Front wheel fender flares, do I need to get the whole piece?
 

I have a 4.8is which doesn't include the protruding front flares. Do I need to replace the whole flares and buy new ones including the extra part? It's close to $300 per side... pretty darn expensive for a subtle yet convincing mod.

I do not believe the actual flare is sold seperately so, yes, unfortunately you will need to buy the entire wheel flare. I just had to do that when I had one of the flare bits come off of the rear of my 4.6....

i tink you can only get front flares with running boards

You can get front flares without running boards as well. See pic below

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x...004_resize.jpg

wow thanks for letting me know!

i'm wondering if i can put these on my 4.4 now without any issues.

-mike

There are different part #s of fender flares for with and without running boards.

I believe this is the front wheel arch with the flare (non-running boards):

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...23&hg=51&fg=20

I'm seriously thinking about making something myself.