Black Trunk Badge

jstnstr · 05-31-2015, 07:34 PM

I'm considering getting the gloss black M235i trunk badge from IND, I think it will look nice with the carbon fiber M Perf rear spoiler. My only hesitation is that it's basically $100 out the door for a small piece of painted plastic, seems a little ridiculous...

Does anyone have this installed? Or has anyone painted their badge themselves?

eBlue2 · 05-31-2015, 09:52 PM

I've been considering the same thing but I can't bring myself to spend that much on such a small visual change... (It's even more expensive for me factoring in exchange rate and shipping to Canada)

BMWZ4 · 06-01-2015, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by eBlue2

I've been considering the same thing but I can't bring myself to spend that much on such a small visual change... (It's even more expensive for me factoring in exchange rate and shipping to Canada)

No kidding. Don't forget HST & Duty...the emblem would probably wind up somewhere in the $150CAD range...crazy import fees

jstnstr · 06-01-2015, 09:30 AM

And at the same time I don't want to attempt a DIY and screw it up, then have to pay for it anyway.

JS135 · 06-01-2015, 12:11 PM

I ordered mine from these guys. Still just plastic but much cheaper. I've had them on for about 2 years now and they look the same as when I put them on.

http://www.bimmian.ca/Shadow-Vehicle...r-F45-2-Series

Went to their store and picked it up in Oshawa(or Whitby) as well to save on shipping!

mcom · 06-08-2015, 03:08 PM

Just dip them, pretty easy...$10

jstnstr · 06-08-2015, 03:12 PM

Thought about it, but I had enough with less than (reasonably) perfect on my last cars with DIY mods. Especially if plasti dip is involved, so I bit the bullet and bought from IND.

mikeyymonster · 06-09-2015, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

Thought about it, but I had enough with less than (reasonably) perfect on my last cars with DIY mods. Especially if plasti dip is involved, so I bit the bullet and bought from IND.

Please post pictures when you receive it!

jstnstr · 06-09-2015, 07:54 AM

Definitely. And when I receive my car!

MrBimmerM235i · 06-10-2015, 07:31 PM

Everybody who consider PlastiDip shouldn't be driving a BMW to begin with...

jstnstr · 06-10-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBimmerM235i

Everybody who consider PlastiDip shouldn't be driving a BMW to begin with...

Exactly. The two do not go together

JibHonk · 06-11-2015, 12:12 PM

......maybe not if youre an elitist prick who takes himself too serious, otherwise plastidip is fine.

jstnstr · 06-11-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JibHonk

......maybe not if youre an elitist prick who takes himself too serious, otherwise plastidip is fine.

I mean there is plasti dip on my GTI right now, but I don't know if I want it on my brand new $50k car.

mcom · 06-29-2015, 09:50 AM

While I understand preference issues, statements like 'mrbimmer' (lol) above are rediculous... the thread mentioned that money was an issue, thus I suggested a less expensive alternative. While I respect your opinion, a $50k car is just not that expensive, the m235i has, imho, opened the BMW experience to a larger market. It is a great car and while I might not like the orange ones, I respect those who do to do what they want with their car. If it makes them happy, then great! I'm ecstatic every day with mine...

jstnstr · 07-16-2015, 06:54 PM

Finally installed. Love it with the carbon spoiler.

OpenAir · 07-17-2015, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

Finally installed. Love it with the carbon spoiler.

Love it! I've had my set for several weeks but due to all the bad weather I have not had a chance to get around to it...gonna happen this weekend now that I see yours!!!

OpenAir · 07-17-2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JibHonk

......maybe not if youre an elitist prick who takes himself too serious, otherwise plastidip is fine.

I see them everyday!!! I waive at other drivers and they just snub me.

05-31-2015, 07:34 PM	#1
jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	Black Trunk Badge I'm considering getting the gloss black M235i trunk badge from IND, I think it will look nice with the carbon fiber M Perf rear spoiler. My only hesitation is that it's basically $100 out the door for a small piece of painted plastic, seems a little ridiculous... Does anyone have this installed? Or has anyone painted their badge themselves? __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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05-31-2015, 09:52 PM	#2
eBlue2 Private 11 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2014 estoril blue M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I've been considering the same thing but I can't bring myself to spend that much on such a small visual change... (It's even more expensive for me factoring in exchange rate and shipping to Canada) __________________ 2014 EBII M235i 6MT \| MP Kidneys \| MP Front Splitter \| MP Side Splitters \| MP Rear Diffuser \| MP Carbon Spoiler \| MP Pedal Set \| 30% Pinnacle F1 \| iND Painted Relfectors \| OEM Style 225m \| H&R Sport \| More to come...
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jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	And at the same time I don't want to attempt a DIY and screw it up, then have to pay for it anyway. __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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06-01-2015, 12:11 PM	#5
JS135 Private 7 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine from these guys. Still just plastic but much cheaper. I've had them on for about 2 years now and they look the same as when I put them on. http://www.bimmian.ca/Shadow-Vehicle...r-F45-2-Series Went to their store and picked it up in Oshawa(or Whitby) as well to save on shipping!
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06-08-2015, 03:08 PM	#6
mcom Private 26 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2015 Alpine WT M235i Vert Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Just dip them, pretty easy...$10 __________________ 2015 M235i White with Black interior loaded except for DA+ and LSD
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jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	Thought about it, but I had enough with less than (reasonably) perfect on my last cars with DIY mods. Especially if plasti dip is involved, so I bit the bullet and bought from IND. __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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06-09-2015, 07:54 AM	#9
jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	Definitely. And when I receive my car! __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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06-10-2015, 07:31 PM	#10
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06-11-2015, 12:12 PM	#12
JibHonk Private First Class 69 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 15 m235i Join Date: May 2015 Location: NEPA iTrader: (0)	......maybe not if youre an elitist prick who takes himself too serious, otherwise plastidip is fine.
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06-29-2015, 09:50 AM	#14
mcom Private 26 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2015 Alpine WT M235i Vert Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	While I understand preference issues, statements like 'mrbimmer' (lol) above are rediculous... the thread mentioned that money was an issue, thus I suggested a less expensive alternative. While I respect your opinion, a $50k car is just not that expensive, the m235i has, imho, opened the BMW experience to a larger market. It is a great car and while I might not like the orange ones, I respect those who do to do what they want with their car. If it makes them happy, then great! I'm ecstatic every day with mine... __________________ 2015 M235i White with Black interior loaded except for DA+ and LSD
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