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Man, that diffuser looks great! How's the quality and fitment?
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I can't say much though since I added the "M" color strips to my MP Black Kidney Grill - again, I like a little color. Cheers
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Exactly my thoughts.
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I originally planned to debadge everything because of the plate. So, I am against having the M badgeing if you don't drive a true M car but felt it was ok to leave it since it came on the car... my other thought was that I have the same engine as an m2 and plan on fiting some m2 parts on the car in the future so why not have it on..All feedback is welcome because I am on the fence about it and respect the M culture if it's a no no even on our cars.. I also thought it would be funny to troll the m2s but just joking tho. |
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Hell as much I loathe fake ///M I did have these made for me and dad for inside the door frame with all the other stickers. It can't be seen and thought it was more fun than a normal monogram.
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SerenVoX, it's your car. Do whatever makes you happy. You've got no chance at getting a thumbs up from everyone, as there will always be haters and detractors for whatever reason. Some will love it and others won't. You're the only critic that counts.
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Over the weekend I had Llumar platinum PPF clear bra installed. Did a front partial which is everything from the front back about 3 feet plus the mirrors. Cost about $1400.
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I'm just confused why some may think it's douchy when the car comes standard with the M badgeing.. I know it's not an M2 but it's also not like I retro fitted the M.. To me the car is the M2 little brother. These are just my initial thoughts and def can be happy with it off too. I mean the engine cover has an M power logo and that was done by BMW, would that be douchy as well? |
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Really whatever you want it's your car. But if you want to avoid dirty looks least to most douchey would be: 235 eliminate M. Never seen this done but think would be contrarian and cool. Stock badge or debadge if you have 235 or 240 Debadge 228 or 230 as some may assume you want to appear as having bigger engine Just M as you have it M2 eliminate 35. Punishable by death. Like I said since you have the license plate I think that lessens the sting quite a bit. Do whatever the hell makes you happy just seems like you're interested in how it will be perceived. Take into account that less than 0.00001% of people on the face of the earth will even notice or care.
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m235i, m240i, m550i, m760li, X5m, etc.. I don't know why people are still so bent that BMW makes these variants. They provide the balance of performance and driveability to satisfy people who want 80% M car, and 20% commuter car. It fills the void between the Base model series, and the Full "M" series. It's really not that hard to articulate, but it seems like people are fogged out by the fact that it's not a "true" M car. It's not a true "M" car no, and that's exactly why people DO buy them! Rant over.
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I'd run the rear badges 2 ways, either fully de-badged, or as it came. Any other way, is going to get the "M-car" owners pretty riled up. In any case, who gives a shit, it is what it is, and it is what you want it to be, f'em.
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In regaurds to the order listed I can't understand why another BMW enrhuaust would give a stink with just the M badge when this is an M235i. To me it's no different then removing the 2 on an M2, still an M2 but it's ok because it's a true M? In conclusion if it's altering anything badge wise that's frowned upon then I understand. However if it the true M culture that frowns upon it, then I'm just trying to see eye to eye with them if it's an M235i which come with the M badge. Not a 235i msport package with M badge added which wouldn't be right. Honestly I'm just playing devils advocate here to help better understand the culture. At the end of the day I debadged the car because of the plate but left the M cause I thought ot was cool. When I get a new plate (moving soon) I'll probably buy the IND M235i badge. |
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All the M talk aside I debadged the xdrive so people wouldn't know I'm AWD I know it's stupid but hey it's funny to me and that make me happy enough to do it. |
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Also couldn't think of a better gift to a family member.. When I had my E82, I was tired of answering questions from the, "Tipsy Winery" crowd as to what is was, lack of child seats and why it didn't have more doors, and promptly, "de-badged it". I eventually mailed them to my Dad with extra double sided tape who put them on a 2006 Chevy Equinox. He thought it was hilarious. I still get e-mails from him about the reactions.. He gets at least one a month.. The vanity surrounding this brand is hilarious and makes me laugh quite often.. Last edited by Deutsche-Broke; 03-13-2017 at 10:04 PM.. |
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My only issue with your badging is that the ///M is just kind of floating out there. I had to take a look at my car for a second because the ///M by itself is so low and moved towards the inside of the car. It just looks off where you kept it. My second issue is that if you're going to go with a black roundel then you should also go with a black ///M. Especially considering the cf diffuser (sweet, btw!), black license frame and blacked out reflectors. It's your car though, so do what you like. That aside, do ppl still street race? I used to love going out at midnight on hitting the empty roads looking for a race. Yes, it's stupid, but I was in my late teens and early 20's lol.
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I wouldn't debadge this or add any unnecessary M logos to the car. However, I wouldn't really pay much attention to an M owner talking down to us about the car either. It was made this way by BMW. It is the 'M' performance line, not a straight out M2. With that being said, there is video evidence that stock vs stock there is little difference between the 2 cars and also there is evidence that our car may even be faster on the top end than an M2.
So.......
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But yea they def have the midnight runs, 30 to 80 cars on average weekly. No track on the island so it's the only way unfortunately. Honestly tho I can't wait to get off island, only 92 pump here and no tracks. If your not a local good luck getting any respect from the club's on scene. |
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