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09-22-2012, 01:03 AM | #1 |
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Has any put mud guards/flaps on your z4? Do you suggested?
I have two questions here:
1) Has anyone put mud guards/flaps on the z4? If yes, you mind sending me a pic of how it would look like. I hurt quite a few people said it doesn't look nice on a roadster. The only reason I am doing it - is for paint protection! But, still debating if I should put it or not cause it's like $180 for both the front and back. 2) I notice in my trunk under carpit where the bactery is, there is this bag that contains a screw driver and a medal thing for towing.(please see attached picture) But the bag has two empty spots, I was wondering if I am missing something. Do you guys have these, or is there other things in the car I am supposed to have? Thanks for any reply in advance. |
09-22-2012, 05:52 AM | #3 |
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Hi! One of the missing items is the locking wheel socket for the anti theft bolt on the wheels. If you don't have these on your car then you wont have one!
That is about it, I use the other slots for a wheel socket and carry a wheel wrench even though I have runflat tyres. I do this as once in my 6 series I broke down due to a wheel coming loose and I could not tighten the bolts, major lesson learned never again!!!! I also carry a tool that helps to put a wheel back on by screwing into one of the bolt holes so you can hand the wheel in preparation for putting the rest of the bolts on !!!!! |
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09-22-2012, 05:56 AM | #4 |
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As for mud flaps, yes they do protect the bodywork but do not have the best look!!!
Here is a tip!!!! there is a anti chip panel from a BMW 6 series which I have fitted to the rear qtr on the side skirt in front of the rear wheels, being clear plastic you can barely see them but they protect the bodywork from stones kicked up by the front tyres!!!! |
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09-22-2012, 04:20 PM | #6 |
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Hi They look fine! it is a pity they cannot be colour coordinated to the car! It is the first time I have seen them fitted and I have black sapphire!! given the state of the roads in the UK probably a smart move!!!
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09-23-2012, 04:59 AM | #8 |
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It is typical BMW pricing on new cars everything expensive! funnily there was an OEM set on Ebay and because I was not sure I passed them by, they were a good price to!! Having seen yours now, Doh!
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09-24-2012, 04:21 AM | #9 |
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Thanks Raven, do you have a pic you can post to the reply of the 6 series clear flap on your z4. Much appreciated. it's easier if I can see the example you are taking about. Thanks!
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09-24-2012, 09:45 AM | #10 |
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Hi here are a couple of pics, bear in mind that it has been raining and I just took a quick pic, can even see some polish and bubble because I did not wet it enough when I slid them on! Having said this when you stand away from the car you can barely see them, plus they already have lots of hits from stones already!!!
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09-24-2012, 02:22 PM | #12 |
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No they are stick on!!! Use soapy water dip them in, once the paper has been pealed off! then manipulate into place, ensure you press out all the air bubbles and once dry they do not come off easy if you make a mistake, but cheap enough if you do get it wrong. The part number is on realoem trim parts...... Remember these are paintwork chip protection!!!
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09-26-2012, 06:18 AM | #13 |
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Had it on my black when I got my car but I do not recommend it. The black mudflaps dont really blend in with the black bumpers and takes out the sportiness of the car especially after I put on 295wide 20inch wheels. Glad I got it off when I exchanged my bumper with someone who had a 3d diffuser when I got the quad exhaust.
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09-27-2012, 02:42 AM | #17 |
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Thanks for the tip Raven333! That spot on the skirts is very prone to chipping. You wonder why BMW doesn't put protection like that on from factory.
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Do you have a part no. by any chance? I've been having a look on RealOem but can't find the part, there are a few 6 series, I've been looking at the latest models but no joy. Thank you, Tim. |
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09-30-2012, 02:21 PM | #19 |
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Hi! follow this link!!
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...67&hg=51&fg=20 It is item 9 They don't look much in the diagram but that is what they are!! Actually some of the parts in this kit I never worked out where they fitted on my 6 series!!! But as you can see they are not expensive!!! They fit in the same place on the 6 series so you cannot go wrong, just adjust as best you can on the lines of your Z4...... |
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Brill, thanks ever so much, will order a pair of these, I might just trim then slightly but will see how they fit thanks again. Cheers, Tim. |
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10-01-2012, 10:16 AM | #21 |
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Hi Tim! I think you will find it hard to get a decent cut to trim them, as they are quite tough clear plastic, which is why I fitted them along the back edge into the corner as I worked out that this would be the hardest hit by stones. As I mentioned once on the car you cannot really see them......... with your colour car they will disappear!!!!
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