Re-badge...HELP - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

e90im · 12-09-2005, 07:29 PM

I de-badged my 325i few weeks ago and I cant stand people
asking me where is my badge. Everyone from friends to people at the gas station want to know what model I'm driving and where is my badge. If I had 330i or the upcoming 335i, I wouldn't care, but I feel like I'm hiding something (especially because I installed 162 wheels on).

So here's my question: Where do I get new sticky badge from? There are none on ebay. Dealer maybe? Thanks.

AW330i · 12-09-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by e90im

I de-badged my 325i few weeks ago and I cant stand people
asking me where is my badge. Everyone from friends to people at the gas station want to know what model I'm driving and where is my badge. If I had 330i or the upcoming 335i, I wouldn't care, but I feel like I'm hiding something (especially because I installed 162 wheels on).

So here's my question: Where do I get new sticky badge from? There are none on ebay. Dealer maybe? Thanks.

You can definatley get the badge at the dealer...

shimshimhada · 12-09-2005, 07:33 PM

lol leave it off, tell people that you can't tell them what it is.

magmd · 12-09-2005, 07:40 PM

Yeah....leave the car how you like it.

If others can't tell...well, that is there problem!

However, if you now want it back on...talk to the dealer. Surely, they can get one back on for you.

ksfrogman · 12-09-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by e90im

I de-badged my 325i few weeks ago and I cant stand people
asking me where is my badge.

Well where is your badge? You just took it off; did you throw it away?

e90im · 12-09-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Well where is your badge? You just took it off; did you throw it away?

Once you take it off, self-adhesive stuff is gone...

Jimifighter · 12-09-2005, 07:55 PM

Put at 750il badge on it.

ksfrogman · 12-09-2005, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by e90im

Once you take it off, self-adhesive stuff is gone...

I would think you could get some 3M adhesive that would stick it back on.

Jay_328 · 12-09-2005, 08:39 PM

What's the big deal with telling them the truth? That it is a 325, unless you are truely trying to hide that fact. Anyway who really cares, you have a nice car. Enjoy!

As for your question, hell, just glue the old one back on if you must.

BMRAMA · 12-09-2005, 10:12 PM

The 325 is an awesome car, and with 162's it's even better. Just tell them the truth, that the car looks better without the badge.

Petercat · 12-09-2005, 10:31 PM

put it on as 253 and tell them your 325 is dyslexic.

Seriously, who cares... They may ask the question once then never again. I'd leave it off. Next time order it without so you can tell them it came that way.

CALIF65GM · 12-10-2005, 12:00 AM

LOL I might have an extra 325 badge set. They had my car badged incorrectly. So the ED Delivery Center took the 325xi off and left it in the trunk. I left it in the truck for shipment back. I'll see if it's still in the car when I take redelivery.

voltron1011 · 12-10-2005, 12:03 AM

I like the fact that I do have a 325. Most people don't even know the difference between a 325 and a 330 anyway.

CALIF65GM · 12-10-2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

I like the fact that I do have a 325. Most people don't even know the difference between a 325 and a 330 anyway.

Exactly. You literally can't tell unless you look at the badge and the chrome grill. But some people just think the chrome might be an additional option.

magmd · 12-10-2005, 12:28 AM

Once you take it off, self-adhesive stuff is gone...

Oh, so you have it.

Do you need a whole new set? Can't you just have the dealer or some other reputable body shop place just re-glue it back on for you (if you do not want to do it yourself)

siriusinvestor · 12-10-2005, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Petercat

put it on as 253 and tell them your 325 is dyslexic.

Seriously, who cares... They may ask the question once then never again. I'd leave it off. Next time order it without so you can tell them it came that way.

e90im · 12-10-2005, 08:53 AM

I DO TELL THE TRUTH. That's not the point. What bothers me is
explaining why I took the badge off. Anyway, thanks everyone for the advice.

parafrog · 12-10-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimifighter

Put at 750il badge on it.

comedy. i like it!

nrg09 · 12-10-2005, 09:16 AM

I say buy 2 M badges and call it your M&M.

Atty · 12-10-2005, 12:12 PM

Following your logic, maybe you should take off the 162's because that will only confuse people more. You gotta keep them happy, no?

fredtoo · 12-10-2005, 12:40 PM

if you get 3 - 6's from that series of BMW, you can rebadge it as the devil's car
666

AznBeemer23 · 12-10-2005, 01:19 PM

Who cares what people think.....Leave it off!

12-09-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
e90im Colonel Drives: f30 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,484 iTrader: (7)	Re-badge...HELP I de-badged my 325i few weeks ago and I cant stand people asking me where is my badge. Everyone from friends to people at the gas station want to know what model I'm driving and where is my badge. If I had 330i or the upcoming 335i, I wouldn't care, but I feel like I'm hiding something (especially because I installed 162 wheels on). So here's my question: Where do I get new sticky badge from? There are none on ebay. Dealer maybe? Thanks. __________________ '13 f30 328i \| P7ACA \| S563A \| S4DLA \| Jet Black \| f30 e92 tt S5 e92 350z e90
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12-09-2005, 07:40 PM	#4
magmd Major General Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,230 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Yeah....leave the car how you like it. If others can't tell...well, that is there problem! However, if you now want it back on...talk to the dealer. Surely, they can get one back on for you. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20

12-09-2005, 10:12 PM	#10
BMRAMA Private Drives: 2006 e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 72 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Debadged e90 [0.00]	The 325 is an awesome car, and with 162's it's even better. Just tell them the truth, that the car looks better without the badge. __________________ Mystiic Blue 330i ZPP, ZSP, CA, PDC, Sun Shade.

12-09-2005, 10:31 PM	#11
Petercat Cat Herder Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	put it on as 253 and tell them your 325 is dyslexic. Seriously, who cares... They may ask the question once then never again. I'd leave it off. Next time order it without so you can tell them it came that way. __________________ Waiting for my e93.

12-10-2005, 12:00 AM	#12
CALIF65GM Colonel Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA Posts: 2,041 iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	LOL I might have an extra 325 badge set. They had my car badged incorrectly. So the ED Delivery Center took the 325xi off and left it in the trunk. I left it in the truck for shipment back. I'll see if it's still in the car when I take redelivery. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock

12-09-2005, 07:33 PM	#3
shimshimhada Brigadier General Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal Posts: 4,840 iTrader: (2)	lol leave it off, tell people that you can't tell them what it is.

12-09-2005, 07:55 PM	#7
Jimifighter Private First Class Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 137 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Put at 750il badge on it.

12-09-2005, 08:39 PM	#9
Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA Posts: 1,596 iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	What's the big deal with telling them the truth? That it is a 325, unless you are truely trying to hide that fact. Anyway who really cares, you have a nice car. Enjoy! As for your question, hell, just glue the old one back on if you must.

12-10-2005, 12:03 AM	#13
voltron1011 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden Posts: 2,912 iTrader: (2)	I like the fact that I do have a 325. Most people don't even know the difference between a 325 and a 330 anyway.

12-10-2005, 12:28 AM	#15
magmd Major General Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,230 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Once you take it off, self-adhesive stuff is gone... Oh, so you have it. Do you need a whole new set? Can't you just have the dealer or some other reputable body shop place just re-glue it back on for you (if you do not want to do it yourself) __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20

12-10-2005, 08:53 AM	#17
e90im Colonel Drives: f30 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,484 iTrader: (7)	I DO TELL THE TRUTH. That's not the point. What bothers me is explaining why I took the badge off. Anyway, thanks everyone for the advice. __________________ '13 f30 328i \| P7ACA \| S563A \| S4DLA \| Jet Black \| f30 e92 tt S5 e92 350z e90

12-10-2005, 09:16 AM	#19
nrg09 Private First Class Drives: honda& proud of it Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	I say buy 2 M badges and call it your M&M. __________________ What I wish I could have: E90 330i, Monaco Blue Mettalic, Alum trim,Terra, 6 spd, comfort access, ZSP, and navigation. I'd be happy with this Click here to view the most horrific mod and most hilarious thread ever!! \|O /\/\ \rrrr/ \|O/rrrr\ \/\/

12-10-2005, 12:12 PM	#20
Atty Second Lieutenant Drives: 06 330is 6MT Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 235 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 (September bui ... [0.00]	Following your logic, maybe you should take off the 162's because that will only confuse people more. You gotta keep them happy, no? __________________ Attorney E90 330i 6MT \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| Burl \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Navi \| Sirius

12-10-2005, 12:40 PM	#21
fredtoo First Lieutenant Drives: 325 328 350 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nj Posts: 340 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1986 328 [0.00] 2006 325 [0.00]	if you get 3 - 6's from that series of BMW, you can rebadge it as the devil's car 666

12-10-2005, 01:19 PM	#22
AznBeemer23 Lieutenant Drives: Jet Black Hamann E90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irvine, CA & Philly Posts: 434 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Who cares what people think.....Leave it off! __________________ 2006 330i Automatic \|Jet Black \| Black Leather \| Brushed Aluminum \| Premium Package \| Sports Package \| iDrive & Navigation \| 5% Tint \| Hamann Kit \| Tein SS-P Coilover \| Forgeline VR3P 19x8.5 front 19x10 rear \| Falken FK-451 235/35ZR19 Front 265/30ZR19 Rear \| Rotora 6 Pistons Front 4 Pistons Rear Big Brake Kit \| Fujita Air Intake www.uucmotorwerks.com www.foxmarketing.net www.falkentire.com www.rotora.com www.f5air.com www.tein.com www.wheelpower.com

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