Back end of your Z

[Shelly]

I’ve just noticed that my Z hasn’t got the Z4 on the back of the car
Just wondering if their is any body else’s Z like that
I wonder why
I’ve look at lots of different photos on google and they all seam to have the silver z4 on the back of them

 

[Paul Rice]

Quite common for BMW's to be badgeless can be ordered from the factory that way or many owners remove them for a cleaner look

 

[Mazza]

On no Shelly, you’ve bought a smart car with a body kit.........

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Took mine off, nobody needs to know what kind of car I'm driving. That's why BMW drivers don't need to use their indicators, it's no-one elses' business where we're going.

 

[Shelly]

Quite common for BMW's to be badgeless can be ordered from the factory that way or many owners remove them for a cleaner look

Thank you for your reply Paul
Something new I’ve learnt today
I didn’t know that

 

[mrscalex]

Indeed. We debadged the engine size off the 3.0 to make it look more of a sleeper/less worth nicking. But I'd always want the BMW and model badge on there to educate the uninformed what it is

 

[Shelly]

On no Shelly, you’ve bought a smart car with a body kit.........

It did cross my mind
I’ve never seen a Z without the logo on it
Thought it was weird

 

[Shelly]

Took mine off, nobody needs to know what kind of car I'm driving. That's why BMW drivers don't need to use their indicators, it's no-one elses' business where we're going.

That made me chuckle
That’s why when I put my indicator on it only flashes 4 times
Unless I press it a bit harder

 

[Shelly]

Indeed. We debadged the engine size off the 3.0 to make it look more of a sleeper/less worth nicking. But I'd always want the BMW and model badge on there to educate the uninformed what it is

I’ll just leave my how it is

 

[Z Victor 1]

It's probably as a result of a big back end shunt and the cheap body shop didn't bother getting a replacement badge.
Just joking Shelly !

 

[mrscalex]

Took mine off, nobody needs to know what kind of car I'm driving. That's why BMW drivers don't need to use their indicators, it's no-one elses' business where we're going.

These days no b*gger seems to use their indicators. Or trafficators as I prefer to call them as it winds up my missus for using an ancient term.

 

[t-tony]

I think the logic of not showing anyone else where you intend to go stops them from pre emoting your manoeuvre and therefore stops them pulling out. At least that's the only explanation I can come up for people driving like idiots.

Tony.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

It's probably as a result of a big back end shunt and the cheap body shop didn't bother getting a replacement badge.
Just joking Shelly !

Guess who's going to be ripping out the boot carpets and looking for those tell-tale ripples, then.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

That made me chuckle
That’s why when I put my indicator on it only flashes 4 times
Unless I press it a bit harder

4 flashes now? Only three on my e91, guess that's progress for you.

 

[Shelly]

Guess who's going to be ripping out the boot carpets and looking for those tell-tale ripples, then.

Lol
I’ll just look where the logo should be and see if I can see any marks their

 

[Shelly]

4 flashes now? Only three on my e91, guess that's progress for you.

Yes I’m sure it’s four
I’ll press the indicator when I go out in it next

 

[Redline]

My E85 has no badges at all. Gail’s has a full compliment.
Think mine looks fine without any but the E89 looks a little bare without badges by the side repeaters.

If I recall correctly, then, unless it’s been changed the grill is the giveaway for the 3.0L E85.

 

[andyglym]

Bad news Shelly, without a Z badge you're not allowed in the BMW Lane

 

[Shelly]

Bad news Shelly, without a Z badge you're not allowed in the BMW Lane

I’ll have to go in the bus lane then

 

[Paul Rice]

My E85 has no badges at all. Gail’s has a full compliment.
Think mine looks fine without any but the E89 looks a little bare without badges by the side repeaters.

If I recall correctly, then, unless it’s been changed the grill is the giveaway for the 3.0L E85.

Grill and chrome backed headlights (2.0 2.2 2.5 all have black backed lights)