DIY fender flares question . . .

[Abyss]

I just did mine last week without removing the wheels. I used a trolley to jack each corner up to get a bit more clearance. The rivet for front arches are longer the rear arches. I could not punch the old one out. The trick is to use cordless drill with the smallest drill bit to drill the center out. I drilled it for like 10mm then the old rivet can just easily pull out. Don't worry it will not damage the car as long as you only drill the center of the rivet.

Once I figured out drilling is the trick it takes no time to install it. To me it is just as changing wiper blade.

[TorontoKhan]

Hmm, I personally found tire mobility kit to be much convenient then having a spare tire. Tho I would like to carry spare on those long drives and I have a 5 seater so no problems there either. But for now, got Run Flats, and thinking about getting Conti DWS but can't find the front ones (275/40/20).

[JedzE36/5]

i just put on the stock fender flares on my E70 last week. took me maybe 15 minutes tops to do all 4. i used a small thin screw driver (to use as a center punch), a random spare 1" screw that i found (to screw into the rivet and pull it out), a needle nose plyer (only used twice on a couple stubborn rivets in the front), and the Marsen Klik plastic rivet setter (i bought it for about $15.00 online). the task was cake. to use the rivet setter on the front wheels, just turn the wheel all the way left/right and BOOM you have enough clearance.

[mavic1010]

I have a set of flared fender flares brand new (still in the box) if anyone is interested. I was going to install (replace some scratched ones), but then sold the X5.

[DCC]

Originally Posted by JedzE36/5

i just put on the stock fender flares on my E70 last week. took me maybe 15 minutes tops to do all 4. i used a small thin screw driver (to use as a center punch), a random spare 1" screw that i found (to screw into the rivet and pull it out), a needle nose plyer (only used twice on a couple stubborn rivets in the front), and the Marsen Klik plastic rivet setter (i bought it for about $15.00 online). the task was cake. to use the rivet setter on the front wheels, just turn the wheel all the way left/right and BOOM you have enough clearance.

Is there a need to punch the center pin all the way through or just halfway?

Thanks

[mach330]

anyone have part numbers for these? is it 51 77 0 421 056 ?

^^^ mavic. how much are you selling yours? fits e70 right?

[Abyss]

Anyone knows the extened flared arch we are talking about is the same size as the X5M and M sports painted version?

For some reason, the painted version always looks wider to me.

[blue dragon]

Originally Posted by Abyss

Anyone knows the extened flared arch we are talking about is the same size as the X5M and M sports painted version?

For some reason, the painted version always looks wider to me.

No, the X5M and M kit flares integrate into the flared bumper. These just taper down towards the bumper

[Abyss]

I see what you mean. But in terms of thickness the M sports version looks wider to me.

[jeremym]

Would tossing some FF's on with the 19" wheels look weird?