Badge placement

///M3THOD · 02-08-2011, 02:08 AM

I am trying to put some matte badges I bought from Bimmian on my car but the previous owner has debadged the car. I have looked for any indications from residue from the adhesive to paint fading... nada.

Is there any source/template/cutout that I can use to assist me in the placement and spacing of the badges on my car? I have swapped badges for matte versions in the past but I always was able to tape it off first so the transfer was in the identical position..

I'm at a loss here, short of going to the local BMW dealership and making a template to use.

1QuikWS6 · 02-08-2011, 03:29 AM

If no one else chimes in, I can post up the measurements from the edges of the trunk lid & between the letters for the badge.

I have 328ix - don't think they would be any different as it only says '328i' on PS

1QuikWS6 · 02-08-2011, 03:09 PM

OK, I whipped up this diagram real quik like (obviously it is Not To Scale)...

Lettering is 7/8" (22mm) up from bottom edge of trunk lid all along
Spacing between the numbers is 1/4" (6.4mm)
Spacing between numbers and letter (if any) is 7/16" (11mm)

>> 1st draw a reference line parallel to the trunk edge and 7/8" (22mm) up like my phantom line shown

>> If you were to lay a ruler on that line, align the 2" (51mm) mark with intersection of that line and trunk edge - the bottom of the badge letter would start there.

>> You could then work backwards using the spacing between letters/numbers as shown (the 7-7/8" (200mm) dimension is really a reference dim, as that is where my particular lettering ended up - depending on your lettering this distance may be different)

The 7-3/4" (197mm) dimension from the centerline of the trunk roundel to the begining forward edge of the '3' is also a reference dim - but you can use these reference dims as a roundabout for your install

Hope this helps ya out

SIEAIN · 02-08-2011, 03:25 PM

I don't think anyone is going to notice if your badge isnt in the original place...

But I'm very anal when it comes to this type of thing, it will always be in the back of my mind that my badge is not the same ahaha..so I know how you feel...

good luck with it....although I do think de-badged looks pretty good too

///M3THOD · 02-08-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

OK, I whipped up this diagram real quik like (obviously it is Not To Scale)...

Lettering is 7/8" up from bottom edge of trunk lid all along
Spacing between the numbers is 1/4"
Spacing between numbers and letter (if any) is 7/16"

>> 1st draw a reference line parallel to the trunk edge and 7/8" up like my phantom line shown

>> If you were to lay a ruler on that line, align the 2" mark with intersection of that line and trunk edge - the bottom of the badge letter would start there.

>> You could then work backwards using the spacing between letters/numbers as shown (the 7-7/8" dimension is really a reference dim, as that is where my particular lettering ended up - depending on your lettering this distance may be different)

The 7-3/4" dimension from the centerline of the trunk roundel to the begining forward edge of the '3' is also a reference dim - but you can use these reference dims as a roundabout for your install

Hope this helps ya out

Dude.. your ******* awesome. I was about to go down to BMW and do this.

Thanks.

RON1X · 02-08-2011, 03:53 PM

dude, what an awesome diagram! This should be a sticky, as I eyeballed mine and it turned out to be lower than it should [although I doubt anyone else notices...]

1QuikWS6 · 02-08-2011, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M3THOD

Dude.. your ******* awesome. I was about to go down to BMW and do this.

Thanks.

No problem!

I'm a Mechanical Design Engineer - sit a computer and design our oem reactors, carb furnaces, & support equipment using SolidWorks all day long.

I just drew this up real quik using my Design Tablet - where I can draw by hand with a stylus on the screen freehand, then dimensioned, saved as a JPG, downloaded to PhotoBucket & voila - here it is

SIEAIN · 02-08-2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

No problem!

I'm a Mechanical Design Engineer - sit a computer and design our oem reactors, carb furnaces, & support equipment using SolidWorks all day long.

I just drew this up real quik using my Design Tablet - where I can draw by hand with a stylus on the screen freehand, then dimensioned, saved as a JPG, downloaded to PhotoBucket & voila - here it is

ur doing this for the forum ppl...when u should actually be working hard...

1QuikWS6 · 02-08-2011, 06:37 PM

Yeah, not much chance of that - I already put in 10hrs today

I did this after I got home...

DoPedUpM3 · 02-08-2011, 07:45 PM

You the man! I was gonna ask for this in about a week, OP beat me to it! Thanks 1QuikWS6!

mrchu25 · 09-01-2011, 12:54 PM

anyyone have this for an 335i? thx

MassBimmer · 09-01-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrchu25

anyyone have this for an 335i? thx

Seriously? Badges are the same

AndreyT · 09-01-2011, 01:12 PM

The spacing and position of the badge on a BMW is supposed to be in millimeters. People will notice if you attach your badge with inch-based spacing

///M3THOD · 09-01-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrchu25

anyyone have this for an 335i? thx

You can use the same principles for the 335i. My car is a 335i.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreyT

The spacing and position of the badge on a BMW is supposed to be in millimeters. People will notice if you attach your badge with inch-based spacing

Whether the measurements are taken in mm or inches, the distances are identical. Take your inch measurements and covert them in mm. Problem solved.

I used this scale for my badge placement and its perfect.

edirtaynine · 09-01-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

OK, I whipped up this diagram real quik like (obviously it is Not To Scale)...

Lettering is 7/8" up from bottom edge of trunk lid all along
Spacing between the numbers is 1/4"
Spacing between numbers and letter (if any) is 7/16"

>> 1st draw a reference line parallel to the trunk edge and 7/8" up like my phantom line shown

>> If you were to lay a ruler on that line, align the 2" mark with intersection of that line and trunk edge - the bottom of the badge letter would start there.

>> You could then work backwards using the spacing between letters/numbers as shown (the 7-7/8" dimension is really a reference dim, as that is where my particular lettering ended up - depending on your lettering this distance may be different)

The 7-3/4" dimension from the centerline of the trunk roundel to the begining forward edge of the '3' is also a reference dim - but you can use these reference dims as a roundabout for your install

Hope this helps ya out

holy crap dood... thats fucking badass!

Parth317 · 11-15-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

OK, I whipped up this diagram real quik like (obviously it is Not To Scale)...

Lettering is 7/8" up from bottom edge of trunk lid all along
Spacing between the numbers is 1/4"
Spacing between numbers and letter (if any) is 7/16"

>> 1st draw a reference line parallel to the trunk edge and 7/8" up like my phantom line shown

>> If you were to lay a ruler on that line, align the 2" mark with intersection of that line and trunk edge - the bottom of the badge letter would start there.

>> You could then work backwards using the spacing between letters/numbers as shown (the 7-7/8" dimension is really a reference dim, as that is where my particular lettering ended up - depending on your lettering this distance may be different)

The 7-3/4" dimension from the centerline of the trunk roundel to the begining forward edge of the '3' is also a reference dim - but you can use these reference dims as a roundabout for your install

Hope this helps ya out

Thanks! This definitely helped me rebadge my 335i.

GStar1 · 11-15-2013, 04:41 PM

sticky this! but who wants badges.... (says the guy who has a 328i....)

McAuley7 · 11-15-2013, 07:11 PM

Yeah do it right lol i saw a bimmer that did that and it looked stupid because it was off, i think he had the "i" with no space

1QuikWS6 · 11-16-2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M3THOD

You can use the same principles for the 335i. My car is a 335i.

Whether the measurements are taken in mm or inches, the distances are identical. Take your inch measurements and covert them in mm. Problem solved.

I used this scale for my badge placement and its perfect.

Glad to be able to help ya out - badge looks good

For those of you that insist on using metric system - I added (mm) dimensions in Red to my post #3

ChasVS · 11-17-2013, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M3THOD

You can use the same principles for the 335i. My car is a 335i.

Whether the measurements are taken in mm or inches, the distances are identical. Take your inch measurements and covert them in mm. Problem solved.

02-08-2011, 02:08 AM	#1
///M3THOD Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,625 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ATL iTrader: (30)	Badge placement I am trying to put some matte badges I bought from Bimmian on my car but the previous owner has debadged the car. I have looked for any indications from residue from the adhesive to paint fading... nada. Is there any source/template/cutout that I can use to assist me in the placement and spacing of the badges on my car? I have swapped badges for matte versions in the past but I always was able to tape it off first so the transfer was in the identical position.. I'm at a loss here, short of going to the local BMW dealership and making a template to use.
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	If no one else chimes in, I can post up the measurements from the edges of the trunk lid & between the letters for the badge. I have 328ix - don't think they would be any different as it only says '328i' on PS __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	OK, I whipped up this diagram real quik like (obviously it is Not To Scale)... Lettering is 7/8" (22mm) up from bottom edge of trunk lid all along Spacing between the numbers is 1/4" (6.4mm) Spacing between numbers and letter (if any) is 7/16" (11mm) >> 1st draw a reference line parallel to the trunk edge and 7/8" (22mm) up like my phantom line shown >> If you were to lay a ruler on that line, align the 2" (51mm) mark with intersection of that line and trunk edge - the bottom of the badge letter would start there. >> You could then work backwards using the spacing between letters/numbers as shown (the 7-7/8" (200mm) dimension is really a reference dim, as that is where my particular lettering ended up - depending on your lettering this distance may be different) The 7-3/4" (197mm) dimension from the centerline of the trunk roundel to the begining forward edge of the '3' is also a reference dim - but you can use these reference dims as a roundabout for your install Hope this helps ya out __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit Last edited by 1QuikWS6; 11-16-2013 at 03:41 PM..
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SIEAIN Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	I don't think anyone is going to notice if your badge isnt in the original place... But I'm very anal when it comes to this type of thing, it will always be in the back of my mind that my badge is not the same ahaha..so I know how you feel... good luck with it....although I do think de-badged looks pretty good too
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RON1X Colonel 75 Rep 2,491 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Guards Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	dude, what an awesome diagram! This should be a sticky, as I eyeballed mine and it turned out to be lower than it should [although I doubt anyone else notices...] __________________ 991.1 C2S PDK, Guards Red \| PDCC \| Sport Chrono + \| Clear Tail Lights \| Alcantara Steering Wheel \| HRE FF01 \| TechArt Springs \| Sport Exhaust Previous: Porsche 997 Turbo 6MT, Atlas Gray \| Cobb Stage 2 \| HRE FF01 \| Europipe Stg. 2 Exhaust \| GMG LMS Rollbar \| GT2 Exhaust Tips \| Pagid RS-29 \| Rennline Pedals \| SSK 997.2 Track Car, heavily modded & E92 M3 DCT, still miss her daily & E92 335i heavily modded
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mrchu25 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Alhambra, CA iTrader: (1)	anyyone have this for an 335i? thx
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AndreyT Major 57 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan, Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	The spacing and position of the badge on a BMW is supposed to be in millimeters. People will notice if you attach your badge with inch-based spacing
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GStar1 HATER 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Black Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: TEXAS iTrader: (0)	sticky this! but who wants badges.... (says the guy who has a 328i....)
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McAuley7 @McAuley7 11 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [9.00]	Yeah do it right lol i saw a bimmer that did that and it looked stupid because it was off, i think he had the "i" with no space
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