Should I put the M logo in the back after the Z4

[mybank2828]

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone put the M logo after Z4 in the back trunk since we bought the M Sport package, and all the M's are already inside the cabin and the wheels. If any one did that, please advice where to get M logo and pictures of the results please . And should I get the stick-on one or the one you have to drill hold to the exterior.

Thanks!

[javol]

IMO, if you ask in a BMW forum, most of the answers will be: "NOOOOO, it's rice" or similar.
But, for a no BMW enthusiast, probably it looks good or even fantastic... so....
If YOU like it, go for it. Never mind what people says or thinks .

[Vintage]

do what you like - but I prefer the stealthy look; I don't even like M badges on real M cars

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Originally Posted by Vintage

do what you like - but I prefer the stealthy look; I don't even like M badges on real M cars

+1 We've removed all the badges apart from the roundels.

[wdlfbio]

Ummm, are you asking if you should claim that your E89 is an //M when it actually isnt?

If that's the case, Lord no. Poser is the first thing that comes to mind. but BMW's mass marketing of the //M brand is obviously working. A few cosmetic changes does not make anything an //M. Please don't.

I also debadged the front fender Sdrive 35is markers on our 2012. That doesn't make her into something she isn't, just cleans her up (in my eyes) and makes her easier to polish

[Wraith.]

Inevitably pics of your "M" will show up on a forum like this one and lambasted for being a poser. Regardless of whether or not you care, don't do it for the sake of the poor car..., she just doesn't deserve it.

[vasmir]

Originally Posted by Wraith.

...
she just doesn't deserve it.

Concur.
M Sport ≠

[Baremeg55]

Originally Posted by wdlfbio

Ummm, are you asking if you should claim that your E89 is an //M when it actually isnt?

If that's the case, Lord no. Poser is the first thing that comes to mind. but BMW's mass marketing of the //M brand is obviously working. A few cosmetic changes does not make anything an //M. Please don't.

I also debadged the front fender Sdrive 35is markers on our 2012. That doesn't make her into something she isn't, just cleans her up (in my eyes) and makes her easier to polish

Kinda like buying a Chevy Cruze and sticking a Vette emblem on it. After all, they are both GMs......

[stickshifter69]

You might get keyed for doing so. Just get an M license plate frame. It would go with all your M accessories interior and your wheels (if you they have M on them). Plate frame is just another accessory.

[mybank2828]

OK, dance for all the replies. I decided not to add the M

[shashi27]

You know what do what you want. BMW sprinkled M badges inside the cabin on the IS. They really should have dropped one on the rear too. I have the Ess tune and frankly i can dust other M cars. Just my opinion.

[7thGear]

Having an M on some of the bits and pieces in the interior that came from the factory that way is fine, but if it's not an M car, an M badge just doesn't belong there, IMO.

[mybank2828]

Shashi27, that means you don't suggested putting the M in the rear right? I am so new to this car and not a track racer, s o I am not sure what is Ess tune ! When you said you can dust the M cars, is that the slang four you can kick their butts ?

[oldkingdom]

Originally Posted by Z4-35i

+1 We've removed all the badges apart from the roundels.

Agree with this wholeheartedly as I did the same. No badges anywhere on any of my BMW's except the roundels, but I echo everyone else. It's your car... do what you want. It sounds like the new 35is cars might be marketed (and therefor badged) that way so you might fit in sooner than later anyway, though it looks like your car is a 35i, not a 35is.

[DanMiami]

Originally Posted by oldkingdom

It sounds like the new 35is cars might be marketed (and therefor badged) that way so you might fit in sooner than later anyway, though it looks like your car is a 35i, not a 35is.

Hmmm. I don't think the 2013 35is is marked with the M just yet from what I have seen in the European Delivery forum (other site)... Will know for sure in less than 30 days when I pick mine up in Munich ;-)

[MuzkGuy]

Originally Posted by Vintage

do what you like - but I prefer the stealthy look; I don't even like M badges on real M cars

+1 I took off all the badges apart from the roundels, but only because it makes the car's lines appear cleaner.

[wdlfbio]

Originally Posted by shashi27

You know what do what you want. BMW sprinkled M badges inside the cabin on the IS. They really should have dropped one on the rear too. I have the Ess tune and frankly i can dust other M cars. Just my opinion.

I assume you've done more than the ESS tune if you can actually dust any newer M.

I have a '12 35is with ESS and a stock '08 E92 M3. The Z will take the M3 in a straight run, but lose badly on a track or autoX. It's easy to have a fast straight car, but races are won in and out of the corners.

[48redlands]

[QUOTE=mybank2828;12657225]Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone put the M logo after Z4 in the back trunk since we bought the M Sport package, and all the M's are already inside the cabin and the wheels. If any one did that, please advice where to get M logo and pictures of the results please . And should I get the stick-on one or the one you have to drill hold to the exterior.

The people who will think its stupid, are the people who know cars, like us, as we all know they dont make an M E89.
I see it all the time, mustangs with GT emblem, when the car only has one muffler, Mercs with Amg badges, who are they trying to kidd

You are putting M badges on to impress other car drivers, but those drivers will know its a fake, and you will look like a tool, leave it alone, people who dont know cars, will not know about the M anyway, so whats the point.

[rking117]

Originally Posted by 48redlands

...I was wondering if anyone put the M logo after Z4 in the back trunk since we bought the M Sport package, and all the M's are already inside the cabin and the wheels.

<SING> I ain't going to M that thing, I say NO NO NO!</SING>

[Hoa]

I wouldn't do it. It's not really an M car. Its just like any other series with M package, it doesn't have an M on the trunk. The real M car has LSD and a real M engine. 1M is the odd child that didn't get a proper M engine

[ZheHbKa]

No!