Comments before I add mudflaps...
10-10-2004, 03:03 PM
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Here are some pics om my flaps (BMW) taken today.
Sorry the car is dirty. Was working all weekend.
Sorry the car is dirty. Was working all weekend.
10-10-2004, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 10 2004, 06:03 PM
Here are some pics om my flaps (BMW) taken today.
Sorry the car is dirty.? Was working all weekend.
Sorry the car is dirty.? Was working all weekend.
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nice fit, they appear to have!
has anyone done a DIY on these? I'd like to know what's involved.
also, the red reflector's - best place to get them? hard to install?
10-10-2004, 04:08 PM
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bekkers seems to be the most popular place for the reflectors - $29.00. (www.bekkers.com).
Took me about 2 minutes total to install the reflectors and I'm no rocket scientist (just ask Rudy
).
I had my dealer install the flaps when it was in for something else as I usually have limited time for that kind of stuff
. Didn't take them too long.
Took me about 2 minutes total to install the reflectors and I'm no rocket scientist (just ask Rudy
).I had my dealer install the flaps when it was in for something else as I usually have limited time for that kind of stuff
. Didn't take them too long.
10-10-2004, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wassy' date='Oct 10 2004, 01:51 PM
also, the red reflector's - best place to get them?? hard to install?
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. very easy to install.
10-10-2004, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 10 2004, 07:08 PM
bekkers seems to be the most popular place for the reflectors - $29.00. (www.bekkers.com).
Took me about 2 minutes total to install the reflectors and I'm no rocket scientist (just ask Rudy ).
I had my dealer install the flaps when it was in for something else as I usually have limited time for that kind of stuff? .? Didn't take them too long.
Took me about 2 minutes total to install the reflectors and I'm no rocket scientist (just ask Rudy
).I had my dealer install the flaps when it was in for something else as I usually have limited time for that kind of stuff?
.? Didn't take them too long.[snapback]43356[/snapback]
what did the dealer charge you to install the flaps?
10-11-2004, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by wassy' date='Oct 10 2004, 09:37 PM
[quote name='realtyman' date='Oct 10 2004, 07:08 PM']bekkers seems to be the most popular place for the reflectors - $29.00. (www.bekkers.com).
Took me about 2 minutes total to install the reflectors and I'm no rocket scientist (just ask Rudy ).
I had my dealer install the flaps when it was in for something else as I usually have limited time for that kind of stuff? .? Didn't take them too long.
Took me about 2 minutes total to install the reflectors and I'm no rocket scientist (just ask Rudy
).I had my dealer install the flaps when it was in for something else as I usually have limited time for that kind of stuff?
.? Didn't take them too long.[snapback]43356[/snapback]
what did the dealer charge you to install the flaps?
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[/quote]I think it was $190 (2 hrs +/-). Perfect install, no issues, done right is worth a few bucks IMHO although I'm sure if I had the time I'd be able to do it myself. Car was going in anyway so I figured I'd just get it done.
10-11-2004, 06:41 AM
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Although I see the virtues of the flaps, I'll add that they look better on cars that aren't white. Maybe it's me but I can't stop looking at the flap that wraps around the lip. Although it's there on other colors, it doesn't seem as noticable as it is with white.
I'd probably get them if I had any other color...
No apologies needed -- that's one of the virtues of white. If you hadn't mentioned it, we would've never known it was dirty!
I'd probably get them if I had any other color...
Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 10 2004, 07:03 PM
Sorry the car is dirty.? Was working all weekend.
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10-11-2004, 07:18 AM
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Ok, here's the deal guys. Let me know what you think: I have Jet Black. I can go to the dealer and buy the flaps for $82, plus $100 install. I guess they come in the standard black plastic.
alternatively, the Dealer's body shop happens to have a set already painted jet black, he will install for $230.00
question is, do I want them painted, or not?
alternatively, the Dealer's body shop happens to have a set already painted jet black, he will install for $230.00
question is, do I want them painted, or not?
10-11-2004, 07:31 AM
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I'm thinking the paint won't last long on the things. If you're car is already black, I'd go with unpainted flaps. I'm sure it'll look fine. Also, doing it this way will always leave you with the option of painting them later, if you choose.
10-11-2004, 08:31 AM
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Rudy,Oct 11 2004, 10:41 AM]Although I see the virtues of the flaps, I'll add that they look better on cars that aren't white.? Maybe it's me but I can't stop looking at the flap that wraps around the lip.? Although it's there on other colors, it doesn't seem as noticable as it is with white.
I'd probably get them if I had any other color...
I'd probably get them if I had any other color...
It couldn't stop looking at it either when they 1st went on, but now I don't even notice it. Much less cleaning down low is a plus.