02-22-2015, 06:41 PM | #1 |
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Install Front Mud Flaps on F15 M-sport
We got a break in the weather here in New Jersey today, so I decided to install my mud flaps. The entire operation took about one hour - very easy job. The pictures tell the story, but her are the steps:
Gather the required tools as in my picture Use a bucket and soapy water to clean the area first Clean the area where the double back tape will stick with alcohol Use a pin punch to knock out the rivet center Cut off the rivet head with a hammer and chisel Use and 8 mm socket to remove the bottom screw. Save to re-install Peel back the tape liner (orange) about 1 1/2" at both ends Dry fit the mud flap and position by inserting the two supplied rivets - do not drive in the pins yet. re-install the bottom screw and gently tighten Now drive in the rivet pins Strip the tape liner and press the mud flap firmly against the body Rub you hand over the tape joint several times to get a secure bond Use a 1/8" drill to make a hole for the supplied lower screw Install the lower screw with a hand screwdriver - do not over tighten I had a small gap at the top of the mud guard. To fix this is used Plumbers Goop to fill the gap. Mostly for appearance. This glue is easily removed later if necessary FINAL THOUGHTS I think the job turned out well, and looks OK. All the trim pieces on the car are black, therefore I decided not to paint my mud flaps. I think the car looks better without mud flaps, but hopefully these will help keep the sides of the car cleaner and prevent chips on the rockers. If you are at all handy with basic tools, I would not hesitate to do this job. I like working on cars, so for me its a no-brainer. Last edited by wjbender; 02-25-2015 at 09:28 AM.. |
02-23-2015, 06:36 AM | #6 |
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Hahaha, jokes aside, some people may have questions about the look of the flaps but the practical use is spot on, I have spacers and I'm getting a little bit worried about the amount of gravel and stuff that are hitting the side of the car and I'm considering this mod on the front wheels. Great write up !!
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02-23-2015, 07:22 AM | #7 |
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Brilliant write up - I am now one step closer to adding mudflaps to my Carbon Black X5 M-Sport which is due to arrive in 3 weeks time.
A question and a favour: 1. Did you fit mudflaps to the rear of the car ? if so, any tips ? Do you happen to have the part number ? 2. Could you post a side profile picture of the mudflaps. Ive always had mudflaps on the 4 F10 BMW's I've had and think they "finish" a car. Many thanks, |
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The part number is listed in one of the photos as labeled as such. |
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02-23-2015, 10:59 AM | #9 |
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Why get the M-Sport instead of the sport? The black plastics would cover the gravel. I was thinking when I had my x6, I didn't have to worry about gravel, black plastics around the dab protected her.
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02-24-2015, 08:52 AM | #11 |
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Great write up WJBender! Could you post a picture of the whole car? Trying to picture how space grey msport will look like with black mud flaps. Tnx!
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02-24-2015, 09:52 AM | #12 |
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