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  1. JECO

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    #2 JECO, Sep 17, 2013
    Good riddance to the chrome lettering, but since when has the all 4 badge become obnoxious?
     
  2. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, Sep 17, 2013
    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....:D
     
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    #4 Nathan, Sep 17, 2013
    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]
     
  4. Crashton

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    #5 Crashton, Sep 17, 2013
    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?

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    #6 B.A.D., Sep 17, 2013
    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)?
     
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    #7 Crashton, Sep 17, 2013
    Sure it makes sense, but I see some humor in this as I do in many things. :D
     
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    #8 N2MINI, Sep 17, 2013
    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...