MUD FLAPS

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:20 am

So whats peoples opinion on mud flaps for an e30.

Does anyone have any pictures of a car with them on?

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:44 am

Don't do it.

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:46 am

Great for the rally car look! And if you dont clean often can be a great chance to start new rust on your car.

Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:24 pm

mudflaps not a good idea as they just cause rust which you could do without

Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:40 pm

No rust on mine - quite like the look too!

Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:44 pm

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Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:52 pm

I quite liked them on mine, but its lowered 35mm and every speed bump catches on them, so i removed the front ones to find one was hiding dreaded tin worm!!

Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:08 pm

They do attract the rot im affaid,

Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:42 pm

ive got some on mine and there comming of tomorrow, i dont mind them really but they do trap rust

Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:22 pm

they save sooo much crap going along the sides of your car, i definitely have them fitted. i removed them, cleaned thoroughly all round (inc. behind the wheel arch liners/mud traps!), cleaned, "back-to-blacked" them, then refitted them. i like the look of them too.

Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:26 pm

rust trap bottom line!

Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:50 pm

on the lip of the wheel arch?

why not just clean then waxoyl/underseal before fitting?

Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:01 pm

wiledw wrote:rust trap bottom line!

Much like Tech 2 kits then really

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:53 pm

wiledw wrote:rust trap bottom line!

Unless you remove them occassionally and give everything a good clean! They do look good and keep the car slightly cleaner, especially when you live out of cities or built up areas.

Also can stop the odd little stop from flying up and scratching a door! Happened on the parents Alfa... not nice...

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:55 pm

GrindCulture wrote:
wiledw wrote:rust trap bottom line!
Much like Tech 2 kits then really

Tell the people with sports to get rid of their kits! Not gonna happen... I'll keep me flaps thank you. And they'll be comming off my nice 320i and moving onto my Black 325i when i get it!! So there

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:59 pm

NayC wrote:I'll keep me flaps thank you.

Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:59 pm

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My car needs a polish.

I love E30s from that angle. Sorry only one i have where you can see the flaps...

Make a difference in my opinion, but if people are calling them rot worm food then just take em off every 2 months or whatever and check and clean around there... sound.

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Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:10 pm

F L A P S ! ! !

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:11 pm

its a big decision. you cant rush into things as important as this.

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:12 pm

Rosc0PColtrane wrote:F L A P S ! ! !

is that the mud free ones

Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:15 pm

I don't bother with mudflaps anymore - they can trap dirt and cause rust. They also make thorough cleaning more difficult - although the car gets dirtier sooner.

Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:20 pm

ok apreciate all the comments, but by the looks of it i may just give a miss, dont need anymore rust issues as it is...

Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:58 pm

pain in the arse if your car has been lowered and you have a little weight in the back

Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:51 am

Mine are staying on - the amount of crap that ends up on the side of the car without them is substantial. I found this thread because 1 or two of mine have lost their bolts and were hanging loose. I need some new ones can i get them separately - I assume so - I don't wash the car every week like some. I hear what you guys are saying about the rush concerns - a lot of crap can build up around the bolts. Speed humps are a pain too, especially when the flaps are brand new. To avoid all the dirt, scratches and sticky tarmac - I say on...

Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:54 am

Can i just add - that they have to be the BMW molded ones that look the part not some universal jobby that doesn't sit right!

Didn't realise how passionate i was about mud flaps

- i should get some sleep!!

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:19 am

I like mine as they were on the car originally and that's the look I am after. Never had any rust issues and they definitely offer a little protection from stone chips, etc. The rear passengers one is slightly shorter though, due to years of entering my steep driveway
Are you talking about "BMW" marked ones cause Jay07 is quite right

Can i just add - that they have to be the BMW molded ones that look the part not some universal jobby that doesn't sit right!

Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:29 am

poolnoodle wrote:I like mine as they were on the car originally and that's the look I am after. Never had any rust issues

check: location

Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:52 am

No rust in inland Australia... What a surprise

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:28 pm

I do agree they have to be the genuine article; moulded and BMW embossed. Any others just look so council

My 323 has them on and will stay on - the 320 I would love to get a set F&R but have yet to locate a decent set 2nd hand.
Regular cleaning will prevent the onset of damage and the subsequent rust as small debris does get trapped between the moulding and the paint work if used regularly.

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:31 pm

I have for sale a set of genuine BMW flaps for a pre-facelift car.

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:35 pm

Mine have been on from new and have caused no rot probs, I like them

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:40 pm

bss325i wrote:I have for sale a set of genuine BMW flaps for a pre-facelift car.

Now that's a suprise !

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:46 pm

bss325i wrote:I have for sale a set of genuine BMW flaps for a pre-facelift car.

sorry forgot to say my 320 is a '90 model.

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:47 pm

pacerpete wrote:
bss325i wrote:I have for sale a set of genuine BMW flaps for a pre-facelift car.

Now that's a suprise !

No good for a tech 2 sport!

Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:49 pm

hennabm wrote:
bss325i wrote:I have for sale a set of genuine BMW flaps for a pre-facelift car.
sorry forgot to say my 320 is a '90 model.

I have a facelift set. Pictures on the previous page and have now been removed from the vehicle.