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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by Pbondar » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:11 pm

Wondered if any E89 rocket scientists could tell me what I've done and how to fix it...

On the run today on a high G dip there was a graunching sound from under the car...

A bit later when the car was turning especially over a bump there was a nasty rubbing sound.

On investigation there is a twisted piece of plastic between the front of the rear wheel well and the wheel.

On the other side there looks like a small mudflap forward of the rear wheel...

My questions are:

What is it called exactly...so I can order a spare...

Does anybody have a diagram /photo of how it is supposed to look?

I know I can jack the car up and look at the other side but it's dark, wet and cold at the moment..

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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by flybobbie » Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:22 pm

It just unscrews as the offside one has to be dropped to get at the brake wear sensor cable plug.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=51_7256

part 8

You may also have damaged part 6 as that seems too be made of cardboard? (OK compressed fibre).

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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by Pbondar » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:16 am

flybobbie wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:22 pm It just unscrews as the offside one has to be dropped to get at the brake wear sensor cable plug.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=51_7256

part 8

You may also have damaged part 6 as that seems too be made of cardboard? (OK compressed fibre).
Thank you for your prompt response...I'll have a look in daylight and advise....

Is there any alternative to buying these at list price through BMW?

I know faster moving parts are available through other sources but not so sure about these?

Pbondar

Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by Pbondar » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:27 pm

Pbondar wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:16 am
flybobbie wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:22 pm It just unscrews as the offside one has to be dropped to get at the brake wear sensor cable plug.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=51_7256

part 8

You may also have damaged part 6 as that seems too be made of cardboard? (OK compressed fibre).
Thank you for your prompt response...I'll have a look in daylight and advise....

Is there any alternative to buying these at list price through BMW?

I know faster moving parts are available through other sources but not so sure about these?
An update, yes the wheel arch liner is b*gg$red as well..so ordered both bits from the USA..

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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by Smartbear » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:29 pm

Pbondar wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:27 pm
Pbondar wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:16 am
flybobbie wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:22 pm It just unscrews as the offside one has to be dropped to get at the brake wear sensor cable plug.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=51_7256

part 8

You may also have damaged part 6 as that seems too be made of cardboard? (OK compressed fibre).
Thank you for your prompt response...I'll have a look in daylight and advise....

Is there any alternative to buying these at list price through BMW?

I know faster moving parts are available through other sources but not so sure about these?
An update, yes the wheel arch liner is b*gg$red as well..so ordered both bits from the USA..
Better value than your local bmw dealer? That's pretty poor imho :thumbsdown:
I only have to ask nicely & our local dealer offers 10% discount :wink:
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by Pbondar » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:27 pm

Smartbear wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:29 pm
Pbondar wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:27 pm
Pbondar wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:16 am

Thank you for your prompt response...I'll have a look in daylight and advise....

Is there any alternative to buying these at list price through BMW?

I know faster moving parts are available through other sources but not so sure about these?
An update, yes the wheel arch liner is b*gg$red as well..so ordered both bits from the USA..
Better value than your local bmw dealer? That's pretty poor imho :thumbsdown:
I only have to ask nicely & our local dealer offers 10% discount :wink:
Rob
Hi smartbear. Maybe you could ask your pals for their best quote for those two items plus 4 screws?

Thnx

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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by Smartbear » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:40 pm

Hi, il try & give them a call tomorrow :thumbsup:
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold

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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel

Post by Pbondar » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:53 am

Smartbear wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:40 pm Hi, il try & give them a call tomorrow :thumbsup:
Rob
Good stuff, will be interesting to compare prices!!

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