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      08-16-2012, 01:00 PM   #1
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Side gill M3 badge removal...

Is there a way to remove the M3 badge from the side gills, then re-install it safely?
or once you remove it, it cant be re-used?

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      08-16-2012, 01:03 PM   #2
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it's a sticker. You can try and re-use it, but man up and get a new one.

I use a small pick and lift it from one side to remove it nicely.
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      08-16-2012, 01:10 PM   #3
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You will likely damage it when removing it. Just get some new ones.
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why?
Probably cause he's getting a new set of gills.
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      08-16-2012, 01:13 PM   #5
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but they come with the m3 piece on them
I don't even think the factory ones come with them unless they are the ones that came with the car. Otherwise when you order from BMW or get a custom aftermarket set, you normally have to get new badges for them.
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but they come with the m3 piece on them
some sell grills w/ no emblems included
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      08-16-2012, 01:14 PM   #7
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You will likely damage it when removing it. Just get some new ones.
thanks Tech. i see we are on the same page...yes i am thinking about getting new gills, but they dont have the badge.
Where can i get new badges for the side gills???
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both the regular chrome and the oem black come with the m3 emblem. I swapped mine out for the black/chrome oem ones.

I dont know of anyone else that sells them so have to think there is no scenario where you would purposely remove a sticker but want to put it back on. Unless I guess he is painting his own-wonder if that is it

Many vendors and other places don't come w/ the emblem so you have to purchase new ones. It's not an urban legend; why you care so much? lol
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thanks Tech. i see we are on the same page...yes i am thinking about getting new gills, but they dont have the badge.
Where can i get new badges for the side gills???
The dealer sells them. Contact Marco at McKennaBMW for the best prices.
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both the regular chrome and the oem black come with the m3 emblem. I swapped mine out for the black/chrome oem ones.

I dont know of anyone else that sells them so have to think there is no scenario where you would purposely remove a sticker but want to put it back on. Unless I guess he is painting his own-wonder if that is it

Doesn't really matter what he's doing. If he needs a new one, he can get them from the dealer. If he wanted new OEM gills, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
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Why do you care? I was trying to figure out why so I could suggest an easier option than pulling off stickers. You seem to care only to be a dick head to me.

wow, you're so internet angry; relax man
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I don't even think the factory ones come with them unless they are the ones that came with the car. Otherwise when you order from BMW or get a custom aftermarket set, you normally have to get new badges for them.


"sounds good"


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The dealer sells them. Contact Marco at McKennaBMW for the best prices.
Tech,
Im not around that dealer...You know of anywhere online where i can buy the badge for the side gills? I checked TurnMotorSports.com but no luck there...
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Tech,
Im not around that dealer...You know of anywhere online where i can buy the badge for the side gills? I checked TurnMotorSports.com but no luck there...
I think the OEM ones are mainly available via dealers. Try www.ECStuning.com and see what they might be able to do for you.
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I think the OEM ones are mainly available via dealers. Try www.ECStuning.com and see what they might be able to do for you.
ECS want $21 per sticker...THATS NUTS
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ECS want $21 per sticker...THATS NUTS
Yeah you won't find them much cheaper I don't think.
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www.khoalty.com has them in stock, cheap too; I bought em recently
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$15 a set from Khoalty!
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$15 a set from Khoalty!
Bought as cheap as it's gonna get I think.
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ECS want $21 per sticker...THATS NUTS
Phox, will check with Sasha tomorrow and see how much here. If reasonable, can pick them up and MPS if you want.

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Phox, will check with Sasha tomorrow and see how much here. If reasonable, can pick them up and MPS if you want.

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Please do! I just check the site above and their link isnt working for the side gill badges, but they do have them on there for $15.
If you can check with Sasha, I will be in Germany at the meet on Saturday...
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