Mudflaps????????????

wb2360 · 11-20-2008, 07:47 PM

Delivery on my e92 coupe is this coming Monday

Live in nyc and was wondering people's opinions on adding mudflaps on a coupe???? I think it might take away from the lines of the car but will serve a functional purpose. Appreciate comment and thoughts!!!

bimdaddy · 11-20-2008, 07:51 PM

Mudflaps are great, but not on BMWs. You lose the clean lines. Just my opinion.

cn555ic · 11-20-2008, 07:54 PM

nnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooo

Winston Wolf · 11-20-2008, 07:56 PM

Stupid idea. Get some 3M clear shield if you are really worried about the paint.

deletedelete · 11-20-2008, 08:02 PM

seems like a bad idea, especially since i think they are flat black and not color matched. pics on a coupe?

kenneth · 11-20-2008, 08:05 PM

Come on guys, on black it's perfect!!! Not on any other color though.

visor · 11-20-2008, 08:35 PM

No, not really functional, and looks nasty on any other car colour but black!

WCM3 · 11-21-2008, 09:44 AM

Check it:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139694

blakjack23 · 11-21-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visor

No, not really functional, and looks nasty on any other car colour but black!

Everyone who has them says they are definitely functional and keep the car clean.

Inzane · 11-21-2008, 10:20 AM

I would recommend mudflaps. Every car I've ever owned has them, even my 300ZXTT.

I guess it depends where you live and how they look on a 3-series (I don't know what they look like... I don't own an E90 yet).

Borrowing a picture from the link above:

See the spray pattern on the car? That is what hits my vehicles up here in Northern Alberta. Our winters are nasty... all the sand and grit. That can easily sandblast your paint. (and it would sandblast 3M film too, except you can't even buff the film out).

Mudflaps.

Bimmerista · 11-21-2008, 10:21 AM

I have them but on a black sedan - since the colours match, I actually think it enhances the look of the car - but if the colour ain't black, not so sure.

blakjack23 · 11-21-2008, 10:26 AM

Any pics? I'm thinking of getting some for my JB e90 too. Like others have said, winters can be nasty up here. While washing my car this summer I saw lots of nicks around that area that were definitely from winter debris.

bsamoul · 11-21-2008, 10:33 AM

I don't think they look that terrible.

MB330 · 11-21-2008, 10:48 AM

On dark color cars they looks good!
MF and tint - only two mods that I add to my car.

Bimmerista · 11-21-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakjack23

Any pics? I'm thinking of getting some for my JB e90 too. Like others have said, winters can be nasty up here. While washing my car this summer I saw lots of nicks around that area that were definitely from winter debris.

Here is one:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1169779037

Deda · 11-21-2008, 11:11 AM

i dont like it,that is not part of sport car!

blakjack23 · 11-21-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerista

Here is one:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...2&d=1169779037

Thanks. They definitely don't look as bad on dark cars. I might get some for the winter months and take them off during the summer.

ncoig · 11-21-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visor

No, not really functional,

Wrong.

-N

DrGP · 11-21-2008, 05:48 PM

Most people on this forum will tell you that they either hate them or don't belong on a BMW. I put them on mine and have done so with every car I have had since and including my 85 Corvette. I don't think they look bad, but the real reason that Ii put them on is that in my area they go way overboard cindering the roads in winter and tar and chipping the roads in the summer. Unfortunately, even though MFs do offer some protection against stone chipping, they are still not 100% effective. BUT BETTER THAN NO MFs AT ALL! Too bad if others don't like them. Its YOUR car and do what you like with it!

wb2360 · 11-21-2008, 09:02 PM

thanks all for the input! Seems to be a personal choice. leaning towards no but the last pic looks good!

MB330 · 11-22-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrGP

Most people on this forum will tell you that they either hate them or don't belong on a BMW. I put them on mine and have done so with every car I have had since and including my 85 Corvette. I don't think they look bad, but the real reason that Ii put them on is that in my area they go way overboard cindering the roads in winter and tar and chipping the roads in the summer. Unfortunately, even though MFs do offer some protection against stone chipping, they are still not 100% effective. BUT BETTER THAN NO MFs AT ALL! Too bad if others don't like them. Its YOUR car and do what you like with it!

+1!

eggbone · 11-22-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wb2360

Delivery on my e92 coupe is this coming Monday

Live in nyc and was wondering people's opinions on adding mudflaps on a coupe???? I think it might take away from the lines of the car but will serve a functional purpose. Appreciate comment and thoughts!!!

I tried to install them on my 08xi E92 coupe. Do Not Fit. Had to return them.

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Inzane Lieutenant 25 Rep 443 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (0)	I would recommend mudflaps. Every car I've ever owned has them, even my 300ZXTT. I guess it depends where you live and how they look on a 3-series (I don't know what they look like... I don't own an E90 yet). Borrowing a picture from the link above: See the spray pattern on the car? That is what hits my vehicles up here in Northern Alberta. Our winters are nasty... all the sand and grit. That can easily sandblast your paint. (and it would sandblast 3M film too, except you can't even buff the film out). Mudflaps.
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have them but on a black sedan - since the colours match, I actually think it enhances the look of the car - but if the colour ain't black, not so sure. __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	i dont like it,that is not part of sport car!
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	Most people on this forum will tell you that they either hate them or don't belong on a BMW. I put them on mine and have done so with every car I have had since and including my 85 Corvette. I don't think they look bad, but the real reason that Ii put them on is that in my area they go way overboard cindering the roads in winter and tar and chipping the roads in the summer. Unfortunately, even though MFs do offer some protection against stone chipping, they are still not 100% effective. BUT BETTER THAN NO MFs AT ALL! Too bad if others don't like them. Its YOUR car and do what you like with it! Attached Images
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wb2360 Willy B 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (0)	on the fence thanks all for the input! Seems to be a personal choice. leaning towards no but the last pic looks good!
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