4.8 wheel arch extensions...

[peter316]

has anyone fitted the arch extensions from hong kong and the likes off ebay? any idea if they are any good?

[SMOKEY]

See jevansio's thread. Not good enough is the summary.


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[jevansio]

Yeah I'd say not good enough.  The reason being that they are not perfectly symmetrical for a start, esp the rear bumper addons.  If you are wanting a proper OEM finish, then OEM is the way to go, if you are willing to put the time & effort into fitting them you can probably achieve the look 95% and to the common man would never notice, but that doesn't satisfy my OCD

PS there are 3 sellers on there with varying price, I picked the middle one assuming they would prolly all come from the same original mold, maybe the more expensive one is more expensive because their mold is better, if you are near the North East you are more than welcome to view them, if I get a chance I will tape them upto the car and take pics so you can see exactly what I'm talking about

[graemeX5]

Hi
BMW used todo the kit a couple of years. Ago may still be worth a call but when Ienquired it was about £700 but they did a deal and I posted links on here if youdo a search but it's probably no longer available.

However, I have spotted a secondhand set on eBay bit pricey but you are sure it fits, I got advised not to use the Fibreglass kit by my friend who has car repair business due to time to make it fit,  but the choice is yours & depends on budget

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28567-BMW-X5- ... 462d006a07

Hth