I am a new member on the board here, but have already made extensive use of the board and archives! Two days ago I moved up from my 99 M3 (Which I loved!) to a 2000 M5. I still can't sleep at night!! This is my fourth BMW. I have previously owned a 97 328is, a 98 540i 6-speed and a 99 M3. I plan on upgrading the NAV system, as adding Bluetooth and Sirus to the car.
On a more mundane note, the car was debadged when I got it and I can totally understand why someone would want to do that. However, for now I would like to re-badge it. Does anyone have pictures or measurements of where to place the ///M and 5?
Welcome to the board! This is a great place, and it is good to have you aboard. Congrats on the beast, and pictures?
If you search in the owners gallery you'll find quite a few pictures that show the correct place for the badge. I would recomend using magnetic one sided tape on the badge, as it will hold well and also be able to be moved in case it isnt placed correctly. Seeing badges too high or too low bugs me...
I know how you're feeling - I'm new here too, this is my 4th day as owner of an '01 M5 (second BMW). Not only am I sleepless waiting for my next chance to drive the Beast but I'm also pleased with this forum - for an automotive forum this one seems to be extraordinarily polite and filled with expertise.
On my M5 the rear "///M5" badge is 7/8" above the horizontal ridge.. There is 3/4" between the ///M and the 5.
From the dead center of the centered BMW emblem to the top of the first "/" is exactly 13".
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2002 E39 Carbonblack/Caramel M5 (best car I ever owned)
2005 E60 Blue Onyx/Caramel/Light Figured Ash M5 (worst car I ever owned)
2007 E90 Montego Blue/Black Alpina D3 (sublime) Let me tell you what SMG stands for...
Bren,
Thanks for the pointers! I will check out the gallery for pictures. The magnetic tape sounds interesting. Any advice on where to find some? I will post some pictures in the near future!
I actually took this pic to show the clear turn signal so the ///M is sort of cut off, but it shows the stock position of the badge. Don't put it near the top of the trunk lid!!!! I have seen way too many BMWs with that error..
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