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Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:11 pm
by Pbondar
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..
Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:22 pm
by flybobbie
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).
Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:16 am
by Pbondar
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?
Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:27 pm
by Pbondar
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$red as well..so ordered both bits from the USA..
Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:29 pm
by Smartbear
Pbondar wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:27 pm
Pbondar wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:16 am
Thank you for your prompt response...I'll have a look in daylight and advise....
Is there any alternative to buying these at list price through BMW?
I know faster moving parts are available through other sources but not so sure about these?
An update, yes the wheel arch liner is b*gg$red as well..so ordered both bits from the USA..
Better value than your local bmw dealer? That's pretty poor imho
I only have to ask nicely & our local dealer offers 10% discount
Rob
Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:27 pm
by Pbondar
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
I only have to ask nicely & our local dealer offers 10% discount
Rob
Hi smartbear. Maybe you could ask your pals for their best quote for those two items plus 4 screws?
Thnx
Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:40 pm
by Smartbear
Hi, il try & give them a call tomorrow
Rob
Damaged near side mudflap in front of rear wheel
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:53 am
by Pbondar
Smartbear wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:40 pm
Hi, il try & give them a call tomorrow
Rob
Good stuff, will be interesting to compare prices!!