Fake Badges

M4Lou · 07-02-2023, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RobotDoctor

Forgive my ignorance but what exactly are the reasons anyone would pass a car off as an M when it isn't? I have a 440i F36 and I am satisfied with that. I don't feel the need to pass off my car as something it isn't. I suppose I am not feeling the need to compensate for something. Maybe being in my later 50s and living life has taught me I have nothing to prove. I am comfortable in my own skin ... and the skin of my base F36.

I think those guys adding the stickers are running the JB4 - I've heard (from a bunch on this site) that it's better than having an M car.

Revan · 07-02-2023, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M4Lou

I think those guys adding the stickers are running the JB4 - I've heard (from a bunch on this site) that it's better than having an M car.

LOL drive an M550 then an M5. Not even close. You can put a JB4 on either.

JP.F90 · 07-03-2023, 03:14 PM

😂😂😂

Chappers 71 · 07-04-2023, 04:20 PM

What's people's thoughts on BMW 50th Anniversary badges on non Anniversary model year cars?
I only ask as I've noticed some on here putting them on non 2022 cars. Personally I think if they're gonna do that they may as well add some tri colour grill slat covers...or am I being to harsh

M2siast · 07-04-2023, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

What's people's thoughts on BMW 50th Anniversary badges on non Anniversary model year cars?
I only ask as I've noticed some on here putting them on non 2022 cars. Personally I think if they're gonna do that they may as well add some tri colour grill slat covers...or am I being to harsh

I agree with you.
Makes no sense.

wtwo3 · 07-08-2023, 08:50 AM

At least remove the 40i badge....

F for effort

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StradaRedlands · 07-08-2023, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

What's people's thoughts on BMW 50th Anniversary badges on non Anniversary model year cars?
I only ask as I've noticed some on here putting them on non 2022 cars. Personally I think if they're gonna do that they may as well add some tri colour grill slat covers...or am I being to harsh

Guilty. My wife likes them though.

grannyknot · 07-09-2023, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

At least remove the 40i badge....

F for effort

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Why can't these guys attach their fake badges so they are not crooked?

..Rush.. · 07-10-2023, 05:36 PM

Ironic....
The general driving population could care less.
All they know is that it's German, and that it's a BMW.
However, other BMW drivers will pull up behind you, and just laugh.

So, who are they trying to impress?

jkoral · 07-10-2023, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

What's people's thoughts on BMW 50th Anniversary badges on non Anniversary model year cars?
I only ask as I've noticed some on here putting them on non 2022 cars.

It's not a "50th Anniversary Badge", it's a classic Motorsport Roundel from the 1970s and some folks prefer it.

I've seen it on many different models long before BMW decided to bring it back as a factory option for M's 50th Anniversary on MY 2022 cars.

For example (just the first hit on bimmerpost, but many more):
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=847510

The first time I saw the badge was in the mid-90s on an E36 M3.

M2siast · 07-10-2023, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

It's not a "50th Anniversary Badge", it's a classic Motorsport Roundel from the 1970s and some folks prefer it.

I've seen it on many different models long before BMW decided to bring it back as a factory option for M's 50th Anniversary on MY 2022 cars.

For example (just the first hit on bimmerpost, but many more):
https://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=847510

The first time I saw the badge was in the mid-90s on an E36 M3.

It still a Motorsport badge on a non-M vehicle. Just like an M badge beside the model designation numbers.

jkoral · 07-10-2023, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

It still a Motorsport badge on a non-M vehicle. Just like an M badge beside the model designation numbers.

No, that's not what Chappers said, he asked about putting the Motorsport badge on a non-2022 cars, implying the badge was only for the 50th anniversary model year cars:

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

What's people's thoughts on BMW 50th Anniversary badges on non Anniversary model year cars?
I only ask as I've noticed some on here putting them on non 2022 cars.

For example, people putting them on M2s: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1930670

Which I think is perfectly fine if you prefer the Motorsport Roundel. The fact that it's not a 2022 MY is irrelevant, since that badge has been around for a long time.

M2siast · 07-10-2023, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

For example, people putting them on M2s: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1930670

Which I think is perfectly fine if you prefer the Motorsport Roundel. The fact that it's not a 2022 MY is irrelevant, since that badge has been around for a long time.

Gotcha, I understand what you mean now.
It’s just that the first guy in your link has a 135i and 135is with “M” emblems are a pet peeve of mine having owned one for 6 years

JAI///M3 · 07-10-2023, 09:49 PM

But what if you put the M badge on AND THEN put on the M Roundels? lol

M2siast · 07-10-2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JAI///M3

But what if you put the M badge on AND THEN put on the M Roundels? lol

Then all is forgiven, since that makes it a true M.
Plus, you gain another 10 horsepower on top.

wtwo3 · 07-11-2023, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ..Rush..

Ironic....
The general driving population could care less.
All they know is that it's German, and that it's a BMW.
However, other BMW drivers will pull up behind you, and just laugh.

So, who are they trying to impress?

This is the eternal paradox of fake badges

'Cane · 07-13-2023, 11:31 AM

These M badges are getting out of hand.

pbonsalb · 07-13-2023, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by M4Lou

I think those guys adding the stickers are running the JB4 - I've heard (from a bunch on this site) that it's better than having an M car.

I have a JB4 on my F90 M5 and it is better than having just an M car.

Davesrb · 07-13-2023, 11:13 PM

Lol, no pictures but I have seen several late model base 3 and 4 series around my area with M badges. Always makes me chuckle a little. I have always been the opposite, whether driving an M or not I always de badge them.
I am thinking about getting a few Hybrid stickers to put on my fenders so I can get better gas milage.

pbonsalb · 07-13-2023, 11:23 PM

I debadge my cars to the extent reasonably possible. The F90 M5 is a challenge since it has unique side grilles. I took the stickers off the grilles, but only the M5 has grilles in this location. My E36 is the most fun — people ask if it is an M3. It is, but it also has a fully built turbocharged motor.

aliiin · 07-19-2023, 12:42 AM

Better than a fake badge:

rundeyvoo · 07-19-2023, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by aliiin

Better than a fake badge:

This comes standard from the factory... right?

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