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Emerson11 11-02-2009 01:48 PM

Mud/splash guards?
 
Anyone have a photo of X5 with splash guards? I'm thinking about having them installed. I also have running boards, and I'm thinking the guards may help keep the running boards clean.

Lubehead 11-02-2009 06:11 PM

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Waiting for my Vermillion Red in about 2 weeks!

Emerson11 11-02-2009 06:27 PM

Thanks for the photos! Have the mud guards worked for you? Do you think you'll install them on you new car?

alexmish 11-02-2009 07:19 PM

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Here are mine.

They work very well, definetely worth the $ !!!

Emerson11 11-02-2009 07:39 PM

Great - thanks. I will get the mud guards.

genemish 11-02-2009 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerson11 (Post 676095)
Great - thanks. I will get the mud guards.

make sure to get the correct ones... there are many types..

eg. with running boards, w/o running boards, w and w/o aero kit, extended arches, etc..

AwesomeM3 11-03-2009 10:03 AM

Anyone have pics with mud/splash guards on a E70 X5 with M Sport Package?

genemish 11-03-2009 10:14 AM

I dont that they would look good since everything is painted.. but i would be curious to see as well..

AwesomeM3 11-03-2009 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by genemish (Post 676281)
I dont that they would look good since everything is painted.. but i would be curious to see as well..

:iagree:, that's why I was curious to see what it looks like.

jaaX3 12-23-2009 11:41 AM

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Here are a few more pics of the mud flaps in action! They really do work! They are fashion and function in one compact package.

stimulate 12-23-2009 02:11 PM

Mine look just like Lubehead
 
I installed them on a Sapphire Black 2009 x35d. I did not remove the tires, so installing the rear guards required a small 1/4" ratchet with Philips head to drive in several of the screws. You can crank the front tires to the stops and that clears the working space.

The dealer first ordered the wrong front guards. Take them out in the parking lot to test the fit before paying.

Be careful pushing in the plastic plunger of the body panel fasteners. I broke one by pushing too fast and had to use a screw instead.

I had a problem with the adhesive strips. I washed the areas on the wheel wells with Dawn, rinsed and then wiped down with 91% Isopropyl. I also wetted the adhesive strips with Isopropyl, following the recommendation of the parts manager.

Anyhow, the adhesive strips really did not seal tightly. The guards are tight and look good, but if you inspect closely you can see the small gap.

Right now my car is covered with salt and crap from the recent storm here in Boston but the guards really do work by stopping the heavy stuff.


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