BMW CCA owners: Have you mounted your badge?

Worra · 08-27-2014, 05:47 PM

Looking for opinions on where to mount my BMW CCA badge on the 1-series. Post pics if you've done it!

I'm not really a fan of mounting it on the front grille due to the size of the badge, was debating either mounting it in the grille in the air dam up front, or somehow next to my license plate in the rear.

Chunner · 08-27-2014, 06:11 PM

Can u post a pic of the badge? And how do u get it?

ShocknAwe · 08-27-2014, 06:52 PM

It's that massive Continental US shaped badge with Bavarian flag checker on it right? Ick.

Worra · 08-27-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

Can u post a pic of the badge? And how do u get it?

There are a few different ones.

The original:

And some limited ones:

Flag:

Racing flag:

///M stripe:

You can get one by either renewing your membership for 3 years, or by purchasing one from the CCA store if you're already a member. I personally went with the M-colors one, as I thought the darker overall look would go better on a black car.

IEDEI · 08-27-2014, 10:23 PM

i've seen cars mounted with the badge...it looks like a dead bluebird stuck to the front grilles! would never clutter up my grille with that....

Worra · 08-27-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

i've seen cars mounted with the badge...it looks like a dead bluebird stuck to the front grilles! would never clutter up my grille with that....

I'd agree that the badge is rather large and doesn't look good mounted on the front grille of newer cars. Works better on something like an E30 where you can mount it on the front grille outside the kidney part. Hence my search for other mounting options.

TJ710 · 08-27-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

i've seen cars mounted with the badge...it looks like a dead bluebird stuck to the front grilles! would never clutter up my grille with that....

The op did state they don't like it on the front grille either.

Chunner · 08-28-2014, 06:41 AM

Thanks Worra. I think it looks cool but I agree. The front grill is the wrong spot. Perhaps in the engine bay somewhere. Lol that's where Greg would put it. Right over his bolt sticker.

JimD · 08-28-2014, 07:02 AM

Mine is on the front grille and I like it.

gregthegr8 · 08-28-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

Thanks Worra. I think it looks cool but I agree. The front grill is the wrong spot. Perhaps in the engine bay somewhere. Lol that's where Greg would put it. Right over his bolt sticker.

How'd I get dragged into this?!

Besides, I don't HAVE an aluminum bolt sticker anymore. GONE!

What about on the trunk somewhere, maybe on the left where the M usually goes. =P

Or, in the holes in your new sideskirts? Kidding, obviously it's too big to go there.

It's grille or bust I think if you want to go on the car unless you want to disrupt your airflow somewhere else on the front.

Chunner · 08-28-2014, 10:23 AM

lol, it aint going on my grill. i need maximum airflow for cooling purposes.

edisapimp · 08-28-2014, 11:33 AM

In the glove box.

Worra · 08-28-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by edisapimp

In the glove box.

It's currently on the floor in the back seat

Spannerhead · 08-28-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Worra

I'd agree that the badge is rather large and doesn't look good mounted on the front grille of newer cars. Works better on something like an E30 where you can mount it on the front grille outside the kidney part. Hence my search for other mounting options.

+1 a grille badge looks much better on the classic Bimmers:

Why not put a BMWCCA sticker on a rear side window instead?

gregthegr8 · 08-28-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Worra

It's currently on the floor in the back seat

Just put it where my PPK placard has been for 7 months - on my desk.

Worra · 08-28-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spannerhead

+1 a grille badge looks much better on the classic Bimmers:

Why not put a BMWCCA sticker on a rear side window instead?

I've tried that but, it just doesn't look good. Wish you could get it w/ a clear background instead of the white.

Spannerhead · 08-28-2014, 01:30 PM

What about something like this?

Do you need more discreet?

Worra · 08-28-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spannerhead

What about something like this?

Do you need more discreet?

I dig that

Overpar56 · 08-28-2014, 03:19 PM

Best spot is the trunk. Inside it

owen2001 · 08-28-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

[B][I]How'd I get dragged into this?!

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

[B][I]Just put it where my PPK placard has been for 7 months - on my desk.

Because of this.

gregthegr8 · 08-28-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by owen2001

Because of this.

Ya, well...I'm not bi! In spite of you writing it twice.

And I may put it on this weekend.

owen2001 · 08-28-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Ya, well...I'm not bi! In spite of you writing it twice.

And I may put it on this weekend.

Lol. Took me a minute to figure out what the heck you were talking about. Have no idea why that showed up like it did.

But you're changing the subject (and everyone knows it)! Just get that badge put on and flash some pics and we'll stop "dragging" you into this

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Chunner Captain 153 Rep 964 Posts Drives: BMW 135is \| #341/586 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Garage List '13 BMW 135is #341/586 [9.50]	Thanks Worra. I think it looks cool but I agree. The front grill is the wrong spot. Perhaps in the engine bay somewhere. Lol that's where Greg would put it. Right over his bolt sticker.
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