DIY fender flares question . . . - Page 2

E70x5 · #1 03-23-2011, 11:08 AM

Local body shop charged me $60 to install the fender flares. I watched him do it, the hardest part was to remove the old rivets. I figured the rivet tool would cost me about $30, so $60 isn't too bad. But with the right rivet tool, you should be able to do them about an hour.

TorontoKhan · #2 03-23-2011, 08:36 PM

Thank you AEGGROUP, I too would like to have professionals install them. I would pay $100/120 with my eyes closed to get them installed, but the problem in Canada is, everything is x3 here. e.g. I was quoted $1000 for flares, and was also told I wouldn't be able to install them without the running boards, so another $600 for the running boards, by a BMW dealer. Even tho I know for sure we don't need running boards to install these flares.

aeggroup · #3 03-23-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TorontoKhan

Thank you AEGGROUP, I too would like to have professionals install them. I would pay $100/120 with my eyes closed to get them installed, but the problem in Canada is, everything is x3 here. e.g. I was quoted $1000 for flares, and was also told I wouldn't be able to install them without the running boards, so another $600 for the running boards, by a BMW dealer. Even tho I know for sure we don't need running boards to install these flares.

You don't need a dealer to install flares. It's easy job for professionals and any trusted body shop can do it. Running boards...I don't know about running boards, but when I look at my other pic - I don't think you need it to have flares. The best way is to go to the nearest dealership and find out.

TorontoKhan · #4 03-23-2011, 10:44 PM

Yup, been to a dealership, same that told me I would need running boards in order to install the flares and pointed out the brand new 2011 X5 to SA that it didn't have them and he had no answer other than that the ones I am getting maybe replicas lol.

Well I am hunting in Toronto to see if someone know how to do them other than the dealers, hopefully I will find someone than putting my inexperienced hands on it.

BTW that's a very nice ride you got there. What tires are these if I may ask? and how's the comfort/handling level on these?

X54TH · #5 03-23-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TorontoKhan

Yup, been to a dealership, same that told me I would need running boards in order to install the flares and pointed out the brand new 2011 X5 to SA that it didn't have them and he had no answer other than that the ones I am getting maybe replicas lol.

Well I am hunting in Toronto to see if someone know how to do them other than the dealers, hopefully I will find someone than putting my inexperienced hands on it.

BTW that's a very nice ride you got there. What tires are these if I may ask? and how's the comfort/handling level on these?

I live in Toronto as well. I have a great mechanic that I use for my BMW's. I just had a rear fender flare replaced and he did it in 15 mins. My guy was a mechanic at Budds for 13 years and at Mississauga for 2 years. He's awesome...extremely affordable as well as knowledgable. PM me and I can give you he's details. Did you find any extended wheel flares in Toronto? I'm getting some 19" M rims staggered and I'm not sure if I can get away with the basic ones I have, so I maybe in the hunt for some as well.

TorontoKhan · #6 03-24-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

I live in Toronto as well. I have a great mechanic that I use for my BMW's. I just had a rear fender flare replaced and he did it in 15 mins. My guy was a mechanic at Budds for 13 years and at Mississauga for 2 years. He's awesome...extremely affordable as well as knowledgable. PM me and I can give you he's details. Did you find any extended wheel flares in Toronto? I'm getting some 19" M rims staggered and I'm not sure if I can get away with the basic ones I have, so I maybe in the hunt for some as well.

Thank you sir, message sent.

No, not in Toronto, had to import them from U.S. Only dealers had them and they sell them for the price of an arm and a leg.

aeggroup · #7 03-24-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TorontoKhan

BTW that's a very nice ride you got there. What tires are these if I may ask? and how's the comfort/handling level on these?

Thanks for the compliment. Tires are Lexani LS4000..non Run Flat. It's much smoother than Run flats. Unfortunately, my car has 3rd row seats, so the only bad point is I don't have a room for spare tire and have to carry an air pump in case I'll get flat tire.

blue dragon · #8 03-23-2011, 11:54 PM

If you want someone to install the flares in Toronto, go see Rocco at RMP motors. I'm in Pickering (just outside Toronto), and I did mine myself. I still have the tool if you want to borrow it. PM me if you do.