rear wheel arches

[edwardio]

hi there all...i was at bmw today as my baby has had the 1200 miler done...as i was there a fellow 1m pilot was there too...once we were talking he was saying to me that he was looking into getting some rear wheel arch protectors...this was apparently because the wide track at the front of the car, has a habit of launching stones from the wheels thus leading to possible stone chip damage on the rear arches.he said that some of the older cars by ford for example came with a see through piece of protector that was laid on to the rear arches because of this..i think it was the ford ka and fiesta.he said he was looking into getting some mudflaps up front to prevent crap from being slung up.
anyways food for thought and all..
ps mine on the right..csl style spoiler on the left...looks like that is on the shopping list...

[Dan Parker]

www.Lamin-x.com is working on some precut paint protection for the rear fenders and side sills as we type.

[evolution80]

i am planning on some custom-applied 3M scotch guard paint protection

dont know if there are better products available?

[Dan Parker]

3M is thin and shreds easily while lamin-x has a coating the makes debris bounce rather than tear. It goes on everything I drive, especially the race car which takes crazy front end abuse. I'm not trying to start a paint protection war here, just giving my opinion after using the stuff since 2001.

[sjw985]

Dan,

Where is a good place to have such things installed in the ATL metro area? There seem to be quite a few installers on the Lamin-x website but you seem to be "plugged in".

Thanks!

[VO1M]

Any UK stockists of something similar.

The rear arches are susceptible to stone chip damage.

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by edwardio

hi there all...i was at bmw today as my baby has had the 1200 miler done...

Just curious, was the tranny fluid changed as part of the 1,200 mile service?

Leif W.

[DriveHard]

Originally Posted by LeifW

Just curious, was the tranny fluid changed as part of the 1,200 mile service?

Leif W.

OP is in the UK.. different rules... No Maint plan there....

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by DriveHard

OP is in the UK.. different rules... No Maint plan there....

Oh. I guess I was confused as the OP mentioned he was at the dealership having the 1200 miler done.

Leif

[b33g33]

Originally Posted by sjw985

Dan,

Where is a good place to have such things installed in the ATL metro area? There seem to be quite a few installers on the Lamin-x website but you seem to be "plugged in".

Thanks!

I would be interested as well.

Thanks.

[as7920]

@Edwardio's. Did the bloke say he was on any forums?

Is his the performance CF spoiler painted White?

My boss's 911 had some yellowish protective film on the rear arches. Guess it was for the same reason.

Cheers,

Mark.

[Dan Parker]

Where is a good place to have such things installed in the ATL metro area? There seem to be quite a few installers on the Lamin-x website but you seem to be "plugged in".

Give them a call. Lamin-X HQ is near me and they do work at their shop. They may have someone in Atl to recommend but I don't know since I'm up in the woods. They are in Blairsville (30512) if you want to take a drive up 400 to 129N it's a great drive. I'm loaning them my car asap to have the side sills and rear fender flares coated with paint protection and I am guessing they will make precut templates then. A lot of films will turn an ugly shade of yellow, especially on white. I had their film on the front of my AW Z4 M Coupe for 5 years and it never turned on me. It's UV resistant and you can wax it without issues.

[UnclePerkins]

Have you installed a front kit yet?

[timhatimay]

Here's what I did to my 135i, which would probably be even better on the wide rear fenders on the M. Surely not everyone's taste, but I like them!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534091

Tim

[Shost]

Someone has recommended using Paintshield based in the UK to me. They vinyl wrap cars, either part front, full front and whole car.

Not cheap but something to consider, something like £1100-£1200 for the front of the car, guaranteed for four years. I wonder if they might offer something specifically for rear arches. I've seen these thick yellow looking protectors but they spoil the look for the car for me.

However the front section of the car is even more likely to get peppered after a british winter, you've just come from a Civic so you know what I mean!

[sjw985]

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

They are in Blairsville (30512) if you want to take a drive up 400 to 129N it's a great drive. .

Awesome - I usually head up to Blood Mountain a couple times a year anyway, so that would be pretty easy. It would also probably be a nice break-in drive. I'll give them a call once my car arrives.

Thanks for the info!

[edwardio]

Originally Posted by Shost

Someone has recommended using Paintshield based in the UK to me. They vinyl wrap cars, either part front, full front and whole car.

Not cheap but something to consider, something like £1100-£1200 for the front of the car, guaranteed for four years. I wonder if they might offer something specifically for rear arches. I've seen these thick yellow looking protectors but they spoil the look for the car for me.

However the front section of the car is even more likely to get peppered after a british winter, you've just come from a Civic so you know what I mean!

haha i know what your saying there bro...whats the news on your situation ??

[edwardio]

Originally Posted by LeifW

Just curious, was the tranny fluid changed as part of the 1,200 mile service?

Leif W.

hi mate...this is uk spec.but im sure its all the same.hope this helps

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by edwardio

hi mate...this is uk spec.but im sure its all the same.hope this helps

Thanks so much! Do you know what "Renewed" manual gear box oil means? Does that mean the dealership changed the fluid or just topped it off. The reason for my quesaions is that in another thread it was unclear whether BMW would change the transmisssion fluid here in the U.S.

Leif W.

[edwardio]

Originally Posted by LeifW

Thanks so much! Do you know what "Renewed" manual gear box oil means? Does that mean the dealership changed the fluid or just topped it off. The reason for my quesaions is that in another thread it was unclear whether BMW would change the transmisssion fluid here in the U.S.

Leif W.

i believe it means they replaced with new.drained the sump and replaced.

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by edwardio

i believe it means they replaced with new.drained the sump and replaced.

Thanks again for the information.

Leif W.

[Schnorbitz]

Just checked my arches and they're showing signs of stone chip damage after only 1500 miles. Need to get on this quick, by 10,000 they'll be in a hell of a state. Oh the joys of high performance motoring...