jbry2800
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Anyone has a source for new/used trunk badge for my 1970 2800cs. Lost the 2800 on a bumpy road and it was demolished.
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Minivansomeren
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I’ve been looking for one too. There are some 2800 badges on eBay but they all come from E3s which apparently have a different profile.
whodat
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I”m your man. I have a restomod and put a “3.7” badge on my trunk. I have the original 2800 badge in my shed somewhere. I am out of town but I’m sure I can find it. Given that there are two of you looking for it……. what’s it worth? I honestly don’t know but happy to have it on a trunk in lieu of collecting dust in my shed.
Drew (aka Whodat)
Drew (aka Whodat)
jbry2800
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Bmwclassicparts has a used one for $100. If you find yours send a picture and if looks good can make a deal.
jmackro
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It surprises me that some additive manufacturing shop isn't re-making the "2800" badges.
Minivansomeren
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Yeah sell it to @jbry2800 he asked first.
Also, my car has a 3.0 in it now so maybe I’ll put that on the trunk even though it started life as a 2.8.
The Maximillian shop has the 3.0 badge, but not the connected CS to go with it. They have the separate C and S that go with the 2800, but no 2800 badge. Go figure
BMW E9 Emblem "3.0" | MIC
Chrome-plated emblem for BMW E9 3.0 CS/CSi models. This is a high quality reproduction made in Germany.Weight: 0.18 lb
www.max2002store.com
I bought one new about 5 years ago from a business in Europe who remanufactures them. Did I write down the company or remember them? No.
So there is hope, maybe they are made in batches and ya just have to wait
So there is hope, maybe they are made in batches and ya just have to wait
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Minivansomeren
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Thanks, but in the description it says it’s for E3, and those apparently have a different profile because the trunk lid sits at a different angleShows in stock
taylor2800
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Sounds like someone could scan and 3d print replacement badges.
i guess not, not many people rebuilding a car and then keeping the 2800. refreshing an engine is just as expensive by starting with another 3.0 or 3,5 L unit.
yep, i have been debating about that. since my 2800cs now has a SFDon 3.5L ... the question is whether i put the 2800cs badge on it ... or a 3.5 csi badge. it would be great if somebody made a new, nice 3.5 badge that could be adhesive mounted and look like the stock badge. on the other hand, a nice 2800 cs badge in a coupe with a really hot motor would be nice and understated. but there is not much that is original to the car except the body ... most things have been replaced / upgraded ... and the color certainly isn't 2800 cs.
Everything is relative....
I have an M90 in my '70 Coupe, but kept the original 2800CS on the trunk. In fact, I found a NOS badge set from Jamic many years ago (just to have as I figured they may be NLA at some point). I had @sfdon install that new badge when he did the rest of the car.
For me - I like the (kind of) sleeper look having the original badge gives - until you put your foot into it (or hear the exhaust).... Then you know something's up...
i have a NOS 2800 c s set of badges, but i don't want to drill holes in my trunk lid ... and i can't bring myself to cut the posts off of a NOS set of badges. for now, i will leave my coupe unbadged. i unfortunately sold a restored 2800 c s badge set that didn't have posts (dumb move on my part). i actually prefer the look of 2800cs badge, but 3.5 csi badge fits the spirit of the car