M Logos/Decals/Stripes on non M cars.

Soterios · 08-17-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

You can get some "genuine"m badges direct from Hong Kong pretty cheap too 10 for 1.76.... imagine the possibilities !!!

Oh shit. 10?

I think maybe one of each side mirror, each handle. Maybe put one on each side of the 135 badge so that people REALLY know that it's an M car. Maybe use the other four to form some kind of three dimensional M badge?

Esteban · 08-17-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MGM135is

BMW does it, why can’t you? I mean how many M badges are on an M235/240i?

The 2015 M235i came with 16 M badges. I mentioned it earlier in this thread. Not sure about the M240i.

Esteban · 08-17-2018, 12:19 PM

I'm one of the people who voted "I don't care, but I want to participate in this poll and click a button."
(Thanks for including this option, OP) lol

Kidding aside, I think it should be up to the individual owner.

elitesales305 · 08-17-2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

You can get some "genuine"m badges direct from Hong Kong pretty cheap too 10 for 1.76.... imagine the possibilities !!!

ima slap some on my forehead!

Droptop986 · 08-17-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by elitesales305

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

You can get some "genuine"m badges direct from Hong Kong pretty cheap too 10 for 1.76.... imagine the possibilities !!!

ima slap some on my forehead!

they might be a little big but I might put some on my eyeglasses

Soterios · 08-17-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

I'm one of the people who voted "I don't care, but I want to participate in this poll and click a button."
(Thanks for including this option, OP) lol

Kidding aside, I think it should be up to the individual owner.

I like to keep my threads inclusive. haha

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

they might be a little big but I might put some on my eyeglasses

Wow. Those aren't even real Oakley M Frames. I can't believe you've done this! Sacrilege!

JimVonBaden · 08-17-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

You can get some "genuine"m badges direct from Hong Kong pretty cheap too 10 for 1.76.... imagine the possibilities !!!

Ebay? Those would be cool on my wheels and steering wheel. I wonder if they have small round ones for my start button?

JimVonBaden · 08-17-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

I'm one of the people who voted "I don't care, but I want to participate in this poll and click a button."
(Thanks for including this option, OP) lol

Kidding aside, I think it should be up to the individual owner.

Yup, if couldn't guess, me too!

JimVonBaden · 08-17-2018, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

they might be a little big but I might put some on my eyeglasses

I need those in prescription sunglasses so I can be cool too!

Esteban · 08-17-2018, 01:48 PM

Didn't used to feel the way I do about putting M badges and stripes and such on a non M car. Used to think if it didn't come that way from the factory, it was wrong. I've since been re-born and have seen the error of my ways. Hallelujah!

Soterios · 08-17-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Didn't used to feel the way I do about putting M badges and stripes and such on a non M car. Used to think if it didn't come that way from the factory, it was wrong. I've since been re-born and have seen the error of my ways. Hallelujah!

::: puts M badge on your post :::

This is the way it was meant to be.

bmw1racer · 08-17-2018, 02:59 PM

I've got a Motorsport cap... Does this mean I'm not allowed to wear it?

Soterios · 08-17-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

I've got a Motorsport cap... Does this mean I'm not allowed to wear it?

Unless your parents are both M models to prove you're pure blood, then no.

ArmatageShanks · 08-17-2018, 03:24 PM

My pet peeve is when people say I removed my badging to hide that it's a 128i. No, I removed it because it gives the trunk a clean look. Would have removed the 135i badge just as quick if I went that route. But yeah, people should just do what they want. If they want to look like a dumbass to everyone who knows better, let them.

Esteban · 08-17-2018, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Soterios

::: puts M badge on your post :::

This is the way it was meant to be.

I am no longer in awe of the M badge since BMW applies them to practically every car they make one way or another. Yes, there are ///M cars and they are still special, but the badge itself has lost it's exclusivity and prestige as far as I'm concerned.

Droptop986 · 08-17-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

I am no longer in awe of the M badge since BMW applies them to practically every car they make one way or another. Yes, there are ///M cars and they are still special, but the badge itself has lost it's exclusivity and prestige as far as I'm concerned.

All the cool kids are putting "W" badges on their rides now anyway. #Winning

Esteban · 08-17-2018, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

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All the cool kids are putting "W" badges on their rides now anyway. #Winning

Soterios · 08-17-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Droptop986

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All the cool kids are putting "W" badges on their rides now anyway. #Winning

Yo the W Badge is JDM as hell! SEND IT!

duder13 · 08-19-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmatageShanks

My pet peeve is when people say I removed my badging to hide that it's a 128i. No, I removed it because it gives the trunk a clean look. Would have removed the 135i badge just as quick if I went that route. But yeah, people should just do what they want. If they want to look like a dumbass to everyone who knows better, let them.

It's so funny you mention that. I removed my 135i badge for the same reason, and everyone who asks about my car at CCA events initially assumes it's a 128i.

Sleeper!

duder13 · 08-19-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

I am no longer in awe of the M badge since BMW applies them to practically every car they make one way or another. Yes, there are ///M cars and they are still special, but the badge itself has lost it's exclusivity and prestige as far as I'm concerned.

Here's a fun fact, if it makes you feel any better. The M535i actually came out before the first real M5. BMW has been doing the M badge thing for a while:

anglocanadian · 08-19-2018, 08:59 PM

Couldn't resist posting this video"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI9jFp0cnig

Esteban · 08-19-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by duder13

Here's a fun fact, if it makes you feel any better. The M535i actually came out before the first real M5. BMW has been doing the M badge thing for a while:

Really nice car. Made between 1980-1981. Only 1,650 were made. At the time it was the most powerful 5 series in its class. 5 years later the M5 was developed on the base of this car. Too bad for us it wasn't officially sold in North America.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2015/01/07/bmw-history-m535i/

The M535i was a very special car, and not just one of the cars that BMW would slap M badges on because they wanted them appear to be sportier and more special than they actually were with some cosmetics.

Take my M Sport packaged 135i for example, which is no different than the standard Sport packaged 135i except for the 7 M badges that came with it, plus the 261 wheels, which have 4 of the 7 M badges and aren't as nice as the 264s that came on the 'regular' Sport package imo, and the anthracite headliner. The other 3 M badges are: 1 on each doorsill, and 1 on BMW's excellent M steering wheel, that also came on the Sport package.

PS - I got rid of the 261s in favor of my 313s. Sadly, now I only have 3 M badges. Woe is me... lol

View Poll Results: Are M things on Non M cars acceptable?
Heck yeah! It's still a BMW!	3	6.38%
Heck no! It's not a Civic from 2001	12	25.53%
Yes, but only if they're subtle and not knock off M badges	20	42.55%
I don't care, but I want to participate in this poll and click a button	12	25.53%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

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