Fake Badges

Jaron Bell · 11-10-2013, 04:30 PM

Why do people do this?

MWM3 · 11-10-2013, 04:33 PM

obviously for added hp and tq....what a silly question

Suave · 11-10-2013, 04:40 PM

Same reason as this!! I have called out a couple folks in the past about this nonsense.

///M Power-Belgium · 11-10-2013, 04:42 PM

Why do people do this ?
Personal i think this is like a sad story.....
They would love to have a real ///M and the looks... and the power of it !
But they don't have the $$$$$ to buy it..thats why it's actualy sadly .

bubu · 11-10-2013, 04:52 PM

OP, to answer your question directly; people do this to impress the unwashed masses. The 99 out of 100 that do not know any better... same reason BMW is slapping M badges on anything with 4 wheels

...who gives a sh*t in the end. M = the new AMG.

Jaron Bell · 11-10-2013, 05:14 PM

It threw me off at first because it's an X3. I thought the tail lights looks funny for an X5. Then when we got close, this thing had badges all over it. The front fenders had M-power and a bunch shit I didn't know BMW made. A BMW by itself is a great car just plain and simple.

///M Power-Belgium · 11-10-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaron Bell

It threw me off at first because it's an X3. I thought the tail lights looks funny for an X5. Then when we got close, this thing had badges all over it. The front fenders had M-power and a bunch shit I didn't know BMW made. A BMW by itself is a great car just plain and simple.

How's your G-Power running ?

Jaron Bell · 11-11-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaron Bell

It threw me off at first because it's an X3. I thought the tail lights looks funny for an X5. Then when we got close, this thing had badges all over it. The front fenders had M-power and a bunch shit I didn't know BMW made. A BMW by itself is a great car just plain and simple.

How's your G-Power running ?

My car is running strong! I took her to a BMW race school! No leaks or problems.

///M Power-Belgium · 11-11-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaron Bell

My car is running strong! I took her to a BMW race school! No leaks or problems.

Nice...

jpan08 · 11-11-2013, 08:53 AM

Where can I buy these badges?

Ghetto2315 · 11-11-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jpan08

Where can I buy these badges?

At your local AutoZone, PepBoys, or Advanced Auto Parts...

Endless619 · 11-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaron Bell

It threw me off at first because it's an X3. I thought the tail lights looks funny for an X5. Then when we got close, this thing had badges all over it. The front fenders had M-power and a bunch shit I didn't know BMW made. A BMW by itself is a great car just plain and simple.

I was about to say the same thing. Have they ever made an X3M? I don't think they have.

I mean with the X3 or X5 the original owner could have run M Performance if he upgraded certain parts. Then I would buy it. But not this.

Mason2005 · 11-11-2013, 02:18 PM

great question, I always want to ask someone why they put stuff like this on their car but don't want to really take the time or the effort/ potential altercation

gymtime · 11-11-2013, 03:00 PM

So it's just like BMW putting the ///M logo on everything from the factory. What's the difference?

fbm3cab · 11-11-2013, 04:39 PM

I don't mind fake boobies, but fake badges, whats the world coming to.

Jaron Bell · 11-11-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gymtime

So it's just like BMW putting the ///M logo on everything from the factory. What's the difference?

The difference IMO, is that... when the factory add badges to a BMW, they usually will have upgraded the suspension, seats, steering wheel, bumpers/side skirts, and upgraded with M-wheels. It's also on the sticker price as a M-package which at least adds resale value to the vehicle. Doing this to a vehicle doesn't really bother that much, because each their own. I just feel it makes the car look cheap.

e-solo · 11-11-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bubu

OP, to answer your question directly; people do this to impress the unwashed masses. The 99 out of 100 that do not know any better... same reason BMW is slapping M badges on anything with 4 wheels

...who gives a sh*t in the end. M = the new AMG.

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Originally Posted by fbm3cab

I don't mind fake boobies, but fake badges, whats the world coming to.

GVIFlyer · 11-11-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fbm3cab

I don't mind fake boobies, but fake badges, whats the world coming to.

I find them both equally desirable.

OK, sorry, but the "whatever they ares" in the poster crack me up.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-11-2013, 06:27 PM

Saw a guy today driving a Honda Civic wearing a Rolls-Royce baseball cap LOL

k-lo · 11-11-2013, 06:41 PM

Got a guy in town driving a regular F series 535 rocking M5 badges. WTH? Can't access flickr at work but I'll post pics later.

///WeissBisBlau · 11-11-2013, 07:40 PM

The thing about this is, the only people that really give a rat's @$$ are the very ones that will never be fooled by this nonsense.

WingZeroX5 · 11-11-2013, 07:49 PM

took this one 2 weeks ago

11-10-2013, 04:30 PM	#1
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11-10-2013, 04:33 PM	#2
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11-10-2013, 04:40 PM	#3
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11-10-2013, 04:52 PM	#5
bubu Bunny Slayer 86 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT (2013) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County - Southern California iTrader: (0)	OP, to answer your question directly; people do this to impress the unwashed masses. The 99 out of 100 that do not know any better... same reason BMW is slapping M badges on anything with 4 wheels ...who gives a sh*t in the end. M = the new AMG.
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11-10-2013, 05:14 PM	#6
Jaron Bell First Lieutenant 135 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 10 M3, 09 335i, 08 Audi RS4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA iTrader: (2)	It threw me off at first because it's an X3. I thought the tail lights looks funny for an X5. Then when we got close, this thing had badges all over it. The front fenders had M-power and a bunch shit I didn't know BMW made. A BMW by itself is a great car just plain and simple. __________________ G-Power/Hamann BMW M3, G-Power Supercharger SKII Club Sport, Eisenmann Race w/Challenge Race X-Pipe, Project Kicks Nero Chrome Lug Nuts, Hamann Body Kit, KW V3, Vorschlag Camber Plates, ARKYM Wheels, Escort Radar and Laser Jammers 9500ci
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11-11-2013, 08:53 AM	#10
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11-11-2013, 02:18 PM	#13
Mason2005 Private 4 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 09 m3 coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	great question, I always want to ask someone why they put stuff like this on their car but don't want to really take the time or the effort/ potential altercation __________________ past 2005 e46m3, 2007 e92 335i present 2009 e92 m3 space grey, 35% tint, gloss black kidneys, gloss black side markers, space grey reflectors. Powdercoated Gloss Black 220m, Eisenmann sport black series, lux v4, Dinan Xpipe, Ess tune
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11-11-2013, 03:00 PM	#14
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11-11-2013, 06:41 PM	#20
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11-11-2013, 07:49 PM	#22
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