Fake Badges

pz619 · 02-24-2025, 10:51 PM

I’m on the big Tesla forum. There is an easy way to tell who is a car enthusiast versus who just is a Tesla/tech fan.

Those that have been around the block will only call a BMW the M3. The way it should be. It’s the musky fanboys that mostly call the model 3 a M3.

I Luv BMW · 02-25-2025, 12:55 AM

420i ///M. Sure, why not!

M5Rick · 02-25-2025, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by I Luv BMW

420i ///M. Sure, why not!

A kids first BMW.

I Luv BMW · 02-25-2025, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

A kids first BMW.

And actually pretty darn nice first kid BMW at that. Only 1 gen behind spose it may be a 428i. Which is not bad at all. It would actually be a decent looking car without the fake additions. The ///Ebay M mirrors look so out of place without the proper M4 body.

DavyNM · 02-25-2025, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by X5MnM3comp

Interesting. What do you guys think about those that convert their non M bodies to M bodykits? Seem to see those a lot on here.

or those who pay extra and order their new BMW with the M Sport purely because of the M Sport bodykit used the factory? I ordered mine like that and opted for the M Sport adaptive suspension delete.(so it had the regular standard suspension)

I had a 328i convertible a long time ago. A few months after taking delivery, I ordered all the BMW M3 bumpers and side skirt parts from the BMW dealer. Not because I wanted a M3 convertible, but because I preferred that more aggressive styling.

eman4517 · 03-02-2025, 07:34 AM

OMG 🤣 OK this one takes the prize. 🎤 mic drop

StradaRedlands · 03-02-2025, 05:43 PM

Not the best photo, but you get the idea...

ccdre · 03-05-2025, 07:35 PM

https://twitter.com/humansnocontext/status...467676838?s=46

StradaRedlands · 03-05-2025, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ccdre

https://twitter.com/humansnocontext/status...467676838?s=46

Almost better than an actual tarted up BMW... at least they are doing it in jest (I think).

KurtsM5 · 03-06-2025, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCookieMonster

Fake plates + fake badge = *chefs kiss*

And the ///M is crooked. 🤣

starlights · 03-11-2025, 07:59 AM

https://apple.news/AmTMcDNSVSMejiaJ0-IiHnQ

StradaRedlands · 03-11-2025, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by starlights

https://apple.news/AmTMcDNSVSMejiaJ0-IiHnQ

LOL... that actually looks pretty clean.

Yuille36 · 03-11-2025, 08:43 AM

If you didn't know any better, you could assume that this was an Audi from the rear.

'Cane · 03-11-2025, 09:15 AM

Duval County

STi from DSM · 03-11-2025, 10:26 AM

On my M5 I switched from the chrome M5 badge to the black badge, but I have never put an M badge on a non M car. Of course there is the very valid point that I have never owned a non M car before my M850i. I have often wondered what people are thinking when they do this.

Slowphiveo · 03-13-2025, 10:57 AM

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEnje...tnYmxlMnM5azM0

DavyNM · 03-13-2025, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by X5MnM3comp

. And if you run the vin on their car, salvage from the junk auctions lol

first thing I do whenever I buy a new car is to insert a small piece of black plastic(credit card size) between the windshield and the VIN plate. I'm probably paranoid, but I really don't want my VIN displayed in the open like that. Yes, I realize someone can simply unscrew the rear license plate and see the VIN sticker back there... but like I said, I'm paranoid and/or OCD... so the top of the screws are filed off to a flat smooth top with a Dremel after I install the license plate. (which mean removing the license plate takes a while.

Kaizer84 · 03-15-2025, 07:54 AM

Nice

SaMaster18 · 03-29-2025, 03:54 PM

This one was ... bad

I Luv BMW · 04-01-2025, 03:07 AM

How to build a dodgy fake E90 M3.

I Luv BMW · 04-01-2025, 03:10 AM

Most cost effective way to slap a turbo onto a Mirage.

Brandoch · 04-02-2025, 12:08 AM

Does this count?

02-24-2025, 10:51 PM	#5545
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STi from DSM Lieutenant Colonel 1643 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2020 M850i GCX Join Date: May 2020 Location: Champlin MN iTrader: (4) Garage List 2020 BMW M850i Gran ... [10.00]	On my M5 I switched from the chrome M5 badge to the black badge, but I have never put an M badge on a non M car. Of course there is the very valid point that I have never owned a non M car before my M850i. I have often wondered what people are thinking when they do this. __________________ 2020 BMW M850i GCX (Mineral White) 2025 Acura Integra Type S (Liquid Carbon) 2022 M850i Xdrive Gran Coupe (Twilight Purple) \| 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback (Navarra Blue) \| 2021 Audi S4 (Quantum Gray) \| 2018 BMW M5 (Singapore Gray) \| 2019 Audi RS5 (Mythos Black) \| 2020 X3M Comp (Black Sapphire) \| 2019 Audi RS3 (Mythos Black)
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