Debadging my car

[James Bond]

I'm thinking about debadging my car after I give it a couple mods, in order to give it a more sleek, cleaner look.

I drive a 2002 BMW 325.

The only problem is that I'm thinking some people are going to be under the impression that I did it because I'm ashamed of my car, "you just want people to think you have a 330".

Is that what you guys would think if you saw that the emblem was removed? What would go into your heads?

 

[darkswordsman17]

On most things, I don't have a problem with debadging, but cars, it just makes them look like cheap knockoffs for some reason to me.

Based on the fact that you own a BMW people are already going to think you're a pompous prick, and they would likely go even further after you removing the badges.

However, you shouldn't care what other people think. If you like the look, then do it. People like to look down on others, especially when it comes to cars, so its not really going to matter in the end.

 

[SVT Cobra]

:music:Rice rice baby:music:


Seriously though, do not de-badge your car, it is just going to make people think you want them to think you have an M3 or a 330. That and it does not look more streamlined, it looks tacky and ricerish.

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
:music:Rice rice baby:music:


Seriously though, do not de-badge your car, it is just going to make people think you want them to think you have an M3 or a 330. That and it does not look more streamlined, it looks tacky and ricerish.

Hmm.. not what I think at all.. But if everyone else is going to think that I guess I'll avoid it.

 

[scott916]

If you like the look, then do it. I think it looks good on very certain applications, on Bimmers I USUALLY like it. It's your car, man.

 

[Canai]

As long as you attach the emblem to a gold chain and wear it around your neck, you'll be set.

 

[zixxer]

When I see a debaged car I automatically assume it's the lowest model and they want to try and 'fool' people.. Especially BMW/MB

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: zixxer
When I see a debaged car I automatically assume it's the lowest model and they want to try and 'fool' people.. Especially BMW/MB

Thats weird. Thats exactly what I think when I see it on a civic or something, but not at all when I see it on a BMW/Audi, etc

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: Canai
As long as you attach the emblem to a gold chain and wear it around your neck, you'll be set.

haha. Now that you mention it....

 

[V00DOO]

Driving the 325 I understand your need to debage. Would you debage if it's a M3? Obviously you care what people think or esle you wouldn't be asking the question. With that being said it's your car do what you ever want and why give a shi+ what others think.

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: V00DOO
Driving the 325 I understand your need to debage. Would you debage if it's a M3? Obviously you care what people think or esle you wouldn't be asking the question. With that being said it's your car do what you ever want and why give a shi+ what others think.

Tons of people debadge their M3's. I don't think you understand my question.

Re-read the first post.

 

[HaxorNubcake]

Originally posted by: zixxer
When I see a debaged car I automatically assume it's the lowest model and they want to try and 'fool' people.. Especially BMW/MB

me too

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Tizyler

What would go into your heads?

"The guy just wants to change the appearance of his car to make it slightly different from the thousands of other cars like his, even if not better"

 

[DarkThinker]

I remember when my uncle got his Mercedes S600 de-badged of the V12 and S600 badges at the dealership, so that people think he has an S300, because he was afraid if people knew it was an S600 it would get stolen in no time.

 

[MrWizzard]

It's your car do what you want, who cares what others think. Especially people who you don't even know....

 

[0roo0roo]

looks incredibly tacky. only thing it makes other people think is hey? wheres the badge? makes your car look like a generic knockoff really, and you like a tosser that would bother doing such a thing

 

[Kirby]

Lame.

/thread

 

[AdamK47]

I would be thinking "It's a BMW, so I don't care."

 

[James Bond]

Hmm.

I'm gonna do it.

 

[RavnShield2]

I did it because the first two weeks of owning my car, I had all these kids revvin at me at the light. I debadged the car, and everyone thinks I have a regular Mazda 3. :-D All is calm!

 

[Gibsons]

I usually assume it was in a wreck or had some body work done or is riced up. I wouldn't want to buy a used car like that.

 

[RavnShield2]

Originally posted by: Tizyler
Hmm.

I'm gonna do it.

Make sure there are no holes behind the badge, otherwise dental floss works great.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: SVT Cobra
:music:Rice rice baby:music:

I agree. If you debadge you're just one step away from a Type-R decal.

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: RavnShield2

Originally posted by: Tizyler
Hmm.

I'm gonna do it.

Make sure there are no holes behind the badge, otherwise dental floss works great.

Yea, there aren't any, its just glue.

 

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: Tizyler
Hmm.

I'm gonna do it.