Fake Badges

TK-421 · 05-29-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

I was watching DIY video on YouTUbe, and came across this video....

WTF is this?

@0:11 sec

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Originally Posted by OMGM3

That silver and black square next to the AMG on the SL65 is for the Black series.

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Originally Posted by EJT86

+1

It's the Black Series badge but that's no black series - just a "normal" SL65.

TVMA Doc · 05-29-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ArchiProf

Why? Because it is their car and they can do whatever they want with it. The purists know better but really, who cares?

My wife said this until I put it into terms that she could understand.

* I don't know that much about "high end" (snob) purses, shoes and accessories. I couldn't tell a Manolo Blahnik from a Payless Shoe Source. (well, not quite, but close)
* My wife can typically tell the counterfeits as she walks past and will often smirk.
* As I don't care even if it's a real item, it amuses me that she points it out.
* She threw out the "who cares" when my son was laughing at the fake AMGs and Ms out on the road.
* I asked her, "What do you think when you see a fake Louis Vuitton being passed off like it's real" and I saw the recognition.

Only the "purist" knows the difference, but only the "purist" even cares in the first place. That is the person that the fake badge is being placed for. My wife doesn't know an AMG from a Lexus. She isn't impressed and doesn't even notice the badge. The only people who do notice are the ones who realize that it's fake.

Aren't we allowed to have a little fun at the poser's expense? I don't laugh at someone for driving a run down, worn out Civic. I laugh at the guy who puts the "F" badge on the side and wants to make everything think he's driving something else.

The issue is someone trying to pretend to have something that they don't have. Sure, it's their car, but it's also their insecurity that is making them do it. They may have a right to badge their vehicle however they want, but I reserve the right to find it amusing and somewhat sad.

EJT86 · 05-29-2015, 07:59 PM

I feel the same way about fake boobs. As a boob purist I spot a fake pair and I usually smirk and say get those fake titties outta my face! Then I get up, tip my nose and strut away

Z K · 05-29-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

It's the Black Series badge but that's no black series - just a "normal" SL65.

What are you talking about? That is a SL65 Black series. It has the wide body flared fenders and aggressive aero that only the Black Series has. No regular SL65 has widebody let alone huge flared fenders like that.

ASBSECU E93 · 05-29-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TVMA Doc

Aren't we allowed to have a little fun at the poser's expense? I don't laugh at someone for driving a run down, worn out Civic. I laugh at the guy who puts the "F" badge on the side and wants to make everything think he's driving something else.

The issue is someone trying to pretend to have something that they don't have. Sure, it's their car, but it's also their insecurity that is making them do it. They may have a right to badge their vehicle however they want, but I reserve the right to find it amusing and somewhat sad.

Well said. Last time I checked, the free country rule worked for the posers and the people that call them out...

MrPrena · 05-29-2015, 10:31 PM

My mom is in 60s, and she even takes photos of AMG posers. My parents had real weird experience with a poser before.

My parent's first poser experience was is early90s. My dad use to own a shop. A guy with MB came in for a simple repair, and my dad went to the parts store to buy a 430? SEL parts. When he came back, it did not fit.

He called the owner of the vehicle and he regretfully tells the truth that it is actually 320? sel.

mjposner · 05-30-2015, 09:05 AM

Here is the extremely rare M7 with optional M racing stripes:

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5027251791.html

ASBSECU E93 · 05-30-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

Here is the extremely rare M7 with optional M racing stripes:

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5027251791.html

WTF is ///M Serious????

WRXXX · 05-30-2015, 10:18 PM

Here's a guy that got the first M2 in the world...lol

mjposner · 05-31-2015, 07:27 AM

The M badged 7 series was an owner add on not a BMW add on. As for the 318 ti, I know of at least one M conversion.

Given the slather of M badges on the M235i, I suspect the new 440i will likely get the M badge treatment as well.

Flying Ace · 05-31-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

Here is the extremely rare M7 with optional M racing stripes:

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5027251791.html

Nah, those stripes came standard in the M7 ZCP package

Flying Ace · 05-31-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

I feel the same way about fake boobs. As a boob purist I spot a fake pair and I usually smirk and say get those fake titties outta my face! Then I get up, tip my nose and strut away

No a good analogy, I try to get fake boobs in my face regardless

SaMaster14 · 06-01-2015, 06:33 PM

Are those fake exhaust pipes...?

Sounded like a fart can...

1MOREMOD · 06-01-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

No a good analogy, I try to get fake boobs in my face regardless

+1, he's doing it wrong.

-JLT- · 06-01-2015, 08:04 PM

couldn't take a pic but this dude next to me was driving a Audi A5 in bright orange color and had RS5 front grill and badge, side gill badges, and rear emblem also. I kept looking at him and not once did he look back at me

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ASBSECU E93 · 06-01-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

+1, he's doing it wrong.

+2

philthy84 · 06-01-2015, 09:58 PM

Had a run in with an M poser at the mall parking lot today. SMH! This is crazy to me, I'm sure their 7 series cost more than my M4 when it was new so I'd be proud of rocking a 7 series badge.

AIRPOWER · 06-02-2015, 02:22 PM

I love this thread.....this shit cracks me up

yaymitch · 06-02-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AIRPOWER

I love this thread.....this shit cracks me up

Big fan of it as well. No pics yet but I love seeing the fake AMG and M badges. The only people that would notice normally are the same ones that know these idiots are poseurs. I remember when I had my first M3 (e36) and a buddy asked me if it was a real M3. So funny...

tek818 · 06-03-2015, 12:52 AM

I present... The Lamborgius

Spotted on the 405 South by Wilshire Blvd.

Flying Ace · 06-10-2015, 02:30 AM

my wife spotted this gem last weekend and took this shot:

Can any experts tell me what I'm looking at here? Is it the famous M328i?

NickRac · 06-10-2015, 07:06 AM

Worst Lamborghini ever!

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EJT86 Brigadier General 2400 Rep 3,783 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M240i [10.00]	I feel the same way about fake boobs. As a boob purist I spot a fake pair and I usually smirk and say get those fake titties outta my face! Then I get up, tip my nose and strut away
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MrPrena Captain 1590 Rep 803 Posts Drives: BMW Hyundai Nissan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TB iTrader: (0)	My mom is in 60s, and she even takes photos of AMG posers. My parents had real weird experience with a poser before. My parent's first poser experience was is early90s. My dad use to own a shop. A guy with MB came in for a simple repair, and my dad went to the parts store to buy a 430? SEL parts. When he came back, it did not fit. He called the owner of the vehicle and he regretfully tells the truth that it is actually 320? sel. __________________ Beware of Jeff Oliver the fraud at Highland Expedition Outfitters (aka HEO or HEOutfitters) located in Cosby TN.
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05-30-2015, 09:05 AM	#425
mjposner Brigadier General 936 Rep 3,072 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Rare M7 Here is the extremely rare M7 with optional M racing stripes: http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5027251791.html __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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05-31-2015, 07:27 AM	#428
mjposner Brigadier General 936 Rep 3,072 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	The M badged 7 series was an owner add on not a BMW add on. As for the 318 ti, I know of at least one M conversion. Given the slather of M badges on the M235i, I suspect the new 440i will likely get the M badge treatment as well. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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