[Sabian]

I originally ordered these with my car but when it arrived they didn't have them and the CA kind of talked me out of them, he said you don't need em... at the time I was too excited to get all that paper work done and get out the door, I figured I could always add them later.

Now, I'm thinking of getting them but want some feedback from anyone who has them. Since the day I got my car 1 week ago today, it magically seems to down pour everytime I commute or drive on the 405 Freeway. The first day I drove it home I had Semi's spraying, and tires kicking up dirty grime... and every day's work commute has been the same My X3's gonna need a bath this weekend for sure!

Do the mud flaps help in anyway from your own wheels kicking dirty water/mud or just for looks? How do you like your mudflaps if you installed them and do you recommend them? Thanks!

[RxCritical]

Get them! Easy to install (if you are somewhat mechanically inclined) and they match the car well. They should help to keep the spray down.

[Radioactive]

I installed them myself. You will need a torx driver and other tools. I bought mine for protection from small rocks being kicked up, not looks. Besides a lot of gravel trucks on I-15 I wanted the protection out on the dirt and gravel roads in the desert. Wouldn't be too concerned with dirty water or mud.

[Sabian]

Originally Posted by Radioactive

I installed them myself. You will need a torx driver and other tools. I bought my for protection from small rocks being kicked up, not looks. Besides a lot of gravel trucks on I-15 I wanted the protection out on the dirt and gravel roads in the desert. Wouldn't be too concerned with dirty water or mud.

Ha ha! yeah I guess cause it's so new I wanna keep it clean, hate to see the mud all over it, but yeah around here there are a lot of gravel and dirt roads as well. I drove down a gravel road just yesterday with tons of huge mud puddles, mud and gravel, but I took it really easy as I could hear the gravel kicking up when I went faster...

Did you order online or get them from the dealer? I see amazon has a seller that sells them, might order those unless someone knows a better place? Thanks!

[x99]

Originally Posted by Sabian

I originally ordered these with my car but when it arrived they didn't have them and the CA kind of talked me out of them, he said you don't need em... at the time I was too excited to get all that paper work done and get out the door, I figured I could always add them later.

Now, I'm thinking of getting them but want some feedback from anyone who has them. Since the day I got my car 1 week ago today, it magically seems to down pour everytime I commute or drive on the 405 Freeway. The first day I drove it home I had Semi's spraying, and tires kicking up dirty grime... and every day's work commute has been the same My X3's gonna need a bath this weekend for sure!

Do the mud flaps help in anyway from your own wheels kicking dirty water/mud or just for looks? How do you like your mudflaps if you installed them and do you recommend them? Thanks!

Just get them = great for you - your SUV and every one driving behind you

[turbotoy4me]

I think they are a great investment. Protects your car and look good as well.

[BIMMER UK 76]

Originally Posted by RxCritical

Get them! Easy to install (if you are somewhat mechanically inclined) and they match the car well. They should help to keep the spray down.

Agree

[Radioactive]

Originally Posted by Sabian

Did you order online or get them from the dealer? I see amazon has a seller that sells them, might order those unless someone knows a better place? Thanks!

I got mine from the dealer using the gift certificate from the driving event. Here are the tools you'll need; a torx driver (the small the better, length of tool itself), 8mm socket and wrench a drill and maybe a small hammer to lightly seat the rivets. Can do it without removing the tires, but remember to turn your front tires for easier access.

[Sabian]

Hey thanks everyone! I'm gonna look into ordering these now.

[LEDZEP]

Just waiting for the ones for M Sport to become available. I will get them. I also think the black mudflaps will coordinate nicely with my AW M Sport, since the entire exterior is black/white.

[X3forMe]

You can check out the pics of my mud flaps here

[Sabian]

Originally Posted by X3forMe

You can check out the pics of my mud flaps here

Hey thanks! Great pics... I like it. I don't know why the CA tried to talk me outta them. He was like... "mud flaps?? you don't want mud flaps on the new X3!"

[northX3]

Originally Posted by Radioactive

I installed them myself. You will need a torx driver and other tools. I bought mine for protection from small rocks being kicked up, not looks. Besides a lot of gravel trucks on I-15 I wanted the protection out on the dirt and gravel roads in the desert. Wouldn't be too concerned with dirty water or mud.

You need a Torx driver ? I bought the genuine BMW ones, and I didn't need a Torx driver... maybe there are 2 separate sets ?

To the OP : it will look great on a SE... not quite sure it would be right on a M-Sport (if they ever release a kit for it)

[Radioactive]

Originally Posted by northX3

You need a Torx driver ? I bought the genuine BMW ones, and I didn't need a Torx driver... maybe there are 2 separate sets ?

Yeah, I was surprised when I pulled out the screw set that was "torx". Luckily I had the right driver. Mine were OEM also. Maybe they were short on the proper screw sets the day they package.