Am I a poser?

DDS2015 · 10-01-2011, 11:21 AM

Am I a poser, or is it ultra lame if I put an M shift knob on my non m-sport E90? I know it isn't an M, but I like it better. It's either the sport one or the M.

WWONG · 10-01-2011, 11:22 AM

Well BMW does it from the factory so not really. Unless you're sticking an M badge on the trunk, you should be good.

E90MIA · 10-01-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

Well BMW does it from the factory so not really. Unless you're sticking an M badge on the trunk, you should be good.

yep..my msport e90 lci has M badges all over it (stock) on the side stills, steering wheel, footrest, and stock rims. maybe even more..not sure

dassub · 10-01-2011, 11:39 AM

I bought the one without the M logo on it

Spoolin335 · 10-01-2011, 11:40 AM

Its the same as Audi making a A4 with the S-Line package.

ndog14 · 10-01-2011, 11:41 AM

If you get it you better do the CDV mod and get a clutch stop.

DDS2015 · 10-01-2011, 11:54 AM

Yea I'm going to go with the M knob then. Just wanted to make sure I wouldn't get flamed for it lol.

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Originally Posted by ndog14

If you get it you better do the CDV mod and get a clutch stop.

I still need to do some research on this because I'm kind of unclear as to what it actually does. This is the my first actual MT car, but the last time i drove an MT was a 335 in May so my skills are a little rough. I'm sure I'll be good at it within a day though.

ryan970 · 10-01-2011, 12:05 PM

neither get the bmw performance shift knob, there expensive but sick.

DesiRoc · 10-01-2011, 12:09 PM

Lol do what you want with your car man. Don't worry about what other BMW owners are going to think. I think it's pretty ridiculous for people to hate on something that's not that big of a deal. You're not hurting anyone.

SomeRandomer123 · 10-01-2011, 12:51 PM

Thats fine - just don't put an M badge on the back of the car!

e36power · 10-01-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

Thats fine - just don't put an M badge on the back of the car!

+1. I had one in my e36 325i along with M Contour wheels.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 10-01-2011, 01:03 PM

Some cars can get it as an option so its not quite as lame. Atleast not as bad as rebadging your car as an M3

BEAR-AvHistory · 10-01-2011, 01:21 PM

I look at the "M" sport labels as their parts specific label for parts that you can purchase for regular production cars. Have a bunch of them stuck on both my 330Ci & 335is from the factory.

BMW labels the whole car as a "M" product with the M3/M5 etc. label on the trunk so its lame to stick one on your car. The key to me is the M with a number attached is posing. That being said you paid for the car so screw what anyone else says & enjoy yourself.

Majikthese42 · 10-01-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Am I a poser, or is it ultra lame if I put an M shift knob on my non m-sport E90?

I drive a station wagon. What am I supposed to be posing as?

The "sport" knob does not appear to be the same as the "M" knob the golf ball indentations look shallower -- I'm happy with my shift knob and you need to look inside the car to see anything.

blacknbean · 10-01-2011, 01:56 PM

if bmw can put M badges all over the interior of non M cars then why cant you?

positiveions · 10-01-2011, 02:00 PM

it's what you like

utfenix335i · 10-01-2011, 02:02 PM

If you are that worried about it, why not change the engine, suspension and exhaust... or buy an M :-p.

fyi, I have an M3 wheel in my e92 335i.

AddictedToBavarian · 10-01-2011, 02:04 PM

I have M3 CSL reps on my car with the ///M stickers. I think little things here and there aren't bad. Just can't overdo it and NO ///M badges. Lol. Not like you have that though.

DDS2015 · 10-01-2011, 02:27 PM

I just ordered the M-sport knob from mod bargains. Also threw in some clear reflectors while I was at it. Pick up the car a week today, I'm so excited.

List of mods that I already have (or have on order):
Passport 9500ix hardwire kit
Clear reflectors
M shift knob

Just need to have the windows tinted now (but I think that'll wait until next summer)

John 070 · 10-01-2011, 02:31 PM

I wouldn't do it simply because my car is not an M, but honestly, I don't think putting that stuff on makes a person a poseur....if you like it, do it...

j2m · 10-01-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

Well BMW does it from the factory so not really. Unless you're sticking an M badge on the trunk, you should be good.

Agreed!

j2m · 10-01-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin335

Its the same as Audi making a A4 with the S-Line package.

I don't really have anything to say about your post... But just can't stop looking at your avatar

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SomeRandomer123 Colonel 307 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK iTrader: (0)	Thats fine - just don't put an M badge on the back of the car! __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT On Order: 2015 Audi A6 Avant Ultra, Black Edition (sorry!)
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DDS2015 Major 393 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 [0.00] 2023 BMW M4 [0.00]	I just ordered the M-sport knob from mod bargains. Also threw in some clear reflectors while I was at it. Pick up the car a week today, I'm so excited. List of mods that I already have (or have on order): Passport 9500ix hardwire kit Clear reflectors M shift knob Just need to have the windows tinted now (but I think that'll wait until next summer)
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