Motorsport Flag acceptable on Non-M ? Poll

[MBENZF1]

So what do you guys think??? I made a poll, also let me know of who sells them.

Flag colors would be BLACK and not ///M colors

[m3conversion]

I think these look cheesy on anything that didn't have one from factory.

[virgs97z3]

I think these look cheesy on anything that didn't have one from factory.

Which model/years came with them from the factory, and does anyone have any pics?

[JBgotM]

I think these look cheesy on anything that didn't have one from factory.

Only the '95 M3 LTW had it from the factory for the E36 M3. Does that mean if it wasn't installed at the factory it shouldn't be there. If a guy has a '98 M3 he can't have one?

The factory DID make a Z3 with a flag and is on display in Spartanburg.

[ZUUD BYE]

voted- yes, but as long as ///M colors are not used.
dress them up anyway you want.

[m3conversion]

Only the '95 M3 LTW had it from the factory for the E36 M3. Does that mean if it wasn't installed at the factory it shouldn't be there. If a guy has a '98 M3 he can't have one?

It's not like I make the rules, but I only excused the 1995 M3 LTW for it because it was mostly intended to be used for racing. Most race cars seem to have lots of vinyl anyway, so what's one more piece? I also agree that it helps significantly if the M colors aren't used. I've seen grey on silver cars before that I didn't think looked hideous. But it’s just my personal preference. I think BMW car generally project an image of sophistication, and that’s just not reflected by vinyl graphics; might as well stick an aluminum wing on the trunk too.

BTW, here’s a pic of one at the rogue engineering site:
http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=1995LTW

[m3conversion]

Isn't there a new race car being built by BMW right now? I think it was based on the Z4 coupe. I wonder if it will have the motorsport flag.

Edit: found the car I was talking about. I think it's pretty sexy with the new F1 looking colors.
Here's the link:
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/01/g...acing-version/

[///M3Vader4dr]

if YOU like it...go for it

[luciano136]

Yeah, it definitely shouldn't have the M colors. Just black combined with the car's color (well, if you have a silver one)

[JBgotM]

might as well stick an aluminum wing on the trunk too.

funy you mention that, I am actually considering something like this for the blue car.

[m3conversion]

funy you mention that, I am actually considering something like this for the blue car.

Dear god, tell me it's not street driven.
How about copying the new car instead?

Edit: I'm still not condoning it. But if you want vinyl anyway...

[pweber5]

^ M3conversion, that thing is hideous. That's almost ban-worthy.

MBEN, I think your car would look good with the flag. The only picture of your car that I've seen is in your sig, but with the euro lights and the mono-chromatic look, I think a black flag would look good.

[organic///M]

It really comes down to personal preference. I wouldn't put a motorsport flag on my car simply because I would rather avoid such questions as "Why is there a motorsport flag on your car if it's not an m?". If you decide to get the flag, don't forget to post pictures.

[luciano136]

It really comes down to personal preference. I wouldn't put a motorsport flag on my car simply because I would rather avoid such questions as "Why is there a motorsport flag on your car if it's not an m?". If you decide to get the flag, don't forget to post pictures.

I doubt anybody would even know that it's an M thing. Lots of people don't even know what a Z3 is

[m3conversion]

^ M3conversion, that thing is hideous. That's almost ban-worthy.

Hey! I never said I would do it.

[MBENZF1]

^ M3conversion, that thing is hideous. That's almost ban-worthy.

MBEN, I think your car would look good with the flag. The only picture of your car that I've seen is in your sig, but with the euro lights and the mono-chromatic look, I think a black flag would look good.

thats what I was thinking, IT WOULD 100% BE A BLACK FLAG

Because I have the black grill, black stone guards and like you said a mono-chromatic look. Thats why I think the flag may be a good addition, however I'm still contiplating.

[MBENZF1]

I still can't seem to locate a Z specific black flag ....anyone with a direct link ? or info?

[JBgotM]

Dear god, tell me it's not street driven.

its not driven at all right now. There's nothing in the engine bay. It will be a racecar, but might try to get it registered and occasionally drive down the street and scare the ricers.

[McoupeBobby]

thats mine

this is the last Mcoupe

[propr`one]

if YOU like it...go for it

Bingo.

I'm installing a OEM coloured motorsport flag on my non-m sedan e36

[MatteBlackCoupeDude]

funy you mention that, I am actually considering something like this for the blue car.

This is the image that made me nearly die

[conway]

Not an ///M = no flag.
stick a vtech badge while you're on there.

[osborni]

Gads, that snobbishness ^^^ gets my goat

If you like it, do it. Forget what the farking mafia thinks about M colors or not.

[1.9lz]

Isint the M with the wing the SIAS sm car. pretty dang sure it is, after seeing that car in action who cars if the wing is in the upper atmosphere the thing does fly afterall.

Even though there has been some discussion in the scca about the wing rule in SM

[cngizbleevng]

Do whatever you want. Just be prepared for the consequences.