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Old 03-29-2018, 07:24 AM
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F60 Mudflaps

Hello!

Got Mudflaps?

How much are they going for?

Any other type than OEM?

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Hi,
I have mudflaps on my F60 (I'm in Boston), but I had them included as part of my build.

I often buy parts/accessories from this MINI dealer on ebay as they have good prices compared to my local dealer. They have the F60 Mudflaps set of 4 for ~$108 shipped.

Ebay has a few listings for "OEM" set of 4 shipping from China for $49...not sure how it could possibly be this low if it's really OEM.

WayMotorWorks has them as well.

Not sure about other types outside of the OEM ones.
 
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Rallyarmor is another company to look at, we carry them and they make much larger ones then the factory MINI ones.
 
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Do the rears require wheel removal to install?
 
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Old 04-07-2018, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MNCNTRYMN
Any other type than OEM?
Looks like you have limited choices with OEM at $100 or so and China/Hong Kong imitations for about half that and a month's shipping. What I'd like to see is a 'stealth' version like these I had on my SRT8. These worked great and looked great. I'm not a big fan of how the OEM flap design covers the outer edge of the wheel well arch in such a big way.
 
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Originally Posted by TheJuice
Ebay has a few listings for "OEM" set of 4 shipping from China for $49...not sure how it could possibly be this low if it's really OEM.
After putting some miles on our CM in all kinds of weather and road conditions, I quickly realized that flaps are would definitely help keep the flanks cleaner. So about two weeks after ordering from China, received a set of these $49 OEM knockoffs ($13 of that was shipping). They are very well made and flexible; I was pleasantly surprised! Because I didn't want to mess with the BMW plastic rivets or getting the plastic rivet tool, I ditched most of the hardware kit that came with it and instead used 3M acrylic molding tape to securely mount the flaps. Easy and secure install as long as you properly clean and prep the tape surfaces with rubbing alcohol and (optional) hexane activator. Very happy with these flaps.
 
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After putting some miles on our CM in all kinds of weather and road conditions, I quickly realized that flaps are would definitely help keep the flanks cleaner. So about two weeks after ordering from China, received a set of these $49 OEM knockoffs ($13 of that was shipping). They are very well made and flexible; I was pleasantly surprised! Because I didn't want to mess with the BMW plastic rivets or getting the plastic rivet tool, I ditched most of the hardware kit that came with it and instead used 3M acrylic molding tape to securely mount the flaps. Easy and secure install as long as you properly clean and prep the tape surfaces with rubbing alcohol and (optional) hexane activator. Very happy with these flaps.
Can you share a link to the flaps you purchased? thx!
 
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Can you share a link to the flaps you purchased? thx!
ebaY Flaps
 
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I bought the OEM Mudflaps and I'm confused on how to use the replacement plastic rivets provided. Do I need some sort of tool to use them?
 
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I bought the OEM Mudflaps and I'm confused on how to use the replacement plastic rivets provided. Do I need some sort of tool to use them?
A rivet tool is what you need. Check Harbor Freight or you might already have one? Bring the rivet with you to confirm that the tool die fits the pin diameter of the BMW rivet. Or use 3M molding tape as I did.
 
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Originally Posted by Crossingover
I ditched most of the hardware kit that came with it and instead used 3M acrylic molding tape to securely mount the flaps. Easy and secure install as long as you properly clean and prep the tape surfaces with rubbing alcohol and (optional) hexane activator. Very happy with these flaps.
God the flaps from China. Going to install today.

Can you detail how you installed the flaps with the 3M acrylic molding tape? You said ditched most of the hardware, what did you end up using? What's the "hexane activator"?

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The hexane activator is a chemical used to prep the adhesive mating surfaces for a strong bond. I bought a pack of 5 pads for my install. Not absolutely necessary but I wanted the most secure bond. The activator popped up automatically when I was putting the 3M tape in my Amazon cart.

The only hardware I used were the metal clips for the front flaps and maybe two screws for the rears. Dry mount the flaps and note where the mating surfaces are with the wheel well trim. Then apply the activator to the flap mating surfaces and apply the 3M tape. Do not remove the liner from the exposed tape until you ready to install. Do this prep work for the other three flaps.

Clean the wheel heel well trim surfaces. When you’re ready, remove a short section of the tape liner from one flap and apply the hexane activator to the wheel well trim mating surfaces. Working carefully, attach the flap to the trim, pulling the liner tape off as you work your way up the wheel well. On the fronts, fold the little flap over and behind the trim and secure with the metal U-clip.

If you work carefully, this is an easy install that doesn’t require replacing plastic rivets. The adhesive is unforgiving so be double sure before you apply.

Good luck with your install!

 
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Originally Posted by MNCNTRYMN
God the flaps from China. Going to install today.

Can you detail how you installed the flaps with the 3M acrylic molding tape? You said ditched most of the hardware, what did you end up using? What's the "hexane activator"?

Thanks!
I got a set from China (Alibaba) for $45 for front and rear
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/...Id=32847643983

The rear flaps installed using the OEM holes. The front flaps used the lower OEM hole and a clip for the top. I added a screw about halfway up.

The OEM clips can be reused. Insert a small diameter tool to push the pin through and out. The clip will release. I used an ink pen tube (clipped) as a new pin to re-attached the OEM clip.
 
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Originally Posted by Crossingover
The hexane activator is a chemical used to prep the adhesive mating surfaces for a strong bond. I bought a pack of 5 pads for my install. Not absolutely necessary but I wanted the most secure bond. The activator popped up automatically when I was putting the 3M tape in my Amazon cart.

The only hardware I used were the metal clips for the front flaps and maybe two screws for the rears. Dry mount the flaps and note where the mating surfaces are with the wheel well trim. Then apply the activator to the flap mating surfaces and apply the 3M tape. Do not remove the liner from the exposed tape until you ready to install. Do this prep work for the other three flaps.

Clean the wheel heel well trim surfaces. When you’re ready, remove a short section of the tape liner from one flap and apply the hexane activator to the wheel well trim mating surfaces. Working carefully, attach the flap to the trim, pulling the liner tape off as you work your way up the wheel well. On the fronts, fold the little flap over and behind the trim and secure with the metal U-clip.

If you work carefully, this is an easy install that doesn’t require replacing plastic rivets. The adhesive is unforgiving so be double sure before you apply.

Good luck with your install!

Thanks for the installation info!

How did you fasten the screws for the rear? Take off the wheels? And by the metal clips you mean the 2 dark ones?
 
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I'm about to do this job this weekend as well. I didn't get any instructions with mine (bought from ECS Tuning). Anyone get instructions or have a pointer to a PDF? I'm sure it will be somewhat self-explanatory when I get down to it.

Just found these links as good references:

https://www.minimania.com/pdfile/R56_Mud_Flaps.pdf
https://www.outmotoring.com/images/h...r_mudflaps.pdf
 
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I got these from my motoring advisor. Hope they help
 
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I got these from my motoring advisor. Hope they help
Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by MNCNTRYMN
Thanks for the installation info!

How did you fasten the screws for the rear? Take off the wheels? And by the metal clips you mean the 2 dark ones?
The re is one screw on the bottom of each rear wheel well trim that I removed and replaced after installing each mudflap. No need to remove wheel. Yes, the dark U-clips that attach over the folding flap on each front mid flap.
 
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I'm looking to install the OEM mud flaps but am concerned with the drilling step.

Is the drilling happening on plastic, metal, or both?
 
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If I remember correctly it was some fabric like material.
 
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Yeah, no metal.
And in case you didn't know...I didn't know...the plastic rivets that are there already are easily removed after you push the center pin all the way through until if falls out. Couldn't be simpler.
 
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I am also looking for mud flaps that will work on the F60 JCW model.
 
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The standard/only set works with the JCW model. There's no difference as far as I know. It could be that some websites don't mark it for the JCW, but they work on mine.
 
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I also confirm that standard OEM mudflaps fit JCW trim perfectly.
 
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