M Badges

[Jerry_112]

Bought 2 metal ///M badges, one for the boot lid and one for the bonnet grill. Undecided about where to put the grill badge, is there a specific spot? It has those stud screws that go through the bonnet grill/kidney grill to the other side to screw into the plates provided...suggestions?

Also, how can I secure the boot badge becuase it only has 3M tape and I'm sure it won't be long before someone swipes it...

 

[v1p3r]

People are going to tell you not to put it on at all :rollsmile:

 

[Jerry_112]

People are going to tell you not to put it on at all :rollsmile:

Why?

 

[michaelniszl]

I guess each to their own... What is on the back of your car is for whats under the bonnet, and considering you bought an M badge for there, its obviously not an M.

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[Jerry_112]

I guess each to their own... What is on the back of your car is for whats under the bonnet, and considering you bought an M badge for there, its obviously not an M.

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W-ell its going to go next to the 318i badge, coz the car has the Motorsport package, i.e. all the badges and sport bumpers/rims and trimmings/badges inside incl. bucket seats, sports suspension and steering wheel incl. dsc dynamics..surely that's M enough...even though the engine is standard...I'm not claiming to have an M engine, just an M package.

 

[michaelniszl]

I guess each to their own... What is on the back of your car is for whats under the bonnet, and considering you bought an M badge for there, its obviously not an M.

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W-ell its going to go next to the 318i badge, coz the car has the Motorsport package, i.e. all the badges and sport bumpers/rims and trimmings/badges inside incl. bucket seats, sports suspension and steering wheel incl. dsc dynamics..surely that's M enough...even though the engine is standard...I'm not claiming to have an M engine, just an M package.

As i said, each to their own. Myself and a lot of people on this forum wont agree with it, but if you want to do it. Go for it.

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[Jerry_112]

I don't see it as a bad thing, or anything wrong with putting an M badge on the car which is classified as motorsport in the log book/according to bmw, it's not like fraudulent to claim, its a 318iM. Besides I think the M badge got swiped from the previous owner, becuase there's also the 'i' missing next to '318'. A sport package bought from the dealer deserves a little recognition and pride. :thumbs:

 

[Andy1GP]

People that know these cars will recognise exactly what you have and appreciate it for it. Putting the badge on will tell them that you don't.

Don't take it personally, I had an M badge on my 330d and only when I saw it on another car like it, did I realise it was wrong in so many ways, so yes I'm biased to not putting it on at all. I also have the sport pack. I learned to love the OEM look more and more over time, and I love the OEM wheels in your sig, please keep them as well.

The subtle trimmings on the sport/individual is what makes it uniquely BMW. That's what they are famous for, being ultimate sleepers. Keep it that way. :thumbs: Your car looks great as is!

 

[Jerry_112]

People that know these cars will recognise exactly what you have and appreciate it for it. Putting the badge on will tell them that you don't.

Don't take it personally, I had an M badge on my 330d and only when I saw it on another car like it, did I realise it was wrong in so many ways, so yes I'm biased to not putting it on at all. I also have the sport pack. I learned to love the OEM look more and more over time, and I love the OEM wheels in your sig, please keep them as well.

The subtle trimmings on the sport/individual is what makes it uniquely BMW. That's what they are famous for, being ultimate sleepers. Keep it that way. :thumbs: Your car looks great as is!

Thanks...makes sense. Guess I just go a bit over the top coz I love the brand, just can't keep up with the top end, so I try to show allegiance and pride all the way from the bottom of the chain :fencelook:

Much appreciated feedback

 

[v1p3r]

Car looks very neat, and the colour and package suit it very well.

Nothing wrong with a 318i hey, it's still a BMW :thumbs:

 

[Jerry_112]

Car looks very neat, and the colour and package suit it very well.

Nothing wrong with a 318i hey, it's still a BMW :thumbs:

Thanks guy :thumbs:

 

[michaelniszl]

Car looks very neat, and the colour and package suit it very well.

Nothing wrong with a 318i hey, it's still a BMW :thumbs:

Agreed, car looks great how it is. An M sport e46 is always a looker, even if it is just a 318i :thumbs: i vote just leave her how she is.

 

[Jerry_112]

Okay, equipped with some good remarks and a 2 litre engine, I'm going to leave the car alone :bravo:

 

[moranor@axis]

rather put badge on forehead for extra 200wkw :rollsmile:

glad you decided against putting it on... will add nothing to the car it looks good as is

 

[msm]

Okay, equipped with some good remarks and a 2 litre engine, I'm going to leave the car alone :bravo:

Wise decision :thumbs:

BTW, your car looks really good :thumbs:

 

[michaelniszl]

If you want to add something to your car that everyone on this forum will approve of and give you an added 20kw :idea:

Add this:

 

[SP33DYV]

Okay, equipped with some good remarks and a 2 litre engine, I'm going to leave the car alone :bravo:

:bravo:
Good man!:thumbs:
Car looks stunning as well.

@ Andy, you should get a set of those wheels. :fencelook:

 

[sanesh21]

If you want to add something to your car that everyone on this forum will approve of and give you an added 20kw :idea:

Add this:

+1 on this!

 

[Jerry_112]

If you want to add something to your car that everyone on this forum will approve of and give you an added 20kw :idea:

Add this:

Add what?

 

[v1p3r]

The Discovery 911 sticker :fishwack:

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