Trunk roundel emblem

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by David.X5

Lost my front badge this weekend. Wonder if this makes it "a thing".

The badges have a pair (the front is 2) small plastic feet that fit into a snug rubber grommet that fits into the base. Look to see if you have the rubber grommet stuck in the base or if it is just chromed plastic/metal.

There are lots of places to get them, but be suspicious of prices below $25 - no one is selling real ones that cheaply anymore. I just looked it up at BMW of Morristown - rear badge 51141970248 is $26.06 from them. $28.66 at ECS Tuning or $30.64 with the grommets - and they have a how-to video...

It's just Chrome plastic ...

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Whitecat

...Q, what is grommet ??

David X was spot on with his answer. The grommets are #2 in the diagram and are the little rubber "feet" that holds the emblem to the hood and trunk.

If the old ones are still stuck down in the holes...you may want to still get new ones because reusing the old ones is kinda like reusing a condom...they will be stretched and not perform their job as well as the first time.

And just like a condom...you may need to lubricate them to get them on the small nibs of the emblem...as well as into the holes in your tailgate or hood.

[Whitecat]

Ah ah ok got it - Q ur very creative with that metaphor 😊...i'll got the part tomorow - will let u know !!

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[Whitecat]

Got the part today - from the dealer $60.00 came with no "condom" 😜...only a 3M tape and the pin goes right in the hole (was no grommets in...) ...

[David.X5]

You need a new dealer!! If they are going to charge 100% over list price, it ought to include the &$&!$&! grommets.

Part number is 51141807495. You need two. They cost $0.50 to $1.00 each depending on the source - shipping is often much worse... Check Amazon or Ebay as you can probably find a pair with free shipping for around $4 (for genuine parts).

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by David.X5

You need a new dealer!! If they are going to charge 100% over list price, it ought to include the &$&!$&! grommets.

Part number is 51141807495. You need two. They cost $0.50 to $1.00 each depending on the source - shipping is often much worse... Check Amazon or Ebay as you can probably find a pair with free shipping for around $4 (for genuine parts).

Tx man... This is one of the biggest dealer in Canada...and probably the biggest steal ...$60 for an embleme....

[Ricky Bobby]

You don't need grommets for the rear roundel only the front. Rear attaches with double sided tape.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

You don't need grommets for the rear roundel only the front. Rear attaches with double sided tape.

Learned something new...especially since I've never had to replace a rear Roundel on an X5. Every rear Roundel I've had to replace (e32) 735iL, (e34) 525iT, and e39 540iT...the Roundel required grommets...even the e39 with its smaller size Roundel vs the hood's emblem.

Thanks for that tidbit...will have to add that to my mental rolodex.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Learned something new...especially since I've never had to replace a rear Roundel on an X5. Thanks for that tidbit...will have to add that to my mental rolodex.

NP Q glad to bestow some knowledge since you do so much!

I only remembered because I had to get both roundels when I got my X (old ones faded chipping) and thought it was weird no grommets on the rear, but I just cleaned the area and stuck it in place (there are little "feet" that go into holes so it wont be crooked) it and its been fine for 3 years now.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

NP Q glad to bestow some knowledge since you do so much!

...and again, I'm very appreciative of the knowledge you shared.

The day I can't learn anything more...it would be time to go.