Tailgate badges
Tailgate badges
Just adding to the comments on the badges on G31 #055 which is for sale - mine originally had the full set on for the original owner which I had removed as I thought the “BITURBO” a bit too much and the chrome badges clashed with the Matt silver roof rails and window surrounds. I then came across some German pictures of LCI cars with paint colour matched ALPINA and B5 badges without the BITURBO (all LCI seem to have dropped the BITURBO) but I liked the look of the paint matched badges.
Mine is pre-LCI, and so I had to order the ALPINA badge for the left, and B5 BITURBO for the right as they are sold as individual sides (!) they are not cheap - but Sytner Nottingham painted and fitted them - probably a bit marmite but I am really pleased with them and like the subtlety. I have the unused BITURBO badge (unpainted) left over.
Subtlety appears to have been short lived though as currently back at Sytner having full silver DEKO-SET fitted hopefully back with me on Friday!
Mine is pre-LCI, and so I had to order the ALPINA badge for the left, and B5 BITURBO for the right as they are sold as individual sides (!) they are not cheap - but Sytner Nottingham painted and fitted them - probably a bit marmite but I am really pleased with them and like the subtlety. I have the unused BITURBO badge (unpainted) left over.
Subtlety appears to have been short lived though as currently back at Sytner having full silver DEKO-SET fitted hopefully back with me on Friday!
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For me I do like this stealthy look, especially in this colour.
PM's about the spare badges too.
PM's about the spare badges too.
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B8 Touring #21 SOLD - but regretted
B8 Touring #21 SOLD - but regretted
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Personally I prefer the full script in chrome, but as long as you're happy that's all that matters.
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I love this one, very tempted to change my wheel & badge colours. As Bob says, it's a personal thing. Eye of the beholder and all that.
John
2019 G31 B5 Biturbo Touring #336 - Sophisto Grey
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2019 G31 B5 Biturbo Touring #336 - Sophisto Grey
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I think it depends on the spec of the car. The one above has all black window trims, roof rails etc so the black badges match. On cars with silver surrounds, it maybe wouldn't be the case. Edit: Having said that the OP's car has silver surrounds.....
TBH, I love the OPs car - the colour is great. I actually think it works in all three iterations!
TBH, I love the OPs car - the colour is great. I actually think it works in all three iterations!
Paul
2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
2017 F33 B4S BiTurbo Cabrio #235 - Tanzanite Blue
2013 F11 B5 BiTurbo Touring #135 - Alpina Blue
2017 F33 B4S BiTurbo Cabrio #235 - Tanzanite Blue
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Sorry but I don’t see the point of colour coding badges, they are meant to stand out. If you don’t like them take them off as it cleans up the lines nicely. The centre picture looks great with no badges.
I do have a history of removing badge clutter, especially on fords, who like lots of fussy crap. I really don’t like the bi turbo script but one off, all off and don’t want to spend a day removing the glue and cleaning the paintwork.
I do have a history of removing badge clutter, especially on fords, who like lots of fussy crap. I really don’t like the bi turbo script but one off, all off and don’t want to spend a day removing the glue and cleaning the paintwork.
Adam
Alpina XD3 #193
Alpina C2 2.7 #0525
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Alpina XD3 #193
Alpina C2 2.7 #0525
E36 M3 Saloon
E30 track car M52
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BMW - E30 325sport x2, 318is, 325 touring, E36 Coupe 318is, M3, E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 123d, F30 335d, F22 M240
Ford - Capri 2.0x2, 2.8x3, 3000gxl, RS3100, RS Cosworth Sierra 3dr, Cosworth Sapphire & Escort 4wd, RS2000, RS Focus Mk1 x2 & Mk2, Mondeo V6
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Some dick recently debated my m3 boot lid. Problem is he/she done it with a screwdriver, right bloody mess.
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E30 M3 1990
X5 4.6is
VW Mk4 R32
E30 M3 1990
X5 4.6is
VW Mk4 R32