Rebadging with a bigger badge - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

ferrari6891 · 08-04-2008, 12:56 PM

Ok, so I plan on taking off the small M3 badge off of the back and replacing it with this bigger and longer ///M badge (without the 3) that i recently bought
the question is, who should I give it to to replace?
BMW? will they take like 5 days to do it and charge me 100 dollars for the labor?
should I just do it myself??
any comment would be great

ase2dais · 08-04-2008, 01:05 PM

do it yourself. doesnt take much to do it. I got one of the larger Ms badge too from ebay. Its similar to the e46 M3 size. I thought about it, and decided to keep it stock.

But surely, its easy. I would tape a masking tape at the lower edge of the OEM badge first, before I take it out. Then use a dental floss to pry out the existing, once remove, you would have the masking tape for alignment.

take photos of before and after. I'd like to see it, maybe at BMFeast too since Im coming with the Mid-Atlantic crew

Big Windy · 08-04-2008, 01:11 PM

do it yourself...

but don't do it because it will look ugly...

!Xoible · 08-04-2008, 01:15 PM

cannot be done. i heard M3post will ban ur IP, and BMW will take back the M3 from u

kyoshozx · 08-04-2008, 04:47 PM

You're not serious are you?

consolidated · 08-04-2008, 05:06 PM

lol, this thread is just begging for a PS of a huge ///M

MTROIS · 08-04-2008, 08:58 PM

Why aren't people happy with the car just the way it is stock??
I guess I am a 'boring' guy, but I just was never into customizing cars, bikes, etc... I'd rather buy another car when I will have saved again money, than to buy after markets, etc... but again, nothing wrong with personalizing if it makes you happy!

ferrari6891 · 08-05-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

cannot be done. i heard M3post will ban ur IP, and BMW will take back the M3 from u

hah what?

par4bmw · 08-05-2008, 12:18 AM

Have you thought of putting neon around it?

Laszlo · 08-05-2008, 12:19 AM

When the M3 launched I was like, "Why is the badge so small?" I was always used to my e46 M3 badge. Well, anyway, I was driving around on Sunday and saw an e46 M3 and was like, "That M3 badge is freakin' huge!"... and that about closed the door on any thoughts of why BMW made the badge smaller for the new M3... it would look silly with that honker-sized badge.

ferrari6891 · 08-05-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by par4bmw

Have you thought of putting neon around it?

obvi not

ase2dais · 08-05-2008, 09:38 PM

I see why folks like it bigger, "My Gosh I paid 65k for this car I better make sure folks sees this M badge that I paid for."
lol j/k
I still like see it in person though, before I make my final comments

ferrari6891 · 08-05-2008, 09:47 PM

yeah
im just hoping it looks good
im banking on it
haha

ase2dais · 08-05-2008, 10:03 PM

I'll see it at BMFeast then. GL

ferrari6891 · 08-05-2008, 10:31 PM

thanks
yea ill be there

ase2dais · 08-05-2008, 10:49 PM

no problem...

the other thing I was considering was a badge at the lower bumper scoop like I did my e46 M3. But our e92 access to the same grille is not accessible unlike the e46 M3 where I can squeeze my hand between the radiator fan.

check it out

Laszlo · 08-05-2008, 11:52 PM

cha cha cha cheese.

ase2dais · 08-06-2008, 12:04 AM

like some wine with it

Laszlo · 08-06-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

like some wine with it

LOL!

skierman64 · 08-06-2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrari6891

any comment would be great

OK, I'll comment....why would you do this?

Big Windy · 08-06-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

When the M3 launched I was like, "Why is the badge so small?" I was always used to my e46 M3 badge. Well, anyway, I was driving around on Sunday and saw an e46 M3 and was like, "That M3 badge is freakin' huge!"... and that about closed the door on any thoughts of why BMW made the badge smaller for the new M3... it would look silly with that honker-sized badge.

exactly laszlo. the old badge is just too big for the current boot.

Rick · 08-06-2008, 04:44 AM

old "big" badge = 640 x 480

new "streamlined" badge = 1920 x 1080

smaller is better in everything but dick size.

08-04-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
ferrari6891 ferrari6891 Drives: e92 m3 interlagos blue, 19" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tenafly, nj Posts: 329 iTrader: (0) View ferrari6891's Garage	Rebadging with a bigger badge Ok, so I plan on taking off the small M3 badge off of the back and replacing it with this bigger and longer ///M badge (without the 3) that i recently bought the question is, who should I give it to to replace? BMW? will they take like 5 days to do it and charge me 100 dollars for the labor? should I just do it myself?? any comment would be great __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 IB,Black Novillo Leather,Carbon Leather, 19"rims, 20% tints all around, Tech Package, Premium Package, M-DCT,Moonroof,Heated Seats,Ipod,PDC,EDC, Calibre K40 radar/jammer

08-04-2008, 01:05 PM	#2
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,249 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	do it yourself. doesnt take much to do it. I got one of the larger Ms badge too from ebay. Its similar to the e46 M3 size. I thought about it, and decided to keep it stock. But surely, its easy. I would tape a masking tape at the lower edge of the OEM badge first, before I take it out. Then use a dental floss to pry out the existing, once remove, you would have the masking tape for alignment. take photos of before and after. I'd like to see it, maybe at BMFeast too since Im coming with the Mid-Atlantic crew __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

08-04-2008, 04:47 PM	#5
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08-04-2008, 08:58 PM	#7
MTROIS Captain Drives: M3 Coupé Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 724 iTrader: (0)	Why aren't people happy with the car just the way it is stock?? I guess I am a 'boring' guy, but I just was never into customizing cars, bikes, etc... I'd rather buy another car when I will have saved again money, than to buy after markets, etc... but again, nothing wrong with personalizing if it makes you happy! __________________ 2008 e92 M3 \| 6MT \| Jet Black \| Speed Cloth \| 19" BMW CCA Member # 406444

08-05-2008, 12:19 AM	#10
Laszlo Colonel Drives: '08 e90 M3, '05 325i, '76 2002 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 2,165 iTrader: (0)	When the M3 launched I was like, "Why is the badge so small?" I was always used to my e46 M3 badge. Well, anyway, I was driving around on Sunday and saw an e46 M3 and was like, "That M3 badge is freakin' huge!"... and that about closed the door on any thoughts of why BMW made the badge smaller for the new M3... it would look silly with that honker-sized badge. __________________

08-04-2008, 01:11 PM	#3
Big Windy Major General Drives: nothing at the moment Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,171 iTrader: (0) View Big Windy's Garage	do it yourself... but don't do it because it will look ugly...

08-04-2008, 01:15 PM	#4
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	cannot be done. i heard M3post will ban ur IP, and BMW will take back the M3 from u

08-04-2008, 05:06 PM	#6
consolidated Major Drives: E90 M3, Cayman S, SPBOX, 1098 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,069 iTrader: (0)	lol, this thread is just begging for a PS of a huge ///M

08-05-2008, 12:18 AM	#9
par4bmw Lieutenant Drives: 370Z & My JK Toy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 496 iTrader: (0)	Have you thought of putting neon around it?

08-05-2008, 09:38 PM	#12
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,249 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	I see why folks like it bigger, "My Gosh I paid 65k for this car I better make sure folks sees this M badge that I paid for." lol j/k I still like see it in person though, before I make my final comments __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

08-05-2008, 09:47 PM	#13
ferrari6891 ferrari6891 Drives: e92 m3 interlagos blue, 19" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tenafly, nj Posts: 329 iTrader: (0) View ferrari6891's Garage	yeah im just hoping it looks good im banking on it haha __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 IB,Black Novillo Leather,Carbon Leather, 19"rims, 20% tints all around, Tech Package, Premium Package, M-DCT,Moonroof,Heated Seats,Ipod,PDC,EDC, Calibre K40 radar/jammer

08-05-2008, 10:03 PM	#14
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,249 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	I'll see it at BMFeast then. GL __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

08-05-2008, 10:31 PM	#15
ferrari6891 ferrari6891 Drives: e92 m3 interlagos blue, 19" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tenafly, nj Posts: 329 iTrader: (0) View ferrari6891's Garage	thanks yea ill be there __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 IB,Black Novillo Leather,Carbon Leather, 19"rims, 20% tints all around, Tech Package, Premium Package, M-DCT,Moonroof,Heated Seats,Ipod,PDC,EDC, Calibre K40 radar/jammer

08-05-2008, 10:49 PM	#16
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,249 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	no problem... the other thing I was considering was a badge at the lower bumper scoop like I did my e46 M3. But our e92 access to the same grille is not accessible unlike the e46 M3 where I can squeeze my hand between the radiator fan. check it out Attached Images __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

08-05-2008, 11:52 PM	#17
Laszlo Colonel Drives: '08 e90 M3, '05 325i, '76 2002 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 2,165 iTrader: (0)	cha cha cha cheese. __________________

08-06-2008, 12:04 AM	#18
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,249 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	like some wine with it __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

08-06-2008, 04:44 AM	#22
Rick Stackin' Chips Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 589 iTrader: (2)	old "big" badge = 640 x 480 new "streamlined" badge = 1920 x 1080 smaller is better in everything but dick size. __________________