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      09-14-2016, 04:58 PM   #89
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So, when i was taking out the front plastic rivets, the pins would fall into the fender as i pull the rivets out. Now i am worried that the pins will cause rattle in those areas, has anyone else experienced this?
The pins are so tiny and made of plastic, there's no rattles unless you have some kind of supersonic hearing.
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They fit fine. Dont have a good picture for you just now.
Sorry to drag up an old thread, do you have the part numbers for both front and rear sets for an M Sport?
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Tried it last night, the side skirt extensions prevent them from fitting on. Anyone seen a part number for front mud flaps that are made to fit over the side skirt extension?
What are your thoughts on dremeling them to fit, would that work?
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      10-10-2016, 08:00 PM   #92
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They fit fine. Dont have a good picture for you just now.
Sorry to drag up an old thread, do you have the part numbers for both front and rear sets for an M Sport?
They're the same part number for any model.

I just put a set on my 15 335i M Sport. Fit like a glove.
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They fit fine. Dont have a good picture for you just now.
Sorry to drag up an old thread, do you have the part numbers for both front and rear sets for an M Sport?
They're the same part number for any model.

I just put a set on my 15 335i M Sport. Fit like a glove.
The question is do you have the side blades?
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I've installed them since I park in an old stone and mud ally
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finally got mine installed

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finally got mine installed

I see you don't have the fronts on.
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I see you don't have the fronts on.
yeah just the rears, I put the fronts on at first and decided it was just way too much
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      10-12-2016, 09:44 PM   #98
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The question is do you have the side blades?
The mud flaps don't extend over the side blades.
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      10-17-2016, 05:22 PM   #99
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Got a 2014 F20 and have both front & rear mud flaps on for over 3 years and are holding up great!
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I've installed them since I park in an old stone and mud ally
Is your car msport?
Did you install the front splashguards and what were the part #s?
I just installed the f30 rears on the 340i and they were a cakewalk and a perfect fit..
but the fronts dont fit.. need to carve them into shape later on..
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      11-02-2016, 02:23 AM   #101
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yeah just the rears, I put the fronts on at first and decided it was just way too much
Hey SJ can you post some close up pics

I think i like the black detailing against the alpine white. I have the same black accents as you
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Hey all, new forum user and first time BMW owner here. Recently purchased a CPO (lease return) 2014 F33.

I've been looking for some type of mud flaps/guards for the 4-series, and can't seem to find any. I'm assuming the OEM mud guards you're all referring to are the 3-series guards:

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3755/BMW-MUD-FLAPS

I know there was some discussion earlier about whether or not these would fit on an M-Sport, and it seems they do despite dealer claims to the contrary.

Give that, does anyone know if these guards will fit on a 4-series? I'd much rather use an OEM part than an aftermarket one-size-fits-all guard that likely won't fit or look right.

Thanks!
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Hey all, new forum user and first time BMW owner here. Recently purchased a CPO (lease return) 2014 F33.

I've been looking for some type of mud flaps/guards for the 4-series, and can't seem to find any. I'm assuming the OEM mud guards you're all referring to are the 3-series guards:

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3755/BMW-MUD-FLAPS

I know there was some discussion earlier about whether or not these would fit on an M-Sport, and it seems they do despite dealer claims to the contrary.

Give that, does anyone know if these guards will fit on a 4-series? I'd much rather use an OEM part than an aftermarket one-size-fits-all guard that likely won't fit or look right.

Thanks!
Sorry to bump this, but can anyone help?

Any ideas for 4-series mud guards?
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Mudflaps are really ugly imo. As an alternative, consider applying xpel to high impact areas.

I got xpel done to rockers, rear wheel impact, and M4 GTS style cutouts for rear fenders. No chips so far.
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Some people like them some dont but certainly better looking than paint damage
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Mudflaps are really ugly imo. As an alternative, consider applying xpel to high impact areas.

I got xpel done to rockers, rear wheel impact, and M4 GTS style cutouts for rear fenders. No chips so far.

I know mud flaps/guards are controversial and not everyone likes them, but I was hoping I could find some information about them. I like the idea of Xpel, but it's not cheap, and although it protects the paint, it doesn't prevent mud splatter all over a clean car.

As I said, I can't find any at all for a 4-series, OEM or aftermarket, so I was hoping someone might know if the model numbers I linked to above for the OEM 3-series parts would fit a 4-series. From the pics I've seen in this thread, they're not at all ugly IMO.

If there are form-fitting aftermarket guards for the 4-series, I'm all ears as well.
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The 3 series flaps are precisely formed to fit the 3 series, and since the 4 series is different the 3 series flaps won't fit. BMW probably hasn't made any 4 series flaps because they don't sell enough of them for it to be economically viable.
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The 3 series flaps are precisely formed to fit the 3 series, and since the 4 series is different the 3 series flaps won't fit. BMW probably hasn't made any 4 series flaps because they don't sell enough of them for it to be economically viable.
I understand what you're saying. However, the 3 series M-sport bodylines are different than the standard 3, and although BMW claimed it wouldn't fit, the community here was able to determine they work just fine. I was hoping someone might have information or experience regarding whether the 4-series could accept the 3-series flaps.

The 4 was derived from the 3, and although overall body shape of the 4 is lower and more aggressive, on first sight the fenders around the wheel wells don't look all that different.

There's a part of me that wants to try it regardless, but I'm hesitant to spend $100+ on something that I may not be able to return if a test fit is a no-go. Hence why I was asking.
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I understand what you're saying. However, the 3 series M-sport bodylines are different than the standard 3, and although BMW claimed it wouldn't fit, the community here was able to determine they work just fine. I was hoping someone might have information or experience regarding whether the 4-series could accept the 3-series flaps.

The 4 was derived from the 3, and although overall body shape of the 4 is lower and more aggressive, on first sight the fenders around the wheel wells don't look all that different.

There's a part of me that wants to try it regardless, but I'm hesitant to spend $100+ on something that I may not be able to return if a test fit is a no-go. Hence why I was asking.
They're on aliexpress if you want to try at a fraction of OEM cost.

4pcs Mud Flaps Splash Guards Mud Guards For BMW 3 Series F30 F35 2013-2015
http://s.aliexpress.com/rYrEfumI

I have mine enroute, and update when I get them on the car.
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I installed 3 series front and rear flaps on my MSport F30 340ix (we get a lot of snow and slush here).
The rear fit without issue or modification. The fronts you have to trim a bit but when fitted you'll never know.
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