M badge on my 2.2?

bmwZ · 02-05-2011, 04:16 AM

Hello!

Im considering M badges on my 2.2 ESS Roadster. I know that its a little odd with M badges on an non M, but since I have complete M-look its maby ok!!

Its not an M3 or M5 badge that are silly on a 320i or 520i, just an M badge that are accepted on a 320i or 520i with M-package...

Whats members opinion on this?

Dammmittt · 02-05-2011, 04:26 AM

Normally, I'd say hell no. In your case, I still say no, but only cuz I don't think it needs it.

Beautiful car man.

fighting_fish · 02-05-2011, 04:51 AM

My opinion: don't do it. It's taking a beautiful car, and turning it into a cheap replica of something it isn't.

Just my 2c, in the end do whatever makes you happy since it's your car

Nubzub · 02-05-2011, 06:53 AM

No need mate. Several M owners debadge their M to make it clean, and clean is what your one hella looks like.

But as the rest say, its your call!

Pheonix · 02-05-2011, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubzub

No need mate. Several M owners debadge their M to make it clean, and clean is what your one hella looks like.

But as the rest say, its your call!

WHS+1.
I usually debadged my cars for cleaner looks! You know what you have (and real cars' guy will know it too). That being said, do whatever you want. It is your car!

r4gs · 02-05-2011, 07:34 AM

ur car looks absolutely stunning as is, but please don't resort to faux m badges to 'complete' the m-look. u don't need them, and i think it takes away from the tastefully modded nature of ur roadster! it looks exceedingly clean as it is!

Huz-Z · 02-05-2011, 08:25 AM

Your car is simply stunning as it is now!!!

Like others have said, its your car and you should do as you wish. But clearly, your car stands on its own merit. In my opinion, you don't need the M badge on such a fine machine.

ANUSTART · 02-05-2011, 09:08 AM

Completely agree with all of the above. That looks amazing as it is. It would cheapen what you've accomplished to make it something it isn't. But, as said above it IS your car. Enjoy. Looks awesome!

nlink720 · 02-05-2011, 10:15 AM

Agree with the above, but suggest perhaps creating your own logo. Alpina is a unique line whose badge few cars carry because of their unique, but complete and seamless modifications that are relative rarities. Perhaps you could create your own "brand." It would be more meaningful to you since you want something, not dilute the uniqueness of your car, and would also tell genuine enthusiasts (like us) that there is more than meets the eye and to look closely.

Awesome car.

jra · 02-05-2011, 10:23 AM

what about ess badges?

bmwZ · 02-05-2011, 10:27 AM

Thanks for all response

So its an no go for M badges

Here in Norway it is like 5-6 Z4M roadsters, so you have to be a Z4 fanatic to recognize a Z4M. But with the M logo its likely that people see what it is(looks like)

So I have to consider it....

bmwZ · 02-05-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlink720

Agree with the above, but suggest perhaps creating your own logo. Alpina is a unique line whose badge few cars carry because of their unique, but complete and seamless modifications that are relative rarities. Perhaps you could create your own "brand." It would be more meaningful to you since you want something, not dilute the uniqueness of your car, and would also tell genuine enthusiasts (like us) that there is more than meets the eye and to look closely.

Awesome car.

Yes, it could be an ide

But I cant have anything that shows that I have an Supercharger. I can get tickets of 17000$ for tuning the engine here in Norway

So no ESS Supercharged stickers...

gigtime · 02-05-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlink720

Agree with the above, but suggest perhaps creating your own logo. Alpina is a unique line whose badge few cars carry because of their unique, but complete and seamless modifications that are relative rarities. Perhaps you could create your own "brand." It would be more meaningful to you since you want something, not dilute the uniqueness of your car, and would also tell genuine enthusiasts (like us) that there is more than meets the eye and to look closely.

Awesome car.

+1

Starscream · 02-05-2011, 11:17 AM

Wow that looks better than genuine M's!

Those front splitter pieces under the corners of the front bumper,
Who makes them and where could I get some?

jra · 02-05-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwZ

Yes, it could be an ide

But I cant have anything that shows that I have an Supercharger. I can get tickets of 17000$ for tuning the engine here in Norway

So no ESS Supercharged stickers...

that really sucks

blender · 02-05-2011, 11:33 AM

RE: M badges? - No.

bmwZ · 02-05-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starscream

Wow that looks better than genuine M's!

Those front splitter pieces under the corners of the front bumper,
Who makes them and where could I get some?

Thanks

See my thread for info about the splitters

StigJ · 02-05-2011, 01:38 PM

Please skip it. Leave the ass nice and clean.
Im debadging my ass as the second thing on the to-do-list when taking it out of storage.

dazed^ · 02-05-2011, 01:45 PM

I don't know why everyone is advising against the M badges.

I think they would go nicely with a sock in your pants and maybe a Porsche jacket?

Caddyshk · 02-05-2011, 01:47 PM

BTM · 02-05-2011, 02:21 PM

Looks great as it is

Finnegan · 02-05-2011, 03:48 PM

I've got to agree with everyone else--looks great as is!

Given the penalties, I'd try to do everything I could to keep it stealth. Adding badges just makes is stand out more--aside from the fact it's clean and not needed IMO.

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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Normally, I'd say hell no. In your case, I still say no, but only cuz I don't think it needs it. Beautiful car man. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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fighting_fish Private First Class 6 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2.5i Z4 2004 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	My opinion: don't do it. It's taking a beautiful car, and turning it into a cheap replica of something it isn't. Just my 2c, in the end do whatever makes you happy since it's your car
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02-05-2011, 06:53 AM	#4
Nubzub Private 3 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Mmm.. Yeh Mmms. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia iTrader: (0)	No need mate. Several M owners debadge their M to make it clean, and clean is what your one hella looks like. But as the rest say, its your call!
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	ur car looks absolutely stunning as is, but please don't resort to faux m badges to 'complete' the m-look. u don't need them, and i think it takes away from the tastefully modded nature of ur roadster! it looks exceedingly clean as it is!
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Your car is simply stunning as it is now!!! Like others have said, its your car and you should do as you wish. But clearly, your car stands on its own merit. In my opinion, you don't need the M badge on such a fine machine. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Completely agree with all of the above. That looks amazing as it is. It would cheapen what you've accomplished to make it something it isn't. But, as said above it IS your car. Enjoy. Looks awesome!
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nlink720 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Agree with the above, but suggest perhaps creating your own logo. Alpina is a unique line whose badge few cars carry because of their unique, but complete and seamless modifications that are relative rarities. Perhaps you could create your own "brand." It would be more meaningful to you since you want something, not dilute the uniqueness of your car, and would also tell genuine enthusiasts (like us) that there is more than meets the eye and to look closely. Awesome car. __________________ FS: Leather Recaro Pole Position Seats & Hardware
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	what about ess badges?
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02-05-2011, 10:27 AM	#11
bmwZ Lieutenant 202 Rep 541 Posts Drives: Z4 35i ESS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all response So its an no go for M badges Here in Norway it is like 5-6 Z4M roadsters, so you have to be a Z4 fanatic to recognize a Z4M. But with the M logo its likely that people see what it is(looks like) So I have to consider it....
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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	Wow that looks better than genuine M's! Those front splitter pieces under the corners of the front bumper, Who makes them and where could I get some? __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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blender Custom User Title 145 Rep 661 Posts Drives: black Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n iTrader: (0)	RE: M badges? - No.
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StigJ Lieutenant 333 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe & '14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Please skip it. Leave the ass nice and clean. Im debadging my ass as the second thing on the to-do-list when taking it out of storage. __________________ My Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe and My Mineral Grey '14 F30 (sold) New daily: Sunset Orange 330E G20 Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver
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dazed^ Private First Class 4 Rep 174 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I don't know why everyone is advising against the M badges. I think they would go nicely with a sock in your pants and maybe a Porsche jacket?
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Looks great as it is
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	I've got to agree with everyone else--looks great as is! Given the penalties, I'd try to do everything I could to keep it stealth. Adding badges just makes is stand out more--aside from the fact it's clean and not needed IMO.
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