Matte black rear M3 badge

swamp2 · 01-31-2009, 03:57 PM

Anyone know where to buy a matte black rear M3 badge? I want the one that stil has the tri-color stripes and is the right size (not the E46 M3 larger size). I did find it at BPS (link) but no way I am paying $60 for a plastic badge... Thanks!

endofanera7 · 01-31-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Anyone know where to buy a matte black rear M3 badge? I want the one that stil has the tri-color stripes and is the right size (not the E46 M3 larger size). I did find it at BPS (link) but no way I am paying $60 for a plastic badge... Thanks!

I think Simon@Rennspec has it for $49

MMMorish · 01-31-2009, 04:09 PM

I'm pretty sure Jlevis has them too for $30

swamp2 · 01-31-2009, 05:18 PM

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I'm pretty sure Jlevis has them too for $30

I tried that and they sent me the size for the E46 (much larger). Wouldn't have looked good at all. As well, I did mention the part was for the E92 and they sent the wrong one anyway.

swamp2 · 01-31-2009, 05:29 PM

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I think Simon@Rennspec has it for $49

Yes, $49 (link). That page claims the parts are from Autotecknic but their price is $52 (link).

I just can't swallow these prices for a tiny little plastic emblem. Cost is probably $1 maximum. I'd pay $25. Guess I'll have to wait, buy it used or make it myself. I'll probably go with the latter.

503Alex · 01-31-2009, 05:36 PM

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Yes, $49 (link). That page claims the parts are from Autotecknic but their price is $52 (link).

I just can't swallow these prices for a tiny little plastic emblem. Cost is probably $1 maximum. I'd pay $25. Guess I'll have to wait, buy it used or make it myself. I'll probably go with the latter.

What about having the OEM one painted? It may require a new tri-color sticker but it will probably be cheaper.

J08M3 · 01-31-2009, 05:54 PM

I think you have to paint it. That's what I did to mine when I realized no company will make one exactly the same size because of trademark infringement and the fear of being sued by BMW. You also will have trouble finding a sticker with the BMW colors for the same reason. Due to this I had to paint mine black and then paint the tri-color flag back on.

09E92M34ME · 01-31-2009, 06:11 PM

The one i got from mod bargins was exactly the same size in matte black with the colored tri stripes. It was $50 though and yes it is plastic just like the chrome one that comes stock on your car. I used dental floss to cut the original one off from a tip i learned on this site. You might want to wear gloves when you use the floss to cut the badge off though.

mike2016 · 01-31-2009, 08:45 PM

I got mine matte black badges for the e9X M3 from renn spec and the quality is certainly comparable to OEM badges, I took pictures of the back of the emblem to show the 3M double sided tape that came pre-attached just to show that is pre-cut and how thin it is, so these emblems don’t stick too much out other than what it’s supposed to! these are definitely not the same double sided tape that you find at your local ACE hardware store!

Gladius · 01-31-2009, 09:45 PM

Mike, you should post a close up pic of the front side - yours look similar to the ones I bought. I won't mention the vendor I got mine from (although I'm sure the manufacturer is the same for all of them) but the ones I got were terrible. The part of the M where the sticker goes is actually much more recessed than the OEM ones, and the sticker wasn't cut straight and didn't fill that area, so you could see gobs of glue sticking out from behind the sticker. I've returned it and am waiting for a refund. $50 for this? Don't think so.

I'm thinking about getting either the shadowline chrome version of the OEM ones, or taking my OEM one off and painting it, and then buying the shadow-colored overlay stickers from one of the vendors.

mike2016 · 02-01-2009, 12:26 AM

didn't have a problem with mine, you might have a defective piece? i'm sure whoever you got it from can exchange it for you?

Gladius · 02-01-2009, 09:29 AM

Your looks like it might be better, but I'm still not sure I could live with it. Guess I'm too much of a perfectionist

alpine335i · 02-01-2009, 10:59 AM

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Anyone know where to buy a matte black rear M3 badge? I want the one that stil has the tri-color stripes and is the right size (not the E46 M3 larger size). I did find it at BPS (link) but no way I am paying $60 for a plastic badge... Thanks!

got mine here for e92 -> http://www.**********s.com/product.a...Emblem_E9X_RS1 But still looking at $50 dollars.

eclipsisNA · 02-01-2009, 12:45 PM

swamp, I wouldn't paint the OEM badge. I've seen people try and do it before and the paint always peels off. You'll be waiting a long time before prices drop significantly, so you might as well bite your lip and pay $50. On my car:

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09E92M34ME Captain 70 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA iTrader: (0)	The one i got from mod bargins was exactly the same size in matte black with the colored tri stripes. It was $50 though and yes it is plastic just like the chrome one that comes stock on your car. I used dental floss to cut the original one off from a tip i learned on this site. You might want to wear gloves when you use the floss to cut the badge off though. __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,275/35/19R & 255/35/19F PSS's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,5mmR,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors,Gloss Black Hood Vents,M Performance Steering Wheel.
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mike2016 Private First Class 23 Rep 155 Posts Drives: E92 M3 MW ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: city of industry, CA iTrader: (0)	I got mine matte black badges for the e9X M3 from renn spec and the quality is certainly comparable to OEM badges, I took pictures of the back of the emblem to show the 3M double sided tape that came pre-attached just to show that is pre-cut and how thin it is, so these emblems don’t stick too much out other than what it’s supposed to! these are definitely not the same double sided tape that you find at your local ACE hardware store! Attached Images __________________ 11 e92 M3 mineral white ZCP DCT
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Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	Mike, you should post a close up pic of the front side - yours look similar to the ones I bought. I won't mention the vendor I got mine from (although I'm sure the manufacturer is the same for all of them) but the ones I got were terrible. The part of the M where the sticker goes is actually much more recessed than the OEM ones, and the sticker wasn't cut straight and didn't fill that area, so you could see gobs of glue sticking out from behind the sticker. I've returned it and am waiting for a refund. $50 for this? Don't think so. I'm thinking about getting either the shadowline chrome version of the OEM ones, or taking my OEM one off and painting it, and then buying the shadow-colored overlay stickers from one of the vendors. __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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mike2016 Private First Class 23 Rep 155 Posts Drives: E92 M3 MW ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: city of industry, CA iTrader: (0)	didn't have a problem with mine, you might have a defective piece? i'm sure whoever you got it from can exchange it for you? Attached Images __________________ 11 e92 M3 mineral white ZCP DCT
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Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	Your looks like it might be better, but I'm still not sure I could live with it. Guess I'm too much of a perfectionist __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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eclipsisNA Colonel 350 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	swamp, I wouldn't paint the OEM badge. I've seen people try and do it before and the paint always peels off. You'll be waiting a long time before prices drop significantly, so you might as well bite your lip and pay $50. On my car:
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