Fake Badges

mzwerner · 04-01-2022, 07:44 AM

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IMHO, you don't need the grill M colors.
Your car is beautifully designed.

My wife would tell you that she has beautiful hair but she still likes to have highlights. Those grill M stripes are my highlights.

The stripes also complement the M badge on the rear.

I'm not a fan stripes, but it's your car not mine. If you like the stripes go for it. Variety is the spice of life.

Westside Guy · 04-01-2022, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mzwerner

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

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Originally Posted by ..Rush..

IMHO, you don't need the grill M colors.
Your car is beautifully designed.

My wife would tell you that she has beautiful hair but she still likes to have highlights. Those grill M stripes are my highlights.

The stripes also complement the M badge on the rear.

I'm not a fan stripes, but it's your car not mine. If you like the stripes go for it. Variety is the spice of life.

Very true and explains why I have been married 3 times. 😎

TyroneShoelaces · 04-01-2022, 09:22 AM

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Very true and explains why I have been married 3 times. 😎

Sheeee! Multiple Ex wives and still can buy new BMWs?

Bigger flex than some striped grills for sure! Congrats on the success in the financial world! Did you buy Amazon IPO or GME back in 2019 or something cause you've made some great moves.

Westside Guy · 04-01-2022, 09:25 AM

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Very true and explains why I have been married 3 times. 😎

Sheeee! Multiple Ex wives and still can buy new BMWs?

Bigger flex than some striped grills for sure! Congrats on the success in the financial world! Did you buy Amazon IPO or GME back in 2019 or something cause you've made some great moves.

It is simple, I keep my cars longer than I keep my wives. I had a 2004 Mercedes CLK 500 cabriolet for 17 years which I sold this year for my Z4 M40i. 😎

TAZ007 · 04-01-2022, 09:32 AM

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Very true and explains why I have been married 3 times. 😎

That's some variety brother.

Westside Guy · 04-01-2022, 10:04 AM

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That's some variety brother.

Variety is the spice of life!!!

IcewaterPete · 04-01-2022, 11:36 PM

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1648816734

I get that this M badge is put on at the factory by BMW, but with all due respect, since you are on this thread and know the difference between a real M and a fake I would debadge this car.

Westside Guy · 04-02-2022, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...8;d=1648816734

I get that this M badge is put on at the factory by BMW, but with all due respect, since you are on this thread and know the difference between a real M and a fake I would debadge this car.

We will have to agree that we disagree on this point.

'Cane · 04-02-2022, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...8;d=1648816734

I get that this M badge is put on at the factory by BMW, but with all due respect, since you are on this thread and know the difference between a real M and a fake I would debadge this car.

BMW considers it enough of a real M to put it there, he should remove it to appease you?

Westside Guy · 04-02-2022, 09:48 AM

I can only imagine what people would say if I replace my badges with the 50th Anniversary badges? 😥

IcewaterPete · 04-02-2022, 10:01 AM

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We will have to agree that we disagree on this point.

I’m fine with that.

IcewaterPete · 04-02-2022, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

BMW considers it enough of a real M to put it there, he should remove it to appease you?

I don’t believe in appeasement. It always fails. 😁 I am just pointing out the comedy in the hypocrisy here which has been initiated by the brand we all enjoy.

mzwerner · 04-02-2022, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I can only imagine what people would say if I replace my badges with the 50th Anniversary badges? 😥

Go for it.

At least my opinion is if bmw put it on it's legit. If you want to debadge go for it if not it's stock. I don't see an issue

mzwerner · 04-03-2022, 10:38 AM

Not sure if this one counts

TyroneShoelaces · 04-03-2022, 08:15 PM

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Go for it.

At least my opinion is if bmw put it on it's legit. If you want to debadge go for it if not it's stock. I don't see an issue

agreed

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Not sure if this one counts

yes it does. It's a disease and it's spreading.

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spielnicht · 04-04-2022, 08:02 AM

First time posting one (but certainly not the first I've seen).

pz619 · 04-04-2022, 04:48 PM

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First time posting one (but certainly not the first I've seen).

That's actually standard for markets that aren't in the US. An import car might actually have that legitimately. Although equally likely the owner might have added it after the fact.

'Cane · 04-04-2022, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by spielnicht

First time posting one (but certainly not the first I've seen).

That's actually standard for markets that aren't in the US. An import car might actually have that legitimately. Although equally likely the owner might have added it after the fact.

Judging by the reflector, it's likely that it's US market.

N1rve · 04-04-2022, 05:37 PM

I saw this in the parking lot parked near me. I had to do a double take.

Tyga11 · 04-04-2022, 06:00 PM

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I saw this in the parking lot parked near me. I had to do a double take.

I don't get it - is that not an M4?

'Cane · 04-04-2022, 06:15 PM

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I saw this in the parking lot parked near me. I had to do a double take.

[IMG]https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...38;oe=62719A32[/IMG]

[IMG]https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...38;oe=62712725[/IMG]

[IMG]https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net...38;oe=62713B3E[/IMG]

I don't get it - is that not an M4?

No. Fairly tastefully modded 435i. No fake badges that I can see.

Tyga11 · 04-04-2022, 07:04 PM

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No. Fairly tastefully modded 435i. No fake badges that I can see.

Looks really good IMO. I figured it was fake but wanted to confirm...if I saw that on the road I would think it was a real M4

04-01-2022, 11:36 PM	#4275
IcewaterPete Lieutenant Colonel 3212 Rep 1,972 Posts Drives: 2020 F33 M Sport, 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1648816734 I get that this M badge is put on at the factory by BMW, but with all due respect, since you are on this thread and know the difference between a real M and a fake I would debadge this car.
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