[luckylingy]

I prefer a clean, minimalist look to my vehicles, so typically I remove all the model emblems. The one on G8x kidney grille, though, is adhered to a backing 'plate' which is permanently attached to the grille bar, AFAIK. As luck would have it, the 'M' from the trunk emblem is virtually the same size as the backing plate on the kidney grille. So presto -- the busy 'M4 Competition' emblem becomes a simple 'M'.

[chicagofan00]

How about another photo from a little further away?

From the one you posted, to me, it appears like it is one of those instances where someone puts an M logo on a car that is clearly not an M (I.e. a 330i with an ///M badge). Yes, I know every single other detail of the vehicle gives away the fact that it really is an M4C.

[luckylingy]

As requested (same photo before clipping). But now that you mention it, if some or most people don't recognize the car for what it is, all the better. Those who know, will know. And those who don't know or care will let me fly under the radar as intended. If I could have removed the grille emblem entirely, I would have.

[Patton250]

I don’t get it. Why?

[luckylingy]

It's a Ronin thing .. or in geopolitical terms, "walk softly and carry a big stick." Most people of means around here are humble and discreet to a fault, like the owner of the only E63S Wagon in town. He specced his in silver, chrome trim and zero badges.

But hey -- you do you. That's why BMW offers 3 body styles, 3 drivetrains, several rims, umpteen color combinations, etc.

[yousefnjr]

I thought I remembered seeing somebody write that the badge could be popped off the grill bar, like it was clipped on. No dice? Was hoping to do the same. Looks better without the competition up front there, but it does look a little bigger too. Maybe just the angle, hard to tell

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

As requested (same photo before clipping). But now that you mention it, if some or most people don't recognize the car for what it is, all the better. Those who know, will know. And those who don't know or care will let me fly under the radar as intended. If I could have removed the grille emblem entirely, I would have.

Does look better from afar.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

It's a Ronin thing .. or in geopolitical terms, "walk softly and carry a big stick." Most people of means around here are humble and discreet to a fault, like the owner of the only E63S Wagon in town. He specced his in silver, chrome trim and zero badges.

But hey -- you do you. That's why BMW offers 3 body styles, 3 drivetrains, several rims, umpteen color combinations, etc.

That would be like trying to hide a Rolex submariner by scraping the Rolex name off the dial. anybody that knows cars knows what you have. Hell as uptight as the BMW world seems to be about the stupid grille that in itself would give you away. So I’m still confused. but if you like it better that way that’s cool with me. Maybe you could slap a Toyota sticker on it somewhere.

[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by Patton250

anybody that knows cars knows what you have

I'm fine with that. No one's ever given my Audemars Piguet a second glance. I live in Hagerty's hometown, so there's a robust gearhead community, especially in summertime. It's the other 95% of the driving population whose attention I'd rather not attract. (I also live in the U.S. congressional district with the highest percentage of new truck vs. car registrations.)

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

I'm fine with that. No one's ever given my Audemars Piguet a second glance. I live in Hagerty's hometown, so there's a robust gearhead community, especially in summertime. It's the other 95% of the driving population whose attention I'd rather not attract. (I also live in the U.S. congressional district with the highest percentage of new truck vs. car registrations.)

Unfortunately since rap stars wear them all the young people know what they are now. My 16 year old son recognized my ROO and complimented me on it. To be honest it freaked me out. I thought I was being slick thinking no one knew what it was especially in my family.

[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Unfortunately since rap stars wear them all the young people know what they are now. My 16 year old son recognized my ROO and complimented me on it. To be honest it freaked me out. I thought I was being slick thinking no one knew what it was especially in my family.

S**t, there goes that. I inherited mine from my father >10 years ago. Who knew his watch would be cool so many years later?

[Flying05]

Originally Posted by luckylingy

As requested (same photo before clipping). But now that you mention it, if some or most people don't recognize the car for what it is, all the better. Those who know, will know. And those who don't know or care will let me fly under the radar as intended. If I could have removed the grille emblem entirely, I would have.

Looks sharp! Garage looks great as well. What type of big cat or gorilla you sporting in the big cage back there? Or is that the "dog house" when kicked out of the house for the evening.

[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by Flying05

Looks sharp! Garage looks great as well. What type of big cat or gorilla you sporting in the big cage back there? Or is that the "dog house" when kicked out of the house for the evening.

Thanks. Kennel for the dogs (Airedales). They have plenty of space to roam about, and we humans have enough headroom to keep it clean. They retreat there any time we leave the house, so it's part of their routine. Prime viewing spot if we're working in the garage or the yard, too. Kennel measures 6' x 6' x 12' (if I recall).

[luckylingy]

Playing with emblems continues (done for now). Added simple ///M on air breathers, plus CCA grille badge to display the team colors. Will take better photos when car's clean and lighting's better.

[Fugazii]

A body shop can make it look stealth or recommend something. The BMW CCA looks tacky rather keep the ///M badges but that's just me!

[luckylingy]

Yeah, I’m not committed to the CCA badge (25+ year member but no as active). It comes off and on in 2 minutes, so I might reserve it for the rare Clib events I attend. I’m a ‘less is more’ kind of guy. We’ll see.

[Dundas]

Front grill one looks OK but side one not so much especially in chrome. What does the side one look like without an emblem?
+1 loose the BMW CCA

OT
How easy is it to get rid of those stupid stickers in the head lights?

[Draper]

Yeah....

I'm not really digging any of this.

[KnightedBMW]

Originally Posted by Draper

Yeah....

I'm not really digging any of this.

+1

[Forzanerazzurri]

This looks like you got some M package on your 330i.

[Seedster2]

Not a good look - especially the chrome M breathers and CCA. I would have reached out to IND for some blacked out logos.

[Yas_sir]

Originally Posted by Seedster2

Not a good look - especially the chrome M breathers and CCA. I would have reached out to IND for some blacked out logos.

Not everyone likes blacked out badges my guy.