Mud flaps
05-31-2007 | 04:19 AM
#2
Contributors
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,144
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, TX USA
Originally Posted by xiTouring' post='430157' date='May 31 2007, 01:03 AM
I would like to add 4 mud flaps to my xiT and was wondering if they are an easy DIY installation or do I need to have the dealer do it.
Thanks!
Thanks!
05-31-2007 | 01:46 PM
#4
Contributors
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
From: Helsinki, Finland
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by xiTouring' post='430157' date='May 31 2007, 09:03 AM
I would like to add 4 mud flaps to my xiT and was wondering if they are an easy DIY installation or do I need to have the dealer do it.
I would not!
What is the benefit you are looking for?
05-31-2007 | 01:47 PM
#5
Senior Members
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
From: Northern Sweden
Originally Posted by titanium' post='430376' date='May 31 2007, 09:26 PM
Got any pics of the mud flaps !
Ti
Ti
0301586SVSE.PDF
05-31-2007 | 02:06 PM
#7
Contributors
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,144
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, TX USA
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='430413' date='May 31 2007, 03:46 PM
For mudflaps one must do holes to the inside fenders.
I would not!
What is the benefit you are looking for?
I would not!
What is the benefit you are looking for?
Flaps keep rocks and mud off the paint, especially with the Sport package which is lower and has wider tires. Flaps also offer some protection from rocks and stones to the windshields of those following you.
06-01-2007 | 01:57 AM
#8
Members
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Midlands, UK
My Ride: 525i E61 123 wheels auto leather heated seats auto tailgate business navigation
Originally Posted by JDN' post='430420' date='May 31 2007, 10:06 PM
The custom OEM flaps from BMW match pre-drilled holes. I believe only one rivet was required and it came with a seal.
Flaps keep rocks and mud off the paint, especially with the Sport package which is lower and has wider tires. Flaps also offer some protection from rocks and stones to the windshields of those following you.
Flaps keep rocks and mud off the paint, especially with the Sport package which is lower and has wider tires. Flaps also offer some protection from rocks and stones to the windshields of those following you.
I think they look good. They don't ground and keep the side of the car a bit cleaner.
06-01-2007 | 05:16 AM
#9
Contributors
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,144
Likes: 0
From: Dallas, TX USA
Originally Posted by las77' post='430626' date='Jun 1 2007, 03:57 AM
It is a straightforward job to fit mudflaps. If you can take a wheel off and be able to use a drill then you can do it. The OEM flaps come with all the bits. When you buy them ask the stealer for the fitting instructions. He will print them off for you.
I think they look good. They don't ground and keep the side of the car a bit cleaner.
I think they look good. They don't ground and keep the side of the car a bit cleaner.
06-01-2007 | 10:00 AM
#10
Senior Members
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
From: Shropshire UK
My Ride: Estoril Blue 440i GC
Model Year: 2017
It is an easy job if you are capable of jacking the car up and taking a wheel off!!
Yes, you have to drill a couple of holes, but you are drilling into plastic, so its no sweat.
If you want to, you can avoid taking the front wheels off by using a short drill and just turning the drill bit by hand. The plastic wing liner is soft. The rear ones are a little closer so I took the wheels off for this.
You have to remove existing plastic rivets. Just push the centre pins through into the wing cavity. You won't find them again, but the kit comes with new ones.
Clean the wing bottoms thoroughly before you start to allow the adhesive pads to grip properly.
The flaps are best fitted in nice warm weather or a heated garage to get them to mould nicely to the contours.
When you buy the flaps, as mentioned previously, get the $tealer to print out the fitting instructions as they don't come with the kit. I have a UK set I can scan for you if you want to have a look first.
Contrary to the earlier post, you can ground them when taking dips at speed. My front ones ground occasionally. On my E46 Touring, it was the rears that grounded!!
Mike
Yes, you have to drill a couple of holes, but you are drilling into plastic, so its no sweat.
If you want to, you can avoid taking the front wheels off by using a short drill and just turning the drill bit by hand. The plastic wing liner is soft. The rear ones are a little closer so I took the wheels off for this.
You have to remove existing plastic rivets. Just push the centre pins through into the wing cavity. You won't find them again, but the kit comes with new ones.
Clean the wing bottoms thoroughly before you start to allow the adhesive pads to grip properly.
The flaps are best fitted in nice warm weather or a heated garage to get them to mould nicely to the contours.
When you buy the flaps, as mentioned previously, get the $tealer to print out the fitting instructions as they don't come with the kit. I have a UK set I can scan for you if you want to have a look first.
Contrary to the earlier post, you can ground them when taking dips at speed. My front ones ground occasionally. On my E46 Touring, it was the rears that grounded!!
Mike