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Old Aug 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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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Do it:
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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I am thinking of blacking out my badge except for the "S"
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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I like the clean de-badged look.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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de-badge for sure.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Do it.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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Definitely debadge! Or go with SCOOPER.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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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 Aug 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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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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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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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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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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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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I say debadge it. I'm gonna take my rear badge off soon.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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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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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 05:02 AM
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I vote debadge
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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DE BADGE like i did

 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Do it! Matey


 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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debadge it, you will never look back.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Debadged....no question
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Badges...We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges!
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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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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