M Badge on seat looks like it's cracking - will BMW replace them?

[48Laws]

I never thought these cars really needed that detail. Perhaps over-engineering. I'd rather have embroidered if anything.

[mikex25]

Dealer will definitely replace that, they better

[04RC51]

Originally Posted by DBACE

No doubt, sorta like you wasting your time trolling. Drive your car a little more or add some better threads. You seem capable.

I would start new threads but I have nothing to complain about, which is all that people post on here anymore. Trivial complaints about 1st World Problems from people who think they bought a Bugatti and just need to come back down to Earth a little more.

For the people who think "it's too soon" for it to not look like new, at what point would it be fine for it to start showing wear? When do we stop bothering dealers for items that are showing wear and tear?

[Lups]

Originally Posted by 04RC51

I would start new threads but I have nothing to complain about, which is all that people post on here anymore. Trivial complaints about 1st World Problems from people who think they bought a Bugatti and just need to come back down to Earth a little more.

For the people who think "it's too soon" for it to not look like new, at what point would it be fine for it to start showing wear? When do we stop bothering dealers for items that are showing wear and tear?

15 years/ 5 000 miles. Seems about the right ratio.

Sure, the op's logos don't look good. You and I wouldn't notice and if we did we would replace them if needed.

I respect the guys who want to keep theirs in pristine condition but I'd go nuts if I tried to copy them.

Let's live a little guys and get those logos shining again. you can have mine, mirrors in the sun visors too. I'm happy with less.

[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by Vigilant

OP...could this be a sun exposure issue? If your car is outside and not garaged during the day, it is possible that the heat and sun exposure may be causing these "fractures" in the emblem. I garage my car at night but during the day, my vehicle often sits outside in the elements...the Florida sun no less.

My F80 was a 37 week build...no issues yet.

Very astute observation.

I though our windows block all UV, no?

[48Laws]

^good point @#26

[smh_amg_m4gts]

Originally Posted by Cooltones

Interesting - That looks EXACTLY like "stress cracks" that I found on the steering wheel roundel of my M5. I mentioned to my SA and they replaced it -- In my case the cost was substantial as it was not simply a roundel swap or a "let's just put another roundel on top of the defective one..."; instead it required a replacement airbag unit.

Bring it back to the dealership to replace. I'd be surprise if they didn't do so.

Some might call this nit-picky -- Me? I call this keeping an $80K+ car looking good...

Good Luck with this.

Dealer said this was wear/tear. To be honest, not sure I want them to pull apart my seat to replace this thing.

[smh_amg_m4gts]

Originally Posted by Vigilant

OP...could this be a sun exposure issue? If your car is outside and not garaged during the day, it is possible that the heat and sun exposure may be causing these "fractures" in the emblem. I garage my car at night but during the day, my vehicle often sits outside in the elements...the Florida sun no less.

My F80 was a 37 week build...no issues yet.

Garaged. My other badge is perfectly fine. And I don't remember lettin any fat ppl in my car (excuse my candor).

[MDIVISION]

Originally Posted by Vigilant

OP...could this be a sun exposure issue? If your car is outside and not garaged during the day, it is possible that the heat and sun exposure may be causing these "fractures" in the emblem. I garage my car at night but during the day, my vehicle often sits outside in the elements...the Florida sun no less.

My F80 was a 37 week build...no issues yet.

Only visible when not lit and in day time.

[smh_amg_m4gts]

For the record, I didn't start this thread to complain. More to be informative and keep myself informed. Isn't that what forums are about?

Maybe you should just stick to YouTube videos...just saying.

[myzmak]

What. In. The. Name. Of. Actual. F--k.

Lemon it.

Safety issue.

Design flaw.

C'mon BMW!

(My car has nicks, a little rock mark in the windshield, and many things I haven't noticed. It will have more love done to it before I am thru. I will pay and get it detailed but before i give her up years from now I am going to drive and enjoy the hell out of it, even if she starts to show the wear after a while. To me, it's a car, not a museum piece. I sympathize with OP's feeling of pain but don't share it and don't intend to......till next time kids, keep your stick on the ice and your head up )

[smh_amg_m4gts]

Originally Posted by myzmak

What. In. The. Name. Of. Actual. F--k.

Lemon it.

Safety issue.

Design flaw.

C'mon BMW!

(My car has nicks, a little rock mark in the windshield, and many things I haven't noticed. It will have more love done to it before I am thru. I will pay and get it detailed but before i give her up years from now I am going to drive and enjoy the hell out of it, even if she starts to show the wear after a while. To me, it's a car, not a museum piece. I sympathize with OP's feeling of pain but don't share it and don't intend to......till next time kids, keep your stick on the ice and your head up )

What pain are you referring to? I never said I was in pain.

[04RC51]

Originally Posted by Lups

you can have mine, mirrors in the sun visors too. I'm happy with less.

Haha, the broken mirrors was a funny thread also. Design flaws!

[Vigilant]

Originally Posted by BMWrules7

Very astute observation.

I though our windows block all UV, no?

Just to add...I do not have aftermarket tint on my windows...so whatever natural tint the windows have may provide some uv protection, though I will need to investigate that detail.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by 04RC51

Haha, the broken mirrors was a funny thread also. Design flaws!

Well, to be honest, that kinda is. But because of that thread I now know we have those! Never had I spotted one in any car I've ever had.

[Drizz]

Mine has looked just like that since I got it. July build. Think it was week 26.

[JTmarlin]

Thanks for the info, if people find it nit picky or wasted time, they can click away. I don't get message boards sometime, we are all here to bounce ideas off of each other and provide insight for other "car" nuts.

Originally Posted by stunnaM3

For the record, I didn't start this thread to complain. More to be informative and keep myself informed. Isn't that what forums are about?

Maybe you should just stick to YouTube videos...just saying.

[JTmarlin]

I've been waiting and now people are saying maybe 2017, that's one more year without M4, eh not sure i can wait much longer.

Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

With all the track testing BMW does you would think they would catch obvious stuff like this. WTH! One more reason to wait for the ZCP, IMO.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by JTmarlin

I've been waiting and now people are saying maybe 2017, that's one more year without M4, eh not sure i can wait much longer.

Should have bought a 2015 M4 and then a new one in 2017. Why wait?

[rubber_ducky]

Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

With all the track testing BMW does you would think they would catch obvious stuff like this. WTH! One more reason to wait for the ZCP, IMO.

Not sure if serious. I'm hoping not...

I don't see the link between track testing and a purely cosmetic flaw like what's in this thread.

but who knows, maybe the ZCP will indeed have a track tested clear coat on the seat logos. :/

[Miamiboyca]

Originally Posted by 04RC51

For the people who think "it's too soon" for it to not look like new, at what point would it be fine for it to start showing wear? When do we stop bothering dealers for items that are showing wear and tear?

When

A - they give me free cars
B - BMW stop including "everything except brakes and tires"

OP, you have every right to want your car to look its best. First world problems, sure.... but problems none the less.

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

Not sure if serious. I'm hoping not...

I don't see the link between track testing and a purely cosmetic flaw like what's in this thread.

but who knows, maybe the ZCP will indeed have a track tested clear coat on the seat logos. :/

We can only hope man! We can only hope. I mean, for a $80k car, these kinds of ... never mind.