Need Advice/ Direction

bdn3d · 03-25-2015, 09:51 AM

Well the time has come and my BMW hood Emblem has officially gone to shit. After a closer look, I really need to replace all of them.

So here is my question:

Do I get new stickers/ Decals or do I buy all new Emblems?

If I go with stickers where would you suggest buying?

If I go with Emblems where would you suggest buying? My biggest fear as that they will not be OEM size.

Thanks in advance

NickyC · 03-25-2015, 10:03 AM

I replaced the hood and trunk emblems on my 06M when I purchased it this summer. I bought the emblems themselves direct from BMW. That's the route I'd go if I were you.

Pheonix · 03-25-2015, 10:09 AM

I replaced mine with those carbon fiber and had to modify the front. I think you shouldn't have any problem if you get the OEM from the dealer. Don't waste your time with the vinyl overlays.

bdn3d · 03-25-2015, 10:15 AM

Thanks fellas

Oh one more thing the BMW M Colors are fading, for this you still recommend new emblems not vinyl overlays?

NickyC · 03-25-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bdn3d

Thanks fellas

Oh one more thing the BMW M Colors are fading, for this you still recommend new emblems not vinyl overlays?

I would. I've purchased some of the aftermarket ///M badges, and the colors faded within a couple months. Unfortunately, I think OEM is the way to go again there as well.

TommyA · 03-25-2015, 02:26 PM

I replaced the front emblem on my Z4 several months ago. I found a OEM replacement on E-Bay a couple of bucks cheaper than the dealership with free shipping. I saved some on not having to drive the 20 mile round trip to the dealership.

Just FYI the front is held on with self-tapping nuts and is easly reached through the kidney grills.

StickMon · 03-25-2015, 05:29 PM

I had the same issue with the ///M badges.
Went with these vinyl overlays (think colorforms).
2 years later and they still look like new.

jmillet · 03-25-2015, 06:07 PM

Car looks cleaner without the M badges

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Pheonix · 03-25-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jmillet

Car looks cleaner without the M badges

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That is a good option as well. I could not believe how much they are charging for the OEM badges

Vanne · 03-27-2015, 04:31 AM

Yep vinyl overlays are great, just make sure you get high quality ones.

KevinC · 03-27-2015, 08:36 AM

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[FONT="Arial"][SIZE="3"][COLOR="Black"]Car looks cleaner without the M badges

Agree 1000%. The side M badges look like an afterthought, and many were stuck on crooked (both mine were) by Bubba at the Bubba Makes Wheels factory in Spartanburg. Pulled mine back in '09 and MUCH prefer the look without 'em.

dubsesd · 03-27-2015, 08:45 AM

I just bought some vinyl overlays from a user on m3forums.net in the for sale section. Hugh quality stuff

StickMon · 03-28-2015, 11:16 PM

^ This

Those are very high quality and fit the rear badge perfectly.
They're about 1/4" too long so you have something to hold onto while you stick them on.
Then just trim with an Exacto.

The side badges on the Z4 have narrower stripes.
After measuring once and cutting twice, here's how I got mine to fit.
Comes out looking better than OEM.

03-25-2015, 09:51 AM	#1
bdn3d Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 278 Posts Drives: Z4m Coupe/ Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	Need Advice/ Direction Well the time has come and my BMW hood Emblem has officially gone to shit. After a closer look, I really need to replace all of them. So here is my question: Do I get new stickers/ Decals or do I buy all new Emblems? If I go with stickers where would you suggest buying? If I go with Emblems where would you suggest buying? My biggest fear as that they will not be OEM size. Thanks in advance __________________ Good things may come to those who wait, but only what's left by those who HUSTLE!" -George Washington
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NickyC Lieutenant General 17465 Rep 10,660 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	I replaced the hood and trunk emblems on my 06M when I purchased it this summer. I bought the emblems themselves direct from BMW. That's the route I'd go if I were you.
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Pheonix Major 376 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe 2012 e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW/Z4MC [0.00]	I replaced mine with those carbon fiber and had to modify the front. I think you shouldn't have any problem if you get the OEM from the dealer. Don't waste your time with the vinyl overlays.
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bdn3d Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 278 Posts Drives: Z4m Coupe/ Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks fellas Oh one more thing the BMW M Colors are fading, for this you still recommend new emblems not vinyl overlays? __________________ Good things may come to those who wait, but only what's left by those who HUSTLE!" -George Washington
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TommyA Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	I replaced the front emblem on my Z4 several months ago. I found a OEM replacement on E-Bay a couple of bucks cheaper than the dealership with free shipping. I saved some on not having to drive the 20 mile round trip to the dealership. Just FYI the front is held on with self-tapping nuts and is easly reached through the kidney grills.
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03-25-2015, 05:29 PM	#7
StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	I had the same issue with the ///M badges. Went with these vinyl overlays (think colorforms). 2 years later and they still look like new. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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jmillet Captain 64 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 [0.00]	Car looks cleaner without the M badges __________________ Jim Millet 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Ultimate Red SOLD: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Yep vinyl overlays are great, just make sure you get high quality ones.
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dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	I just bought some vinyl overlays from a user on m3forums.net in the for sale section. Hugh quality stuff __________________ LCI ///F80 M3 Individual Atlantis Metallic / Black Full / Carbon Cermics / 6MT MPE / M Performance & Carbon package / KW v3 / 20" HRE R101LW / 20" HRE 527s / Michelin PSS / 20% tint / 3d Design / Streckenn splitters / OEM GTS hood / EAS Carbon seatbacks / Carbon RKP sideskirt / Bootmod3 / M Performance Tri color alcantara / AWE S Flow instagram: @ dubsesd
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03-28-2015, 11:16 PM	#13
StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	^ This Those are very high quality and fit the rear badge perfectly. They're about 1/4" too long so you have something to hold onto while you stick them on. Then just trim with an Exacto. The side badges on the Z4 have narrower stripes. After measuring once and cutting twice, here's how I got mine to fit. Comes out looking better than OEM. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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