Would you guys wear the DINAN badge on your car?

BarryJI · 02-25-2016, 11:16 AM

No question that it will enhance the resale value of what is now a DINAN 228i M-Sport but I'm not sure that mounting the badge in place of the 228i badge on the right hand side of the trunk lid is exactly my style. The car has no other purely aesthetic mods and looks stock apart from the 1/2" drop and tint. I'd be interested in your opinions, especially if we can avoid flaming.

Here's how I weigh it up:

Pros:

I earned it
I am proud of the car
It no longer drives anything like a stock 228i
It's not too blingy
It's a signal to other enthusiasts

Cons:
Catnip for thieves
Catnip for vandals
I'd need to replace my DINAN rear LP frame or the car will look like a billboard on wheels (it also has DINAN engraved exhaust tips)
Maybe it is blingy
Possible provocation to coppers

Thoughts?

OpenAir · 02-25-2016, 11:36 AM

If your proud, then yes!

scrape1 · 02-25-2016, 11:45 AM

Only if they rented the space on the trunk lid

BarryJI · 02-25-2016, 11:46 AM

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Only if they rented the space on the trunk lid

Ha! Good one. And a reasonable point.

BEM-S4 · 02-25-2016, 11:56 AM

I'd sell it but that's just me. Debadged my trunk lid think it looks a lot better. That said purely personal preference do whatever you want. Don't think it will add anything to resale on top of what the mods themselves did though. Be prepared to get some but not all of that $ back.

Beartato · 02-25-2016, 11:57 AM

If I had the money to burn with Dinan mods I'd rock the badge.

Viffermike · 02-25-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beartato

If I had the money to burn with Dinan mods I'd rock the badge.

As would I. But it would have to be a black badge since I've blackened the other badging on my car ... and I'd likely replace the '228i' with it. The only peeps who would know what the DINAN represented, anyway, would instantly know that I had a 228i and not a 235.

OpenAir · 02-25-2016, 12:40 PM

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... would have to be a black badge...and I'd likely replace the '228i' with it. The only peeps who would know what the DINAN represented, anyway, would instantly know that I had a 228i and not a 235.

+1

Merc for hire · 02-25-2016, 01:16 PM

Dinan name never looked good to me. Looks like cheap aftermarket tagged on logo.

zkeeper · 02-25-2016, 01:21 PM

To badge or not to...all personal. BUT I have always wondered why those who de-badge the model, not just go ahead and remove the Roundel as well. Fill it in and make everyone wonder what it is. No, most keep the BMW, for whatever reason--hey its a BMW.

So might as well keep the rest of the badges. Personally I like them, and appreciate in our chapter those who have the DINAN on the back. It does not deter at all. Go for it, you paid for it.

Sportstick · 02-25-2016, 01:23 PM

My first question is, to whom are you showing the badge? If you get pleasure from seeing it there, for whatever reason, then, yes, of course. If you are doing it primarily to show other people, then I would skip it...a low-value exercise of little importance.

BEM-S4 · 02-25-2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zkeeper

To badge or not to...all personal. BUT I have always wondered why those who de-badge the model, not just go ahead and remove the Roundel as well. Fill it in and make everyone wonder what it is. No, most keep the BMW, for whatever reason--hey its a BMW.

So might as well keep the rest of the badges. Personally I like them, and appreciate in our chapter those who have the DINAN on the back. It does not deter at all. Go for it, you paid for it.

I think for the most part it's not about disguising the model ie making someone thing your 228 is a 235 or whatever. At least around here it seems mostly just for a clean look, like they do in Europe.

louielouie · 02-25-2016, 01:30 PM

I have to agree with merc. I don't know if it's the type face, spacing or what but the Dinan badge always looked cheap to me.

Tpeterson · 02-25-2016, 01:32 PM

I'd definitely put it on. Probably on the left side and leave the 228i on the right.I'm not a de-badger and there are so few on the road up here it needs all the ID it can get.

BEM-S4 · 02-25-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tpeterson

I'd definitely put it on. Probably on the left side and leave the 228i on the right.I'm not a de-badger and there are so few on the road up here it needs all the ID it can get.

Most if not all that I have seen have the dinan on the left with the regular badge unmolested on the right.

BarryJI · 02-25-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by Tpeterson

I'd definitely put it on. Probably on the left side and leave the 228i on the right.I'm not a de-badger and there are so few on the road up here it needs all the ID it can get.

Most if not all that I have seen have the dinan on the left with the regular badge left unmolested on the right.

Yes but if I am going to do it I don't want to add badges to the car. Swapping one for another is a little better for my taste.

BEM-S4 · 02-25-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryJI

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by Tpeterson

I'd definitely put it on. Probably on the left side and leave the 228i on the right.I'm not a de-badger and there are so few on the road up here it needs all the ID it can get.

Most if not all that I have seen have the dinan on the left with the regular badge left unmolested on the right.

Yes but if I am going to do it I don't want to add badges to the car. Swapping one for another is a little better for my taste.

Whatever floats your boat

If I may offer another more stealth alternative (if you want to go that route) I have nothing at all on the outside of my car but have all kinds of decals inside the trunk. I'm the only one to ever see them and it makes me laugh. Anyway I got mostly stuff that is on the car, along with a few just for fun. If you want a Dinan badge but kind of low key I can put you in contact w someone to do a decal for you in BMW text on chrome vinyl for like $20. Disregard the dry cleaning and 100lbs of sand.

Outrun · 02-25-2016, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc for hire

Dinan name never looked good to me. Looks like cheap aftermarket tagged on logo.

This was always my thought too, but to each their own. The badge may also attract the "2 Fast 2 Furious" dudes looking to race you at red lights.

NEUE02 · 02-25-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie

I don't know if it's the type face, spacing or what but the Dinan badge always looked cheap to me.

Totally agree. If it were a more discreet, better looking badge I would mount it. I had a full Dinan E46 M3 but was embarrassed to have the ugly badge on my car.

BMWZ4 · 02-25-2016, 06:20 PM

Go for it. I would.

DanG · 02-26-2016, 09:45 AM

I had the Dinan badge on a previous BMW. As other stated I put it on the left side. I liked it.

As for police, I don't think any of them know what Dinan stands for.

olehead · 02-26-2016, 10:45 AM

only if they gave me the tune for free!!!

02-25-2016, 11:16 AM	#1
BarryJI Captain 425 Rep 980 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 228i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Would you guys wear the DINAN badge on your car? No question that it will enhance the resale value of what is now a DINAN 228i M-Sport but I'm not sure that mounting the badge in place of the 228i badge on the right hand side of the trunk lid is exactly my style. The car has no other purely aesthetic mods and looks stock apart from the 1/2" drop and tint. I'd be interested in your opinions, especially if we can avoid flaming. Here's how I weigh it up: Pros: I earned it I am proud of the car It no longer drives anything like a stock 228i It's not too blingy It's a signal to other enthusiasts Cons: Catnip for thieves Catnip for vandals I'd need to replace my DINAN rear LP frame or the car will look like a billboard on wheels (it also has DINAN engraved exhaust tips) Maybe it is blingy Possible provocation to coppers Thoughts? __________________ 2015 BMW 228i M Sport w/Track Handling Package DAP \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech DINANTRONICS Performance Tuner Stage 1 \| DINAN Shockware \| DINAN Free Flow Exhaust \| DINAN Performance Spring Set + Ride Quality and Handling Kit
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02-25-2016, 11:36 AM	#2
OpenAir Captain 432 Rep 887 Posts Drives: Enzo F23 228i Join Date: May 2015 Location: MD, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	If your proud, then yes!
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02-25-2016, 11:45 AM	#3
scrape1 Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '14 228i M Sport, '04 X3 3.0i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	Only if they rented the space on the trunk lid
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02-25-2016, 11:56 AM	#5
BEM-S4 Major General 4519 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	I'd sell it but that's just me. Debadged my trunk lid think it looks a lot better. That said purely personal preference do whatever you want. Don't think it will add anything to resale on top of what the mods themselves did though. Be prepared to get some but not all of that $ back. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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02-25-2016, 11:57 AM	#6
Beartato Major 882 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	If I had the money to burn with Dinan mods I'd rock the badge.
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02-25-2016, 01:16 PM	#9
Merc for hire First Lieutenant 157 Rep 387 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Dinan name never looked good to me. Looks like cheap aftermarket tagged on logo.
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zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	To badge or not to...all personal. BUT I have always wondered why those who de-badge the model, not just go ahead and remove the Roundel as well. Fill it in and make everyone wonder what it is. No, most keep the BMW, for whatever reason--hey its a BMW. So might as well keep the rest of the badges. Personally I like them, and appreciate in our chapter those who have the DINAN on the back. It does not deter at all. Go for it, you paid for it.
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02-25-2016, 01:23 PM	#11
Sportstick Major General 4746 Rep 6,087 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	My first question is, to whom are you showing the badge? If you get pleasure from seeing it there, for whatever reason, then, yes, of course. If you are doing it primarily to show other people, then I would skip it...a low-value exercise of little importance. __________________ 2015 228i 6MT/Track Handling/Tech/Cold/Premium/Lighting/Driver Assistance/KCDesign Strut Brace/M2 LCAs/Rogue SSK/BBS SR/PS4S/ER Chargepipe/AA Intercooler/Dinan Shockware/MPerformance Spoiler/Black Grilles/Xpel Ultimate PPF & Prime XR+ Tint/Adam's Ceramic/no CDV 2024 X3 sDrive30i/MSport/Premium/Dynamic Handling/Shadowline/Parking/Xpel Prime XR Plus/Weathertech Cargo Liner
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louielouie Major 552 Rep 1,071 Posts Drives: '18 F80 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	I have to agree with merc. I don't know if it's the type face, spacing or what but the Dinan badge always looked cheap to me.
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02-25-2016, 01:32 PM	#14
Tpeterson Lieutenant 157 Rep 580 Posts Drives: 228i MSport/THP/MT/ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Eagan Mn iTrader: (0)	I'd definitely put it on. Probably on the left side and leave the 228i on the right.I'm not a de-badger and there are so few on the road up here it needs all the ID it can get.
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BMWZ4 Major General 1914 Rep 5,115 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Go for it. I would. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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DanG Major General 10847 Rep 6,981 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.74]	I had the Dinan badge on a previous BMW. As other stated I put it on the left side. I liked it. As for police, I don't think any of them know what Dinan stands for.
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olehead First Lieutenant 132 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2018 M240I X drive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	only if they gave me the tune for free!!!
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