[smokinjoe64]

Originally Posted by Phillies8008

This is getting silly, even for a stupid badge discussion. So sure, the dude was trying to fool everyone into thinking a license plate frame meant he had an M5, but the courageous M Police were able to stop his nefarious plot, thank god. Not all heroes wear capes.

Ah alas, regardless of 'form' stated; "Confession is good for the Soul"
We all appreciate that...

[I Luv BMW]

Banged up Z4m

[I Luv BMW]

Looked very nice. Just everything was fake.

[Joe-BMW33]

How to take a real ///M car and cheese it up.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...n=Model_Update

[Joe-BMW33]

Spotted in Brooklyn today. Remove the hood scoop and fender vents and this thing would be a pretty tasteful E32 with Alpina replicas.

[IcewaterPete]

Found this one today.

[ShocknAwe]

There's only one good plate frame.

Glitter.

[decaf]

I've been pondering if my 2023 BMW X1 XDRIVE28I with M-SPORT package has "fake" badges or not. It is absolutely not a "M" car. I only ordered the M-SPORT pack because I liked better-looking bumpers, sport seats, M-style steering wheel and paddle shifters(the last one being the most to me, as they are only available of the X1 is ordered with the M-SPORT package).

My X1 was one of the very first U11 X1 to arrive in the US, according to my dealer. It was ordered in 2022 as soon as BMW announced it for the US. Thanks to the pandemic shortage, it has a few things that got deleted. However, it also came with these fender-mounted "M" logo badges on both the left and right fenders.

It was NOT supposed to be on any US-market X1...(or any other BMW, according to my dealer) Yet when it rolled off the truck a few months later, coming from BMW's port in Brunswick, Georgia, that was the first thing I noticed. There were a few other people watching the truck driver unload it, because it was the very first X1 to arrive at my dealer.(in fact, it arrived even before the demo/loaner X1 they ordered) My salesman said I got bonus free badges. None of the other BMW X1 I saw on the road or at the dealership ever since had them.

However, in the last couple of years, I've had people on the street asking my why I put those on. (other BMW drivers, obviously) I explained that it came like that. Then I discovered this thread and apparently putting these on a US-market BMW is considered to be "fake" badging? Are they really "fake" if they were attached to the car by the BMW factory in Germany?

['Cane]

Originally Posted by decaf

I've been pondering if my 2023 BMW X1 XDRIVE28I with M-SPORT package has "fake" badges or not.

My X1 was one of the very first U11 X1 to arrive in the US, according to my dealer. It was ordered in 2022 as soon as BMW announced it for the US. Thanks to the pandemic shortage, it has a few things that got deleted. However, it also came with these fender-mounted "M" logo badges on both the left and right fenders.

It was NOT supposed to be on any US-market X1...(or any other BMW, according to my dealer) Yet when it rolled off the truck a few months later, coming from BMW's port in Brunswick, Georgia, that was the first thing I noticed. There were a few other people watching the truck driver unload it, because it was the very first X1 to arrive at my dealer.(in fact, it arrived even before the demo/loaner X1 they ordered) My salesman said I got bonus free badges. None of the other BMW X1 I saw on the road or at the dealership ever since had them.

However, in the last couple of years, I've had people on the street asking my why I put those on. (other BMW drivers, obviously) I explained that it came like that. Then I discovered this thread and apparently putting these on a US-market BMW is considered to be "fake" badging? Are they really "fake" if they were attached to the car by the BMW factory in Germany?

If they were put on at the factory, they are indeed “factory” badges.

[decaf]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

If they were put on at the factory, they are indeed “factory” badges.

but 99.99% of other BMW drivers(including most of you?) think that they are "fake" badges that I installed... it made me bad having to explain it all the time. I almost feel like taking them off.

from what I learned, apparently ALL the BMWs heading to the USA have the badges deleted at the factory. even when all other identical models with M SPORT package in every other country, including Germany, get these fender badges by default, unless the customers specifically ask them to be deleted.

so I guess what I'm asking if whether or not you guys will take these factory-installed badges if you're in the same situation as me?

[smokinjoe64]

Originally Posted by decaf

...It was NOT supposed to be on any US-market X1...(or any other BMW, according to my dealer) Yet when it rolled off the truck a few months later, coming from BMW's port in Brunswick, Georgia, that was the first thing I noticed. There were a few other people watching the truck driver unload it, because it was the very first X1 to arrive at my dealer.(in fact, it arrived even before the demo/loaner X1 they ordered) My salesman said I got bonus free badges. None of the other BMW X1 I saw on the road or at the dealership ever since had them.

However, in the last couple of years, I've had people on the street asking my why I put those on. (other BMW drivers, obviously) I explained that it came like that. Then I discovered this thread and apparently putting these on a US-market BMW is considered to be "fake" badging? Are they really "fake" if they were attached to the car by the BMW factory in Germany?

The 10-min solution...sleep better at night

[bucketfoot]

Originally Posted by decaf

I've been pondering if my 2023 BMW X1 XDRIVE28I with M-SPORT package has "fake" badges or not. It is absolutely not a "M" car. I only ordered the M-SPORT pack because I liked better-looking bumpers, sport seats, M-style steering wheel and paddle shifters(the last one being the most to me, as they are only available of the X1 is ordered with the M-SPORT package).

My X1 was one of the very first U11 X1 to arrive in the US, according to my dealer. It was ordered in 2022 as soon as BMW announced it for the US. Thanks to the pandemic shortage, it has a few things that got deleted. However, it also came with these fender-mounted "M" logo badges on both the left and right fenders.

It was NOT supposed to be on any US-market X1...(or any other BMW, according to my dealer) Yet when it rolled off the truck a few months later, coming from BMW's port in Brunswick, Georgia, that was the first thing I noticed. There were a few other people watching the truck driver unload it, because it was the very first X1 to arrive at my dealer.(in fact, it arrived even before the demo/loaner X1 they ordered) My salesman said I got bonus free badges. None of the other BMW X1 I saw on the road or at the dealership ever since had them.

However, in the last couple of years, I've had people on the street asking my why I put those on. (other BMW drivers, obviously) I explained that it came like that. Then I discovered this thread and apparently putting these on a US-market BMW is considered to be "fake" badging? Are they really "fake" if they were attached to the car by the BMW factory in Germany?

Frankly you have to decide if you give a damn about other people.

It is a no-win situation. To an M-car owner M-Performance cars like the M240, M340, etc. are not M-cars despite BMW calling them such on the BMW USA website. Then there are the M-Performance car owners who will say that a cars with the lowly M-Sport package should not have M emblems, despite the fact that BMW themselves put them in many locations on the vehicle.

My 230i with the M-Sport package has if I remember correctly 11 spots with the M logo from the factory. Ultimately I de-badged my car simply because I like the look better this way.

Personally I think the whole thing is just another case of penis compensation

[smokinjoe64]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

...Personally I think the whole thing is just another case of penis compensation

Actually built by BMW M Division does, if fact, connote an ///Mpressive 🍆

[25 V8 IS]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

Frankly you have to decide if you give a damn about other people.

It is a no-win situation. To an M-car owner M-Performance cars like the M240, M340, etc. are not M-cars despite BMW calling them such on the BMW USA website. Then there are the M-Performance car owners who will say that a cars with the lowly M-Sport package should not have M emblems, despite the fact that BMW themselves put them in many locations on the vehicle.

My 230i with the M-Sport package has if I remember correctly 11 spots with the M logo from the factory. Ultimately I de-badged my car simply because I like the look better this way.

Personally I think the whole thing is just another case of penis compensation

I'm in the same spot with my IS 500 F Sport "Performance". It's not a real F car.

So what did I do? I installed RC F lower control arm bushings and wider Michelin PS4S tires.

Now it handles like an actual F car while still looking like a sleeper. I love it so much more now.

[smokinjoe64]

Originally Posted by 25 V8 IS

I'm in the same spot with my IS 500 F Sport "Performance". It's not a real F car.

So what did I do? I installed RC F lower control arm bushings and wider Michelin PS4S tires.

Now it handles like an actual F car while still looking like a sleeper. I love it so much more now.

Wait What?!?
'F Sport' post...what's with the 'whatever Lexus' banter in a BMW related "Fake" thread?



...already got nuff 'fakes' in this thread jus with 'Bimmers'?

[decaf]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

Frankly you have to decide if you give a damn about other people.

It is a no-win situation. To an M-car owner M-Performance cars like the M240, M340, etc. are not M-cars despite BMW calling them such on the BMW USA website. Then there are the M-Performance car owners who will say that a cars with the lowly M-Sport package should not have M emblems, despite the fact that BMW themselves put them in many locations on the vehicle.

My 230i with the M-Sport package has if I remember correctly 11 spots with the M logo from the factory. Ultimately I de-badged my car simply because I like the look better this way.

Personally I think the whole thing is just another case of penis compensation

decided to remove them this morning... used dental floss, surface prep and then some spray on ceramic wax to complete the job in about 5 minutes.

turned out that the car looked much cleaner without those M fender badges! if I change my mind, I guess i can always use 3M double-sided adhesive tape to put them back on. now I'm thinking maybe I'll remove the regular badges on the back of the car later today?

[dosmildos]

Originally Posted by decaf

I've been pondering if my 2023 BMW X1 XDRIVE28I with M-SPORT package has "fake" badges or not. It is absolutely not a "M" car. I only ordered the M-SPORT pack because I liked better-looking bumpers, sport seats, M-style steering wheel and paddle shifters(the last one being the most to me, as they are only available of the X1 is ordered with the M-SPORT package).

My X1 was one of the very first U11 X1 to arrive in the US, according to my dealer. It was ordered in 2022 as soon as BMW announced it for the US. Thanks to the pandemic shortage, it has a few things that got deleted. However, it also came with these fender-mounted "M" logo badges on both the left and right fenders.

It was NOT supposed to be on any US-market X1...(or any other BMW, according to my dealer) Yet when it rolled off the truck a few months later, coming from BMW's port in Brunswick, Georgia, that was the first thing I noticed. There were a few other people watching the truck driver unload it, because it was the very first X1 to arrive at my dealer.(in fact, it arrived even before the demo/loaner X1 they ordered) My salesman said I got bonus free badges. None of the other BMW X1 I saw on the road or at the dealership ever since had them.

However, in the last couple of years, I've had people on the street asking my why I put those on. (other BMW drivers, obviously) I explained that it came like that. Then I discovered this thread and apparently putting these on a US-market BMW is considered to be "fake" badging? Are they really "fake" if they were attached to the car by the BMW factory in Germany?

If I were you I wouldn’t lose sleep over it. If you like the look, enjoy. If it worries you that much, remove them. It’s your choice.

[25 V8 IS]

Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

Wait What?!?
'F Sport' post...what's with the 'whatever Lexus' banter in a BMW related "Fake" thread?



...already got nuff 'fakes' in this thread jus with 'Bimmers'?

Yeah but now I have a fake "F" car and can back it up with how it drives!

[smokinjoe64]

Originally Posted by 25 V8 IS

Yeah but now I have a fake "F" car and can back it up with how it drives!

25 V8 IS no worries ...'banter' intended only as 'good funnin'

If runnin' Lexus V8, consider a few comprehensive, well sorted aftermarket enhancements to provide whip feel/performance desired...make it a 'project'? [ie tune, suspension, etc.]

Lexus V8s, particuraly GT3/GTDs, have consistently been competitive IMSA winners...absolute 'monsters' for several years.

[ABCDEFG111]

Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

Found this one today.

Not sure why it's so common for the X5s to have the fake Ms. The font size doesn't even match.

[25 V8 IS]

Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

25 V8 IS no worries ...'banter' intended only as 'good funnin'

If runnin' Lexus V8, consider a few comprehensive, well sorted aftermarket enhancements to provide whip feel/performance desired...make it a 'project'? [ie tune, suspension, etc.]

Lexus V8s, particuraly GT3/GTDs, have consistently been competitive IMSA winners...absolute 'monsters' for several years.

For right now I am totally good with the wider PS4S tires and the RC F LCA bushings. Honestly, it's my daily driver so I don't want to go too hardcore.