Flared fenders...

[ssabripo]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

ssabripo, you only need flared arches if you have a 4.6/4.8 or have 20" x10.5" rear wheels and you want a complete look. Also, with big wheels flared arches help in winter from salt and dirt hitting the side panels. The running board kit comes with standard arches, not the flared arches. I recently put r/b on my X5 4.8 and had to buy the flared arches separately. The part # you have is correct for r/b. In case you want flared arches, these are the part #s

Flares, rear left 51 71 7 051 035 $194.60
Flares, rear right 51 71 7 051 036 $194.60
Flares, front left 51 71 7 051 037 $180.60
Flares, front right 51 71 7 051 038 $180.60

Thanks!

I have a 4.4i, but I do have the 20 x 10.5" 4.6is wheels on it......unless I "have" to get the flared ones, I probably will stick with OEM. Also, I am in Miami, so salt and snow won't be much of a problem... Just the occasional tidal wave from a hurricane

[UncleTito]

Originally Posted by AutoXer

That's too much. Most guys here did it in 2 hours or less. BMW's installation book saids about 2 hours. I got the parts this week and probably will do it this weekend. The instructions are very straight forward, and unless I run into unforeseen problems, 2 hours should be plenty. Take it to another shop!

Aaron - Looks like LeMansX5 has already answered your question. He is missing one piece of the lower flare for the rear bumper (right) and it is 51-12-7-046-920. Also, as he has stated, I don't know how these 2 pieces fit onto the rear bumper support. I suspect that they are mounted the same way as the upper flares (by means of grooves and catches) which can be done with a dremel tool. You might want to check with the local BMW parts counter before ordering it.

Good luck Aaron.