Debadging Front Grill

[rjwojcik]

I'm thinking of getting a debadged front grill.

Anyone have any links to F8x style grills (double slats) but without the badge?

Also this side things on the wings, whatever the correct term is for these things.

TIA

[gatsojon]

IMHO, don't

[ajfoggy]

I have a set, but not sure I would do it. What is your thinking behind it??

[rjwojcik]

I'd rather have no badges and a bit easier to clean. Have you fitted yours?

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by rjwojcik

I'd rather have no badges and a bit easier to clean. Have you fitted yours?

Yep this is them on the car, they are coming of this weekend.

Seem very good quality been on for around 10 months are still as good as new.

[rjwojcik]

Yeap, exactly what I'm after...

Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Yep this is them on the car, they are coming of this weekend.

Seem very good quality been on for around 10 months are still as good as new.

[bjf66]

Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Yep this is them on the car, they are coming of this weekend.

Seem very good quality been on for around 10 months are still as good as new.

This looks great! Where did you buy that debadged front grill? Is it OEM?

[rjwojcik]

Originally Posted by Karura

This looks great! Where did you buy that debadged front grill? Is it OEM?

It won't be with the double slats.

I got mine from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331636028467

[TommyGuk]

Can I asked what the reasoning and thinking behind debadging is?

For me, I'm proud to show I own an M3/4 and only thought the reason to debadge was to fool people into thinking your car is better than it actually is, which isn't need with the M's...

[rjwojcik]

Originally Posted by TommyGuk

Can I asked what the reasoning and thinking behind debadging is?

For me, I'm proud to show I own an M3/4 and only thought the reason to debadge was to fool people into thinking your car is better than it actually is, which isn't need with the M's...

Ask away, no problems...

Always debadged all of my cars as far as poss, personal pref. A bit easier to clean as well.

[TommyGuk]

Did you ever initially do it for a reason though and then it just became a habit? Or is it that you simply like the way the car looks without badges?

They're all too keen to throw M badges on everything these days which steals some of the thunder of true M cars...

[rjwojcik]

Originally Posted by TommyGuk

Did you ever initially do it for a reason though and then it just became a habit? Or is it that you simply like the way the car looks without badges?

They're all too keen to throw M badges on everything these days which steals some of the thunder of true M cars...

First car I got debadged was my E34 540i back on the 90s and it's something I've done with all my cars since. Yes, I suppose I've got a habit now but I also find it's a lot easier to clean/polish the boot lid.

First time I've done the front.

[TommyGuk]

It should look nice and clean the front then. Wish we didn't have to put registration plates on the front of our cars either as the F8*'s look so good without them!

[ajfoggy]

mine wasn't debaged. I was just getting black gloss grilles and like the m grilles more.

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by rjwojcik

It won't be with the double slats.

I got mine from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331636028467

yep looks the same as mine. they are all probably from the same place

[notused]

Originally Posted by TommyGuk

Can I asked what the reasoning and thinking behind debadging is?

For me, I'm proud to show I own an M3/4 and only thought the reason to debadge was to fool people into thinking your car is better than it actually is, which isn't need with the M's...

I removed my rear badge because I think it looks much nicer without it. And the quad pipes will always state is something special.

Question: Re the front badge, is the badge on the opposite kidney if it is a LHD car?

[iamjim]

My F80 on order is coming from factory with no badges. The front will be first on my list as annoyingly isn't an option!

My 2014 M235i had no badges. I guess I was trying to be an M4 then? Who knows what goes on in people's heads! Always has to be a negative rational...

I've lost countless cloths in the past that have ripped on the corners of badges.

Besides in Germany and Austria there is no badge snobbery that the UK seemingly suffers.

Besides, Badges?

[Jimbooo]

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/valet...n&currency=GBP

cheaper than a new grill or new MF Wash pad!