Why debadge?

kalch · 07-10-2007, 08:00 AM

Im not quite sure why someone would debadge their car?

What is the rationale from some of you that have debadged?

canucklion · 07-10-2007, 08:03 AM

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tjnptel1 · 07-10-2007, 08:03 AM

because i like people to think i have an M3 sedan.

canucklion · 07-10-2007, 08:05 AM

no man, M5!

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

because i like people to think i have an M3 sedan.

LEDZEP · 07-10-2007, 08:08 AM

1. Personal taste. Some folks like the clean look without the chrome badges.
2. Insecurity. Removing the badge so others might think you have the "next one up" model.

gonzo · 07-10-2007, 08:09 AM

"It's my prerogative"

Babe · 07-10-2007, 08:12 AM

I did, looks cleaner and the lines of the rear are un-broken..

RANJHA · 07-10-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

for a comprehensive list of answers:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=debadge
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=debadge
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=debadge
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=debadge
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=debadge
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=debadge
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=debage

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canucklion · 07-10-2007, 08:52 AM

gonzo, can you please not post non work safe pictures in the general forum?

gonzo · 07-10-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

gonzo, can you please not post non work safe pictures in the general forum?

10-4. Safe at my work is obviously not safe at others.

I will clip it out.

tjnptel1 · 07-10-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

no man, M5!

:rocks:

Vikingus · 07-10-2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babe

I did, looks cleaner and the lines of the rear are un-broken..

un-broken?

wj4 · 07-10-2007, 09:04 AM

For the symmetrical look, which some people find it appealing and more clean.

KL2DC · 07-10-2007, 09:06 AM

I can't believe how this topic has been beaten to death over and over again...its just little plastic badging, it is, in no way, an integral part of the car's design/function. Its sad to see how these little plastic pieces makes or breaks a car, for some people.

Lassaxi · 07-10-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I can't believe how this topic has been beaten to death over and over again...its just little plastic badging, it is, in no way, an integral part of the car's design/function. Its sad to see how these little plastic pieces makes or breaks a car, for some people.

Just little plastic badging? I thought the twin turbos were in each of the 3s in 335?

montreal_bimmer · 07-10-2007, 09:09 AM

looks cleaner.... more balanced

KL2DC · 07-10-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lassaxi

Just little plastic badging? I thought the twin turbos were in each of the 3s in 335?

LOLrance · 07-10-2007, 10:54 AM

my rationale for debadging is "I do what i want"

dxb335d · 07-10-2007, 10:57 AM

but wwhat cars do the people have tat de-badge?

derek0480 · 07-10-2007, 11:35 AM

DEBADGE all day long....just looks cleaner to me

ejazbmw · 07-10-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

I can't believe how this topic has been beaten to death over and over again...its just little plastic badging, it is, in no way, an integral part of the car's design/function. Its sad to see how these little plastic pieces makes or breaks a car, for some people.

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RANJHA · 07-10-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

I can't believe how this topic has been beaten to death over and over again...its just little plastic badging, it is, in no way, an integral part of the car's design/function. Its sad to see how these little plastic pieces makes or breaks a car, for some people.

+ infinity^infinity

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tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 147 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	because i like people to think i have an M3 sedan. __________________ Bottles are for babies, Real men get blown.
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	my rationale for debadging is "I do what i want" __________________
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derek0480 DROPPIN' LOADS 31 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in a meeting iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i coupe [0.00]	DEBADGE all day long....just looks cleaner to me Attached Images __________________
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