[dlf750]

can anyone help with this when you're around your car? buddy wants me to install his gloss black badge but he already took off his cerium one, so we can't tell how far apart the M is from the 5 and then how far apart between the 5-5-0 and i... does that make sense? they don't look correct on the new badge, they may have shifted in shipment and he wants it perfect, thanks!

[KnightedBMW]

That was a mistake. Should have left the old one on until he was ready to swap it. Then he could have outlined the old one in painters tape and you have the exact spot for the new one.

I guess I'm not much help considering what's done is done.

[dlf750]

No help at all! and i agree but he debadged first then decided on the new black ones. Just need someone with a 550 if they have a sec to provide measurements if possible.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by dlf750

No help at all! and i agree but he debadged first then decided on the new black ones. Just need someone with a 550 if they have a sec to provide measurements if possible.

Here you go. I can probably do a better job with another person, but this should get you close.

EDIT: The photos are not saving to the post after uploading. I'll have to upload them later...

The M badge goes exactly 12" to the right most part of the BMW logo. The letter "M" to the letter "i" is just over 7" total width. The "i" should be exactly 5" from the crease of the trunk lid towards the top of the taillight that tilts up and to the right.

I will reattempt the photo upload from my computer when I get back home.

[dlf750]

thanks! also, if you're really really bored, the spacing between each number...I think it might be 1/4" between each but hard to tell...

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by dlf750

thanks! also, if you're really really bored, the spacing between each number...I think it might be 1/4" between each but hard to tell...

They are pretty evenly spaced across the 7" of total width.

[dlf750]

got it, thanks. might have to go to the dealer and measure for sure...he's pretty anal.

[drjolokia]

I took a picture with some measurements. The whole piece is just over 7".

The gap between the M and the 5 is just over 1/4". The gap between the numbers is less than 1/4". Hope this helps!

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by drjolokia

I took a picture with some measurements. The whole piece is just over 7".

The gap between the M and the 5 is just over 1/4". The gap between the numbers is less than 1/4". Hope this helps!

Retrying to send my images from the other day.

[dlf750]

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!! you are my hero! I'll install these on my wife's 335i now!

[drjolokia]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Retrying to send my images from the other day.

Cool. I couldn't get some of my pictures to work!

[mikoe]

Originally Posted by dlf750

can anyone help with this when you're around your car? buddy wants me to install his gloss black badge but he already took off his cerium one, so we can't tell how far apart the M is from the 5 and then how far apart between the 5-5-0 and i... does that make sense? they don't look correct on the new badge, they may have shifted in shipment and he wants it perfect, thanks!

Where can i purchase lettering. I'm looking for 440i in black

[dlf750]

Bimmian might sell them.

[MATY44LWFRC]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Retrying to send my images from the other day.

BIG THANK YOU! ! !

[jrstech]

Anyone have good results painting their badge pieces gloss black? Any recommendations for primer or paint brand?

[lonestar22]

the OEM badge comes pre-spaced. Youd think aftermarket brands would do the same.

[Asimister]

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