Bonnet badge

[alec.m]

Trying to find a bonnet badge for a friends 3.0 on ebay. Loads of 82mm ones but when I check compatibility most say it doesn`t fit. One says it fits a 3.2. Are all z3 bonnets the same in which case the 3.2 one will be ok?
Can anyone advise or give me a link to one that`s ok please. Friend only wants a cheap one. Thanks Alec

 

[Jack Ratt]

As far as I'm aware all Z3 bonnets are the same. Ebay's compatibility charts aren't very accurate

 

[Bumpa]

I recently (2 weeks ago) bought one for my 2.2 from ebay for £3.85 and it was fine. It even came in a BMW sealed bag with the correct part numbers on it. I did have to use a small piece of sandpaper to slim down the pins very slightly to make it a snug fit. It looks much better than the 17 year old original.

 

[alec.m]

I recently (2 weeks ago) bought one for my 2.2 from ebay for £3.85 and it was fine. It even came in a BMW sealed bag with the correct part numbers on it. I did have to use a small piece of sandpaper to slim down the pins very slightly to make it a snug fit. It looks much better than the 17 year old original.

I would be grateful if you could post the link to this one Mike

 

[Bumpa]

Its ebay item 264239917745.
Hope it works.
Mike

 

[alec.m]

Its ebay item 264239917745.
Hope it works.
Mike

Many thanks

 

[Scooblitz]

Just fitted an 82mm emblem to the front of mine. Looks ok but tbh they can be a touch off centre and the mount points arent great on th ebay specials but considering it could be £100 for all 4 from bmw, £5 is fine. I actually used 3m circular sticky pads to put a few of mine on in the end.

 

[Ianmc]

The cheap ones don't last long in my experience.

 

[Scooblitz]

The cheap ones don't last long in my experience.

Just stuck them on and im sure ill be agreeing with you next summer. They don't feel right either. I saw the new bmw official hovering centre caps are £70 each.

 

[Stevo7682]

I'm have to say totally agree with @Iain C on this, cheap ones get a year or two before they start to fade but it will freshen up the look for a while.
Stephen.

 

[miller1098]

Yes there’s loads on eBay it’s such a popular item ,the last one I bought £3.99 they don’t last long but it doesn’t seem like a lot to change them . I have one in a packet here and I might spray a coat of lacquer on it before fitting to see if that helps longevity lol

 

[Redline]

Just fitted an 82mm emblem to the front of mine. Looks ok but tbh they can be a touch off centre and the mount points arent great on th ebay specials but considering it could be £100 for all 4 from bmw, £5 is fine. I actually used 3m circular sticky pads to put a few of mine on in the end.

I read 3m sticky pads and thought just for a moment “my that’s huge! but then realised is 3M. Doh

 

[Geoff Crispin]

I have 3 new 68mm ones over from the one i needed for the bonnet on my 1998 1.9, now 4 years old and looks as good as new £3 each plus postage. Geoff

 

[Geoff Crispin]

I have 3 new 68mm ones over from the one i needed for the bonnet on my 1998 1.9, now 4 years old and looks as good as new £3 each plus postage. Geoff

Sorry think that this info is wrong as my wheel badges on my 1998 1.9 are 68mm but dont remember if they were two pin, does any one know ? Geoff

 

[alec.m]

Its ebay item 264239917745.
Hope it works.
Mike

Thanks Mike, it came today and is now fitted. Looks great and fitting lugs went in well.

 

[MalcQV]

Does the existing badge just prize off?

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Yes they are stuck on, the badges are self adhesive but take care getting old ones off. Take the disc that the badge is fixed to off wheel as it is easier to do that way and also make cleaning off old adhesive easier.
Have you bought them yet ? Geoff