Fake Badges

[eman4517]

Originally Posted by AvGeek

Worst part is, I think it's crooked...

Yes, it is! Noticed that too.

[eman4517]

Originally Posted by BlueSander

well, my local dealer gives this M plate frame out a gift to everyone who purchases anything M related so M340, M550 to full M5C M8.... so it looks fine, at least to me.

Also, this person's X6 M50i is more expensive than a few actual M series out there.

Yes, IMO it's ok for an M "lite" to have a basic ///M license frame. It looks fine. An X6M or Powered by ///M frame, on the other hand would be crossing the line.🤣

What I''m NOT ok with, even with higher end BMWs, is BMW giving M "lite" cars M mirrors, carbon roof options ( like on the M850) and, with the new X3, and option for dual exhaust. I think that's an excessive dilution of the M brand. They're almost at the point of the only differences being the engines and suspensions. 😡

[rpmxla]

I recently got a '21 x3. It came with a few addons when it was new, including the M sport package that put a handful of M logos on the car (M wheels, M brake calipers, M steering wheel, M door sills, 'aero' kit etc).

A friend who owns an m4 he takes to a track got excited about it all, and was kind to gift me a few things including a pair of striped plate frames (just the stripes, no 'M'). I don't mind them, and he's mentioned he was looking forward to seeing them on the car.

I don't want to seem ungrateful, but it kind of feels a little misrepresentative, especially after finding this thread? An X3 is def not a track car (more like m lite-lite by way of the M package following the logit on this thread). Should I just not use them?

Or has this thread made me neurotic and I'm overthinking it? 🫠

['Cane]

It’s your car - do what you want. It’s not gonna stop us from mocking you though.

[I Luv BMW]

Originally Posted by murderspice

I doubt they think about others at all.

I'd argue that they only do it with others in mind. Surely they can't fool themselves with the fake M badge, can they? Almost every fake M badge I see, drives around like Schumacher like they have something to prove.

[King_Leonard]

Originally Posted by rpmxla

I recently got a '21 x3. It came with a few addons when it was new, including the M sport package that put a handful of M logos on the car (M wheels, M brake calipers, M steering wheel, M door sills, 'aero' kit etc).

A friend who owns an m4 he takes to a track got excited about it all, and was kind to gift me a few things including a pair of striped plate frames (just the stripes, no 'M'). I don't mind them, and he's mentioned he was looking forward to seeing them on the car.

I don't want to seem ungrateful, but it kind of feels a little misrepresentative, especially after finding this thread? An X3 is def not a track car (more like m lite-lite by way of the M package following the logit on this thread). Should I just not use them?

Or has this thread made me neurotic and I'm overthinking it? 🫠

You could put it on, show him the frames installed , and then tell him someone stole it.

[ipilcher]

Terrible picture (end of long driveway), but this was the neighborhood "M3," before I got my G80.

[beaups]

2, maybe 3 nuggets in this one

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by beaups

2, maybe 3 nuggets in this one

That’s incredible

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Another one

THIS is a MX3:

[IcewaterPete]

Originally Posted by FCX5

Why?

At least get the matching chrome version…and put it on straight.

[IcewaterPete]

Originally Posted by BlueSander

Also, this person's X6 M50i is more expensive than a few actual M series out there.

Cost has nothing to do with the situation. It’s about engines and suspensions. M lite badging or license plate frame on any SUV or big boat is a joke. That X6 also costs more than some two door Porsches (used of course) but it still still doesn’t change the fact that it’s a grocery getter.

[bmxcamel]

///Monda

[MmmmmM2]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Another one

What's up with that weird exhaust tip?

[ipilcher]

Originally Posted by MmmmmM2

What's up with that weird exhaust tip?

Looks to be upside down.

[Bugs Meany]

Added the lines to emphasize just how sloppy it is. Half an inch lower and not even level!

The guy paid extra for the X5 50i. Perfectly respectable car as is!

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by Bugs Meany

Added the lines to emphasize just how sloppy it is. Half an inch lower and not even level!

The guy paid extra for the X5 50i. Perfectly respectable car as is!

For whatever reason, it appears they tried to align the top of the M badge with the top of Xdrive 50i albeit still poorly

[wtwo3]

A 330i upbadged to an m-lite... upbadged to an M

[zachBMW]

every fake M badge is +5 hp. fake it til you make it i guess

[the_abe]

What's the tell? I can't tell if that's a m340i with a different exhaust, 340i with a M added, or a 330i with a new badge.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by the_abe

What's the tell? I can't tell if that's a m340i with a different exhaust, 340i with a M added, or a 330i with a new badge.

Tailpipes. But I can’t tell either tbh. Usually if not always those skinny pipes - one on each side- are for the 330i.

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by the_abe

What's the tell? I can't tell if that's a m340i with a different exhaust, 340i with a M added, or a 330i with a new badge.

It’s 100% fake. G20 330 has two circular exhaust tips whereas the g20 m340 has two rectangular tips. It appears to have the square 225 all-season tires so it doesn’t have any of the m performance options.

Our g20 has the M sports package, M aerodynamic package and the Track Handling Package and summer 225/255 MPS4S tires. Nice thing is the only tiny M badges are on the steering wheel and the four wheels. No M badge de-badging whereas the picture above shows a car trying to live up to fake M up-badging. I feel sorry for the car. Poor car is going to need a psychiatrist as it grows up.