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franchesco82 12-21-2007 08:09 PM

Help install fender flares
 
I just got fender flares kit for 20" wheels. Is that hard to replace it so do i need take it to dealer?
Please anyone help me how replace it.

rufusdedog 12-21-2007 08:30 PM

I just got the wind deflector for the moonroof on the e70. BMW won't pack the installation instructions with their parts. One call to the dealer and he faxed me the instructions. Give them a call and you should get the same results. Good Luck!

By the way, what did the flare kit cost?

franchesco82 12-21-2007 08:33 PM

Thanks rufusdedog~
Can i download instruction from website?

Denalio 12-21-2007 08:43 PM

Look Here:

http://www.lunacreativedesign.com/mud.pdf

Opps sorry....you meant fender flares.

rufusdedog 12-21-2007 08:48 PM

I don't know of any site where you can download BMW install instructions. Would love to find one. Dealer's have it all on disk from what I've been told. By the way, did you want mudflap as posted above or fender flares instructions? Oh, and what was the price of the flares? I'm thinking about a set.

franchesco82 12-21-2007 08:53 PM

lol. i'm talking about fender flares instruction. I paid for $300 for all 4 set from morristown BMW.

crazy4cars 12-22-2007 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franchesco82
lol. i'm talking about fender flares instruction. I paid for $300 for all 4 set from morristown BMW.

It is quite easy, all you need to do is push in with a fine screwdriver all platic rivets and replace the flare, just remember to buy all new plastic rivets since they are not reusable.

franchesco82 12-22-2007 11:12 AM

The plastic ribets are not reusable????
Why the ribets not coms with flares kit? dang...
Do i need to buy the plastic ribets from dealer?

rh71 12-22-2007 11:32 AM

I'm wondering why everyone mentions 20" when they say fender flares. I see no reason why you can't get them if you have 19" wheels, am I right?

I know they are wider, but do the rear 20s actually stick out beyond what the 19s do?

crazy4cars 12-22-2007 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rh71
I'm wondering why everyone mentions 20" when they say fender flares. I see no reason why you can't get them if you have 19" wheels, am I right?

I know they are wider, but do the rear 20s actually stick out beyond what the 19s do?


1) You must buy new plastic rivets, they do no come with flares.
you can get it from the dealer or at a hardware store.

2) You can not order the car with it unless you get the 20's or 21's
the rear wheels on both options are 20x11, see now why?

3) Most people with oversized wheels buy the wider flares since they look
better than the flat ones, flat ones does not look good with wider wheels.

franchesco82 12-22-2007 01:16 PM

I called to my local dealer and asked about plastic ribet thing.
They said they do not sell just ribets. anyone knows where i can get it from? how much will be cost?

08WhtX5 12-22-2007 01:18 PM

I changed mine, took about 10 minute per wheel and you dont have to take your wheels off.
Like others said, you have to use something like an awl to push the pins in the old rivets through so they pop out.
Buy some extra rivets, I think they are around .40 cents each and if I remeber correct, you need between 8-10 per arch.

08WhtX5 12-22-2007 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by franchesco82
I called to my local dealer and asked about plastic ribet thing.
They said they do not sell just ribets. anyone knows where i can get it from? how much will be cost?

I ordered mine from Daniels BMW - I paid $24.00 for 40 rivets w/shipping.

You can email them at : [email protected]

franchesco82 12-22-2007 01:27 PM

Thanks 08whtx5~

08WhtX5 12-22-2007 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franchesco82
Thanks 08whtx5~

Make sure you order Rivets and not Ribets!

crazy4cars 12-22-2007 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08WhtX5
Make sure you order Rivets and not Ribets!

:nanana:

Fastbuck 12-22-2007 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08WhtX5
Make sure you order Rivets and not Ribets!

That's right. They'll only fit the front frog lights!


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