Finally picked her up.

Kzang · 11-29-2015, 07:00 PM

Badging (especially chrome) interrupts the flow of the body color of cars. Similar to Xline and Lux Line X5s.. the black plastic trim around the wheel and bumper area clashes hard with the exterior body color.

The side xDrive 35i or 50i make the side profile look too busy. In Europe this is a common practice and I believe the US adopted this practice. And yes, if I had a X5M I would still debadge.. I would even get rid of that ridiculous looking side air inlet fender cover that reads X5M as well.

I also like the black gloss or black chrome rebadging of the X5 trunk emblem though. This color would flow a lot better than a cheap looking chrome plastic badge.

denniss · 11-29-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

I also like the black gloss or black chrome rebadging of the X5 trunk emblem though. This color would flow a lot better than a cheap looking chrome plastic badge.

+1

rbilramz · 11-29-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

I also like the black gloss or black chrome rebadging of the X5 trunk emblem though. This color would flow a lot better than a cheap looking chrome plastic badge.

Where can I order the black X5 badge for the back? I've seen a few on eBay, but none look exactly right. Is there a reputable place to buy the black badges?

Kzang · 11-29-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Line Drive

I like a lot of the X5 mods guys have in this forum and wish I could do some of them (I'm leasing so my options are somewhat limited).

But personally I don't get de-badging. Even if I could do it, I wouldn't. In fact, I wouldn't have even thought of it. Would you take off or cover up the BMW logos on the hood and rear if you could, too?

I guess de-badging does give the vehicle a cleaner, uninterrupted look, especially in certain colors like CB.

I'm not judging anyone who's into de-badging! And I know there's strongly held views on this subject in this forum, so I'll just slink back to my dark corner of the world where badges are embraced.

Taking off the misc badges like the side xDrive 35i, 35d, or 50i and the rear X5 is slightly different fro taking off the manufacture logos. The area where the logo sits is indented and if you took off the logo you would have a round indention where the logo originally sits. I believe the rear is the same. or it may have two holes where the pins are inserted.

If you wanted, I know you said you didn't want to because your leasing... but you could remove the emblems and reapply them at lease turn in with a double sided 3m tape you can purchase at any auto store for a few dollars.

Kzang · 11-29-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rbilramz

Where can I order the black X5 badge for the back? I've seen a few on eBay, but none look exactly right. Is there a reputable place to buy the black badges?

Yes, the ones on Ebay and Amazon are for the E70 models so the X5 emblem is slightly different in size and I think also in Font style.

You can purchase the black and black chrome from iND http://ind-distribution.com/ind/brands/ind-black-chrome Member Alan L got his from here for like $95 I believe. I would get it but I can't justify paying that much for an emblem

alphaod · 11-29-2015, 07:57 PM

Looks great. Congrats on the beautiful car!

As for debadging... I debadge my cars. Easier to clean. Don't care if people know if I have a V8 or not.

rbilramz · 11-29-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbilramz

Where can I order the black X5 badge for the back? I've seen a few on eBay, but none look exactly right. Is there a reputable place to buy the black badges?

Yes, the ones on Ebay and Amazon are for the E70 models so the X5 emblem is slightly different in size and I think also in Font style.

You can purchase the black and black chrome from iND http://ind-distribution.com/ind/brands/ind-black-chrome Member Alan L got his from here for like $95 I believe. I would get it but I can't justify paying that much for an emblem

I must be a fool, I don't see the black X5 trunk emblem there. I see the black BMW circle, but not the X5. Can you post a direct link?

denniss · 11-29-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rbilramz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbilramz

Where can I order the black X5 badge for the back? I've seen a few on eBay, but none look exactly right. Is there a reputable place to buy the black badges?

Yes, the ones on Ebay and Amazon are for the E70 models so the X5 emblem is slightly different in size and I think also in Font style.

You can purchase the black and black chrome from iND http://ind-distribution.com/ind/brands/ind-black-chrome Member Alan L got his from here for like $95 I believe. I would get it but I can't justify paying that much for an emblem

I must be a fool, I don't see the black X5 trunk emblem there. I see the black BMW circle, but not the X5. Can you post a direct link?

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...k-roundel-trim

SF_VR6 · 11-29-2015, 11:49 PM

Congratulations! Ours is arriving in 6 weeks!

rbilramz · 11-30-2015, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by denniss

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Originally Posted by rbilramz

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by rbilramz

Where can I order the black X5 badge for the back? I've seen a few on eBay, but none look exactly right. Is there a reputable place to buy the black badges?

Yes, the ones on Ebay and Amazon are for the E70 models so the X5 emblem is slightly different in size and I think also in Font style.

You can purchase the black and black chrome from iND http://ind-distribution.com/ind/brands/ind-black-chrome Member Alan L got his from here for like $95 I believe. I would get it but I can't justify paying that much for an emblem

I must be a fool, I don't see the black X5 trunk emblem there. I see the black BMW circle, but not the X5. Can you post a direct link?

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...k-roundel-trim

Right, that's the round emblem. I am looking for the X5 letters in black. The ones on the right side of the trunk.

Kzang · 11-30-2015, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rbilramz

Right, that's the round emblem. I am looking for the X5 letters in black. The ones on the right side of the trunk.

Contact iND directly, they will give you pricing and information.

denniss · 11-30-2015, 04:16 PM

had a chance to add front tints and hard wire v1, also replaced run flats with DWS06 sorry in advance for car being dirty - didnt have time to wash it

denniss · 11-30-2015, 04:18 PM

more pics with DWS06 and P run flats.

Kzang · 11-30-2015, 04:29 PM

Looking good. You should join us on our next BMW X5 meets :P

elisiX · 11-30-2015, 04:51 PM

Love the CB! Very cool.

denniss · 11-30-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Looking good. You should join us on our next BMW X5 meets :P

will try

wearenh · 11-30-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by denniss

had a chance to ...hard wire v1...

Can you show pics of how/where you hardwired the V1? ... I hardwired mine
and was going to do the BlendMount, but it sits too low below the mirror, so
I just left it on suction cups... but it looks like you hard mounted it on the pass side?

.

wearenh · 11-30-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chem14

...I do understand if people debadge one of those a**hole dealers who put their dealer badge on the car.

a long time ago... my dad was buying a slightly used car from a friend who was a partner
in a used car dealership in Ridgefield CT.... the evening before he was to pick it up, the friend
had a small cocktail party, and my dad was talking with the other partner. He told him
that one of the first things he was going to do was remove the dealer sticker off the rear.

When my dad picked up the car the next day, he found that the a**hole partner had
peeled the dealer sticker off first thing in the morning, took a screwdriver to the paint, and
put on a new dealer sticker over it

I'll never forget that ... I've added it to my "people suck" file

.

Line Drive · 12-01-2015, 06:57 AM

Looking good, Denniss. Very impressive.

denniss · 12-01-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wearenh

Can you show pics of how/where you hardwired the V1? ... I hardwired mine
and was going to do the BlendMount, but it sits too low below the mirror, so
I just left it on suction cups... but it looks like you hard mounted it on the pass side?

.

its wired in to the rear view mirror, i will try to take more pics later on.

nyalpine90 · 12-01-2015, 08:19 AM

i see you went to Oneighty

nice x5!

denniss · 12-01-2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

i see you went to Oneighty

nice x5!

yes i did, thank you

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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Badging (especially chrome) interrupts the flow of the body color of cars. Similar to Xline and Lux Line X5s.. the black plastic trim around the wheel and bumper area clashes hard with the exterior body color. The side xDrive 35i or 50i make the side profile look too busy. In Europe this is a common practice and I believe the US adopted this practice. And yes, if I had a X5M I would still debadge.. I would even get rid of that ridiculous looking side air inlet fender cover that reads X5M as well. I also like the black gloss or black chrome rebadging of the X5 trunk emblem though. This color would flow a lot better than a cheap looking chrome plastic badge. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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