[cr2000]

I've seen a couple threads on this before but never got a clear installation answer. Figured I'd share my experience in case others are interested. I know the Eurpoean Spec M440's come with an M Fender badge but it's deleted for US models, so I added them back on. I first checked a number of G26 European spec pics/videos to confirm the fender location.

You'll need to order two of the following:

51-14-5-A1A-162 BMW OEM CERIUM GREY FENDER BADGE $44.00

Interesting they come on what looks like an install template. The face of the badges is adhered to a clear template making it easy to line up.

To install I first used a piece of painters tape to ensure I had a crisp edge to line up the template along the fender crease. Then pealed the backing material on the badge, lined up the bottom of the template with the edge of the tape and the other edge with the panel edge. Pressed firmly against the car, and then peeled off the template face. Make sure to prep the paint first, in my case the car was brand new so a bit of water to clean the surface was fine. Using a little rubbing alcohol to clean the paint before application might be needed if your car has been waxed or has any deposits on the paint.

[johndoe1983]

Wow!! Nice job. Looks great.

[chutoy]

I asked a European owner on a FB group to measure and they provided pictures of his measurement. The bottom of the template looks correct but the left side is a bit short. But looks great the way you have it

[cr2000]

Originally Posted by chutoy

I asked a European owner on a FB group to measure and they provided pictures of his measurement. The bottom of the template looks correct but the left side is a bit short. But looks great the way you have it

Interesting, is that on a Gran Coupe or a Coupe in your pic? It looks further in from the door edge than all of the European Spec pictures I reviewed online. Would have simply been nice if BMW didn't delete it for US customers, but I'm sure it's just about cost cutting. Although my G26 did come with cargo nets on the back of the seats...

[chutoy]

Originally Posted by cr2000

Interesting, is that on a Gran Coupe or a Coupe in your pic? It's looks further in from the door edge than all of the European Spec pictures I reviewed online. Would have simply been nice if BMW didn't delete it for US customers, but I'm sure it's just about cost cutting. Although my G26 did come with cargo nets on the back of the seats...

Yes, I specially asked for a G26

[james1138]

Nice! I did the same. I had expel installed so there’s already a template for it in their system for Canadian and European models so it worked out perfectly.

[Seaford]

If anyone reading this is tempted by the cheap knock off copies on eBay……don’t do it!! The coloured bits fall off in no time at all.

Saying this on behalf of a friend.

Obviously.

[dani40]

Originally Posted by james1138

Nice! I did the same. I had expel installed so there’s already a template for it in their system for Canadian and European models so it worked out perfectly.

Do you have access to the template to share? Thanks!

[Emily172013]

Bought some cheap ones off ebay three years ago, They're still on.

[Rawhide]

I just looked at pics of euro spec cars, eyeballed it, and used painters tape to get it lined up straight. Is it in the BMW spec location? Probably not, but I've yet to have anyone approach the badge with a spec sheet and a tape measure.

[B58-M340iX]

I wouldn't even want this on my car if I had an M3/M3C/X

[Rawhide]

Originally Posted by B58-M340iX

I wouldn't even want this on my car if I had an M3/M3C/X

Good thing this isn't your car then.

[Geo_FF]

PSA if you order black emblems as a port installed option, to my surprise it also includes a black M badge on the Fender (US). I'm not particularly a fan of it and I wouldn't have it added, but it doesn't look that bad either so I won't bother removing it for now.

[B58-M340iX]

Originally Posted by Rawhide

Good thing this isn't your car then.

Totally agree

[KeepUp]

Originally Posted by cr2000

I've seen a couple threads on this before but never got a clear installation answer. Figured I'd share my experience in case others are interested. I know the Eurpoean Spec M440's come with an M Fender badge but it's deleted for US models, so I added them back on. I first checked a number of G26 European spec pics/videos to confirm the fender location.

You'll need to order two of the following:

51-14-5-A1A-162 BMW OEM CERIUM GREY FENDER BADGE $44.00

Interesting they come on what looks like an install template. The face of the badges is adhered to a clear template making it easy to line up.

To install I first used a piece of painters tape to ensure I had a crisp edge to line up the template along the fender crease. Then pealed the backing material on the badge, lined up the bottom of the template with the edge of the tape and the other edge with the panel edge. Pressed firmly against the car, and then peeled off the template face. Make sure to prep the paint first, in my case the car was brand new so a bit of water to clean the surface was fine. Using a little rubbing alcohol to clean the paint before application might be needed if your car has been waxed or has any deposits on the paint.

Looks fantastic!

[dhock_holiday]

Originally Posted by Geo_FF

PSA if you order black emblems as a port installed option, to my surprise it also includes a black M badge on the Fender (US). I'm not particularly a fan of it and I wouldn't have it added, but it doesn't look that bad either so I won't bother removing it for now.

Do you have pics? Had I known I probably would have gone for it

[james1138]

Originally Posted by dhock_holiday

Do you have pics? Had I known I probably would have gone for it

Here’s mine…

[dhock_holiday]

Originally Posted by james1138

Here’s mine…

Looks great with black on black. Very subtle, it’s making me wish I got these

[Geo_FF]

Originally Posted by dhock_holiday

Do you have pics? Had I known I probably would have gone for it

Don't mind the dirty car, it rained yesterday.

[prjkthack]

A lot of these look like they are in different positions (or these different cars?)

I want my 340i to look like their euro counterparts so I asked the dealer to debadge the xDrive and get the side badges (all in black). I just hope they put it in the right place.

[Geo_FF]

Mine was done at the port, so I would presume they follow a template just like the model and xdrive badges. Some others have had theirs added afterwards so that's some of the variance.

[Seaford]

The wing (not fender!) badge is standard on M Sport cars in the UK, a nil cost delete option.