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Bit of a long shot but....
I’m looking for a set of mud flaps for my touring, facelift of course.
However there seems to be so many different types for pre-face lift, convertibles, facelift and skirt type with only very small differences between them.

Ive heard that some can be interchanged but is this true?

Also, does anyone know the part number for a facelift set?

Lots of questions but it seems to be a bit of a grey area!

(I know they are known for being rust traps- ill just have to make to to keep a close eye on it )

I had a set on my cab,I still have them,but a few of the brackets are broken or rusted and I only have approx 5 of the 8 clips that hold them to the bodywork,I can take some pics of them at the weekend.

I don't like them. They trap dirt and encourage rust.

Ben

ah wrote: ↑

Wed May 15, 2019 9:17 pm

I had a set on my cab,I still have them,but a few of the brackets are broken or rusted and I only have approx 5 of the 8 clips that hold them to the bodywork,I can take some pics of them at the weekend.

Some pictures would be brilliant when you get the time, thanks ah!

BenHar wrote: ↑

Wed May 15, 2019 9:53 pm

I don't like them. They trap dirt and encourage rust.

They seem to be a bit of a marmite thing, personally I’m a bit of a sucker for them but I can see why people would prefer to stay clear

Got hold of some rear flaps in the end! Painted the BMW logo white for extra horsepower and also installed some SE skirts

You know what?

I like em! Seems to suit the car.

I actually quite like mud flaps, look good and love the SE sideskirts too.

Moz wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:16 pm

I actually quite like mud flaps, look good and love the SE sideskirts too.

My sentiments exactly, but do keep the hard to get at areas clean.

Mart.

Just did a wheels off, palstic liners out clean on the 318 a couple weeks ago and there was so much muddy build up. Will look out for a set of mud flaps to lessen that hopefully.

Moz wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:30 pm

Just did a wheels off, palstic liners out clean on the 318 a couple weeks ago and there was so much muddy build up. Will look out for a set of mud flaps to lessen that hopefully.

I’ve heard you can get SE type mudflaps which enclose the side skirt moulding into a housing in the flap which sounds great for keeping mud and water out from getting in behind the skirts and sitting next to the sills.
I’ve also found that these style mud flaps are rarer than a Brexit deal soooooo

Haha, rarer than a Brexit deal! I'll keep an eye out for them along with some rocking horse poo

Thanks

Be30 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:15 pm

Moz wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:30 pm

Just did a wheels off, palstic liners out clean on the 318 a couple weeks ago and there was so much muddy build up. Will look out for a set of mud flaps to lessen that hopefully.

I’ve heard you can get SE type mudflaps which enclose the side skirt moulding into a housing in the flap which sounds great for keeping mud and water out from getting in behind the skirts and sitting next to the sills.
I’ve also found that these style mud flaps are rarer than a Brexit deal soooooo

There's been a couple of Brexit deals now - so checking in on the mudflap situation

Terrible idea. My rear arches need doing

Be30 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:24 pm

Terrible idea. My rear arches need doing

Yikes! So it’s as bad as they say then?!

,,..mmm nice !
,, i v e got a set of facelift oem bmw mud flaps available,

brutus wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:28 pm

,,..mmm nice !
,, i v e got a set of facelift oem bmw mud flaps available,

For a convertible? At Saul’s yard?

twenty wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:32 pm

Be30 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:24 pm

Terrible idea. My rear arches need doing

Yikes! So it’s as bad as they say then?!

Sadly so… was washing it the other day and fully fisted my way through to the boot pockets. At least theres no pools of water in them anymore though!

Be30 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:50 am

twenty wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:32 pm

Be30 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:24 pm

Terrible idea. My rear arches need doing

Yikes! So it’s as bad as they say then?!

Sadly so… was washing it the other day and fully fisted my way through to the boot pockets. At least theres no pools of water in them anymore though!

Gosh. My condolences. I had the same issue (water in boot pocket) because of boot seals and I didn’t even notice for months! Changed them and now it’s nine dry.

twenty wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:12 am

Be30 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:50 am

twenty wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:32 pm

Yikes! So it’s as bad as they say then?!

Sadly so… was washing it the other day and fully fisted my way through to the boot pockets. At least theres no pools of water in them anymore though!

Gosh. My condolences. I had the same issue (water in boot pocket) because of boot seals and I didn’t even notice for months! Changed them and now it’s nine dry.

Good shout! MOT tester did tell me it was quite rusty but all in the wrong areas to fail an mot… doubt it will pass after another year of abuse now though