Fake Badges

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.

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:

Quote:

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.

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

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?

wtwo3 · 07-19-2023, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rundeyvoo

This comes standard from the factory... right?

That license plate sure doesn't

Peertwelve · 07-19-2023, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

That license plate sure doesn't

Fake plate is worse than fake badge. In this case badge is not fake. Sad

StradaRedlands · 07-19-2023, 08:17 PM

Found this one for sale, funny it came up while searching for 528's and not an M5: https://www.autotrader.com/marketpla...5A5C55FD517266
(I actually do like the car)

rundeyvoo · 07-20-2023, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

That license plate sure doesn't

LOL... totally went over my head and didn't even notice that (/facepalm). Thanks for pointing that out.

..Rush.. · 07-20-2023, 06:27 PM

Debadged bmw is the best.

///MPhatic · 07-20-2023, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rundeyvoo

This comes standard from the factory... right?

Yup.

charlescm14 · 07-21-2023, 06:48 AM

Im pretty sure M4 "R" is not a thing, any experts can confirm ? how many HP does the R badge add ?

charlescm14 · 07-21-2023, 06:54 AM

"S" for "S"pecial

MmmmmM2 · 07-21-2023, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by charlescm14

"S" for "S"pecial

The bent tailpipe really makes this car.

07-10-2023, 05:36 PM	#4755
..Rush.. Captain 981 Rep 928 Posts Drives: AW E88 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	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?
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07-10-2023, 09:49 PM	#4758
JAI///M3 Lieutenant 531 Rep 502 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: East Bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F80 [0.00]	But what if you put the M badge on AND THEN put on the M Roundels? lol
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07-13-2023, 11:31 AM	#4760
'Cane Major General 9431 Rep 5,831 Posts Drives: 2022 Aventurin/SS G82 xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M4 Comp AWD [8.00]	These M badges are getting out of hand. Attached Images
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07-13-2023, 11:13 PM	#4762
Davesrb Private 198 Rep 57 Posts Drives: '23 840i, '24 X6 40i, '19 X7 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: The Emerald Coast of Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X7 [9.50] 2024 BMW X6 40i [8.13] 2023 BMW 840i [10.00]	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.
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07-13-2023, 11:23 PM	#4763
pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5608 Rep 11,065 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	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.
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07-19-2023, 12:42 AM	#4764
aliiin I use my turn signal 711 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Toyota Tercel Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Better than a fake badge:
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07-19-2023, 08:17 PM	#4768
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07-20-2023, 06:27 PM	#4770
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07-21-2023, 06:48 AM	#4772
charlescm14 New Member 30 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 m40i. RS5 sportback Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	M4 "R" ? Im pretty sure M4 "R" is not a thing, any experts can confirm ? how many HP does the R badge add ? Attached Images
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07-21-2023, 06:54 AM	#4773
charlescm14 New Member 30 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 m40i. RS5 sportback Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Not a BMW, but the fake badge placement.. "S" for "S"pecial Attached Images
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