Mud Flaps. Yay or Nay?

Ajumepke · 07-20-2009, 01:11 AM

Are they worth it?

also - sun shades? I might not get tinting since I may not want to get tinting (to interfere with remote)

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Robert · 07-20-2009, 01:16 AM

considering my 1er never see mud, nay.

Si-M240i · 07-20-2009, 01:42 AM

I fitted them to my 135i and I like them. As it hides a bit of the tyre when seen from behind, it makes the car look even more "squat". Alos I don't so much dirt thown up the sides from the front wheels. They were really cheap too for BMW.

RPM90 · 07-20-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajumepke

Are they worth it?

also - sun shades? I might not get tinting since I may not want to get tinting (to interfere with remote)

Side Visors (PN: 51 46 0 432 845)
Rear Visor (PN: 51 46 0 432 844)

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1035

Yay.
I'm installing mine this week.

I too think they look good, they add a little extra to the width, especially from the rear. They look good.

blue2fire · 07-20-2009, 06:29 AM

Nay

jkp1187 · 07-20-2009, 06:44 AM

Yay. I will have mine installed later this week.

m_thompson · 07-20-2009, 09:23 AM

Yay. I will install them in a few weeks.

CoolToolGuy · 07-20-2009, 09:47 AM

Yay - I have all of the above.

Truth be told, I'm not the biggest fan of the rear window visor - it reduces my resolution of what is behind me (Is that a rack of lights on top of that Crown Vic?) and for that I think a tint is better. But I'll probably stick with it until that Crown Vic gives me a ticket ('cause I couldn't tell)

I agree with the mud flaps comment - they were inexpensive and I like the way they look.

Have Fun,
Rick

JimD · 07-20-2009, 12:17 PM

My mud flaps are laying on the coffee table waiting for the car to get to the house (tomorrow night). My vert is white and I like the looks of the matte black against the white. I also do not like dirt and rock dings from things thrown up by the tires.

Jim

shub · 07-20-2009, 12:52 PM

yes, installed mine on titium silver. looks good does make the car look more squat

Xin1120 · 07-20-2009, 12:54 PM

I installed mine as well. They're not bad looking and makes me less worried about accidental rocks chipping the back side bumper from tire flings.

HawkeyeNS · 07-20-2009, 01:09 PM

Yay to mud flaps.

Less worry about rocks, dirt and I like the look.

m 135 · 07-20-2009, 09:51 PM

Thinking of getting these,does someone have pics with them on a 125/135 ?
With thanks.

cagekicker · 07-20-2009, 10:12 PM

hell nay!

04Enthusiast · 07-20-2009, 11:12 PM

Very nice quality for the money. A must have if you leave in the snow belt that uses sand and gravel on the streets.

M2 · 07-21-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajumepke

Are they worth it?

also - sun shades? I might not get tinting since I may not want to get tinting (to interfere with remote)

Side Visors (PN: 51 46 0 432 845)
Rear Visor (PN: 51 46 0 432 844)

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1035

i have the side and rear sun visors, and the are great. I've had other 135 owners comment that they really like the look of them since they thought that the windows were tinted, until the looked really close. They fit seamlessly into the inside window frames and provide the sun blockage without blocking my view out. Expensive if you ask me but comparable to tint and you can take them out whenever you want.Make sure you dont dont buy them from the BMW site. Here is a better BMW part distributor who carries these visors but is about 20 % off the regular price. See link below:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=6218

(select the option drop down for side or rear, cost about $88 for each)

holo777 · 07-21-2009, 08:18 AM

Yes to Mud Flaps, you never know when you may end up on a dirt mountain road.

spfdenhugh · 07-21-2009, 04:31 PM

I have both the BMW sunshades and the mud flaps. Mud flaps very functional as our rockers are very vulnerable to chips given their design. The sun shades are also very cool looking and functional.

///M1 · 07-22-2009, 12:17 PM

Mudflaps should be reserved for 18-wheelers, period! Or Russian Ladas made in the 70s!

Honestly I find they fugly on the 1-series, or any BMW for that matter. If you have a wider tire (e.g. 255) with an attractive/aggressive pattern there is nothing more muscular to see it from behind. A mudflap is pretty ridiculous, unless you enroll your 1-series in WRC events and race alongside Sebastien Loeb!!!

JimD · 07-22-2009, 02:38 PM

I got my 128i home yesterday

. I reviewed the mud flap installation last night. They use mostly the existing fasteners which I consider a well engineered design. They also have tape to fasten them where they can't be screwed. I plan to wax the car first and then install them this weekend. Should have pictures on the car by Monday.

I also had a bit of dust of some kind behind the rear wheels on the area that would be protected by the mud flap after driving ~160 miles. I drove only on pavement.

Jim

My135 · 07-22-2009, 02:46 PM

Yes, YYYYYYYYYYes.

jeremyc74 · 07-22-2009, 02:49 PM

Nay.....Hell Nay.

07-20-2009, 01:11 AM	#1
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07-20-2009, 01:16 AM	#2
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	considering my 1er never see mud, nay.
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07-20-2009, 01:42 AM	#3
Si-M240i Major 137 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: M240i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I fitted them to my 135i and I like them. As it hides a bit of the tyre when seen from behind, it makes the car look even more "squat". Alos I don't so much dirt thown up the sides from the front wheels. They were really cheap too for BMW. __________________ M240i LCI (Mineral Grey):- M2 Door Mirrors, M2 Black Kidney Grills, Lower grille inserts, MP Exhaust, Dinan Carbon Fibre CAI, hot climate intake elbow
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07-20-2009, 06:44 AM	#6
jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Yay. I will have mine installed later this week.
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07-20-2009, 09:23 AM	#7
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07-20-2009, 09:47 AM	#8
CoolToolGuy 1er Happy Camper! 27 Rep 474 Posts Drives: '09 135i,'07 X3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland USA iTrader: (0)	Yay - I have all of the above. Truth be told, I'm not the biggest fan of the rear window visor - it reduces my resolution of what is behind me (Is that a rack of lights on top of that Crown Vic?) and for that I think a tint is better. But I'll probably stick with it until that Crown Vic gives me a ticket ('cause I couldn't tell) I agree with the mud flaps comment - they were inexpensive and I like the way they look. Have Fun, Rick __________________ 2009 135i (E82) Space Gray; Gray Leather; Steptronic w/paddles; Premium; Sport; CA - Dinan: Stage 2 ECU; Cold Air Intake; Oil Cooler; Susp. bushings; Strut Brace. - BMWPerf: Suspension; rotors front & rear; exhaust; grilles; sideskirts; trunk spoiler. BMW 261M wheels w/Sumitomo HTR ZIII. - Quaife: LSD. - Custom Graphics. 2007 X3 - 2002 Pontiac Montana
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07-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#9
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	My mud flaps are laying on the coffee table waiting for the car to get to the house (tomorrow night). My vert is white and I like the looks of the matte black against the white. I also do not like dirt and rock dings from things thrown up by the tires. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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07-20-2009, 12:52 PM	#10
shub New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: williamsport pa iTrader: (0)	yes, installed mine on titium silver. looks good does make the car look more squat
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07-20-2009, 12:54 PM	#11
Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	I installed mine as well. They're not bad looking and makes me less worried about accidental rocks chipping the back side bumper from tire flings.
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07-20-2009, 01:09 PM	#12
HawkeyeNS New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2023 M2, 2018 M240i, 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Halifax iTrader: (0)	Yay to mud flaps. Less worry about rocks, dirt and I like the look.
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07-20-2009, 09:51 PM	#13
m 135 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Gtr,135i,M235i,XR6 turbo Join Date: May 2009 Location: Perth,Australia. iTrader: (1)	Thinking of getting these,does someone have pics with them on a 125/135 ? With thanks.
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07-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#14
cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	hell nay! __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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07-20-2009, 11:12 PM	#15
04Enthusiast Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 216 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Cpe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha Nebraska iTrader: (1)	Very nice quality for the money. A must have if you leave in the snow belt that uses sand and gravel on the streets.
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07-21-2009, 08:18 AM	#17
holo777 Private First Class 1 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 135i Conv Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE TN iTrader: (0)	Yes to Mud Flaps, you never know when you may end up on a dirt mountain road.
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07-21-2009, 04:31 PM	#18
spfdenhugh BMWCCA member 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe, Z3 2.8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ozarks iTrader: (0)	I have both the BMW sunshades and the mud flaps. Mud flaps very functional as our rockers are very vulnerable to chips given their design. The sun shades are also very cool looking and functional.
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07-22-2009, 12:17 PM	#19
///M1 Brigadier General 275 Rep 3,164 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of 7K RPM iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [0.00] 1994 Audi RS2 Avant [0.00] 2021 Audi RS6 Avant [0.00] 1988 BMW E30 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW 1///M [0.00] 2017 BMW F80 M3 30 ... [0.00] 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT3 [0.00] 2015 Porsche Macan ... [0.00] 1998 Porsche 993 C4S [0.00] 1994 Lancia Delta I ... [0.00] 2008 Audi RS4 [0.00]	Mudflaps should be reserved for 18-wheelers, period! Or Russian Ladas made in the 70s! Honestly I find they fugly on the 1-series, or any BMW for that matter. If you have a wider tire (e.g. 255) with an attractive/aggressive pattern there is nothing more muscular to see it from behind. A mudflap is pretty ridiculous, unless you enroll your 1-series in WRC events and race alongside Sebastien Loeb!!! __________________ *2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, all options; Renntech, Akrapovic, Forge, P3, RevoZ CF bits, many mods 1988 BMW E30 M3: Hennarot, S14, stock 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT3: PtS, CXX, LWBS, PCCB 1998 Porsche 993 C4S: Zenith Blue, last aircooled widebody, Bilstein PSS10, Fister II + Fabspeed exhaust 2008 Audi B7 RS 4*: Sprint Blue, Audi Exclusive Euro Bucket Interior, Premium+Titanium, many mods
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07-22-2009, 02:38 PM	#20
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I got my 128i home yesterday. I reviewed the mud flap installation last night. They use mostly the existing fasteners which I consider a well engineered design. They also have tape to fasten them where they can't be screwed. I plan to wax the car first and then install them this weekend. Should have pictures on the car by Monday. I also had a bit of dust of some kind behind the rear wheels on the area that would be protected by the mud flap after driving ~160 miles. I drove only on pavement. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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07-22-2009, 02:46 PM	#21
My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Yes, YYYYYYYYYYes. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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07-22-2009, 02:49 PM	#22
jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Nay.....Hell Nay.
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