[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Onesie

As it pertains to this thread, you adding “50 years of M” emblems to your car would make them fake badges anyway. So fake or real, you still belong here. So relax and enjoy!

I chuckled seeing the crossover between this and the 50th badge thread! I do want a set though

[DanG]

Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

I have the "fake" 50th hubcaps on my E82. Got a set from Amazon and another from Ebay. Both sellers have since been shut down. The quality is actually excellent. Looks like BMW OE with the exception of the proportions of the M-color semi-circles and the larger Roundel, but to some these look better with less white areas.

They say made in "Italy" and have a BMW logo cast into the carrier with the metal 50th badge tabbed over the carrier at four points just like BMW OE badges from a few years ago. Since BMW NA doesn't stock the current 50th badges and I've not been able to find the p/n for the 68mm version on my E82, this was my best shot. I've had the "original" Motorsport logo on my bikes, shirts, and jackets for, well, 50-years. Why deny me the pleasure of buying new ones. BMW sold me the damn parka for $300 or so just a year ago. Why make the hubcaps so hard to acquire?

I have BBS wheels so I don’t worry about BMW caps. My BBS caps are carbon with silver BBS.

[aliiin]

[DanG]

Originally Posted by aliiin

Boy is that stripe ugly.

[aliiin]

Originally Posted by DanG

Boy is that stripe ugly.

Adds 20 horsepower though

[________]

Originally Posted by aliiin

Adds 20 horsepower though

When in reverse if they’re backwards?

['Cane]

Originally Posted by Onesie

When in reverse if they’re backwards?

But they're not backwards if you're looking from the front.

[________]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

But they're not backwards if you're looking from the front.

I suppose.
I don’t want to look at it from any angle.

Just like every car I see with stripes on the grille, this fad needs to die. I just shake my head and look away. It’s like I’m ashamed myself of others’ sin with that one. Face palm

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by aliiin

Uhhgh, that generic unpainted parking sensor just throws the whole thing off!

[________]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Uhhgh, that generic unpainted parking sensor just throws the whole thing off!

It’s a backup camera.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Onesie

It’s a backup camera.

Really? I didn't know that was a thing??

[________]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Really? I didn't know that was a thing??

Aftermarket!!
I actually don’t mind that setup, seems well integrated. Of course a tailgate handle camera is better hidden, but that’s alright in my eyes. Of course it’s sticking out like an unpainted sensor, so YMMV in terms of taste.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Onesie

Aftermarket!!
I actually don’t mind that setup, seems well integrated. Of course a tailgate handle camera is better hidden, but that’s alright in my eyes. Of course it’s sticking out like an unpainted sensor, so YMMV in terms of taste.

Yeah, knowing what it is, I can't say I mind it. Seems like it would throw a code, but guess not.

['Cane]

On my drive home.

[mzwerner]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

On my drive home.

Is uneven surface referring to the road or the sticker job?

['Cane]

Originally Posted by mzwerner

Is uneven surface referring to the road or the sticker job?

Both.

[M4enthusiast]

Could be legit! My 2021 X5 w/M Sport/shadow-line trim came with the M badging on the front L/R fenders, rear tailgate, wheels and on steering wheel / other interior locations.

[M4enthusiast]

Could be legit! My 2021 X5 w/M Sport/shadow-line trim came with the M badging on the front L/R fenders, rear tailgate, wheels and on steering wheel / other interior locations.

[F30lolz]

This pulled up to a C&C in Cincinnati. Took guts I tell ya.

[bmxcamel]

Seen on Reddit 🤔 🧐 🤨

[forcefed]

Spy shots of new model...

[EJT86]

C43 Grand-er Touring Edition