Debadging

goodbyalfa · 07-20-2016, 06:30 AM

Hi all,
We have all seen the ongoing debates around what is the best look for the rear of the F30.

I for one agree that the X-drive badge is a shocker and so must be left in the Halfrauds store where it belongs and no where near a BMW. I followed home a beautiful 435 yesterday, with some fancy beige paintwork, but couldn't help notice the X-drive cartoon on the rear, spoiling the look.

Some have argued that only the full clean look with no badges is the way forward. I can understand that this would make polishing and cleaning a little easier so why not.
The introduction in the F30 LCI of twin exhausts with the "lowly" 320d is perhaps one reason not to go there (If you have a bigger one so to speak...), but this is perhaps just snobbery and has no place within a premium marque.

Anyway, I decided the clean look was for me so I took the plunge and after giving the car a thorough wash and a little polish, I debadged it.
What do you all think?

goodbyalfa · 07-20-2016, 06:34 AM

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Wills2 · 07-20-2016, 06:38 AM

That the badge is still on?

Edinburra · 07-20-2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

image

Oh no, you didn't?

Scottiedog · 07-20-2016, 06:51 AM

That's a bad photo shop but nice try

goodbyalfa · 07-20-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottiedog

That's a bad photo shop but nice try

it was even less impressive than that, powerpoint lunch time fun...

Drek · 07-20-2016, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

That the badge is still on?

Or is it?

Bibbles · 07-20-2016, 07:10 AM

I've always been a fan of debadged cars, not for cleaning but because I've always thought the model designation on a car was about willy waving more than anything else. I've got a 335d, I don't care if people think it's a 320d because it has no badge and similar twin exhausts.

Tengocity · 07-20-2016, 07:26 AM

My 335d is debadged but the 330e isn't. I could have debadged the 330e but not the edrive badges on the c-pillars apparently so I thought that it would be weird to have those badges and not the actual model designation.

Without is definitely easier for cleaning and detailing but sometimes I now think the rear looks a bit bare without the model designation.

So I say that you just go with what you like, and as long as you're not making the car out to be something it isn't then all fine.

Wills2 · 07-20-2016, 09:17 AM

Bollocks, just seen what you've done.

Very good!

Rukka · 07-20-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

Bollocks, just seen what you've done.

Very good!

What has he done? Still looks badged to me

Edit: Doh! Just seen it

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Wills2 · 07-20-2016, 09:40 AM

Will Wills and Rukka please go stand in the corner...

Rukka · 07-20-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

Will Wills and Rukka please go stand in the corner...

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Drek · 07-20-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

Bollocks, just seen what you've done.

Very good!

JustChris · 07-20-2016, 01:09 PM

Here we go again...strap yourselves in folks.
Fiiiiggghhht.

I think debadge is the future.

notused · 07-20-2016, 04:20 PM

So Estoril is a standard powerpoint colour, good to know. (Almost, as I can still see the lines)

Kal101 · 07-20-2016, 04:53 PM

Or now that all diesels have dual outlets put on a bigger engine badge - buy a 318d bang on a 335d badge and an xdrive badge - instant kudos.

goodbyalfa · 07-21-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal. 101

Or now that all diesels have dual outlets put on a bigger engine badge - buy a 318d bang on a 335d badge and an xdrive badge - instant kudos.

and don't forget the stilts...

Kal101 · 07-21-2016, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

and don't forget the stilts...

No dude.

Lowered ACS look. Pile on the kudos !!!!

Dyl · 07-21-2016, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

it was even less impressive than that, powerpoint lunch time fun...

You left a bit of glue residue on there, I've polished it out for you!

elstoof · 07-21-2016, 05:04 AM

That plate is begging for M335D to be shopped in

Z_Victor1 · 07-21-2016, 05:35 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqomZQMZQCQ
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07-20-2016, 06:30 AM	#1
goodbyalfa King of the North (living in the east...) 1056 Rep 2,155 Posts Drives: M340i mineral white Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	Debadging - thoughts... Hi all, We have all seen the ongoing debates around what is the best look for the rear of the F30. I for one agree that the X-drive badge is a shocker and so must be left in the Halfrauds store where it belongs and no where near a BMW. I followed home a beautiful 435 yesterday, with some fancy beige paintwork, but couldn't help notice the X-drive cartoon on the rear, spoiling the look. Some have argued that only the full clean look with no badges is the way forward. I can understand that this would make polishing and cleaning a little easier so why not. The introduction in the F30 LCI of twin exhausts with the "lowly" 320d is perhaps one reason not to go there (If you have a bigger one so to speak...), but this is perhaps just snobbery and has no place within a premium marque. Anyway, I decided the clean look was for me so I took the plunge and after giving the car a thorough wash and a little polish, I debadged it. What do you all think? __________________ 2021 M340i in mineral white, options galore Previously 2018 440i GC in MG 2015 330D F30 MSport EBII 2012 Alfa Guilietta 2.0d Veloce 2009 Fiat bravo sport 2000 ST Mondeo
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Bibbles Banned 779 Rep 1,228 Posts Drives: G31 540i MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	I've always been a fan of debadged cars, not for cleaning but because I've always thought the model designation on a car was about willy waving more than anything else. I've got a 335d, I don't care if people think it's a 320d because it has no badge and similar twin exhausts.
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	My 335d is debadged but the 330e isn't. I could have debadged the 330e but not the edrive badges on the c-pillars apparently so I thought that it would be weird to have those badges and not the actual model designation. Without is definitely easier for cleaning and detailing but sometimes I now think the rear looks a bit bare without the model designation. So I say that you just go with what you like, and as long as you're not making the car out to be something it isn't then all fine. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Bollocks, just seen what you've done. Very good! __________________ 730d/Z4C
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JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Here we go again...strap yourselves in folks. Fiiiiggghhht. I think debadge is the future. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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