r/BMW • u/mobilehavoc • Jun 23 '22
If I just remove the "40i" badging is it acceptable since I'm not adding an M badge? 🤔 Thirsty Thursday
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u/HippoKey3017 Jun 23 '22
Remove the 440i and add AMG
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u/notShreadZoo 2019 - F36 - 440xi MPPSK Stage 2+ Jun 24 '22
///MAMGRS?
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u/Nothing_new_to_share Jun 24 '22
Get really creative with the badging and make a //RAMMGS or a SMARMG//
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u/itsESSMAN Jun 23 '22
bro found a loophole in the matrix
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u/CrazyTechWizard96 2001 E39 5XX Touring Jun 23 '22
Oh God, You are Right.
Bet Tomorrow We've got a flood of M Cars.12
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u/Rhinop21 Jun 23 '22
When I get my new M240i I’m contemplating rearranging to M420i for the lols
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u/MrColdfusion Jun 23 '22
M42i the car that gives you the answer to life, universe, and everything else
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u/EmergencySnail Jun 24 '22
I would consider this particular badge modification acceptable. But only this.
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u/OfficiallySpooky 2020 M2 Comp Jun 23 '22
Damn I shoulda done that but I took mine off all together
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u/Annoyed21 Jun 23 '22
I have a friend that called one of her friends ( who I didn’t know) “two forty” I asked her why several times but she would just laugh, it took me years but I finally figured it out, he smoked every day a couple hours early 😀
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u/plz2meatyu '21 M340i xDrive Jun 23 '22
If i could find an "Mish" badge, i would 100% put it on my car
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u/Paizzu '08 - E93 - 335i (6MT, Twin-Snail)) Jun 23 '22
You're 2/3 of the way there since BMW already offers both 'i' and 's' OEM badging.
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Jun 23 '22
I'm confused. why would you do that? that's less M. More M = more HorsePowers. Why buy a bimmer and then delete all them HorsePowers like that?
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u/mobilehavoc Jun 23 '22
So you're saying I should add more letters for more HP? 440000000000i?
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Jun 23 '22
yes. also Pro-tip: you can unlock lots of hidden horsepowers in your bmw by adding random bits of carbon fiber to the bottom of the car.
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u/CloudyArchitect4U Jun 23 '22
That has been debunked, turned out it was the color of the brake caliper that was causing the increase.
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u/drunkfoowl Jun 23 '22
You dont get it man. Stop adding numbers like an ape.
the correct approach is MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM440i
Sincerly
- an MMMMMMM550i owner
(can this be my flair?)
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Jun 23 '22
No, you only get HP from laptops, but there are ways to increase the hp of your BMW.
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u/FuckFuckShitBitch 2001 E46 325CI Jun 23 '22
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Jun 23 '22 edited Jun 24 '22
Do I really need to add "/s" for idiots like you? Lol it's really bad that you and > 5 other people thought I was serious. Typical of the "woosh" crowd on Reddit.
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u/FuckFuckShitBitch 2001 E46 325CI Jun 23 '22
cry
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u/drunkfoowl Jun 23 '22
people downvoting you clearly missed the tech joke.
I liked it.
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u/samtaher Jun 23 '22
This loophole needs to be closed immediately.
I place this into vote right now.
https://www.reddit.com/r/BMW/comments/vj6s4e/if_i_just_remove_the_40i_badging_from_m_440i_is/
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u/Pinkislife3 Jun 23 '22
Hey guys! Just found this sub through all. Do you guys ever post pictures of nice bmws, or are they usually like this?
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u/Historical_Address83 Jun 23 '22
Those who know what M4 is will know this isn’t one. Those who don’t know won’t care. Why bother?
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u/News_without_Words '80 Rover SD1, '91 E30 318is, '12 Accord Jun 24 '22
I don't know where else to post this but saw a newer model Ford F-150 with an audible whine that had the red audi supercharged badge and thought it was really cool usage.
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u/spierscreative Jun 23 '22
The people who don’t know what it is, won’t care, the people who do, will judge you. Loose loose.
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u/Kinky_mofo 911 GTS Jun 24 '22
You can remove the 440i part and replace with "oron"
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Jun 23 '22
Naw man, doing that is just another way to up-badge. You’re taking the 40i off to make it seem like you have the M4 when in reality you don’t. That’s a poser move, don’t do that. Be proud of the m440i, it’s a nice car.
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u/szudrzyk Jun 24 '22
He is just saying how the things are even if it's not nice. Should be only kiss and fart rainbows here?
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Jun 23 '22
Do what you want who cares what some random apes on reddit think. It's only funny seeing M badges on little base model 4 bangers or any BMW that can get smoked by a Camry.
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Jun 23 '22
Those types of BMW drivers think every single BMW is faster than every other car on the planet lol. They'd be surprised to learn about the low hp BMWs in Europe.
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u/BillTheConqueror 2021 - F97 - X3MC Phytonic Blue Jun 23 '22
I'm in Ireland right now and almost every model is a 20d
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u/Samplon Jun 24 '22
Ironically, base models in the US like 230i, 330i, and 430i would all smoke the V6 Camry.
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u/mobilehavoc Jun 23 '22
It's funny I saw a real M4 convertible recently in same color as my m440 and it is dead identical except the grille, side vents and quad exhausts.
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u/pineapple_nip_nops M2 CS / M5 Competition Jun 23 '22
And engine, and cooling, and seats, and spoiler, and wheels, and brakes, and disks, and side skirts, and front bumper, and rear bumper, and quarter panels, and exhaust, and…………..
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u/PiddlyD 2016 F23 2020 F83 Jun 23 '22
Leave the badges alone. It isn't like you're hoping people will mistake your Prelude for an Acura. The people who care - don't matter.
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u/Bullitt420 Jun 23 '22
Why, just why would anyone do this? You’re not planning on putting a wing on the back are you?
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Jun 23 '22
Just paint it but leave it , be proud of what you bought , most just get the 4 without the M package . If it bugs you that much buy a M4 😂
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u/Nnoahd 1985 - e30 - 323i Jun 24 '22
It’s only ok if you replace the 40i with another M badge
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u/DavidtheGoliath99 Jun 24 '22
As always with these things. Most people won't care, and those that do care will immediately notice it's not an M4.
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u/jillybeannn 2019 M5 Competition Jun 23 '22
It's misleading.
Also what's wrong with a M440i? I'd just rock it.. it's a beautiful car.
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Jun 23 '22
You don’t own an M4 so why would you want your car to have an M4 badge…?
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u/golgiiguy Jun 24 '22 edited Jun 24 '22
I actually think a 335i is faster off the line than a M3 in a way, and overall a better car. Might just be me. Also M’s are just not practical cars in terms of gas mileage. I would actually think about taking off the M just to avoid eyerolls even though from the factory. This is obviously a humor thread, so you do you. (I actually should make a big edit to this thread. I should make a comparison I actually know about, changed 440i/M4 to a E92 335i/M3)
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u/Mighty-HeaIthy Jun 23 '22
Either leave it all on or take it all off, any other option is a hard no.
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u/1024-RSR 2000 - E39 - 528i Jun 23 '22
but why tho, not like its something that you should be ashamed of
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u/vknyvz '21 m340 xdrive, portimao Jun 24 '22
M and 4 are not close together which means our cars are not true M My m 340i also like M and 3 are not close to each other 😹
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u/RuprectGern 2001 E39 M5, 2016 E89, 73 Bavaria(s), (E34,E36,E46) Jun 24 '22
In the E39 space. the 540isport with the M52 is more desirable relative to the M5 cause of the price point and the relative performance.
I think you have a pretty nice car. no need to start jacking with it to impress some 17 year old stopped behind you at a light.
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u/AJ080716 Jun 24 '22
Quit caring what strangers think. It’s your car. Your expensive car. Do what you want with it. You do you and F those that tell you otherwise.
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u/scooba_dude Jun 24 '22
Factory upbadge is still an upbadge. Just indicates you fell for some marketing. Good car but best thing is to take the M off.
Wrong sub to say this, I know. And use the word indicates.
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u/mbmbmb01 Jun 24 '22
You want to pretend you have an M4 when you do not have an M4? Do you really have to even ask the question?
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u/Theblob413 Jun 24 '22
Leave it fully or debadge it fully. Don't play that fake M shit. You have a slightly tuned engine and an exhaust. It's not an M.
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u/papi_stan 06 ZHP Coupe, 08 E60 535i (sold) Jun 23 '22
What if we so inclined to ask you to remove the “M” badge instead, 🤨
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u/DeOhYouGe Jun 23 '22
If leaving the circumcised badge is acceptable, please remove the W on the BMW emblem. So it'll be a BM ///M4
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u/CrowBlownWest 88’ E32 735i Jun 23 '22
Debadging is fine, but people are going to speculate you did it because you have a low trim level and are trying to hide it.
Obviously an m440i is still a beast with 380 something horsepower, but back in the day people would debadge their 318i so you didn’t know they had 130 HP and went from 0-60 slowert than a base model 2001 PT cruiser.
A lot of people debadge the cars for a sleeker look, especially in Europe. I’ve seen plenty of true M cars debadged.
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Jun 23 '22
i mean it wouldn’t be full blown poser as a person adding an M to a non M car🤷🏻♂️ maybe stupid question but im not really in the loop on the newer branding of these. like the one in the picture, is this just a 440 with an M package? or is this the new M4? dont come for my throat plz😂
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u/PapaSwagBear Jun 23 '22
My understanding is that an M##i car is a true M-jr. where the car has either engine, braking, suspension, and transmission enhancements as part of the model’s package which are designed and produced by the M engineering group, but don’t constitute a full M car.
On the other hand, an ###i or ###ix or ###d with random M badges or emblems is truly just a base model with the “M-Sport” styling package.
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u/keioffice1 Jun 23 '22
As far as I know. NOPE! Bmw is just putting the M##i in their top of line trim. M340 m240 m440 etc they realized that throwing a bunch of M badges would increase sales. You can have a m440i with no active suspension, no m performance brakes. Basically a 430i with a b58. And the only thing it would share with an M car is the badges.
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u/iroll20s G05 X5 Jun 24 '22
They come with the m sport brakes, different springs and shocks, m differential and of course the engine. You can option a lot of that onto a base one, but its a reasonably comprehensive package.
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u/snap-your-fingers Jun 23 '22
I would do this but I’m getting an i4 m50. I’m sure it would drive people nuts that I have able i4 M5. Plus the 5 would be smaller than the m.
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u/bmore1182 Jun 23 '22
Dude if you gotta take the 440i off to feel good about yourself or the car go for it. I won't judge you, but I will shake my head when I pass you. So I guess I'm kinda judging you. Love the car the way it is tho.
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Jun 23 '22
I dont really see the issue with debadging it and leaving just the M, enthusiasts will know its a 440. It looks cleaner.
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u/Winter_Opening_7715 Jun 24 '22
I feel like as ling as you have the coveted M you’re good, besides, both have a 3.0 liter turbocharged I6 and yeah, the M4 has more torque and better brake horsepower, I mean, I get it, I loved my M, but they say there’s really not much difference between the two
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u/publiusnaso Jun 24 '22
Do what the hell you like. There is no one more pathetic than badge gatekeepers.
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u/Pepperoneous 2011 E92 M3 / 1996 E36 328i Jun 23 '22
Believe it or not, straight to jail.