Why do people put "M" badges on non-M cars?

[zeDuffMan]

An absolute beast of a 2.0 diesel. Chromium exhaust is part of the kit.

[CoolHands]

I don't know much about bmw models, so this could be real? But it didn't look it, it looked faintly ridiculous in real life.

Is it a real model?



Edit, thread fail it appears it's a real model. Looked stupid though.

[RichardM5]

CoolHands said:

I don't know much about bmw models, so this could be real? But it didn't look it, it looked faintly ridiculous in real life.

Is it a real model?

It's real, just as it left the factory unfortunately.

[mark.c]

RichardM5 said:

CoolHands said:

I don't know much about bmw models, so this could be real? But it didn't look it, it looked faintly ridiculous in real life.

Is it a real model?

It's real, just as it left the factory unfortunately.

Not a big fan of that....anyway....never mind badges.....stripes is where it's at

[pingu393]

mark.c said:

Not a big fan of that....anyway....never mind badges.....stripes is where it's at

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=6

www.bmwregistry.com said:

What distinguishes the exterior of the E28 M535i from that of a standard 5 Series?
The exterior of the E28 M535i is easily distinguished by its M-Technic body panels consisting of body-color front bumper covers front and rear, a deeper front airdam, side valance and rear diffuser (all in body color with a ribbed design), wheel arch extensions and a body-color rear spoiler with black rubber trim. This is identical to the bodywork fitted to all South African-spec E28 M5s as well as some European-spec examples. The E28 M535i also has M-Technic wheels (unless equipped with the optional forged alloy wheels) and "M" badges on the grille and trunk lid. The E28 M535i retains the chrome (non-Shadowline) window trim and black rear-view mirror housings of the standard E28 5 Series but is fitted with dechromed side rub strips and taillight surrounds. However, complete Shadowline trim was offered as an option on Diamond Black metallic, Delphin Grey metallic and Salmon Silver metallic cars. Finally, the E28 M535i was fitted with thin contrasting decorative stripes running down the side of the bodywork below the door handles and continuing along the bottom of the trunk lid.

oops!!

[Kawasicki]

pingu393 said:

mark.c said:

Not a big fan of that....anyway....never mind badges.....stripes is where it's at

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=6

www.bmwregistry.com said:

What distinguishes the exterior of the E28 M535i from that of a standard 5 Series?
The exterior of the E28 M535i is easily distinguished by its M-Technic body panels consisting of body-color front bumper covers front and rear, a deeper front airdam, side valance and rear diffuser (all in body color with a ribbed design), wheel arch extensions and a body-color rear spoiler with black rubber trim. This is identical to the bodywork fitted to all South African-spec E28 M5s as well as some European-spec examples. The E28 M535i also has M-Technic wheels (unless equipped with the optional forged alloy wheels) and "M" badges on the grille and trunk lid. The E28 M535i retains the chrome (non-Shadowline) window trim and black rear-view mirror housings of the standard E28 5 Series but is fitted with dechromed side rub strips and taillight surrounds. However, complete Shadowline trim was offered as an option on Diamond Black metallic, Delphin Grey metallic and Salmon Silver metallic cars. Finally, the E28 M535i was fitted with thin contrasting decorative stripes running down the side of the bodywork below the door handles and continuing along the bottom of the trunk lid.

oops!!

Looks like an E12 M535i to me. The first M saloon car.

This is one seriously sad thread. Keep it going though. It is funny.

[HoHoHo]

CoolHands said:

I don't know much about bmw models, so this could be real? But it didn't look it, it looked faintly ridiculous in real life.

Is it a real model?



Edit, thread fail it appears it's a real model. Looked stupid though.

Sure is a real model, I've just ordered one.

Quite possibly with the badge off though!

[Kawasicki]

HoHoHo said:

CoolHands said:

I don't know much about bmw models, so this could be real? But it didn't look it, it looked faintly ridiculous in real life.

Is it a real model?



Edit, thread fail it appears it's a real model. Looked stupid though.

Sure is a real model, I've just ordered one.

Quite possibly with the badge off though!

We should start a new thread

Why do people remove "M" badges from non-M cars?

[HoHoHo]

Kawasicki said:

HoHoHo said:

CoolHands said:

I don't know much about bmw models, so this could be real? But it didn't look it, it looked faintly ridiculous in real life.

Is it a real model?



Edit, thread fail it appears it's a real model. Looked stupid though.

Sure is a real model, I've just ordered one.

Quite possibly with the badge off though!

We should start a new thread

Why do people remove "M" badges from non-M cars?

[mark.c]

Kawasicki said:

pingu393 said:

mark.c said:

Not a big fan of that....anyway....never mind badges.....stripes is where it's at

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=6

www.bmwregistry.com said:

What distinguishes the exterior of the E28 M535i from that of a standard 5 Series?
The exterior of the E28 M535i is easily distinguished by its M-Technic body panels consisting of body-color front bumper covers front and rear, a deeper front airdam, side valance and rear diffuser (all in body color with a ribbed design), wheel arch extensions and a body-color rear spoiler with black rubber trim. This is identical to the bodywork fitted to all South African-spec E28 M5s as well as some European-spec examples. The E28 M535i also has M-Technic wheels (unless equipped with the optional forged alloy wheels) and "M" badges on the grille and trunk lid. The E28 M535i retains the chrome (non-Shadowline) window trim and black rear-view mirror housings of the standard E28 5 Series but is fitted with dechromed side rub strips and taillight surrounds. However, complete Shadowline trim was offered as an option on Diamond Black metallic, Delphin Grey metallic and Salmon Silver metallic cars. Finally, the E28 M535i was fitted with thin contrasting decorative stripes running down the side of the bodywork below the door handles and continuing along the bottom of the trunk lid.

oops!!

Looks like an E12 M535i to me. The first M saloon car.

This is one seriously sad thread. Keep it going though. It is funny.

Psssst....I know, I just put the stripes on

[M5 London]

[zeDuffMan]

[RossP]

Ah, the lesser spotted M728i auto

[sunnydude]

Mandem drive an M ting innit fam
It got letrik vindoze n cd playah n ting
1.6 diesel innit fam ya get meh, propa M ting bruv

[GregK2]

sunnydude said:

Mandem drive an M ting innit fam
It got letrik vindoze n cd playah n ting
1.6 diesel innit fam ya get meh, propa M ting bruv

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[Maracus]

Not on a car, but....

[k99]

M5 cleverly disguised as a 520D. It nearly had me fooled.

[stef1808]

I want the m shoes

Not in silver though

[RossP]

An ///M435d



320D

[_rubinho_]

Nice 318i...