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Old 08-30-2009, 08:18 AM
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Debadge or not to debadge

I debadged my 328i. So, now I have ordered an MCS'10 (can't wait!!) and I want to remove the cooper s logo . Looking for a yes or no please. Thank you. Looking for some pics of debaged minis out there.
ps: I have read all the numerous threads on debadging on this forum.
 

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I am thinking of blacking out my badge except for the "S"
 
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I like the clean de-badged look.
 
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de-badge for sure.
 
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Definitely debadge! Or go with SCOOPER.
 
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I'm debading mine when it comes in! I usually debadge all my cars. Love the clean look =)
 
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Old 08-30-2009, 09:39 PM
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Do it, no doubt. I did it within a day of getting my car.
 
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Yeah go ahead and debadge.. even if it was still on there, people still ask "What car is that?"
 
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What about relocation the Cooper S logo to somewhere else on the car like across the boot handle or something?
I personally like the logo on my car, or at least the S part
 
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I say debadge it. I'm gonna take my rear badge off soon.
 
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Originally Posted by minisasqch
I debadged my 328i and my fiance liked the look, he went ahead and debadged his 335i. So, now I have ordered an MCS'10 (can't wait!!) and want the cooper s logo off. My fiance says "NO WAY"! Looking for a yes or no please. Thank you.
ps: I have read all the numerous threads on debadging on this forum.
Is it *your* car? If so, and you want to debadge it, debadge that suckah! If you plan on sharing it...flip a coin. Or paper/rock/scissors. Best of three.
 
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Originally Posted by malteseracer
What about relocation the Cooper S logo to somewhere else on the car like across the boot handle or something?
I personally like the logo on my car, or at least the S part
I wouldn't do that personally. The point of debading is to give the back a clean look... that would defeat that purpose, and would look tacky IMO
 
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I know I'm in the minority, but I'm proud to sport my "Cooper S" badge. Don't do it!!
 
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I vote debadge
 
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Instead of de-badging everything how about just getting rid of the cooper and leave the read "S"?
 
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DE BADGE like i did

 
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debadge it, you will never look back.
 
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I vote debadge, tho I haven't done it myself.

Furthermore, has any one removed the MINI logos, centered front and back?
 
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Debadged....no question
 
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Badges...We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges!
 
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Originally Posted by 4xAAA
I vote debadge, tho I haven't done it myself.

Furthermore, has any one removed the MINI logos, centered front and back?
There are 2 pin holes underneath each one, you can't leave them off unless you get them filled.

I don't agree with putting the COOPER on the boot handle, very tacky IMO.
 
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Really you should be asking this question of Dr. Laura, not us.

What we like is not relevant to YOUR relationship.

Don't screw it up for yourself by marrying someone who isn't willing to discuss things with you and who puts their foot down over the things you want to do with YOUR car that you will be driving. A man who truly loves you and respects you will be open-minded and willing to do the things you want even if he doesn't like them, and you won't have to manipulate him to get those things.

All you will have to do, is ask.

This isn't a car question at all.
 


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