Fake Badges

'Cane · 04-04-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

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Originally Posted by N1rve

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, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

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

N1rve · 04-04-2022, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyga11

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

Not a real M but it looks pretty close.

IcewaterPete · 04-05-2022, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by N1rve

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

Man that took some effort. Still gets the “F” for failure. Great find!

M3WithNoviceTLC · 04-08-2022, 09:50 AM

SMH

M3WithNoviceTLC · 04-08-2022, 09:53 AM

mzwerner · 04-08-2022, 10:15 AM

I think I'll rebadge my G82 as a M430i

TAZ007 · 04-08-2022, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Onesie

Mmm

A M 4 cylinder huh.

TAZ007 · 04-08-2022, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Onesie

Might be a 6, I didn’t check… doesn’t affect the fakery lol

The 6's have dual exhaust.

Germanauto · 04-08-2022, 06:59 PM

Just saw a newer 330 with a fake badge. It just reminds me of why I want very little association with 95% of people who drive BMWs. They are badge/image enthusiasts not car enthusiasts.

Actual M drivers, Z4s, etc. it's another story. More traditional BMW clientele.

Germanauto · 04-08-2022, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mzwerner

I think the grill slats are tacky, but at least they aren't faking anything.

The M division doesn't do this on their cars, so why do people feel the need to make their lesser cars look tacky and try hard? You aren't fooling anyone.

One of my friends' wife got a new base model X5 last year and he immediately put that shyt on the grille. I called him out and he got butthurt, saying "no bro it's a clean look."

FCX5 · 04-10-2022, 07:05 PM

Google M(esh) Wifi

TAZ007 · 04-10-2022, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FCX5

Google M(esh) Wifi

Not bad but I liked the M fridge better. A fast way to cool beer.

TheAss3t · 04-10-2022, 11:56 PM

Solid thread.

bmxcamel · 04-24-2022, 12:59 AM

Seen on Reddit

DryBark · 04-24-2022, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bmxcamel

Seen on Reddit

Lol, "quad" exhaust!

grannyknot · 04-24-2022, 03:53 PM

If real M's have 4 then 8 must be so much better.

Kriz2fer · 04-24-2022, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

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

It’s still a factory badge for that car.

bmxcamel · 04-25-2022, 01:17 AM

🤔

TAZ007 · 04-25-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bmxcamel

Seen on Reddit

Speechless!

Anonymous Anomaly · 04-25-2022, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TAZ007

Speechless!

I am as well. Wow.

IcewaterPete · 04-25-2022, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bmxcamel

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LMFAO!! Great find.

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