Emblem overlay kits

AndyW · 03-11-2012, 08:23 PM

OK, so I searched the forum and found several threads on alternate emblems...but none that I could find that really comment on the *quality* of the kits(besides a couple really negative posts on bimmian?). Anyway, my new 335i is space gray and I am tempted to mod all the roundels with one of those carbon fiber overlay kits...but am curious if anyone who did this can speak to whether they look good or cheesy and whether they hold up against the weather. THe set I am looking at is here:http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp part HDC KIT.

Any thoughts or strong opinions? Thx.

PINeely · 03-11-2012, 11:06 PM

I can't really comment on the quality of them but full replacement emblems look cleaner than overlays.

Ed328xiCoupe2011 · 03-12-2012, 03:37 AM

Just buy a set of those cf emblem from vendors in here. They're not that expensive.

aynahko · 03-12-2012, 03:56 AM

I'd agree with just getting a new set of emblems. I went with the overlays and after a few months in the sun they faded so got a set of emblems. Much cleaner and they will last

AndyW · 03-12-2012, 05:50 AM

Thx for the candid advice. I was thinking that might be the case. I found full replacement emblems on ebay so if do it, I will get those.

mashimarho · 03-12-2012, 11:59 AM

I won't lie... They're quite amazing. Every meet I went to people liked them and thought they were full emblem replacements. I tell them, nope just overlays.

The best part is, I've been washing, waxing, and it has been through hideous Michigan winters. They have been on for over half a year and still look new.
Props to **********s for giving me something cheap and strong.

Game · 03-12-2012, 12:56 PM

I got my overlays from bmwshadowline.com, I think it was like $16 and they look great.

Very simple to install and it comes with replacements if you screw up. Also comes with an overlay for every emblem on the car.

toxsuey · 03-12-2012, 01:25 PM

Ive purchased 4 sets from this guy on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270804611703...t_11123wt_1397

Quality and fit is great. Price was cheapest I found among all vendors and websites

drwharton85 · 03-12-2012, 05:11 PM

Those are pretty sweet

Game · 03-12-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxsuey

Ive purchased 4 sets from this guy on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270804611703...t_11123wt_1397

Quality and fit is great. Price was cheapest I found among all vendors and websites

Well if he wants carbon fiber, bmwshadowline is actually cheaper.

http://www.bmwshadowline.com/overlays.html

03-11-2012, 08:23 PM	#1
AndyW Supreme Galactic Commander (one galaxy over...) 669 Rep 1,777 Posts Drives: '08 E93, '12 E82, '13 E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington, USA iTrader: (5)	Emblem overlay kits OK, so I searched the forum and found several threads on alternate emblems...but none that I could find that really comment on the quality of the kits(besides a couple really negative posts on bimmian?). Anyway, my new 335i is space gray and I am tempted to mod all the roundels with one of those carbon fiber overlay kits...but am curious if anyone who did this can speak to whether they look good or cheesy and whether they hold up against the weather. THe set I am looking at is here:http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp part HDC KIT. Any thoughts or strong opinions? Thx. __________________ Best, Andy '12 E82-PS2,Stoptechs,Clubsports+M3 bits,Accusump,Wagner DP+EVO III FMIC,ERCP,BMS Intake,Mason Strut Bar,Wedge Tune
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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1086 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	I can't really comment on the quality of them but full replacement emblems look cleaner than overlays.
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Ed328xiCoupe2011 Private First Class 10 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (3)	Just buy a set of those cf emblem from vendors in here. They're not that expensive.
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aynahko Private First Class 3 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank/North LV iTrader: (0)	I'd agree with just getting a new set of emblems. I went with the overlays and after a few months in the sun they faded so got a set of emblems. Much cleaner and they will last
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AndyW Supreme Galactic Commander (one galaxy over...) 669 Rep 1,777 Posts Drives: '08 E93, '12 E82, '13 E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington, USA iTrader: (5)	Thx for the candid advice. I was thinking that might be the case. I found full replacement emblems on ebay so if do it, I will get those. __________________ Best, Andy '12 E82-PS2,Stoptechs,Clubsports+M3 bits,Accusump,Wagner DP+EVO III FMIC,ERCP,BMS Intake,Mason Strut Bar,Wedge Tune
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Game ------ 7406 Rep 10,215 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	I got my overlays from bmwshadowline.com, I think it was like $16 and they look great. Very simple to install and it comes with replacements if you screw up. Also comes with an overlay for every emblem on the car. __________________
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toxsuey Captain 32 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (20)	Ive purchased 4 sets from this guy on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/270804611703...t_11123wt_1397 Quality and fit is great. Price was cheapest I found among all vendors and websites
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drwharton85 New Member 11 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335I Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stuttgart Germany iTrader: (0)	Those are pretty sweet
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