i8 Rear Badge Delete

mrluvjones226 · 10-10-2016, 02:41 PM

i hate the way badges look on cars. i've always de-badged my cars before they've even left the dealership on delivery. its like my little ritual. let me know what you guys think. i still have the temp on the car. dont mind that. i have some small cosmetic mods coming soon

skinrock · 10-10-2016, 02:46 PM

Removed within a couple days. Reflectors replaced as well.

mrluvjones226 · 10-10-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

Removed within a couple days. Reflectors replaced as well.

i have the replacement reflectors as well. i just didn't install them yet. i also got the car tinted 15% but i'm thinking of also getting the windshield tinted as well. too many weirdos looking in my car all the time.

mrluvjones226 · 10-10-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

Removed within a couple days. Reflectors replaced as well.

do you have pics?

D2nice · 10-11-2016, 06:45 AM

I also removed the badges. One thing I have to say is who ever decides to do this, be very careful as this area is plastic and extra care and patience is needed!! Also tinted 5% all around and 20% on my windshield. I actually think tints is worse for the weirdos because now they put there hands right up to the windows to look inside lol! But I have to say they're just admirers and can't hate on them

363ny · 10-11-2016, 07:24 AM

De-badge looks great and I love that shot with the Empire State Building lit up in the background - very nice work!

Mightymousemighty · 10-11-2016, 01:09 PM

Ditto removed, I got the dealer to do it.

I figure if you don't know what it is, you don't deserve it to be explained to you!!

skinrock · 10-11-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mightymousemighty

Ditto removed, I got the dealer to do it.

I figure if you don't know what it is, you don't deserve it to be explained to you!!

eh...I had that very effect...lots of people confused about what model it is. I don't mind briefly chatting about it, though.

mrluvjones226 · 10-11-2016, 02:17 PM

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eh...I had that very effect...lots of people confused about what model it is. I don't mind briefly chatting about it, though.

i had the same thing. i dont mind chatting with people about the car. you get to meet fellow enthusiasts

mrluvjones226 · 10-11-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 363ny

De-badge looks great and I love that shot with the Empire State Building lit up in the background - very nice work!

i cant take credit for the photo. some of my friends are photographers. this photo was taken by my friends http://www.instagram.com/refinedmedianyc

rocke29 · 10-13-2016, 10:52 PM

Another NJ i8, so many around here!

mrluvjones226 · 10-15-2016, 03:33 PM

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Another NJ i8, so many around here!

all of us NJ i8 guys need to do an i8 car meet

Taxdr1965 · 10-15-2016, 03:47 PM

I live 10 mins from Nj, you allow a ny guy?

Ghetto2315 · 10-15-2016, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rocke29

Another NJ i8, so many around here!

all of us NJ i8 guys need to do an i8 car meet

Another one here too!

mrluvjones226 · 10-22-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxdr1965

I live 10 mins from Nj, you allow a ny guy?

hell yeah lets do it!! no discrimination

we are the rare few who like these cars. for some reason the i8 gets mixed reviews: either you love it or hate it.

so we have to stick together

Protonic Red Beast · 11-07-2016, 05:32 PM

I took off the Edrive badge and left the i8. I have my front window tinted, sides, and limo rear window. Looks bananas!

vmatheboss · 11-08-2016, 03:07 AM

interested in seeing photos of the reflectors ?

skinrock · 11-08-2016, 10:53 AM

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interested in seeing photos of the reflectors ?

You can see them in various shots in my suspension thread: http://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post20823078

It's just an OEM reflector paint matched to your car. If you plug it in, it actually can allow a sliver of light to escape (which is barely noticeable and only at night, but I thought it was kinda cool). I'm not sure if it will throw an error if you don't plug them back in.

MartinDower · 08-13-2019, 12:48 PM

Holy thread resurrection. My “E drive “ badge is losing it’s paint so I’d Like to remove it. I assume it’s just glued on so hairdryer and gentle prying? I understand it’s on a plastic panel so any tips appreciated.

TommyZ06 · 08-13-2019, 01:43 PM

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Holy thread resurrection. My “E drive “ badge is losing it’s paint so I’d Like to remove it. I assume it’s just glued on so hairdryer and gentle prying? I understand it’s on a plastic panel so any tips appreciated.

A quick 30sec low to medium heat with the hairdryer then dental floss between the panel and the badge will come right off. Use Goo Gone to remove any residue.

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skinrock Agent Smith 270 Rep 3,345 Posts Drives: 2016 i8 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Matrix iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW i8 [10.00]	Removed within a couple days. Reflectors replaced as well.
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D2nice OG 28 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2015 I8 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	I also removed the badges. One thing I have to say is who ever decides to do this, be very careful as this area is plastic and extra care and patience is needed!! Also tinted 5% all around and 20% on my windshield. I actually think tints is worse for the weirdos because now they put there hands right up to the windows to look inside lol! But I have to say they're just admirers and can't hate on them
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363ny Private First Class 29 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2016 i8 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	De-badge looks great and I love that shot with the Empire State Building lit up in the background - very nice work!
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Mightymousemighty Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 244 Posts Drives: i8(16) RangeR (15) TeslaX (17) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kingdom of Fife iTrader: (0)	Ditto removed, I got the dealer to do it. I figure if you don't know what it is, you don't deserve it to be explained to you!!
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rocke29 Private First Class 106 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB M2 M/T Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Another NJ i8, so many around here!
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Taxdr1965 Private First Class 21 Rep 154 Posts Drives: R8 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ny iTrader: (0)	I live 10 mins from Nj, you allow a ny guy?
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Protonic Red Beast Enlisted Member 15 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2017 Protonic Red i8 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I took off the Edrive badge and left the i8. I have my front window tinted, sides, and limo rear window. Looks bananas! Last edited by Protonic Red Beast; 11-08-2016 at 02:30 AM..
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MartinDower New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Greater Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Holy thread resurrection. My “E drive “ badge is losing it’s paint so I’d Like to remove it. I assume it’s just glued on so hairdryer and gentle prying? I understand it’s on a plastic panel so any tips appreciated.
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