Steviejay Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 are m3 engine conversions possible on the e46 coupes? id rather like 1, I missed out on an E46 With an M engine a few years ago, in red, all race prepped......awesome machine. Had custom exhaust, Remap, Induction, and other internal stuff, absolute rocket ship! Was 12k if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 ohhh THAT badge! I thought you meant the roundel and voted 'No' On the subject of 318's, are they not the most a 4 pot can deliver? torquey and responsive, a mini m3 imo would much rather have a 4 pot 318 than a six pot 320 (but I accept nothing beats the sound of a 6 potta) (Flame suit adorned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 ohhh THAT badge! I thought you meant the roundel and voted 'No' On the subject of 318's, are they not the most a 4 pot can deliver? torquey and responsive, a mini m3 imo would much rather have a 4 pot 318 than a six pot 320 (but I accept nothing beats the sound of a 6 potta) (Flame suit adorned) I would agrere there, well on the E36 anyway, as i had the 318is, and looked at a 320, which was not a quick or responsive imho. plus the worst for fuel!!!! Apart from the M3 obviously Is the 320 E46 not a 2.2 though? Never driven or been in one so dont know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Diddler Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 When i bought mine it was already de-badged, checked options list with BMW and first owner had requested removal of badge when it was new. The problem i have got is do i put in on again, maybe when people see its got no badge then check out the exhaust pipes and realise its a diesel they might think thats why no badge, to try and hide the fact that its diesel. Personally i would keep the badge, i would quite like people to know theres a nice straight six 3 litre diesel under my bonnet, especially when i get it remapped!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMStyling Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I like Debadged, as S2Dicky demonstrates, it looks sooooo clean without the badges. However, If you have the M it is a little bit harder to remove as thats what you have paid for and is a defining feature! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee131 Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I like Debadged, as S2Dicky demonstrates, it looks sooooo clean without the badges. However, If you have the M it is a little bit harder to remove as thats what you have paid for and is a defining feature! lol ive removed mine as i prefer the clean look, so ive actually got no badges whatsoever or keyholes infact now, as reagrds the M badges if i had an e46 m3 id put an e90 m3 badge on as its smaller so its there but not so bill board, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMStyling Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Removed all the badges on my E36 and door handels apart from the bonnet badge! Even lost the rear handle and lock, loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNL Remapping Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 All i can say is definately de-badge, when i looked around my car at the BMW garage, it only had the 330 badge & not 330CD so it looked really stupid, so asked them to take em off. I no how quick my car is, if people want to have a play then all be it i'm up for it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee131 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Removed all the badges on my E36 and door handels apart from the bonnet badge! Even lost the rear handle and lock, loved it! any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I have to say, I like to leave my 320d badge on mine, its all the more fun when you go hammering past nice cars on track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 The problem i have got is do i put in on again, maybe when people see its got no badge then check out the exhaust pipes and realise its a diesel they might think thats why no badge, to try and hide the fact that its diesel. Why hide it ? Be proud of the fact you got one of the best lumps ever made, and enough power to blow even the nicer petrols off the road, the 330D badge is to be feared if you have half a clue, for those that have no clue will soon learn or pay the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///Marty Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 My 330d was badged, as is my 330ci. I did have the 530d debadged as it looked too big on the back IMHO. I have seen one fellow clubsport owner remove the 'i' from the Ci and add an 's' to make the badge read (for those who can't imagine already ) 330cs That would be me then! I also bought another set of badges to put on my csl lid but as yet i've not bothered putting them on. Bit torn to be honest, as other members have said it's nice to let people know what your packin but then again also have to agree with dicky and say it really does clean up the rear end a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330ci DropTop Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 de badge it mate! it looks so much better imo... i have a private plate and ive got 330ci on both edge's of the plate so for thoese who come too close find out the truth lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikz Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Always debadged my cars in the past as i like the smooth finish but its kinda been decided for me this time as previous owner debadged it and stuck the M in its place. Am thinking of taking that off and just making it smooth and plain-just hope it comes off easy enough lol! Hairdryers have many uses lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixSteve Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I've asked for mine to be de-badged when i pick it up on Saturday, not because its a 318ci but i because i prefer the cleaner lines & it stops the little scrotes around my way doing it with a screwdriver LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well i have just ordered my 330ci badge from BMW, as i think the rear end looks nice with it, Marty, want to sell me an 's'???? Be nice if you could get smaller geniune badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark330Vert Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 That would be me then! I also bought another set of badges to put on my csl lid but as yet i've not bothered putting them on. Bit torn to be honest, as other members have said it's nice to let people know what your packin but then again also have to agree with dicky and say it really does clean up the rear end a treat. If u dont want the CSL badge u can gladly post it to me for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I can lend you a screwdriver, at least im safe against those types of attack eh, nobody is gonna want a 320d badge after all lol.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del 2 El Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 The usual Forum question To de-badge the bootlid or not. What are your thoughts? Bry De-badged mine, looks much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I say put a 318 badge on it. Wait for a 323 to pull up next to you revving his engine, then p**s all over his parade! Guy in my mini forum has got a 2litre vtec conversion done to his, and has a 998cc badge on the back Oh the looks he gets when pulling up next to a beema or merc only to leave the other car in his dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 24v Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 This'll probably put a cat amongst the pigeons - anyone got a BLACK model badge, like the ones on Ebay? Interested to see what they look like on a car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I used to have one on my E36! looked great... Sorry no pics though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry.F Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Funny this post has popped up again after so long. I finally debadged the car last week in the hot weather. I was bored at work and the hot sun on the back of the car made the badges really easy to remove, then it was a simple clean up with some tar remover a rub with the autoglym paint renovater and a final polish with the super resin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 De-badge all the way. I only have a 318ci, so you would expect it to be de-badged. But even if I had an m3, it would be smoothed. I think the vents, exhausts and bonnet should give away what it is That's just my personal choice, being a fan of the 'cleaned' euro look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffman Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 went for no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
