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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Oct 26 2004, 03:09 PM
They don't look so bad on the E39.? I was referring to the E60.? When I look at the following photo, I can't stop looking at the flaps (no offense realtyman):


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You can't stop looking at them because you know you just LOVE them.

I agree, looks better on black but I don't think it's too bad on white either and it helps keep the car cleaner, longer.

Hey, it also keeps the attention off of my very shiny tips!
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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They dont look that bad. MHO
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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I just added the OEM mud flaps on my Titanium Gray Metallic last week at the dealership. Parts and labor cost $221. I like the look and think they will be functional here in New England.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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Have any of you with the flaps hit bottom when going on a steep driveway or hit a bump? Also, do the oem flaps look o.k. on wider, aftermarket wheels? Any pics?

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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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Good discussions. I think I will go with the mud flaps.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackonblackonblack' date='Oct 27 2004, 12:28 AM
Have any of you with the flaps hit bottom when going on a steep driveway or hit a bump?? Also, do the oem flaps look o.k. on wider, aftermarket wheels?? Any pics?

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Have not done any dragging that I am aware or. As for covering the after market wheels, I don't see that as a problem. They cover the outside of the 8.5" width, but not the inside. I think the same would apply to wider after market wheels unless you went over 9". I still don't have my car in the garage (maybe tomorrow) so I can't say positively. You have to get on all fours or have the car on a rack to see that the inside of the tire is not covered by the mud flap. It's not apparent to normal viewing.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 27 2004, 05:36 PM
[quote name='Blackonblackonblack' date='Oct 27 2004, 12:28 AM']Have any of you with the flaps hit bottom when going on a steep driveway or hit a bump?? Also, do the oem flaps look o.k. on wider, aftermarket wheels?? Any pics?

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Have not done any dragging that I am aware or. As for covering the after market wheels, I don't see that as a problem. They cover the outside of the 8.5" width, but not the inside. I think the same would apply to wider after market wheels unless you went over 9". I still don't have my car in the garage (maybe tomorrow) so I can't say positively. You have to get on all fours or have the car on a rack to see that the inside of the tire is not covered by the mud flap. It's not apparent to normal viewing.
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Thanks JDN,

You've convinced me. I think I'll be on my way to order them and have them installed...don't want the gravel from our So Cal drive in Mailibu to ruin my paint!
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 02:49 AM
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I give you another two cents on the scrapping. As a part of force protection, I go over speed bumps every day. Some are small, others have quite a bit of drop. I have not scrapped my mud flats yet. First time I do, I am off to the local cops to file a claim with the government.
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