Debadging - moral dilema - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

e90im · 11-11-2005, 04:26 PM

I know this has been discussed before, but I need more opinions.
I have 325i with SP. I'm installing 162 wheels (I think they are perfect).
Now, here's the hard part. After seeing some pics of debadged cars, I am considering debadging. If I had 330i I'd do it, but since I am putting 330 wheels on, debadging would seem like I'm trying to hide that my car is 325. Comments, thoughts, insults?

alexk_e90 · 11-11-2005, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by e90im

I know this has been discussed before, but I need more opinions.
I have 325i with SP. I'm installing 162 wheels (I think they are perfect).
Now, here's the hard part. After seeing some pics of debadged cars, I am considering debadging. If I had 330i I'd do it, but since I am putting 330 wheels on, debadging would seem like I'm trying to hide that my car is 325. Comments, thoughts, insults?

I might get flamed for this. But I say, its your car, do what you like.

db17k · 11-11-2005, 04:38 PM

it's cool we'll still know it's a 325i because of the black grill and black door accent. debadge the mutha who cares anyone who'd get decieved wouldn't know the differences anyway

surlung · 11-11-2005, 04:38 PM

yep. do what you want, it's your car.

I debadged mine since I like the cleaner look.

Petercat · 11-11-2005, 04:39 PM

It's your car, do your thing.
The fact that you're concerned about being thought of as a "poser" shows that you are not debadging for any lame reason.
If you ordered your car, you could have oredered it debadged and avoided the dilemma, "it came that way".
There are very few people who would even notice it was debadged and fewer yet who care about the difference.
Personally, I like the clean look. I am happy I did it.

mikpap · 11-11-2005, 04:48 PM

What if you could get the M Pack? I think that noone could blame you for making more beatiful you BMW. The 162 rims are perfect (even better from the rims that come with the M Pack).

fredtoo · 11-11-2005, 04:51 PM

Buy an extra "3" to make it a 335 and confuse the dealer when you bring it in for service

e90im · 11-11-2005, 05:09 PM

I debadged because, like everybody said, IT'S MY CAR. I think it looks great now. Badges on cars are like nametags on people, makes you want to stare at it...

underDAWG · 11-11-2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fredtoo

Buy an extra "3" to make it a 335 and confuse the dealer when you bring it in for service

ska325xi · 11-11-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fredtoo

Buy an extra "3" to make it a 335 and confuse the dealer when you bring it in for service

No...get an extra "4" and use the "i" as a "1" so you can do...1 2 3 4 5

2006bmw · 11-11-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alexk_e90

I might get flamed for this.

You #$&^$!! YOU **&$#@!!! Sorry, had to do it

I agree with everyone. It's your car. Do what you want - to a point. Painting it pink with yellow polka dots is definitely out. We will forcefully remove it from your possession for that.

r3amir · 11-11-2005, 05:30 PM

Its your car, it is your right to do what you like

ben1364 · 11-11-2005, 05:40 PM

Another option is to install an ///M badge. We call them $30 M cars! <g>

As I think it might have been pointed out on another thread, de-badging is quite common in Europe to make the car look understated and less attractive to thieves, though it is usually confined to 5 and 7 series cars.

Do what feels good to you. Hey you could even badge it as a 7 series as in 730iL or 725iL. <g>

Oz · 11-11-2005, 05:41 PM

I agree with most people, do whatever you want with your car

Debaging isnt a problem, rebadging is

Sho · 11-11-2005, 05:43 PM

It's your car, not everyone's. Do what you like the best, and after all you have an E90.

obLu · 11-11-2005, 05:43 PM

As long as you don't try to throw a bunch of "M" badges all over the place, nothing wrong with debadging.

nine4surfah · 11-11-2005, 06:14 PM

It's your ride and do as you please.....just dont slap a "type R" badge on it

coreslogic · 11-11-2005, 06:22 PM

i'll just change it to "3 + 2 = 5"

yujini · 11-11-2005, 06:22 PM

Just don't rebadge an AMG Kompressor on it rofl.
I saw a guy who rebadged his car as E55 AMG on his bimmer. pretty stupid imo

puck724 · 11-11-2005, 09:05 PM

its your car buddy...i like the badges on bmw. i do agree that it looks smoother without it though.

Jay_328 · 11-11-2005, 10:21 PM

Put an IS350 badge on it.

Hey dude who really cares?

It's your car. Do as you choose.

shimshimhada · 11-11-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yujini

Just don't rebadge an AMG Kompressor on it rofl.
I saw a guy who rebadged his car as E55 AMG on his bimmer. pretty stupid imo

I saw a C240 AMG, it was hawt.

11-11-2005, 04:26 PM	#1
e90im Colonel Drives: e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pale Blue Dot Posts: 2,233 iTrader: (2)	Debadging - moral dilema I know this has been discussed before, but I need more opinions. I have 325i with SP. I'm installing 162 wheels (I think they are perfect). Now, here's the hard part. After seeing some pics of debadged cars, I am considering debadging. If I had 330i I'd do it, but since I am putting 330 wheels on, debadging would seem like I'm trying to hide that my car is 325. Comments, thoughts, insults? __________________ 08 e92 328i \| 6MT \| SP \| Black Sapphire \| Saddle \| Brushed Aluminum \| BMW assist \| 6FL \| Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions.
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11-11-2005, 04:38 PM	#3
db17k Chicketeh china the chinese chicken, you have? Drives: 335ci hold out Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 802 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	it's cool we'll still know it's a 325i because of the black grill and black door accent. debadge the mutha who cares anyone who'd get decieved wouldn't know the differences anyway __________________ "In Soviet Russia car forks you!"

11-11-2005, 04:38 PM	#4
surlung Private Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SJ, CA Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	yep. do what you want, it's your car. I debadged mine since I like the cleaner look. __________________ e90 325i SG/Black/Alum ZSP/ZPP Xenon Manual

11-11-2005, 04:39 PM	#5
Petercat Cat Herder Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	It's your car, do your thing. The fact that you're concerned about being thought of as a "poser" shows that you are not debadging for any lame reason. If you ordered your car, you could have oredered it debadged and avoided the dilemma, "it came that way". There are very few people who would even notice it was debadged and fewer yet who care about the difference. Personally, I like the clean look. I am happy I did it. __________________ Waiting for my e93.

11-11-2005, 04:48 PM	#6
mikpap Orthopaedic Surgeon Drives: BMW E90 320i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Korinthos, Greece Posts: 93 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 320i Dynamic [0.00] 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	What if you could get the M Pack? I think that noone could blame you for making more beatiful you BMW. The 162 rims are perfect (even better from the rims that come with the M Pack). __________________ Michael Papatheodorou, MD

11-11-2005, 04:51 PM	#7
fredtoo First Lieutenant Drives: 325 328 350 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nj Posts: 341 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1986 328 [0.00] 2006 325 [0.00]	Buy an extra "3" to make it a 335 and confuse the dealer when you bring it in for service

11-11-2005, 05:09 PM	#8
e90im Colonel Drives: e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pale Blue Dot Posts: 2,233 iTrader: (2)	It's done, no more badge, proof inside I debadged because, like everybody said, IT'S MY CAR. I think it looks great now. Badges on cars are like nametags on people, makes you want to stare at it... Attached Images __________________ 08 e92 328i \| 6MT \| SP \| Black Sapphire \| Saddle \| Brushed Aluminum \| BMW assist \| 6FL \| Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against unintelligible propositions. Last edited by e90im; 11-11-2005 at 06:12 PM.

11-11-2005, 05:30 PM	#12
r3amir First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i 2008 MB R350 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 390 iTrader: (0)	Its your car, it is your right to do what you like __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather, Sports Package, Premium Package 1, Sports Auto Transmission, Navigation, 4 zone climate control, Convenience Package 2006 325i Arctic Metallic, Grey leather, Steptronic,Premium Package

11-11-2005, 05:40 PM	#13
ben1364 Lieutenant Major Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 944 iTrader: (0)	Another option is to install an ///M badge. We call them $30 M cars! <g> As I think it might have been pointed out on another thread, de-badging is quite common in Europe to make the car look understated and less attractive to thieves, though it is usually confined to 5 and 7 series cars. Do what feels good to you. Hey you could even badge it as a 7 series as in 730iL or 725iL. <g>

11-11-2005, 05:41 PM	#14
Oz Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 1,777 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I agree with most people, do whatever you want with your car Debaging isnt a problem, rebadging is __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter

11-11-2005, 05:43 PM	#15
Sho Captain Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA Posts: 575 iTrader: (0)	It's your car, not everyone's. Do what you like the best, and after all you have an E90.

11-11-2005, 05:43 PM	#16
obLu Major Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA Posts: 1,160 iTrader: (1)	As long as you don't try to throw a bunch of "M" badges all over the place, nothing wrong with debadging.

11-11-2005, 06:14 PM	#17
nine4surfah Captain Drives: 325i Electric Red Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 796 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	It's your ride and do as you please.....just dont slap a "type R" badge on it __________________

11-11-2005, 06:22 PM	#18
coreslogic Captain Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 741 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	i'll just change it to "3 + 2 = 5" __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto

11-11-2005, 06:22 PM	#19
yujini First Lieutenant Drives: BMW e90 AW320i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 261 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	Just don't rebadge an AMG Kompressor on it rofl. I saw a guy who rebadged his car as E55 AMG on his bimmer. pretty stupid imo

11-11-2005, 09:05 PM	#20
puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,756 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	its your car buddy...i like the badges on bmw. i do agree that it looks smoother without it though. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive

11-11-2005, 10:21 PM	#21
Jay_328 Major Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA Posts: 1,602 iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	Put an IS350 badge on it. Hey dude who really cares? It's your car. Do as you choose.