M4 badge on front grill falling off

[bmwm4f82]

It seems this piece is only attached with double sided tape, and about half of the sticky tape will not stick to the plastic surface of the kidney grill. It wiggles alarmingly and will probably evaporate with next high pressure wash.

Took it in today, M-tech looked at it and ordered new logo (with grill) on warranty. Sounds wasteful doesn't it, when BMW marketing trumpets about efficient dynamics. How about efficient spares parts handling?

[F80JMcD]

Look on the bright side, at least it's nothing mechanical.

[jballs16]

A week after getting my 335is the fender badge came off during the first wash. I was left with 335 and the "is" was in my sheepskin wash mit

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by bmwm4f82

It seems this piece is only attached with double sided tape, and about half of the sticky tape will not stick to the plastic surface of the kidney grill. It wiggles alarmingly and will probably evaporate with next high pressure wash.

Took it in today, M-tech looked at it and ordered new logo (with grill) on warranty. Sounds wasteful doesn't it, when BMW marketing trumpets about efficient dynamics. How about efficient spares parts handling?

I would think that is the standard way to attach those logos.

Had the "W" fall off the grill on a Passat W8 I used to own when I was removing bugs. New double sided tape, never came off again no matter what.

Hopefully that is the only and last of your issues with the car.

[Canyon_Dancer]

Originally Posted by bmwm4f82

It seems this piece is only attached with double sided tape, and about half of the sticky tape will not stick to the plastic surface of the kidney grill. It wiggles alarmingly and will probably evaporate with next high pressure wash.

Took it in today, M-tech looked at it and ordered new logo (with grill) on warranty. Sounds wasteful doesn't it, when BMW marketing trumpets about efficient dynamics. How about efficient spares parts handling?

Overreact much?

[BD SM3RF]

Originally Posted by F80JMcD

Look on the bright side, at least it's nothing mechanical.

The bright side is that it would save me the trouble of removing it anyway. Don't care for the front badge. Kind of looks like a gold tooth (no thanks)

[bmwm4f82]

Originally Posted by Canyon_Dancer

Overreact much?

Overreact, no, I do not agree, as you can see by my location. European politicians are crazy about cars and environment.

[Canyon_Dancer]

Originally Posted by bmwm4f82

Overreact, no, I do not agree, as you can see by my location. European politicians are crazy about cars and environment.

I'm referring to your badge comment. Nevermind. Enjoy the car.

[bmwm4f82]

Originally Posted by Canyon_Dancer

I'm referring to your badge comment. Nevermind. Enjoy the car.

I will, its new model and little things like this are bound to happen.

I see Basilian flag in your sig voce e de la?

[Canyon_Dancer]

Originally Posted by bmwm4f82

I will, its new model and little things like this are bound to happen.

I see Basilian flag in your sig voce e de la?

Nao, sou Americano, mas eu falo. Vou pra la cada duas anos (..Espirito Santo, Arraial D'Ajuda, Salvador e Fortaleza). Estou Capoeirista por vida!

[bmwm4f82]

Originally Posted by Canyon_Dancer

Nao, sou Americano, mas eu falo. Vou pra la cada duas anos (..Espirito Santo, Arraial D'Ajuda, Salvador e Fortaleza). Estou Capoeirista por vida!

Falo e escrivo. Morrei no Rio durante 4 anhos e tambem
Trabalhei em Portugal durante 4 anhos. Capoeira e legal,samba tambem!

Translation for y'all

i speak and write fluently. I lived in Rio for 4 years and also worked in Portugal for 4 years. Capoieira and Samba are cool

[bmwm4f82]

Bump^

Anyone else with same issue?

[Canyon_Dancer]

Originally Posted by bmwm4f82

Falo e escrivo. Morrei no Rio durante 4 anhos e tambem
Trabalhei em Portugal durante 4 anhos. Capoeira e legal,samba tambem!

Translation for y'all

i speak and write fluently. I lived in Rio for 4 years and also worked in Portugal for 4 years. Capoieira and Samba are cool

Haha! Good call on the translation.

[michaelw9]

Half the M4s I looked at (including my own) have loose stickers with the emblem on the front fenders. You can push them in and see they're peeling off a bit and sticking out. I doubt they will last all that long - hopefully BMW recognizes the defect and comes up with a solution.

[secretariat]

So I guess you can just pull off the front badge?

[voodoogeek]

Originally Posted by ecleland

The bright side is that it would save me the trouble of removing it anyway. Don't care for the front badge. Kind of looks like a gold tooth (no thanks)

while we're at this, can the badge be removed w/hairdryer then? I'd like to have it removed, will do the same with the rear badge probably. haters gonna hate and the true M aficionado will know anyway.

[Canyon_Dancer]

Originally Posted by voodoogeek

while we're at this, can the badge be removed w/hairdryer then? I'd like to have it removed, will do the same with the rear badge probably. haters gonna hate and the true M aficionado will know anyway.

You'll have the backing plate visible then, and that will likely annoy you.

[kingmonkey8]

The badge on my car was lifting at the top. Then I realised the badge was stuck on wonky. Makes you wonder the people who build these cars if they can't even put a badge on straight when there are two guide lug holes...

[Blindside_137]

You are right you'd think they would have that figured out. I wonder if the M5 and M6 have that problem?

[Powaup]

Originally Posted by F80JMcD

Look on the bright side, at least it's nothing mechanical.

^^^ I like this guy, optimism is a must

[Mikster]

Originally Posted by bmwm4f82

It seems this piece is only attached with double sided tape, and about half of the sticky tape will not stick to the plastic surface of the kidney grill. It wiggles alarmingly and will probably evaporate with next high pressure wash.

Took it in today, M-tech looked at it and ordered new logo (with grill) on warranty. Sounds wasteful doesn't it, when BMW marketing trumpets about efficient dynamics. How about efficient spares parts handling?

You're kidding....it's stuck on with D-tape? On an $70k+ car??
I don't know how its going to last one winter here in Toronto...

M

[consolidated]

Put a drywall screw thru it, won't move after that.