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1992 - 1999 M3 (E36) (1992 - 1999) BMW's second generation M3, and the first M3 to feature BMW's classic inline six motor. Featuring 240hp (european models had a 286hp and 321hp), a slick shifting gear box, and near perfect weight balance, the E36 M3 was named Car & Driver's "Best Handling Car At Any Price."

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Old 09-16-2009, 01:55 AM
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E92 M3 badge vs. E36 M3 badge
I tried searching, but I'm also tired so maybe I missed it. But does anyone know what the size difference between the E36 and E92 M3 badge are. I think the E92 is just curved, where the E36 is flat, but is it significantly smaller? Maybe I'll go to a dealer tomorrow and measure it, haha.

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E90 series is much smaller, and more curved.
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stick with the e36 one... if you want a curved version get the e46 m3 one.
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Old 09-16-2009, 04:03 AM
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stick with the e36 one... if you want a curved version get the e46 m3 one.
Reason why or just cause?
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the e36 one is huge compared to the e46 and 92 ones
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the e92 version is so much smaller..i much prefer my e36 one
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I have a the e46 badge looks much nicer
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If your looking for an E36 Dinan badge I have one for sale. I could at least measure it for you and tell you exactly how big it's.
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Why do want to know? Curious.
I want a blacked out M3 badge, but I'm having a tough time finding the E36 ones. I found some nice E92 badges for a good deal and I kinda like the curve of the new badges. And I'm curious.
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I want a blacked out M3 badge, but I'm having a tough time finding the E36 ones. I found some nice E92 badges for a good deal and I kinda like the curve of the new badges. And I'm curious.
The grey scale kind?
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The grey scale kind?
No red, purple and blue will still be there, but the M and the 3 will be black.
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I seeeeeee. Nope cant help you on that. It would be boss on a white car tho.
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e36 flat
e46 curved
e90/92 smaller and curved
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where did you find blacked out e46/90 m3 badge?
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the grey scale kind?
gi joessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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gi joessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GI joe?

Sorry, that was way OT.

EDIT: I just saw the video (cant see that at work) and it was very cool.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4OPr_QxoFg

GI joe?

Sorry, that was way OT.

EDIT: I just saw the video (cant see that at work) and it was very cool.
so win
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Paint the M and the 3 with black paint and a brush? It'd be similar to blacking out your grills but the badge won't get rock chipped all day....
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Just know that most of the aftermarket badges use cheap paint, the red turns to pink in 6 months and the blues fade as well. Since my original badge only had the faded Red, I masked it and painted it Hellrot. That was 3 years ago and it still looks perfect....
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Just know that most of the aftermarket badges use cheap paint, the red turns to pink in 6 months and the blues fade as well. Since my original badge only had the faded Red, I masked it and painted it Hellrot. That was 3 years ago and it still looks perfect....
May be a stupid question but what kind of paint did you use?

could be useful if OP wants to go this route.
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i painted my stock m3 badge black. looks like shit because I had to tape up the stripes lol
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May be a stupid question but what kind of paint did you use?

could be useful if OP wants to go this route.
My Car came with a Spray Can of Touch up paint, it's been quite useful over the years. (got the car in '05) No idea what brand is actually in it, but it's got to be quality automotive paint. My car sits in Sun all day here at work next to an airport, badge looks great still.

I just got it back last night (got rear ended 3 weeks ago) so I'll soon do a thread on the body/paint work. You'll be able to see it then. (I went to shop every couple days to snap pics of the progress)
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