I need a new badge.

[Eddie916]

Is BavAuto the only place to get an E36 M badge? At least, the cheapest place? It's $35. :(
I got an E46 one for $20 from a very cool member here, but I have to send it back.

Mine is faded to almost white.

http://www.bavauto.com//assets/product_images/hardpart/51142250811.jpg

That's the E36 badge.

[dan325is]

yeah i need one of these too. the stealer wanted to charge me 45 bucks. wtf?

[///M3Vader4dr]

prolly get one on ebay for a few bucks :dunno

[///M3Vader4dr]

heres a few...

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=bmw+m+badge&category0=

[Eddie916]

heres a few...

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=bmw+m+badge&category0 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=2518995&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%2Fsearch%2Fsearch .dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3Dbmw% 2Bm%2Bbadge%26category0)=


That's why I'm asking here.
Those are all E46 badges.

[///M3Vader4dr]

fail :(

would they not work w/ double sided tape :dunno

[Ace M3]

fail :(

would they not work w/ double sided tape :dunno

Sure they would, but they're arched.

The E36 badges are flat while the E36 badges have a contour to them not many people like.

[Eddie916]

That's what I meant.
Lol, I apologize!
It's the shape of them that is the problem.
But I see it's only a problem on the 99s that they fade.
People like you, Jamie, get off easy. :P

[///M3Vader4dr]

:buttrock

:santa

[Eddie916]

$31 from Tischer so far.
Pretty good, but if there's anything lower, I'm there.

[rGrissM3]

i think you can buy the overlays from modbargains.com i might be wrong though

[libravcs]

Easy fix. Go to CVS or Staples, and buy a pack of those label gun rolls of labels. You can find Red, Dark BLue, and Light blue in the EXACT width of the stripes on the //M trunk badge. Use an exacto knife to cut them in the proper length and // angles. Clean the badge with rubbing alcohol so the surface is clean, then apply the labels. YOur badge will have a brand new look for approx $3.75 and 20 minutes of labor.

[EdirtySicks]

i like this guy^^^:)

[libravcs]

Thanks. Key is to make 100% certain the surface is fully clean on the badge, and also make sure the stripes are cut exactly to proper length, so there is NO overhang of the label at all. Otherwise, it will begin to peel up. So in short, take your time, do it right, and it lasts for..at least a year so far, on mine.

[Alpha5]

Easy fix. Go to CVS or Staples, and buy a pack of those label gun rolls of labels. You can find Red, Dark BLue, and Light blue in the EXACT width of the stripes on the //M trunk badge. Use an exacto knife to cut them in the proper length and // angles. Clean the badge with rubbing alcohol so the surface is clean, then apply the labels. YOur badge will have a brand new look for approx $3.75 and 20 minutes of labor.

Hmm.. I'm going to have to try that. Worst case is I lose $5 bucks.

[M///BMW]

Easy fix. Go to CVS or Staples, and buy a pack of those label gun rolls of labels. You can find Red, Dark BLue, and Light blue in the EXACT width of the stripes on the //M trunk badge. Use an exacto knife to cut them in the proper length and // angles. Clean the badge with rubbing alcohol so the surface is clean, then apply the labels. YOur badge will have a brand new look for approx $3.75 and 20 minutes of labor.

Wow.

[bhallid]

Try autohausaz add the dub-dub-dub and the dot com. THis place is off the hook. For any oem parts - the roundel with the gromet is like 17 bucks. OEM!! - its the same as from the dealer - ordered mine and it looks exactly like the one off the car. fits perfectly!!!

[libravcs]

One other thing: If your //M stripes on your seat(s) have begun to wear or fade a bit like mine did, any arts and crafts store sells small tubes of paint that are used for flexible surfaces aka vinyl, fabric, leather. etc. They also sell extremely thin crafts paint brushes for about .25 cents each. Clean the stripes well with dishwashing liquid/water, rinse, dry, wipe with rubbing alcohol, let dry. Then carefully re-do your stripes. Let dry for an hour, then apply conditioner. best results occur when the seats are warm/in the sun, or if you use a hairdryer. If anyone needs the brand of paint I used, let me know and I will find out.

[G///ME]

someone get this guy a macgyver award

[M13]

One other thing: If your //M stripes on your seat(s) have begun to wear or fade a bit like mine did, any arts and crafts store sells small tubes of paint that are used for flexible surfaces aka vinyl, fabric, leather. etc. They also sell extremely thin crafts paint brushes for about .25 cents each. Clean the stripes well with dishwashing liquid/water, rinse, dry, wipe with rubbing alcohol, let dry. Then carefully re-do your stripes. Let dry for an hour, then apply conditioner. best results occur when the seats are warm/in the sun, or if you use a hairdryer. If anyone needs the brand of paint I used, let me know and I will find out.

Can you teach me how to shave 5lbs off of each wheel on my stockers. ;)

[Eddie916]

Btw, if you don't want to order online, get the part number and email your local delaership to see if they can match it.

[ozbmw]

Just pay the money for a genuine new badge at least you know you will be happy with it, forget the ebay crap and overlays, its an ///M3 you are working on not a school art and craft project.

[giterdone]

get the e46 m3 badges. many people do it, many think it looks better.

[ozbmw]

get the e46 m3 badges. many people do it, many think it looks better.

but it isn't the proper one for the E36 !!!

[giterdone]

but it isn't the proper one for the E36 !!!

neither are our exhausts, intakes, rims, tint, SSKs, HIDs, DDEs, etc.

Think of it as an aftermarket upgrade. ;)

[Eddie916]

Lol, I did the match from the dealer.
I'm abut to take it off and replace soon.

[Sadiq]

ooooooooo these are cute

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M-POWER-SWAROVSKI-CRYSTAL-EMBLEM-BADGE-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33643QQihZ005QQite mZ150195978365QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[giterdone]

ooooooooo these are cute

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M-POWER-SWAROVSKI-CRYSTAL-EMBLEM-BADGE-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33643QQihZ005QQite mZ150195978365QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

perhaps get a windshield banner that says "Princess" also. :stickoutt

[MarkR540]

keep the E46 stuff on the E46. I think E46 M3 stuff looks like ass on these cars. I especially despise the E46 front bumper on an E36. And we all cant forget the lame ass magnetic side vents.

[cky751]

I bought one new off ebay for 10 bucks

[cky751]

ooooooooo these are cute

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M-POWER-SWAROVSKI-CRYSTAL-EMBLEM-BADGE-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33643QQihZ005QQite mZ150195978365QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=2518995&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2FBMW-M-POWER-SWAROVSKI-CRYSTAL-EMBLEM-BADGE-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33643QQihZ005QQite mZ150195978365QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)



LOL!

[vibes]

I can get the OEM ones cheaper

[Eddie916]

^ Where?!
I already got mine for $30 :(