Side Roundel replacement

Crackcorn · 11-04-2014, 09:22 AM

So I just noticed this afternoon that the side roundel on my mom's Z4 has gone missing. It looks like it was just the top sticker portion that just fell off or something. Do I need to replace the whole thing or can I just buy the sticker portion and put it back on? Are the hood roundels and the side roundels interchangeable? I can't seem to find exact what I need to buy online. Any links would be greatly appreciated! It looks so cheap right now. I gotta fix it ASAP. Thanks!

jparnes1 · 11-04-2014, 02:43 PM

You can by stickers on eBay. Are you sure that that's an OEM roundel? OEM's aren't made with stickers.

mbetoni · 11-04-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

You can by stickers on eBay. Are you sure that that's an OEM roundel? OEM's aren't made with stickers.

My thoughts exactly, or more specifically: "WTF!?"

2011CrazE89 · 11-04-2014, 03:19 PM

Yeah, something's not right with that roundel.

jtpmedic · 11-04-2014, 06:14 PM

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ManiacGT · 11-05-2014, 03:25 AM

Its probably after market? Maybe? One that's black or carbon effect and isn't great quality. But then we're talking BMW and to be fair for what you pay, sometimes the quality isn't great at OEM level.

Nkc · 11-05-2014, 10:13 AM

No worries OP, I have the exact thing going on with one of my side badge too. It looks exactly the same as yours.

Crackcorn · 12-04-2014, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the responses. I have no reason to believe its not OEM. The car only had 1 previous owner with a couple thousand miles on it so I strongly doubt he did anything after market to the car. BMWs are great but I've always thought the trim pieces are crap.

I found a replacement online for the whole piece but this thing is bear to get off. I'll post the replacement when I can get it on.

uuJimtq · 02-12-2017, 03:09 PM

I have the same problem.
How do you remove the roundel?

rking117 · 02-14-2017, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

You can by stickers on eBay. Are you sure that that's an OEM roundel? OEM's aren't made with stickers.

Yes that the OEM. the top part is a thin metal roundel. It is epoxied in place and over time can fall off. I was actually contemplating writing up an article on how BMW doesnt car about their brand since i see BMWs everywhere with this exact issue.

You can buy the entire thing on getbmwparts.com for like 30$ USD.

airmarc · 02-15-2017, 12:46 PM

Thats just how they are. Just happened to mine about 6 mos ago, first the side, and then the hood. I replaced both with new. About $35 each. You have to pry them off VERY carefully. There are youtube videos on how to do it. But they just pop right out.

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Crackcorn Shaked and Baked 11 Rep 99 Posts Drives: G30 540i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 428i GC [0.00]	Side Roundel replacement So I just noticed this afternoon that the side roundel on my mom's Z4 has gone missing. It looks like it was just the top sticker portion that just fell off or something. Do I need to replace the whole thing or can I just buy the sticker portion and put it back on? Are the hood roundels and the side roundels interchangeable? I can't seem to find exact what I need to buy online. Any links would be greatly appreciated! It looks so cheap right now. I gotta fix it ASAP. Thanks! __________________ "One's only rival is one's own potentialities. One's only failure is failing to live up to one's own possibilities. In this sense, every man can be a king, and must therefore be treated like a king." - Maslow
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jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	You can by stickers on eBay. Are you sure that that's an OEM roundel? OEM's aren't made with stickers. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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2011CrazE89 Moved on 123 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2011 Z430i & 2015 MB C300 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Yeah, something's not right with that roundel.
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ManiacGT Major 85 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Its probably after market? Maybe? One that's black or carbon effect and isn't great quality. But then we're talking BMW and to be fair for what you pay, sometimes the quality isn't great at OEM level.
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Nkc NOOB 1601 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	No worries OP, I have the exact thing going on with one of my side badge too. It looks exactly the same as yours. __________________ @BMWclassicdivision
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Crackcorn Shaked and Baked 11 Rep 99 Posts Drives: G30 540i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 428i GC [0.00]	Thanks for the responses. I have no reason to believe its not OEM. The car only had 1 previous owner with a couple thousand miles on it so I strongly doubt he did anything after market to the car. BMWs are great but I've always thought the trim pieces are crap. I found a replacement online for the whole piece but this thing is bear to get off. I'll post the replacement when I can get it on. __________________ "One's only rival is one's own potentialities. One's only failure is failing to live up to one's own possibilities. In this sense, every man can be a king, and must therefore be treated like a king." - Maslow
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02-12-2017, 03:09 PM	#9
uuJimtq New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: e89 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Pete FL iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. How do you remove the roundel?
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airmarc Private First Class 22 Rep 190 Posts Drives: '10 BMW Z4,'14 BMW X3, '17 X1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Thats just how they are. Just happened to mine about 6 mos ago, first the side, and then the hood. I replaced both with new. About $35 each. You have to pry them off VERY carefully. There are youtube videos on how to do it. But they just pop right out.
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