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Burt Reynolds
08-20-2008, 11:46 AM
Hi,

The more I look at eh M logo on my Z4 M coupe hatch lid, the more it bothers me. I am thinking about moving it to where it should be (as on every other M car made).

What adhesive tape do you all use when you move your M logo? Is it a special part you have to order from BMW or do you buy something off the shelf from a regular auto parts store?

Thanks!
Ron Stygar
08-20-2008, 11:52 AM
Hi,


What adhesive tape do you all use when you move your M logo? Is it a special part you have to order from BMW or do you buy something off the shelf from a regular auto parts store?

Thanks!

Some people remove it. It's double sided tape. BMW doesn't offer just the tape.
McMaster has a bunch of double sided tape. Not sure what BMW uses.
aestheticstorm
08-20-2008, 11:52 AM
I kind of like it in its odd location. Completes the package for the rareness and distinguishing looks of the Z4M. I understand your wanting it in the proper location though.
JonM
08-20-2008, 11:56 AM
3M VHB (Very High Bond) tapes are available at Home Depot and/or Lowes. The stock tape is approx 1.1mm thick. You can also order them online at mcmaster.com Note there is a cure time of approx 72 hours to achieve full strength.

I intend to remove as many M logos from the car as possible as soon as possible, starting with the 3 major exterior ones.
Burt Reynolds
08-20-2008, 12:00 PM
yeah- I may remove the 2 on the sides but don't mind the one on the back... as long as it is in the proper spot.

aestheticstorm- good point and something to consider.
Ron Stygar
08-20-2008, 12:04 PM
yeah- I may remove the 2 on the sides but don't mind the one on the back... as long as it is in the proper spot.



It's in the right spot for the Coupe :).
jmillet
08-20-2008, 12:23 PM
SNIP
I intend to remove as many M logos from the car as possible as soon as possible, starting with the 3 major exterior ones.

+1 They are just dirt/wax collectors. Most folks don't even know what kind of car it is much less whether it's an ///M.
There aren't too many other ///M logos that are easily removed. The ///M emblem on the engine cover actually doesn't look too bad. The ///M on the strut tower cover is also pretty subtle.
Most offensive to me are the sun visor airbag warning decals and the headlight high voltage warning decals.
Ron Stygar
08-20-2008, 12:31 PM
Most offensive to me are the sun visor airbag warning decals and the headlight high voltage warning decals.


Don't remember removing that one, But I must have since I removed all of the decals / labels.
aestheticstorm
08-20-2008, 12:31 PM
M Badge debate has been beaten to death, but I guess I just like to flaunt the fact that my car is an M. It's true that 90% of people don't know what kind of car it is, but somewhere in that group, they know what the M means. It's a bigger status symbol to average folks than sans-badge. Sans-badge suggests new bodywork after a wreck. :thumbdwn:
jmillet
08-20-2008, 12:45 PM
Our local BMW CCA Chapter is having its second annual M-Car Day at Griot's Garage this Sunday:
http://bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=37832
It will be interesting to see how many of the 100 plus M cars retain their exterior badges.
JonM
08-20-2008, 12:48 PM
Our local BMW CCA Chapter is having its second annual M-Car Day at Griot's Garage this Sunday:
http://bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=37832
It will be interesting to see how many of the 100 plus M cars retain their exterior badges.


I would be interested in that data. It will certainly be representative of the enthusiast market. I am leaving for HC on Saturday night, so I will not be able to attend!
aestheticstorm
08-20-2008, 12:53 PM
I would be interested in that data. It will certainly be representative of the enthusiast market. I am leaving for HC on Saturday night, so I will not be able to attend!

So enthusiasts remove their badges and non-enthusiasts leave them on? :confused:
JonM
08-20-2008, 01:02 PM
So enthusiasts remove their badges and non-enthusiasts leave them on? :confused:

No, but nice try.

Enthusiasts go to local M Car Days.
jmillet
08-20-2008, 01:09 PM
So enthusiasts remove their badges and non-enthusiasts leave them on? :confused:

I'm not Jon's spokesperson, but what I think he means is that those ///M car owners who show up on Sunday are the die-hard, fanatical Bimwads who like to show off their Bimmers and associate with fellow M car "enthusiasts".
aestheticstorm
08-20-2008, 01:57 PM
Then what does "M Badge data" have to do with it if you're automatically an enthusiast if you attend?