Wanted: Mud flap clip - Page 2

Greeners · 25th June 2009, 06:11

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Originally Posted by Devilish

Since I had my car back from the bodyshop I noticed that all four on the front are not as tight as they were, and the mudflaps are not quite as tight to the body. Can you bend them to fit better or are they better replaced

Either take them off and refit, or tighten the clips up with a pair of pipe pliers.

Raistlin · 15th January 2010, 19:02

I've lost another of these darned clips because of the mud flap getting caught on a pile of snow

However, one of the online BMW parts suppliers is sending me what we think is the BMW equivalent as suggested by David (Greeners) and if it proves to be so, he will add the part number for direct ordering at a 10% discount.

I'll let you know if it turns out to be the right clip

Tim_Burgess · 15th January 2010, 19:36

All of the clips on my rear mudflaps were missing when I bought the car and had been replaced with self tapping screws. I could do witha whole bagful of these if they're not mad money.

I keep my mudflaps tight to the wing / bumper by putting a strip of the double-sided tape used to stick the badges on between flap and panel. This has the added benefit of minimising chafing and paint damage / rust.

On the R8 the flap had a right-angled metal strip built in to it so it was easy to get a snug fit. This idea seems to have escaped the engineers when designing the mudflaps for the 75.

Raistlin · 23rd January 2010, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I've lost another of these darned clips because of the mud flap getting caught on a pile of snow

However, one of the online BMW parts suppliers is sending me what we think is the BMW equivalent as suggested by David (Greeners) and if it proves to be so, he will add the part number for direct ordering at a 10% discount.

I'll let you know if it turns out to be the right clip

Nothing like the right one

Greeners · 23rd January 2010, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Nothing like the right one

hmmm...sorry for that Paul, I'll see if I can find a clip as I'm sure it had the BMW number on it

Raistlin · 23rd January 2010, 09:26

Crikey David, no need to be sorry

It was well worth following up the lead you gave me.

If you do find another number though...

Greeners · 29th October 2010, 15:20

Bit of an old thread Paul......did you get any further with these...?

Raistlin · 29th October 2010, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Greeners

Bit of an old thread Paul......did you get any further with these...?

No luck David. In the end I bought another set of mudflaps

15th January 2010, 19:36	#13
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	All of the clips on my rear mudflaps were missing when I bought the car and had been replaced with self tapping screws. I could do witha whole bagful of these if they're not mad money. I keep my mudflaps tight to the wing / bumper by putting a strip of the double-sided tape used to stick the badges on between flap and panel. This has the added benefit of minimising chafing and paint damage / rust. On the R8 the flap had a right-angled metal strip built in to it so it was easy to get a snug fit. This idea seems to have escaped the engineers when designing the mudflaps for the 75. __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.

29th October 2010, 15:20	#17
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15th January 2010, 19:02	#12
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I've lost another of these darned clips because of the mud flap getting caught on a pile of snow However, one of the online BMW parts suppliers is sending me what we think is the BMW equivalent as suggested by David (Greeners) and if it proves to be so, he will add the part number for direct ordering at a 10% discount. I'll let you know if it turns out to be the right clip

23rd January 2010, 09:26	#16
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Crikey David, no need to be sorry It was well worth following up the lead you gave me. If you do find another number though...