Tired of all the chrome lettering on the new Countryman and Paceman? Apparently someone at MINI is as well. Starting with fall production both cars will be available with Option Code 320 (aka Stealth Mode) which debadges the cars. Debading means that all models loose all rear badging as well as the the All4 badge […] (visit MotoringFile for the full article) More...
Makin lemonade out of lemons.... See.... There is a benefit to BMW's parts supply issue.... Let's de-badge..... And maybe we can charge for it....
Someone took the E out of the Paceman badge on their MINI and changed the horn with these sounds. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU43yJJXTys]Download Pacman Sound Effects - YouTube[/ame]
I find it amusing that BMW/MINI are following what people do to their cars. Black headlight housings & rings, black wheels & now debadging. What's next plastidipipping factory applied?
Add the fact that you can now get a stubby antanna from MINI as well. Makes perfect business sense to me. Obviously there is a market for these items, so why not get a piece of it. Why do you think so many of the GP2 pieces where made available for sale without needing the VIN (which I believe was required to get replacement parts for the GP1)?
Might as well make some money on it. How much does the debadging cost? I "joey modded" my headlights for around $9 and some time. MINI wants $500... For one year you could get your arches painted from the factory. I paid about $1200 to paint all the black trim... Not sure why they quit offering that...