Would you ever....

Jayda · 11-01-2011, 10:16 AM

....put mud guards on a z4? Sorry for all the "newbie" questions. My car is white and I already see that road grime gets kicked up onto the lower side of the car from the wheels. This is probably more noticeable because the car is white. I have put mud guards on other cars and they have done the job in my opinion. This is my first really sporty car and I'm not sure if it is appropriate on this type of car. I wouldn't want to do anything that is not PC on such a nice car. I see that BMW offers them as an accessory. If someone has installed them I would love to see a picture.

Roadstergal · 11-01-2011, 10:45 AM

I personally would not. I have not seen many Z4's with them actually, but in the end it is what your needs are.

Z4Andy · 11-01-2011, 02:38 PM

The items for the Z4 certainly look like a belt and braces approach to mud flap design.

Bulky and ugly compared to the rest of the car. I have idea though how they are mounted. If it involves drilling and self tappers I wouldn't bother.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-01-2011, 03:50 PM

When I had my Z4's I thought about it, then I saw one and it looked so very ugly after that I never ever thought about it again.

Jayda · 11-01-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

When I had my Z4's I thought about it, then I saw one and it looked so very ugly after that I never ever thought about it again.

This is want I want to know. Functionally I'm sure they would do the trick but I would hate to mess with the sleek and refined look of the car. It has gorgeous lines.

PS- Just got home from work and I'm in the garage surfing the net and admiring the car! Crazy!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-01-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayda

This is want I want to know. Functionally I'm sure they would do the trick but I would hate to mess with the sleek and refined look of the car. It has gorgeous lines.

.... My point exactly, remember your car was designed by 2 ladies and they did a fantastic job

PS- Just got home from work and I'm in the garage surfing the net and admiring the car! Crazy!

I do that a lot, spend time in the garage

jparnes1 · 11-01-2011, 05:55 PM

Mudflaps are on par with that bike rack someone installed on their Z4. Give me a break!

ChuckB · 11-02-2011, 01:16 AM

Hard choice, while I think they look like crap, stone chips are worse. You might want to consider one on the "invisible" protective films.

soetekouw · 11-02-2011, 08:50 PM

Yes, I would. I know it is a personal choice, but I prefer to have my paint protected from chips, etc. I am very anal when it comes to scratches, dings, and chips. I can live with a little ugly since I don't try to impress people with the car I drive, whether BMW or Porsche, but I would like for my cars to remain in showroom condition (though they are both daily drivers).

TurboHank · 11-02-2011, 09:09 PM

I wouldn't. For me cars are gonna get chips anyways, with or without the mud flaps. I enjoy the overall look of the Z4 without the mud flaps. I didn't even get clear bra for my car, so I do put money where my mouth is!

juhap · 11-03-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by soetekouw

I can live with a little ugly since I don't try to impress people with the car I drive

Yes, because everybody else here is trying to do just that. It was the only reason we bought the car in the first place.

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Originally Posted by soetekouw

but I would like for my cars to remain in showroom condition (though they are both daily drivers).

Personally I just prefer to enjoy driving the car rather than worrying about its resale value all the time.

Atebit · 11-03-2011, 12:09 PM

My Z4 is yellow. The only time that I've had an "offensive" build up of grime in that area is from the tire dressing that the dealership applied pre-delivery. Since that has thankfully worn off, grime in that area hasn't been bad. Needless to say I don't apply tire dressing when washing the car.

ChuckB · 11-03-2011, 01:15 PM

What I was recommending is a Clear Bra, it will protect those vulnerable areas and not take away from the lines/look of the car.

http://www.durashield-plus.com/dsplu...FUJI3godgVkuOw

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Jayda Lieutenant 41 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Would you ever.... ....put mud guards on a z4? Sorry for all the "newbie" questions. My car is white and I already see that road grime gets kicked up onto the lower side of the car from the wheels. This is probably more noticeable because the car is white. I have put mud guards on other cars and they have done the job in my opinion. This is my first really sporty car and I'm not sure if it is appropriate on this type of car. I wouldn't want to do anything that is not PC on such a nice car. I see that BMW offers them as an accessory. If someone has installed them I would love to see a picture. __________________ 2009 Z4 35i, alpine white with beige leather and all the goodies (new to me with 4,500 miles in October, 2011)
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Roadstergal First Lieutenant 27 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA - East Coast iTrader: (0)	I personally would not. I have not seen many Z4's with them actually, but in the end it is what your needs are. __________________ E89 - 2010 Z4 35i (Orion Silver, Ivory White extended, anthracite trim) E85 - 2006 Z4 3.0i (Monaco Blue, beige leather, Dark Poplar wood trim) E85 - 2003 Z4 2.5 (Sterling Gray, black leather, Sycamore wood trim) E36 - 1998 Z3 2.8 (Red, black leather, wood trim)
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Z4Andy Private First Class 10 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive 35iS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	The items for the Z4 certainly look like a belt and braces approach to mud flap design. Bulky and ugly compared to the rest of the car. I have idea though how they are mounted. If it involves drilling and self tappers I wouldn't bother.
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jparnes1 Colonel 242 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Mudflaps are on par with that bike rack someone installed on their Z4. Give me a break! __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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ChuckB Lieutenant 17 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2020 X2 2.0i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hockenheim, Germany (APO) iTrader: (0)	Hard choice, while I think they look like crap, stone chips are worse. You might want to consider one on the "invisible" protective films.
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soetekouw New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2007 Porsche Boxster S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Yes, I would. I know it is a personal choice, but I prefer to have my paint protected from chips, etc. I am very anal when it comes to scratches, dings, and chips. I can live with a little ugly since I don't try to impress people with the car I drive, whether BMW or Porsche, but I would like for my cars to remain in showroom condition (though they are both daily drivers).
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TurboHank Private 10 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2011MY Z4 35i M sports pkg Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't. For me cars are gonna get chips anyways, with or without the mud flaps. I enjoy the overall look of the Z4 without the mud flaps. I didn't even get clear bra for my car, so I do put money where my mouth is!
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11-03-2011, 12:09 PM	#12
Atebit Private First Class 4 Rep 107 Posts Drives: Yellow 2011 Z4 sdrive30i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	My Z4 is yellow. The only time that I've had an "offensive" build up of grime in that area is from the tire dressing that the dealership applied pre-delivery. Since that has thankfully worn off, grime in that area hasn't been bad. Needless to say I don't apply tire dressing when washing the car. __________________
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ChuckB Lieutenant 17 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2020 X2 2.0i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hockenheim, Germany (APO) iTrader: (0)	What I was recommending is a Clear Bra, it will protect those vulnerable areas and not take away from the lines/look of the car. http://www.durashield-plus.com/dsplu...FUJI3godgVkuOw
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