Fake Badges

VisualEcho · 10-21-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

BMW slaps "M" on anything they can. Mini van looking crossovers and SUVs and all in between. More then Mercedes with AMG or Audi with "S Line".

The "M" division of BMW is the performance division, so the the question (when seeing an M badge added by BMW themselves) is always; did the M badge accompany performance enhancements. And if you can say yes to that, then they didn't just slap a badge on something, they enhanced the performance.

I'm not a BMW fanboi, so I can't speak for all models, but the 2020 M340i DCT I drove as a loaner would best my M2 on the highway, so IMO it's worthy of an M badge.

wtwo3 · 10-21-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

I'm not a BMW fanboi, so I can't speak for all models, but the 2020 M340i DCT I drove as a loaner would best my M2 on the highway, so IMO it's worthy of an M badge.

M340i DCT?

IcewaterPete · 10-21-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor_X

528i Alpina 8biturbo

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2724461&stc=1&d=163476 8917

Is it me or are the A and L off-kilter? If you are going to fake it fake it well!!!

Peertwelve · 10-21-2021, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

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Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

BMW slaps "M" on anything they can. Mini van looking crossovers and SUVs and all in between. More then Mercedes with AMG or Audi with "S Line".

The "M" division of BMW is the performance division, so the the question (when seeing an M badge added by BMW themselves) is always; did the M badge accompany performance enhancements. And if you can say yes to that, then they didn't just slap a badge on something, they enhanced the performance.

I'm not a BMW fanboi, so I can't speak for all models, but the 2020 M340i DCT I drove as a loaner would best my M2 on the highway, so IMO it's worthy of an M badge.

This thread is NOT about m factory applied M badges.

VisualEcho · 10-21-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

M340i DCT?

Automatic. Same thing really, vs the manual. And to look a the think you wouldn't think it'd walk my M2 on the highway, but I assure you it would.

VisualEcho · 10-21-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Peertwelve

This thread is NOT about m factory applied M badges.

I know what the thread is about, I was responding to the idea that BMW just slaps an M onto anything...but they don't.

wtwo3 · 10-21-2021, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Automatic. Same thing really, vs the manual. And to look a the think you wouldn't think it'd walk my M2 on the highway, but I assure you it would.

I only point it out because it's not a DCT. The m340i a torque converter automatic. The M2 auto is, on the other hand, a DCT. Just a minor correction.

My current daily is a 2020 m340i, and yeah...it's a rocket.

LakeSurfer · 10-21-2021, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Peertwelve

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

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Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

BMW slaps "M" on anything they can. Mini van looking crossovers and SUVs and all in between. More then Mercedes with AMG or Audi with "S Line".

The "M" division of BMW is the performance division, so the the question (when seeing an M badge added by BMW themselves) is always; did the M badge accompany performance enhancements. And if you can say yes to that, then they didn't just slap a badge on something, they enhanced the performance.

I'm not a BMW fanboi, so I can't speak for all models, but the 2020 M340i DCT I drove as a loaner would best my M2 on the highway, so IMO it's worthy of an M badge.

This thread is NOT about m factory applied M badges.

Are you gonna be ok?

VisualEcho · 10-21-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wtwo3

I only point it out because it's not a DCT. The m340i a torque converter automatic. The M2 auto is, on the other hand, a DCT. Just a minor correction.

My current daily is a 2020 m340i, and yeah...it's a rocket.

Right, I was just meaning that it shifts lightning fast compared to the 6MT, and the B58 (I think that's what it has), is just fantastic.

Peertwelve · 10-21-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VisualEcho

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Originally Posted by Peertwelve

This thread is NOT about m factory applied M badges.

I know what the thread is about, I was responding to the idea that BMW just slaps an M onto anything...but they don't.

Agreed

WOT48 · 10-28-2021, 01:33 PM

BMW should make a 555i model.

TAZ007 · 10-28-2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WOT48

BMW should make a 555i model.

If that was the case; then the 6 series sales would be demonic.

bimmeryder01 · 10-31-2021, 04:14 PM

Imagine them using fake badge

romero1990 · 11-29-2021, 01:36 AM

oh well

grannyknot · 11-29-2021, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

Question. Obviously I find M posers hilarious and love this thread dearly. But recently I’ve found myself wondering if I’m not guilty myself.

I have a base F90 and replaced the silver M5 trunk emblem with the black one (which is otherwise only on competition models). I DID NOT put the “competition” part on.

Have I become what I hate most? What’s the crowd say here?

I have done exactly the same thing mostly because I don't like the chrome on the M, chrome on plastic makes me cringe a bit.
I don't think I'm a poser

King Rudi · 11-29-2021, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by grannyknot

I have done exactly the same thing mostly because I don't like the chrome on the M, chrome on plastic makes me cringe a bit.
I don't think I'm a poser

I'm guilty of this as well. I replaced the chrome F-Sport badges on the IS with the black RC-F badges. I debadged everything else, but the fender badges had the holes in the fender, so I had to have something there to cover the holes.

moebiuz · 12-03-2021, 12:27 AM

On an e89

TAZ007 · 12-03-2021, 09:26 AM

Guess they aren't sure what they have.

jmase248 · 12-03-2021, 01:05 PM

This saddens me…. Deeply…

If you're going to add a badge or badges then at least try to make it believable instead of just throwing s*** on the car.

Shuriken30 · 12-03-2021, 06:57 PM

Changed the badges on the wheels with ebay ones, oem were corroded, looks ok but curious how long they will last.

Shuriken30 · 12-03-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Onesie

EBay ones are better with corrosion as it's all plastic.
They just don't stay on as well as they have half the amount of clips holding them on. One track day and they will fall off. Just remove them if you're running the wheels hot.

I noticed that they are a bit looser than the original ones. Not going to do track days so hopefully they will stay in place

Doctor_X · 12-03-2021, 07:50 PM

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