Debadge

EastCoast335i · 06-01-2015, 11:28 AM

For those of you that have debadged, the X5, does anyone have any pictures of the rear X5 emblem debadged?
So far I've taken off the xDrive35i door badges and im considering taking off the X5 badge but wanted to see how it would look. Thanks

Taran.J · 06-01-2015, 11:42 AM

Ask and you shall receive.

Stupid app guess not

Go to my build thread in my signature or search on app "Taran F15 build thread" first post you'll have a few debadged pics

turboawd · 06-01-2015, 12:20 PM

people might think you drive an x3 then

Kzang · 06-01-2015, 12:27 PM

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people might think you drive an x3 then

If you are being serious, my response would be who cares...
Lot of people already think my X5 is a X3 based on the back LED lights and overall appearance of the rear. People that are somewhat familiar with the BMW brand will know the difference.. and people that are enthusiasts like us will know right away which model it is....

artem123 · 06-01-2015, 12:42 PM

Do not beat me too hard, but, why would one wants to debadge BMW? I mean it is not Volvo... LOL!

Kzang · 06-01-2015, 12:53 PM

IMO a debadged car looks clean without the model numbers and engine size and model line. Some people like the badges and emblems.. some people even keep the dealer decals and stickers on their cars

It is a personal preference.

stewy604 · 06-01-2015, 12:59 PM

+1 for de-badge. First thing I do to any vehicle I purchase. Much cleaner look IMO. Buy hey, to each their own...some guys like to add more badges (insert flame factor).

Blackhawks · 06-01-2015, 02:10 PM

Debadge = hipster. Lol.

Baunton · 06-01-2015, 02:23 PM

EastCoast335i Gotta be Commando!

Barbja · 06-01-2015, 02:56 PM

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Debadge = hipster. Lol.

I don't know if there's a lot of hipsters driving around in X5s. Perhaps they're thinking: if I could afford an X5, I'd debadge it.

Blackhawks · 06-01-2015, 03:13 PM

It was more of a joke than anything. I could care less what people do to their cars and actually love when people make them unique.

Debadging just reminds me of the hipster who buys a $3k Cannondale and paints it flat black because he doesn't want to be riding around in a mass produced bike.

And don't be fooled by the hipsters. Those $6 cups of coffee and $10k turntables add up.

schaeffs · 06-01-2015, 03:26 PM

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wjbender · 06-01-2015, 03:48 PM

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big deal - you forgot to remove the BMW rondel

schaeffs · 06-01-2015, 03:49 PM

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big deal - you forgot to remove the BMW rondel

The roundel! Yes kept that

Doanster · 06-01-2015, 05:44 PM

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big deal - you forgot to remove the BMW rondel

Now THAT'S funny!!!!

Taran.J · 06-01-2015, 08:19 PM

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big deal - you forgot to remove the BMW rondel

In order to do that one must install kidney grills in the rear to let everybody know it's a BMW

artem123 · 06-01-2015, 09:53 PM

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In order to do that one must install kidney grills in the rear to let everybody know it's a BMW

That ^^^ is hilarious!!!

DropTopM3 · 06-03-2015, 09:11 AM

I did the full debadge on mine and went ahead and paint the rear deflectors white, the exhaust tips and trim around bmw emblem black as well

wjbender · 06-03-2015, 09:19 AM

I love seeing all the customization you guys do. I guess we are all just car nuts

EastCoast335i · 06-03-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DropTopM3

I did the full debadge on mine and went ahead and paint the rear deflectors white, the exhaust tips and trim around bmw emblem black as well

Did you paint the BMW emblem black or did you buy a blacked out emblem?
It looks good

Nvr mind I see you painted it...
Hmmm I wonder if anyone sells a blacked out emblem for the F15 X5...

Alan l. · 06-03-2015, 09:26 AM

My opinion after doing a full debadge on my MW X5 is that for darker colors this is a must do mod. It looks so much better debadged on a black X5. The chrome against a white or silver X5 isn't as bad. I might explore putting back on the X5 badge in the back when they offer a gloss black version. Right now they only have it for the E70 and the font/size is different (i tried it)

Alan

Kzang · 06-03-2015, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by EastCoast335i

Did you paint the BMW emblem black or did you buy a blacked out emblem?
It looks good

Nvr mind I see you painted it...
Hmmm I wonder if anyone sells a blacked out emblem for the F15 X5...

Member Taran.J purchased one at iND...

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...064084&page=11 post # 234

06-01-2015, 11:28 AM	#1
EastCoast335i Colonel 94 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 \| 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Debadge For those of you that have debadged, the X5, does anyone have any pictures of the rear X5 emblem debadged? So far I've taken off the xDrive35i door badges and im considering taking off the X5 badge but wanted to see how it would look. Thanks
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06-01-2015, 11:42 AM	#2
Taran.J Major General 1103 Rep 7,063 Posts Drives: BMW, LEX, MBZ, RAM, TESLA Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Graham, WA iTrader: (7)	Ask and you shall receive. Stupid app guess not Go to my build thread in my signature or search on app "Taran F15 build thread" first post you'll have a few debadged pics __________________ E90 Build Thread (SOLD) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809436 F15 Build Thread (SOLD) http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1064084
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turboawd Banned 1635 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	people might think you drive an x3 then
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artem123 Captain 248 Rep 748 Posts Drives: G30 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Philly Burbs iTrader: (0)	Do not beat me too hard, but, why would one wants to debadge BMW? I mean it is not Volvo... LOL!
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Kzang Major General 3237 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	IMO a debadged car looks clean without the model numbers and engine size and model line. Some people like the badges and emblems.. some people even keep the dealer decals and stickers on their cars It is a personal preference.
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 289 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	+1 for de-badge. First thing I do to any vehicle I purchase. Much cleaner look IMO. Buy hey, to each their own...some guys like to add more badges (insert flame factor). __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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Blackhawks Captain 283 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 x35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Debadge = hipster. Lol.
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Blackhawks Captain 283 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 x35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	It was more of a joke than anything. I could care less what people do to their cars and actually love when people make them unique. Debadging just reminds me of the hipster who buys a $3k Cannondale and paints it flat black because he doesn't want to be riding around in a mass produced bike. And don't be fooled by the hipsters. Those $6 cups of coffee and $10k turntables add up.
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schaeffs Private First Class 43 Rep 103 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Debadged!
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DropTopM3 New Member 8 Rep 29 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: WNY NJ iTrader: (0)	I did the full debadge on mine and went ahead and paint the rear deflectors white, the exhaust tips and trim around bmw emblem black as well Attached Images
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06-03-2015, 09:26 AM	#21
Alan l. Major General 5428 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	My opinion after doing a full debadge on my MW X5 is that for darker colors this is a must do mod. It looks so much better debadged on a black X5. The chrome against a white or silver X5 isn't as bad. I might explore putting back on the X5 badge in the back when they offer a gloss black version. Right now they only have it for the E70 and the font/size is different (i tried it) Alan __________________
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