |
My 528i is debadged and can surprise the odd boy racer when they come flying up behind in there chavmobiles as i leave them standing!! I have thought about replacing the badge but like it has been said i dont want a wonky badge,rather leave it as it is. |
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flyingalexf68
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Posted: 01-July-2006 at 10:54 | |
I think most people respect the 320. They know its a six cylinder. It is a good engine, smooth and powerful. I'd leave them on. If I see a de badged BMW or Merc I always think its the bottom of the range model. The 320 certainly isn't that.
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b7 eater
Senior Member II BMW anoraks Joined: 16-November-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 163 |
Posted: 01-July-2006 at 11:20 | |
Like derek M5, i have a magnetic 525i badge which i put on over the black taped m5 badge when in a mischevious mood |
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Bigian
Really Senior Member II Joined: 25-May-2005 Location: Stonehaven Status: Offline Points: 2167 |
Posted: 01-July-2006 at 20:21 | |
http://www.jimmy540i.com/bmwnightmare.htm have a look through this lot and see if you still want to debadge. you should be happy with what you have leave the badge on if your nae happy gee it a wee bit of a make over lights wheels etc |
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stephenperry
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: Elgin Status: Offline Points: 7213 |
Posted: 01-July-2006 at 20:30 | |
i don't see the connection
all the cars pictured on that site are different peoples ideas of a "wee bit of a make over" |
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Bigian
Really Senior Member II Joined: 25-May-2005 Location: Stonehaven Status: Offline Points: 2167 |
Posted: 04-July-2006 at 13:11 | |
im going to have stop posting things when only half awake and no coffee in system it makes you do and say weird things
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Daz
Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-August-2004 Location: Dubai Status: Offline Points: 1497 |
Posted: 07-July-2006 at 11:31 | |
[/QUOTE] Which is why it was so much fun when I rebadged my M5 as a 520i!! [/QUOTE] that's just plain evil. my car is debadged. and i prefer it that way. it is a 325Ci sport. |
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