Any pics of rear mud flaps on X5M?

DDP2011X5M · 11-23-2011, 08:23 PM

Thinking about installing rear mud flaps on my 2011 X5M. Been reading about the paint chip issue and thought these would help.

Has anyone installed these on their X5M? Would be curious to see any pics or advice on these.

Thanks
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northern2020 · 11-23-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DDP2011X5M

Thinking about installing rear mud flaps on my 2011 X5M. Been reading about the paint chip issue and thought these would help.

Has anyone installed these on their X5M? Would be curious to see any pics or advice on these.

Thanks
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I looked into this as well...

They don't help, and look fugly.

Anyone whom installed still had sandblasting on the rockers etc.

Do the 3M and find some previous posts on best application and you should be ok.

cybervinn · 11-24-2011, 10:30 AM

Installing rear mud flaps only are not going to help you because its the front wheels that kick up much of the debris that is causing the paint chips that everyone is talking about. You will need to install front ones too. I have both 3M and mud flaps installed. I think the flaps help. My 3M still looks good so far. And I don't think they look bad but to each their own... (note: I have a black vehicle so the flaps don't stand out as much). I will try and take some pictures soon and post.

IGotId · 11-24-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cybervinn

I will try and take some pictures soon and post.

please do...

DMAN_CT · 11-24-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cybervinn

Installing rear mud flaps only are not going to help you because its the front wheels that kick up much of the debris that is causing the paint chips that everyone is talking about. You will need to install front ones too. I have both 3M and mud flaps installed. I think the flaps help. My 3M still looks good so far. And I don't think they look bad but to each their own... (note: I have a black vehicle so the flaps don't stand out as much). I will try and take some pictures soon and post.

Where did you install your 3M and how much did you pay? I will pick up my 2012 x5 3.5 M this saturday and need to find a good installer asap.

treky11 · 11-24-2011, 08:22 PM

Where did you install your 3M and how much did you pay? I will pick up my 2012 x5 3.5 M this saturday and need to find a good installer asap.[/QUOTE]

I had mine done by Clear Image in North Jersey. He does AMAZING work!

See my other post for pics. you can't even tell its there.

here is quick shot that i posted on adamsforums.com http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/trucks/12347.htm

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richard in NC · 11-25-2011, 07:49 AM

[QUOTE=treky11;10865638]here is quick shot that i posted on adamsforums.com http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/trucks/12347.htm

Not a mermber of that forum so can't see the pics.

treky11 · 11-25-2011, 09:35 AM

[QUOTE=richard in NC;10867245]

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Originally Posted by treky11

here is quick shot that i posted on adamsforums.com http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/trucks/12347.htm

Not a mermber of that forum so can't see the pics.

the pic i posted here as well in this thread has the clear bra on it. as you can see its really hard to see. it on the front bumper, headlight and 1/3 of the way up the hood.

cybervinn · 11-25-2011, 05:03 PM

I created a new thread to help those who need to see how the flaps look. My pics are there...

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...3#post10869243

DMAN_CT · 11-25-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cybervinn

I created a new thread to help those who need to see how the flaps look. My pics are there...

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...3#post10869243

Where did you buy this?

cybervinn · 11-25-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DMAN_CT

Where did you buy this?

The mud flaps? They (front & rear) were purchased at bmwpartscenter.net. Its much cheaper there than the dealership. Make sure you order the correct part numbers for your vehicle (rear flaps models are different for M & M Sport).

Note/warning: Since your vehicle is not a M but an M Sport, the installation of your model specific REAR mud flap will require the cutting of the lower part of your bumper trim to accommodate installation. The X5M did not require any cutting. If you decide, never to take off the mud flap then this shouldn't be a problem but there were people who had this installation done not knowing the process involved were horrified to find this part cut when they decided to take off the rear mud flap.

Read this thread...

http://www.forums.bimmerfest.com/sho...d.php?t=465385

I confirmed this issue with the Installation.pdf instructions of the mudflaps. The guide contained installations for all X5 models.

DDP2011X5M · 11-25-2011, 09:21 PM

I decided to go with the clear plastic on the front side of the rear wheel arch. The installer I went to says the chips come mainly from the front wheels that spray the rear wheel arch.

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Originally Posted by cybervinn

I created a new thread to help those who need to see how the flaps look. My pics are there...

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...3#post10869243

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cybervinn Private First Class 10 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 M [9.62]	Installing rear mud flaps only are not going to help you because its the front wheels that kick up much of the debris that is causing the paint chips that everyone is talking about. You will need to install front ones too. I have both 3M and mud flaps installed. I think the flaps help. My 3M still looks good so far. And I don't think they look bad but to each their own... (note: I have a black vehicle so the flaps don't stand out as much). I will try and take some pictures soon and post.
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treky11 Private First Class 9 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2011 panamera Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Where did you install your 3M and how much did you pay? I will pick up my 2012 x5 3.5 M this saturday and need to find a good installer asap.[/QUOTE] I had mine done by Clear Image in North Jersey. He does AMAZING work! See my other post for pics. you can't even tell its there. here is quick shot that i posted on adamsforums.com http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/trucks/12347.htm [QUOTE=DMAN_CT;10865605] Last edited by treky11; 11-24-2011 at 08:31 PM.. Reason: added pic
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