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Michelle 05-06-2008 01:10 PM
PICTURE REQUEST
 
I'm thinking about removing the mud flaps from my X, but want to see what it'll look like first.

Does anyone have a rear and side pictures of their black 4.4i with 20" 87's with Toyo Proxes without mud flaps? :D

X5Dawg 05-06-2008 01:13 PM
You need pics to tell you it will look better??? :rofl:

cmyX6go 05-06-2008 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Michelle
I'm thinking about removing the mud flaps from my X, but want to see what it'll look like first.

Does anyone have a rear and side pictures of their black 4.4i with 20" 87's with Toyo Proxes without mud flaps? :D
:rofl: Not too specific :rolleyes:

Lose those damn things....

mrbmwx5 05-06-2008 01:15 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/...30dfb7fa_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/...0f40b5b9_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/...52932186_b.jpg

Krunk Man 05-06-2008 01:21 PM
Im not a big fan of the mud flaps, show off those 315s.

Michelle 05-06-2008 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by X5Dawg
You need pics to tell you it will look better??? :rofl:
YES! :rofl:
Quote:
Originally Posted by cmyX5go
:rofl: Not too specific :rolleyes:

Loose those damn things....
:rofl: But I kinda like them! And I LOVE not having a dirty bumper!
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Originally Posted by mrbmwx5
<<snip>>
Oh crap! Flickr is blocked at work. I'll have to wait until I get home tonight to see them. :saad:

rastaFarai 05-06-2008 01:37 PM
i was sure that request was way too specific. but there goes the power of this forum again - within the same day... request fullfilled lol.

hey mrbmwx5 - still no car wash? lol

cmyX6go 05-06-2008 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rastaFarai
i was sure that request was way too specific. but there goes the power of this forum again - within the same day... request fullfilled lol.

hey mrbmwx5 - still no car wash? lol
What mrbmwx5 doesn't know is now Michelle will want a side view :rofl: Better keep that camera handy. :D

Michelle 05-06-2008 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cmyX5go
What mrbmwx5 doesn't know is now Michelle will want a side view :rofl: Better keep that camera handy. :D
Michelle just wants to be able to see the picture! GRRRRRRRRR! :rofl:

hayaku 05-06-2008 02:03 PM
it'll look like this

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...uild/cage8.jpg

cmyX6go 05-06-2008 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Michelle
Michelle just wants to be able to see the picture! GRRRRRRRRR! :rofl:
They're close ups from the rear bumper level, from the tailpipe out so it shows the tire tread, no mudflap and the bumper.

Do you want me to copy them and email them to you?

mrbmwx5 05-06-2008 02:07 PM
heheehhehe , my stomach hurt by :rofl: too much

Michelle 05-06-2008 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cmyX5go
They're close ups from the rear bumper level, from the tailpipe out so it shows the tire tread, no mudflap and the bumper.

Do you want me to copy them and email them to you?
hehe, nahhh, I'll see them when I get home, but thanks! :hug:

PersonaNonGrata 05-06-2008 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hayaku
:dh: Talk about OT!

Poor Ketchep!

hayaku 05-06-2008 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata
:dh: Talk about OT!

Poor Ketchep!
irregardless, i refuse to be on topic because it is unpossible.

Michelle 05-06-2008 09:48 PM
Holy crap, mrbmwx5! I was going to put "with 4.6 tips" but figured that would be WAAAAAAY to specific!!

Thanks for the pics! I think I'll take'em off tomorrow!

SuaveX5 05-06-2008 11:23 PM
Don`t do it !

dkl 05-06-2008 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Michelle
Holy crap, mrbmwx5! I was going to put "with 4.6 tips" but figured that would be WAAAAAAY to specific!!

Thanks for the pics! I think I'll take'em off tomorrow!
Before you yank them off, make sure whomever put them on originally didn't use windshield glue (or any type of glue at all) per BMW's installation instructions on the rear flaps. Otherwise, you'll be in for a big surprise as you'll (1) have a tough time yanking them off. (2) have glue residue left on the fender trim after you've spend all that time doing (1).

Michelle 05-07-2008 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dkl
Before you yank them off, make sure whomever put them on originally didn't use windshield glue (or any type of glue at all) per BMW's installation instructions on the rear flaps. Otherwise, you'll be in for a big surprise as you'll (1) have a tough time yanking them off. (2) have glue residue left on the fender trim after you've spend all that time doing (1).
I have no idea what was used to attach them...they were on it when I bought it.

I think they did you some type of glue or adhesive. Hmmmm.

mrbmwx5 05-07-2008 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Michelle
I have no idea what was used to attach them...they were on it when I bought it.

I think they did you some type of glue or adhesive. Hmmmm.
Send us of your mud flaps so we can see how its was installed then you go from here

Michelle 05-07-2008 09:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SuaveX5
Don`t do it !
Why do you say that?

My reason for keeping the flaps...I don't have the 4.6 kit (I think is pointless to put the kit on a black X5 anyway), so the mud flaps kind of do the job of squaring up the rear/bottom of the X, making it look less rounded. Which is why I'm hesitant to take them off. Plus, I'm pretty sure an adhesive/glue was used when they were installed.

SuaveX5 05-07-2008 10:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michelle
Why do you say that?

My reason for keeping the flaps...I don't have the 4.6 kit (I think is pointless to put the kit on a black X5 anyway), so the mud flaps kind of do the job of squaring up the rear/bottom of the X, making it look less rounded. Which is why I'm hesitant to take them off. Plus, I'm pretty sure an adhesive/glue was used when they were installed.
I personally think it looks better with them on!
Plus you don’t want to see your bumper full of cow poop when you go Off-Roading on the farm!:stickpoke

Major04 05-07-2008 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Michelle
Why do you say that?

My reason for keeping the flaps...I don't have the 4.6 kit (I think is pointless to put the kit on a black X5 anyway), so the mud flaps kind of do the job of squaring up the rear/bottom of the X, making it look less rounded. Which is why I'm hesitant to take them off. Plus, I'm pretty sure an adhesive/glue was used when they were installed.
Okay too much alki this weekend:

Are you saying that you like the square butt better than the round butt?:bustingup Seriously, I don't like the mudflaps on. You should show off those wheels and how wide those tires compaired to others on the road.

Michelle 05-07-2008 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SuaveX5
I personally think it looks better with them on!
Plus you don’t want to see your bumper full of cow poop when you go Off-Roading on the farm!:stickpoke
That's the other main reason. I'm off-road A LOT...primarily in crop fields...not necessarily in cow pastures. :rofl:

Michelle 05-07-2008 10:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Major04
Okay too much alki this weekend:

Are you saying that you like the square butt better than the round butt?:bustingup Seriously, I don't like the mudflaps on. You should show off those wheels and how wide those tires compaired to others on the road.
On the X5, yes! It makes it look beefier/more agressive. I'd love to show off the wide tires, but don't think dirt/mud, rock chips, or cow poopy on the sides is very attractive.

Trendari 05-07-2008 09:12 PM
Michelle:

Can't you just use a glue adhesive remover (they are cheap at car store) and remove the residue from the paint? I just checked the bottle of stuff I have and it says ok on metal and plastic.

~Ryan

zerochief 05-08-2008 01:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michelle
I'd love to show off the wide tires, but don't think dirt/mud, rock chips, or cow poopy on the sides is very attractive.
I think the flaps look fine, especially if they serve a function.

juicer 05-08-2008 02:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michelle
I'm thinking about removing the mud flaps from my X, but want to see what it'll look like first.

Does anyone have a rear and side pictures of their black 4.4i with 20" 87's with Toyo Proxes without mud flaps? :D
keep em - protects the bodywork, keeps ya clean and the bulk of them makes the rear look beefy and mean - IMHO

Michelle 05-08-2008 08:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trendari
Michelle:

Can't you just use a glue adhesive remover (they are cheap at car store) and remove the residue from the paint? I just checked the bottle of stuff I have and it says ok on metal and plastic.

~Ryan
Thanks, Ryan.

FYI - They aren't attached to the paint, they are attached to the plastic trim pieces.

Michelle 05-08-2008 08:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by juicer
keep em - protects the bodywork, keeps ya clean and the bulk of them makes the rear look beefy and mean - IMHO
:iagree: I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so!


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