335i with a M badge......thoughts?

darius6745 · 07-26-2018, 04:58 AM

Now then,

Newbie over here so be gentle lol

So ive just bagged myself a 2007 335i convertible. Now i do like to add my own subtle touches to cars, im not a huge fan of a load of mods etc.

So i was thinking about some M badges around the car as it is a M sport after all. However i have read on this forum and other that this is truly frowned upon in the BMW world, is this true??

I know its not an M3 but it is an M sport and has these badges dotted around the interior from factory.

What is everyones opinion on this?

Ali-E90 · 07-26-2018, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by darius6745

Now then,

Newbie over here so be gentle lol

So ive just bagged myself a 2007 335i convertible. Now i do like to add my own subtle touches to cars, im not a huge fan of a load of mods etc.

So i was thinking about some M badges around the car as it is a M sport after all. However i have read on this forum and other that this is truly frowned upon in the BMW world, is this true??

I know its not an M3 but it is an M sport and has these badges dotted around the interior from factory.

What is everyones opinion on this?

General consensus is not to add any badges that didn't come with the car.

8thgenE92 · 07-26-2018, 01:26 PM

Don't lol

I not the type to record peoples car and make fun of them because to each their own, but I do laugh when I see it.

9krpmrx8 · 07-26-2018, 01:56 PM

Everyone knows it is not an M3 so what message are you trying to send? Don't fake the funk.

NYBulldog · 07-26-2018, 02:32 PM

But why? Just debadge it.

mmmmQuattro · 07-26-2018, 02:37 PM

its your car and if it makes you happy, just do it.
I on the other hand, wouldn't do it and when I bought my 330 and 335 new, I ordered them de-badged.

6ixSpd · 07-29-2018, 10:25 AM

Lol. If you want to project your insecurities to the world, sure.

darius6745 · 07-30-2018, 04:44 AM

cheers for your opinions. as the car is black what i have done is changed the 335i badge from chrome to black, looks mint.

darius6745 · 07-30-2018, 10:51 AM

I though the "M" stood for M Sport, and if thats correct mine is an M sport so have ever right to use the "M" badge as is its else where on the car from factory

6ixSpd · 07-30-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by darius6745

I though the "M" stood for M Sport, and if thats correct mine is an M sport so have ever right to use the "M" badge as is its else where on the car from factory

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King Rudi · 07-30-2018, 11:05 AM

Congrats on the purchase. I have a 335i vert M sport too. Enjoy your new to you ride. M sport and an actual M3 are two different things. Those who put M badges on non M badged (from the factory cars) are considered to be those who are trying to portray something they don't have. Basically, most have no idea what the M even represents or stands for. Those that do know, will know instantly that it is not an M series. It may be an M sport, but this does not make it an M series. M Sport will basically have a tighter suspension and a fancy M badge on your steering wheel.

Long story short, those that add M badges get made fun of by the enthusiasts. Yes, it is frowned upon.

As for badges in general, I debadged mine completely. For me it was an issue of wax dust build up in the corners of the numbers that drove me nuts. I've debadged all my cars though. It's not a matter of advertising to other drivers what I have, I could care less of their opinion. The BMW emblems on mine stay factory blue. The original emblem is what it is and I have no desire to make it carbon fiber, black, red, etc. I'm also not a fan of carbon fiber wrap as it isn't carbon fiber by the same mentality.

cjdzombie · 07-30-2018, 11:53 AM

I went with just an M Stripe badge. I wanted to add something without adding more "M's" to the car.

whyzee125 · 07-30-2018, 12:51 PM

Congrats on the new purchase! Yes, it's true that it's frowned upon. Ultimately, it's your car so do what you please but it's thought of as trying to portray your car as something it isn't, even if it's an M sport. Enjoy!

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darius6745 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Scarborough iTrader: (0)	335i with a M badge......thoughts? Now then, Newbie over here so be gentle lol So ive just bagged myself a 2007 335i convertible. Now i do like to add my own subtle touches to cars, im not a huge fan of a load of mods etc. So i was thinking about some M badges around the car as it is a M sport after all. However i have read on this forum and other that this is truly frowned upon in the BMW world, is this true?? I know its not an M3 but it is an M sport and has these badges dotted around the interior from factory. What is everyones opinion on this?
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8thgenE92 . 7 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i coupe Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Los Angeles CA iTrader: (0)	Don't lol I not the type to record peoples car and make fun of them because to each their own, but I do laugh when I see it.
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9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,685 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Everyone knows it is not an M3 so what message are you trying to send? Don't fake the funk. __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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NYBulldog Specialist 1312 Rep 2,708 Posts Drives: Nikes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NuYawk iTrader: (19)	But why? Just debadge it. __________________
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mmmmQuattro Major 259 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: f83 / E93 335 / E70 X5 40d Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 320 E91 M-Spor ... [0.00] 2009 335-E93 M-Sport [0.00]	its your car and if it makes you happy, just do it. I on the other hand, wouldn't do it and when I bought my 330 and 335 new, I ordered them de-badged.
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6035 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Lol. If you want to project your insecurities to the world, sure. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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darius6745 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Scarborough iTrader: (0)	cheers for your opinions. as the car is black what i have done is changed the 335i badge from chrome to black, looks mint.
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darius6745 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Scarborough iTrader: (0)	I though the "M" stood for M Sport, and if thats correct mine is an M sport so have ever right to use the "M" badge as is its else where on the car from factory
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King Rudi Lieutenant Colonel 13164 Rep 1,965 Posts Drives: Meat Suit Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the purchase. I have a 335i vert M sport too. Enjoy your new to you ride. M sport and an actual M3 are two different things. Those who put M badges on non M badged (from the factory cars) are considered to be those who are trying to portray something they don't have. Basically, most have no idea what the M even represents or stands for. Those that do know, will know instantly that it is not an M series. It may be an M sport, but this does not make it an M series. M Sport will basically have a tighter suspension and a fancy M badge on your steering wheel. Long story short, those that add M badges get made fun of by the enthusiasts. Yes, it is frowned upon. As for badges in general, I debadged mine completely. For me it was an issue of wax dust build up in the corners of the numbers that drove me nuts. I've debadged all my cars though. It's not a matter of advertising to other drivers what I have, I could care less of their opinion. The BMW emblems on mine stay factory blue. The original emblem is what it is and I have no desire to make it carbon fiber, black, red, etc. I'm also not a fan of carbon fiber wrap as it isn't carbon fiber by the same mentality. Last edited by King Rudi; 07-30-2018 at 11:13 AM..
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cjdzombie First Lieutenant 78 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I went with just an M Stripe badge. I wanted to add something without adding more "M's" to the car. __________________ 2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport MHD 93 Stage 2+ \| xHP Stage 3 \| xDelete \| Catless Downpipe \| Phoenix Racing Intercooler \| ARM CP \| AFE Drop In Filter
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1704 Rep 3,680 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the new purchase! Yes, it's true that it's frowned upon. Ultimately, it's your car so do what you please but it's thought of as trying to portray your car as something it isn't, even if it's an M sport. Enjoy!
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