MC at last! Where to get M badges? [Archive]

pies

08-06-2006, 10:42 AM

Ha Ha! After many years of waiting yesterday i picked up my MC! Awesome!

Having so many revs to play with takes a bit of getting used to....but if you keep winding it round the tacho you really unleash the beast :D

First thing to do on the car - replace those faded M badges!

Where's the best/cheapest place to get replacement badges for a 99 S car? Have looked at ebay but i'm not sure which ones will fit the bonnet vents?

Lee

08-06-2006, 10:43 AM

Ha Ha! After many years of waiting yesterday i picked up my MC! Awesome!

Having so many revs to play with takes a bit of getting used to....but if you keep winding it round the tacho you really unleash the beast :D

First thing to do on the car - replace those faded M badges!

Where's the best/cheapest place to get replacement badges for a 99 S car? Have looked at ebay but i'm not sure which ones will fit the bonnet vents?

congrats!

I got mine which are the updated S54 ones from www.Leatherz.com

Enjoy!

Lee

Rags

08-06-2006, 10:43 AM

pics? :lol:

WHat colour is it etc?

AJL

08-06-2006, 10:57 AM

I got mine from the stealers was about £30 for all three.

pies

08-06-2006, 11:23 AM

Thanks.

Its Estoril with Estoril leather, S plate, 41k miles. I'll put some pics up once its had a proper clean!

Rags

08-06-2006, 11:31 AM

is it from Trowbridge?

What was it like?

c_w

08-06-2006, 11:56 AM

Get them from a dealer they are cheap enough (sides are about £7 each, rear is about £17). I laquered the stickers on mine so they won't fade again (the laquer isn't noticeable).

I did think about getting some newer S54 curved badges (which look nicer IMO) but was too late and had already ordered the "straight" S50 ones.

Trundler

08-06-2006, 12:54 PM

S50 style:
Rear - £20.70 (5114 2 250 811)
Side - £7.16 each (5114 2 492 942)

S54 style:
Rear - £19.80 (5114 2 694 404)
Side - £19.80 each (5114 7 892 003)

pies

08-06-2006, 01:19 PM

Good info guys thanks.

The other thing that needs sorting is the chrome boot handle above the number plate, which is all bubbly. Anyone know a part number/cost?

Yes, i did purchase the car from Jaie in Trowbridge. 5 green lights on so no service needed, but hasn't been done many miles in the last year. Am considering taking it to a dealer/specialist to be checked over just for my piece of mind....everytime i floor it i have at the back of my mind the thought of an expensive engine blowing itself to bits! :shock:

Trundler

08-06-2006, 01:28 PM

The answer to all your part no. issues:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=CM92&mospid=48075&prod=19981000

The part you're after is (I think) a 'Trunk Lid Grip' 5122 8 400 128.

pies

08-06-2006, 02:55 PM

wow. now that's a useful website! :D Thanks

Manic

08-06-2006, 07:10 PM

Congrats, pies! I wish you many trouble-free miles of fun.

First thing I did was replace the badges. Bought them from the dealers. Was the easiest option for me.

pies

08-06-2006, 07:50 PM

Now....I'm trying to not get carried away, but i already want to put a sportier exhaust on it!

As much as i'm loving the performance of my new baby, i don't think the standard exhaust is quite loud enough.

Can anyone recommend one that gives a more agressive note without too much bass drone on a cruise?

Lee

09-06-2006, 12:01 AM

Now....I'm trying to not get carried away, but i already want to put a sportier exhaust on it!

As much as i'm loving the performance of my new baby, i don't think the standard exhaust is quite loud enough.

Can anyone recommend one that gives a more agressive note without too much bass drone on a cruise?

Has to be Eissenman :!: had lots of comments on it last weekend in Wales