01-30-2018, 11:16 AM | #23 |
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Is it the picture, or is the fit not perfect?
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01-30-2018, 11:59 AM | #25 |
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Looks quite good, I'm pondering these for my X. I tend to favor the non-painted look however for your setup with the M front bumper painted is a better look.
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01-30-2018, 07:29 PM | #26 |
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Looks good, thanks for posting the pics. I've had 2 Alpine White e30's over the years with body kits (Schnitzer on my last 1990 325iS) and white always shows every line.
I've ordered these flares for my truck too and will post pics once painted (black sapphire) and installed. |
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02-06-2018, 08:51 AM | #27 |
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I just had my flares installed from eBay installed her is a link to my review I made earlier;
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1464008 I'm really happy with the result |
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02-06-2018, 11:41 AM | #28 | |
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Did you install them yourself or have a shop do it? How do you find the fit all around, especially at the rear door? Is there anything or cautions I need to be aware of before installing? |
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02-26-2018, 11:29 AM | #30 | |
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The front fenders are a perfect fit. The rear ones are very good but one section sticks out slightly under the door (like 1-2mm). It's not really noticeable at all, unless you're up close and looking for it...or if we're focusing on a pic taken on a bright sunny day lol. The pic actually makes it look worse than it is in person, I almost didn't want to post it but figured it's better to do an honest review. Really though, I'm pretty OCD when it comes to my cars and I'm totally stoked on how it turned out...would recommend and do it again. I will post some better pics/angles once I get some summer wheels installed. |
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02-26-2018, 11:38 AM | #31 | |
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That's actually quite good for non-OEM. Could you sand down the inside of the rear flare to get it flush? I'm just wondering if there is some excess material causing it to push out a bit.
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02-26-2018, 12:02 PM | #32 | |
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I don't believe sanding the inside of that section will make any difference. What I believe is causing the issue is that there's a rivet located just past the door, somewhere at the TDC of the fender, so riveting that section pushes the fender into it's grooved spot but the section that sticks out has no rivet above it and you can actually push that section in with your thumb. So, I guess the mold is the real issue, and the rivet location just highlights the imperfection. It's really a non-issue though. Next...need some 22" love and lowering sexiness. |
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02-26-2018, 12:06 PM | #33 |
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I actually have the exact same experience. Here's a picture of mine. As you can see, i also have that small gap. It is not excess material but rather like it is missing a clip (but it is not). If you push it in, it is almost completely flush. I had mine installed by the guy who did the painting and i plan to take the rear ones out and try to put them back myself. I have to admit, the guy who installed them was pretty surprised that they are not OEM because of how easy they fit.
P.S. Please ignore the 18" wheels, its winter out here. |
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02-26-2018, 12:17 PM | #35 | |
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What 22s and lowering are you planning on?
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02-26-2018, 12:35 PM | #36 | |
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For lowering, I want Eibach but the problem with them is they lower 0.6" rear and 1" front and I'm worried that my truck will be higher in the back...I hate that look. I may have to go H&R which are 1.5" all around, but that's a pretty big drop and the ride will be more bouncy. I think my best bet is to get the rims first and then decide from there. |
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03-02-2018, 01:33 AM | #37 | |
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P.S. Those 18 inch rims look surprisingly ok-ish! I thought 18'' looks way too small on x5 (where even some 20 inch rims often look small), but that rim design makes it look descent enough |
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03-02-2018, 02:20 AM | #38 |
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Thank you kind sir. I have to admit that for winter driving, those 18" wheels feel very nice especially without run-flats. Looking forward to trying the 19" summer setup with some spacers.
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03-03-2018, 12:21 PM | #42 |
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no, x5 and x6 fender flares are different. Different part # and they are physically different (different shape)
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