MSport X5 M Badge at Factory?

[delt31]

Originally Posted by Violator

Again, before heading to the dealer for the MPE & MPPK install, verify that yours doesn’t already have it.
Use the Sport display to verify MPPK
Look at the muffler, for a part number and if the tips are removable to verify the MPE.

I say this because most people don’t say “I think it has plenty of power and sounds great” for the stock 35i MSport.
Just an idea.

so no on MPPK (noted earlier that my dials only reach 320, not 400). As for MPE, here is a pic of the exhaust tips from underneath. Googled the part number but didn't see anything. From the looks of it, I would say it's stock:

https://ibb.co/yX8qPbD

[gqgambler]

Originally Posted by delt31

The discussion of fake is silly. Once i confirmed that BMW issued these badges on cars via factory, the fake conversation just fell apart. The damn maker is putting them on - case closed.

Here's the question - I'm not sure if I want to put badges on my car. Starting to like the ultra clean look.......hmmmm

The fender black covers is def a potential though....maybe put the badge on the fender cover! haha

X5M/X6Ms are the only ones with badge on the side fender covers, doing that will make people think you are trying to pass off your car as an M. M drivers know what's real and fake and will spot it from a mile away (and tend to be very opinionated about the badge); the vast majority of the public doesn't know the difference in trims. Cars outside the US were the ones primarily issued the badge, US cars for the most part were not (some dealers will slap them on even if they didn't come from the factory to give the car a bit more prestige and help sales).

[Treeboy]

Originally Posted by delt31

The fender black covers is def a potential though....maybe put the badge on the fender cover! haha

be careful what you wish for there. There is actual OEM (factory installed) side vent cover that F85 (X5M) comes with:



I would expect wave of criticism here, if you go for this one...
The F15 X5 M-Sport cars (regardless of the engine) outside of North America come with the small M badge on both fenders and X5M comes with the X5M side vent covers (and no small M badge on sides).

[acmurda]

I don't see anywhere where the OP asked for anyone's opinion on the badges. He simply asked where he could purchase them. Smdh

[Kzang]

Here is my "clean" 2015 Space Grey Msport F15.

[geedup35]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Here is my "clean" 2015 Space Grey Msport F15.

That is CLEAN.. Love the color.

///M badge looks good there with the rest debadged.

[Ferg]

Placed same badge on my wife's X5 where I debadged it.

[delt31]

I really like the clean no Xdrive badge look. How easy was it to remove them? I read about a hair dryer and dental floss. I will prob remove mine and add the M if anything. Thanks

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by delt31

I really like the clean no Xdrive badge look. How easy was it to remove them? I read about a hair dryer and dental floss. I will prob remove mine and add the M if anything. Thanks

Very easy of the car is new. If not then hair dryer or heat gun works well with dental floss.

[delt31]

so looking through these fender trims, ideally I would like to get glossy black WITH the m logo but not the x5m logo b/c that wouldn't be right. Wonder if there is enough room to add in the m3 logo on the fender trim myself or if I can get these with that m logo on it....might have to reach out to the guy who owns this.

http://www.rgsportshop.com/index.php...product_id=820

[Violator]

Paging r33_RGSport

[CatalinP]

How many extra horsepowers does this badge give?

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by CatalinP

How many extra horsepowers does this badge give?

Mine adds 20+ hp and 30+ tq from MPPK over the standard 35i

[delt31]

at the dealership picking up my MPPK MPE x5! They are removing the xdrive badge right now on both doors too. I should be all set. Digging that clean lol so I might just keep it as is. We'll see.

Next (and likely last items) will be to update to 20 inch wheels and the quad exhaust. I hear the 20s are not good in the winter/snow though so maybe I'll hold off a little b/c winter in PA isn't the best.

I will just go with the stock 20 that come in X5. Where's the best place to get what I need? Any suggestions on parts as I'm sure others have done this already. Thanks guys

[delt31]

So I got the car back and noticed the mpe exhaust tips seen to be pushed out further than the stock I had. See attached. Is this normal for the guys that have mpe?

https://ibb.co/0f3ZkxH

[Rotzy]

Originally Posted by gqgambler

X5M/X6Ms are the only ones with badge on the side fender covers, doing that will make people think you are trying to pass off your car as an M. M drivers know what's real and fake and will spot it from a mile away (and tend to be very opinionated about the badge); the vast majority of the public doesn't know the difference in trims. Cars outside the US were the ones primarily issued the badge, US cars for the most part were not (some dealers will slap them on even if they didn't come from the factory to give the car a bit more prestige and help sales).

I think you are confusing the "///m" fender badge with the "X5M" badge on the fender vent trim. Most M-Sport models outside of the US have small "///m" badges on the front fenders. X5Ms do not have these badges, but do have a "X5M" badge on the fender vent trim. Different badges.

[delt31]

Originally Posted by Treeboy

be careful what you wish for there. There is actual OEM (factory installed) side vent cover that F85 (X5M) comes with:

Attachment 1969281

I would expect wave of criticism here, if you go for this one...
The F15 X5 M-Sport cars (regardless of the engine) outside of North America come with the small M badge on both fenders and X5M comes with the X5M side vent covers (and no small M badge on sides).

I would love those with no X5 on the text - just ///M!!!

[Treeboy]

Originally Posted by delt31

I would love those with no X5 on the text - just ///M!!!

I figured based on your posts that that is what you are after.
I haven't seen those. The only three designs in gloss black I have seen are the OEM once for X5M, the blank once I have and those like OEM with the slot left empty. Someone was offering grey stickers saying "X Drive" that fit the slot. Maybe you can find stickers showing the tri-color strips, or even M///.

You probably already know that there is also after-market carbon fibre side vent cover.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Mine adds 20+ hp and 30+ tq from MPPK over the standard 35i

I didnt gain HP but I did knock off at least 1 sec from my 0-60 by debadging and not by adding ///M badges. Something to consider! Like a good wash and wax on Gran Turismo!

[LocksmithNick]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Here is my "clean" 2015 Space Grey Msport F15.

I love how those look on your color, but I think they'd stick out too much on my carbon black.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by delt31

So I got the car back and noticed the mpe exhaust tips seen to be pushed out further than the stock I had. See attached. Is this normal for the guys that have mpe?

https://ibb.co/0f3ZkxH

Take out a socket wrench, loosen the brackets and adjust the tips to your liking.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by delt31

I would love those with no X5 on the text - just ///M!!!

That air inlet trim defeats the purpose of the clean look you are after. All that trim does is clutter the side profile of the X5 more especially the cheap looking chrome. (Refer back to my photos above)