Opinion on Msport badges on grill or boot?

Animalfreeride · 02-15-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

M badges fitted by BMW are good.

M badges fitted by customers are bad.

M-sport owners should not be ashamed of their scuff plates and wheels etc. But 520d drivers who place M badges on the back of their cars should be killed and eaten.

Agree with your statement. I suppose I'm a bit of a hypocrite as I did have an M Sport badge on the tailgate but personally felt it made the car look cheap 'n' chavvy so I took it off in the end and it looks much better.

However I suppose it's a case of "each to their own" as some might like the look of an M badge. Also I may get shot down in flames here, but if I'm merely playing "devils advocate", you could say there is little difference to badging your car especially if it is in M Sport, than cosmetically modding?

NightVisitant · 02-15-2010, 11:44 AM

They don't look right in my view, but that's to a trained eye which knows an M-car without even seeing the badge, so M badges naturally look out of place on "ordinary" models.

dxb335d · 02-15-2010, 11:49 AM

They look shiiight with them on.

Baby Dave · 02-15-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by themetz

WTF is pic 6 the interior of????

It looks like a pimped up datsun sorry nissan 300z

lolololol · 02-15-2010, 05:09 PM

NO

E902717 · 02-16-2010, 12:43 AM

I was in Birmingham on Sunday night staying at the Hyatt with the miswah and parked across the road was a 57 plate 320 vert with i kid you not ///M BOSS on the boot

Dont know what he was the boss of? Maybe the car retard drivers club.

doesn't deserve to drive a car let alone a BMW i thought evolution would have got rid of these muppets by now...

Tried to take a pic for everyone's amusement but it was dark and i only had my iphone on me

dxb335d · 02-16-2010, 05:12 AM

I will Take a Pic of a E46 M3 local to me soon. Its hilarious.

Neil McRae · 02-20-2010, 06:06 AM

I agree no ///M boot badges on an non M car.

I have a sad story to report on badges though.

Coming home one day I caught the glint of the E46 M3 exhaust. I love the E46 M3 one of the best looking motors ever made. I sped up a little to have a good look. I was horrifed.

All the BMW and M Badges had been pulled off and replaced with the sadest of all M copy badges - see attachment. It was horrific. The wheels, the roundels, the m3 badge, the number plate had the lame M knock-off on it also. I pulled along side the guy and tried to explain how shite it looked in a way that would not come across like I was pointing and laugh at a chav, but sadly he didn't get it. I've seen the car a few times around the target roundabout A40. I almost feel like buying the car off him to fix the hideousness of it all.

Regards,
Neil

Carrera RSR · 02-20-2010, 08:02 AM

Black E90 320d M Sport on the M6 Birmingham seen last Monday with not only an ///M badge on the rear but also one on the front grill. Had to speed away to avoid retina burn in my eyes!!

foxy-367 · 02-22-2010, 07:27 AM

I was behind a 1 series coupe the other day he'd replaced all badges with a small ///m badge. I felt like ramming him. I couldn't get a photo though it was too dark!!!

335DPOWER · 02-22-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by foxy-367

I was behind a 1 series coupe the other day he'd replaced all badges with a small ///m badge. I felt like ramming him. I couldn't get a photo though it was too dark!!!

craig2859 · 02-22-2010, 09:02 AM

Have not really been that bothered either way about this subject, although I would not do it myself.

However today I left Camp, and noticed a T Reg e46 soft top in front of me, which was blatantly a 32... (it had twin exhausts on the rear left).

It had no "M3" OR M-Sport Mods on it whatsoever - apart from an M3 badge on the rear

The first thing I thought was "Knob" , a real shame as the car was actually ok and in good condition, but that badge made the car look stupid.

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G82Dude · 02-22-2010, 11:28 AM

No, no, no, no, no, no, no!

I guess it depends on who you are trying to impress (if anyone). If you want them for yourself, then that's fine. If you think it might impress someone else, then that's a different matter. Those you're trying to impress will know that it is meaningless and it's a wannabe. The rest won't have a clue what an M badge means anyway, so meaningless again I suppose!

chris330D · 02-22-2010, 02:00 PM

Black 07 E92 335d in fron of me today, debadged with a single //M badge on the boot. Why???

NFS · 02-22-2010, 04:53 PM

I saw an e93 today with an m-badge on the boot.

It had a double exhaust, so definitely an imposter.

For the love of God why? The horror will live with me always.

pjs · 02-24-2010, 07:30 AM

enjoy

ed335d · 02-24-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pjs

enjoy

That's a 520d

dxb335d · 02-24-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chris330D

Black 07 E92 335d in fron of me today, debadged with a single //M badge on the boot. Why???

Cuz the owner is a dip shit.

Out of interest, how did you tell it was DENZIL?! THE rear pipes really clean or you saw the rev counter?

berreli · 02-24-2010, 09:54 AM

WOW!

These Euro owners take it to a whole new level... We don't get many diesel models in Canada, so when someone is being a douche-bag with an M badge on the boot, its only a one model reach..... Aw crap never mind that's no less idiotic. If its not an M- DONT FAKE IT.

Just to clarify my earlier post: I do not condone or encourage M-badges on the car, I was simply saying that if you purchased a genuine BMW M accessory (like steering wheel, Rims, shifter) that come branded with a teeny tiny logo, you don't have to go de-badge it to maintain your dignity. Think of the zhp cars, but that's the ONLY exception.

foxy-367 · 02-25-2010, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by berreli

WOW!

These Euro owners take it to a whole new level... We don't get many diesel models in Canada, so when someone is being a douche-bag with an M badge on the boot, its only a one model reach..... Aw crap never mind that's no less idiotic. If its not an M- DONT FAKE IT.

Just to clarify my earlier post: I do not condone or encourage M-badges on the car, I was simply saying that if you purchased a genuine BMW M accessory (like steering wheel, Rims, shifter) that come branded with a teeny tiny logo, you don't have to go de-badge it to maintain your dignity. Think of the zhp cars, but that's the ONLY exception.

That's ok cos its a BMW accessory with it on, My M-SPort has little ones everywhere which I wouldn't take off but would never ever ever add a ///M badge to the boot!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjs

enjoy

HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa Ha

I have just fallen off the sofa laughing at that!!!!

themetz · 02-26-2010, 02:23 AM

"full M3 spec"......

foxy-367 · 02-26-2010, 06:54 AM

Whats black grey leather? Is that grey leather thats very dirty?

02-15-2010, 11:44 AM	#68
NightVisitant Private First Class 12 Rep 169 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M-Sport 2011 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	They don't look right in my view, but that's to a trained eye which knows an M-car without even seeing the badge, so M badges naturally look out of place on "ordinary" models.
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02-16-2010, 12:43 AM	#72
E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	I was in Birmingham on Sunday night staying at the Hyatt with the miswah and parked across the road was a 57 plate 320 vert with i kid you not ///M BOSS on the boot Dont know what he was the boss of? Maybe the car retard drivers club. doesn't deserve to drive a car let alone a BMW i thought evolution would have got rid of these muppets by now... Tried to take a pic for everyone's amusement but it was dark and i only had my iphone on me __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge Last edited by E902717; 02-26-2010 at 09:35 AM..
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02-20-2010, 06:06 AM	#74
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport 235 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: BMW ///M4 F82 / BMW ///M5 F10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	I agree no ///M boot badges on an non M car. I have a sad story to report on badges though. Coming home one day I caught the glint of the E46 M3 exhaust. I love the E46 M3 one of the best looking motors ever made. I sped up a little to have a good look. I was horrifed. All the BMW and M Badges had been pulled off and replaced with the sadest of all M copy badges - see attachment. It was horrific. The wheels, the roundels, the m3 badge, the number plate had the lame M knock-off on it also. I pulled along side the guy and tried to explain how shite it looked in a way that would not come across like I was pointing and laugh at a chav, but sadly he didn't get it. I've seen the car a few times around the target roundabout A40. I almost feel like buying the car off him to fix the hideousness of it all. Regards, Neil Attached Images __________________ -- Neil J. //McRae -- Alive and Kicking -- neil at DOMINO.ORG --///M ARMY M5 CP Alpine White -- M2 LBB -- M4 DCT CP Alpine White
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02-20-2010, 08:02 AM	#75
Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Black E90 320d M Sport on the M6 Birmingham seen last Monday with not only an ///M badge on the rear but also one on the front grill. Had to speed away to avoid retina burn in my eyes!!
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02-22-2010, 07:27 AM	#76
foxy-367 Lieutenant 5 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	I was behind a 1 series coupe the other day he'd replaced all badges with a small ///m badge. I felt like ramming him. I couldn't get a photo though it was too dark!!! __________________ Now - E90 320d M Sport, Le Mans Blue, sun protection glass, Auto lights and wipers, 193M, a big grin Previous - Seat Leon FR, Golf Gttdi (x2), Mk3 Fiesta SI, E30 318i Peugeot 205 Roland Garros, Mk2 Fiesta Ghia (it had a rev counter!!!!)
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02-22-2010, 09:02 AM	#78
craig2859 Black .... all the way !! 56 Rep 601 Posts Drives: [Previous]2006 330d M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK-Dorset iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 E90 330d M-Sport [0.00]	Have not really been that bothered either way about this subject, although I would not do it myself. However today I left Camp, and noticed a T Reg e46 soft top in front of me, which was blatantly a 32... (it had twin exhausts on the rear left). It had no "M3" OR M-Sport Mods on it whatsoever - apart from an M3 badge on the rear The first thing I thought was "Knob" , a real shame as the car was actually ok and in good condition, but that badge made the car look stupid. .
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02-22-2010, 11:28 AM	#79
G82Dude - 290 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	No, no, no, no, no, no, no! I guess it depends on who you are trying to impress (if anyone). If you want them for yourself, then that's fine. If you think it might impress someone else, then that's a different matter. Those you're trying to impress will know that it is meaningless and it's a wannabe. The rest won't have a clue what an M badge means anyway, so meaningless again I suppose!
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02-22-2010, 02:00 PM	#80
chris330D Major 36 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Black 07 E92 335d in fron of me today, debadged with a single //M badge on the boot. Why???
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02-22-2010, 04:53 PM	#81
NFS Major General 275 Rep 9,218 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I saw an e93 today with an m-badge on the boot. It had a double exhaust, so definitely an imposter. For the love of God why? The horror will live with me always.
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02-24-2010, 07:30 AM	#82
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02-24-2010, 09:54 AM	#85
berreli Private 4 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 330i ZKK ZKJ Sphr.black/lemon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great White North iTrader: (0)	WOW! These Euro owners take it to a whole new level... We don't get many diesel models in Canada, so when someone is being a douche-bag with an M badge on the boot, its only a one model reach..... Aw crap never mind that's no less idiotic. If its not an M- DONT FAKE IT. Just to clarify my earlier post: I do not condone or encourage M-badges on the car, I was simply saying that if you purchased a genuine BMW M accessory (like steering wheel, Rims, shifter) that come branded with a teeny tiny logo, you don't have to go de-badge it to maintain your dignity. Think of the zhp cars, but that's the ONLY exception. __________________ Happiness IS the corner!
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02-26-2010, 02:23 AM	#87
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02-26-2010, 06:54 AM	#88
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