I saw a M3 badge yesterday on a Mazda 3... wish I was able to grab a pic
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Stripes - meh.
Badges - never.
Buddies cars:
01 740i - swapped in an S62, 6spd and supercharged - no ///M badges
02 540iT - swapped in an S62, 6spd, supercharged and spraying meth - no ///M badges
My cars:
91 M5 - D'Sylva chip, short shifter - worthy of the ///M badge because it's an ///M vehicle
97 328iC - swapped in an S52, bought a turbo kit, just haven't installed - no ///M badges
10 X5M - JB4 w/ meth injection, stage 2 tune, wrapped downpipes, custom intake - worthy of the ///M badge because it's an ///M vehicle
GF's car:
08 535xiT - MHD flash, dual cone intake (DCI), BMS catch can, silicone inlets, VRSF 7" FMIC, will walk NA (I4/I6/V8) M3's - no ///M badges
The average idiot isn't going to notice the stripes, those who notice/know what they represent are highly likely to know the difference so real ///M owners are gonna laugh at you and only other fakes/wannabes are gonna think it's cool. The last thing I wanna hear is some idiot saying "Oh yeah, I beat an ///M car in my _____" POS when in situations like this it's just someone wanting make their car what it isn't by throwing on $5 stickers...very Honda'esque. Anyone can bodykit, sticker up, etc a shitbox...and we've all shook our heads and laughed at said idiot as he drives past trying to prove his car's something it's not. Unless you've got a VIN AND engine that verifies it's an actual ///M - less is more; stop being a fake. You're only fooling yourself.Last edited by m5james; 03-13-2019, 05:48 PM.
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Originally posted by m5jamesThe average idiot isn't going to notice the stripes, those who notice/know what they represent are highly likely to know the difference so real ///M owners are gonna laugh at you and only other fakes/wannabes are gonna think it's cool. The last thing I wanna hear is some idiot saying "Oh yeah, I beat an ///M car in my _____" POS when in situations like this it's just someone wanting make their car what it isn't by throwing on $5 stickers...very Honda'esque. Anyone can bodykit, sticker up, etc a shitbox...and we've all shook our heads and laughed at said idiot as he drives past trying to prove his car's something it's not. Unless you've got a VIN AND engine that verifies it's an actual ///M - less is more; stop being a fake. You're only fooling yourself.'86 325e Zinnoberrot /// '02 325ci Schwarz II /// '18 M4 Azurite Black Metallic ///
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Not to mention BMW do it themselves all the time :) The M-stripes I posted above were available on everything from the 316 carby model through to the 333i!
The F30 m-sport models have ///M badges standard from the factory (even on 3 cylinder 318i's)
The M badge isn't exactly sacred like it once was either - especially once BMW started whoring it out on SUVs. An X3M Competition that's based on a FWD chassis?! Please... where's the racing category for that one? The era of ///M = proven on the track are long gone.
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Originally posted by lukeADE335i View PostHere's some on a 333i.
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Originally posted by 325e '87 View PostTo be fair, i still don’t get why they thought the e36 was an improvement.
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Originally posted by Albie325 View PostDamn, that's a little harsh. Doesn't seem like this "idiot" is trying to fool anyone, more like a teenager who put some M stickers on his car because he thought it looked cool. Good for him for even knowing what an e30 is let alone joining this forum to research it. I think we can all agree there are those who go a little overboard and it is laughable at how tacky it can look. Seems like you have quite the resumé when it comes to projects/builds, but don't forget we were all beginners once.
I didn't say this kid was an idiot, I'm referring to your average Corolla, Camry, Accord, minivan driver...they're just gonna see some car (that's honestly far slower than them considering the average E30 is no rocket ship) with some random colors on the fender. Hell, I got the same raised eyebrows from fellow BMW owners as to why I put so many stripes on my car for Bimmerfest...then I had to explain to them what Bimmerfest is :/
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Originally posted by hendrixvodu View Post... it’s like a prostitute wearing a shit that says “im a whore” we already know..
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Originally posted by lukeADE335i View PostNot to mention BMW do it themselves all the time :) The M-stripes I posted above were available on everything from the 316 carby model through to the 333i!
The F30 m-sport models have ///M badges standard from the factory (even on 3 cylinder 318i's)
The M badge isn't exactly sacred like it once was either - especially once BMW started whoring it out on SUVs. An X3M Competition that's based on a FWD chassis?! Please... where's the racing category for that one? The era of ///M = proven on the track are long gone.
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