new BMW C-pillar badges - cracked :(

[LEO]

Some days I swear the universe is telling me to stop trying to bring the Shark back to life .
I’m honestly pretty frustrated right now — I just found both new BMW C-pillar badges I installed less than two weeks ago are cracked, almost like they’ve fractured from the inside. These new ones have that glass-like finish, and I just can’t figure out why this happened.

Both sides! Maybe they were too tight when installed? Or maybe it’s just bad luck? Has anyone else run into this, or am I part of that tiny percentage of people on Earth cursed with these kinds of E9 misfortunes?

Cheers,
Leo

 

[HB Chris]

This has happened to 90% of us here, trust me. The pins are too close to fit into the opening.

 

[LEO]

Thanks for letting me know! Could you please explain a bit more? I’m not quite sure I understand how it’s supposed to be fixed.

 

[Gransin]

Lots of problems with these badges, can't really be used.

https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/sold-cloisonné-c-pillar-roundels.26728/

 

[HB Chris]

They are a friction fit, pushing them in can spread the pins which cracks the enamel.

 

[TomHom]

Hi,
is there a chance to measure the distance between the pins as well as the distance if measured at the outer side of the pins?
At the point where it touches the body?
I would like to compare with the old version.
Is the enamel layer really tied to the brass body, especially at the location of the pins?
Thanks