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Old 06-09-2004, 11:04 AM
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I have no mud flaps BUT I have a lot of stone chips on the lower area in front of the rear wheels! This came after a 1500 km winter trip to northern Sweden.

It looks really bad.
Old 06-09-2004, 08:48 PM
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No need for a formal poll. Majority response to this is get the flaps.
I find it odd that none of the other pictures I saw over the last few months showed a single car with flaps. I thought there was something wrong with them.
It looks like the responders here do wish to keep their cars clean as I do.
I suppose the term I need is mudflaps and not splash guards, but then the terms might differ from continent to continent?
Old 06-12-2004, 06:21 PM
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In Singapore where there is a lot of rain, the mud flap is probably good.
Old 06-13-2004, 10:37 AM
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Mud flaps are good for dry roads, too, or any surface where there is loose material. They not only protect your car, they protect any car following you.
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But I feel that mudflaps make the E60 less sporty.
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...less sporty for sure.
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Originally Posted by tategoi' date='Jun 13 2004, 02:47 PM
But I feel that mudflaps make the E60 less sporty.
Possibly, in some minds. Truth is, I only notice them when washing the car and cleaning. No one has ever commented, pro or con. They are close to being a non issue as far as appearance goes. For me, the shark fin detracts more.
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how hard of an install was it for those do it yourselfers?
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You will be working with plastic pop rivetrs and a drill. Including the jacking and wheel removal, I would count on at least three or four hours. If you like driving more than DIY, I'd get a quote from a dealer wannabe.
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Originally Posted by tategoi' date='Jun 13 2004, 03:47 PM
But I feel that mudflaps make the E60 less sporty.
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I think they look fine especially on a Jet Black...barely noticible. I think I'm going to ask the dealer to throw them on before pick up...maybe I'll get a freebee


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