wheel arch extensions where to buy

[graemeX5]

I think it bigger arches all round iirc.

Only seen one car with them but wasn't sure about the look tbh

[Jizza]

[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi yes same as I bought an I had running boards on my 4.4, really please with it

Bargain of the the century as I had my mate lee get a quote with his discount for the parts and it was 725 so saved me a fortune,

Only agro was delivery was slow but I got it in end let me know how you get on
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Will do.

There is a guy selling the kit on eBay for £285 including delivery which I had bought first. Then I seen this thread the next day saying it was even cheaper, so I decided to cancel my order. I called Cotswold this afternoon and they said they sold the arches for £500+!!! I was puzzled with what people were quoting on this thread! At the end I just decided to order from BMW direct even though it says it's only for one side of the car. Thought I'd give it a try and if the worst comes to the worst then I would just send the item back to BMW direct.

I'll let you know what comes through the post as soon as I get it.

By the way how long did the parcel arrive to u? It says around 2 weeks if it's shipped from Germany, but only 5/7 days If sent from the uk.

[graemeX5]

Mine took about 4 weeks as they said tried to deliver but nothing left and had to redeliver it a second time.
Good product when eventually received, but poor service from Hemel hempstead depot, and i'm in letchworth about 30 miles away and difficulties getting through to them on phone to rearrange delivery.

i really wished they had used Royal Mail which would have just down the road, so you will need to be aware you may have to take a day off for delivery.

But worth the wait especially when fitted to car well happy.

[graemeX5]

Hi just spotted on BMW direct another arch kit on eBay,but def now says only one side and rear, I just can't remember if it said on advert when I bought my on  but link below if helps any one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-2 ... 1818wt_968

[Jizza]

Now you've got me all paranoid! Anyone else bought from here?

[graemeX5]

[quote="Jizza"]
Now you've got me all paranoid! Anyone else bought from here?
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Hi just went back to original listing I bought it from and advert said same thing and I got all four and so of the others who ordered them

Home > Light-alloy wheels > Wheels accessories

BMW Genuine wheel arch extensions are required when retrofitting 20" wheels. This retrofit kit contains all necessary fittings for one single rear wheel arch, and you would require two of these in order to complete the set.
Material: Plastic
Colour: Black
Only suitable for vehicles with running boards (S328A) and without Aerodynamic package.
Photography is for illustrative purposes only and the actual item might differ.

[Jizza]

I guess if u paid the original £216 and got all 4 arches then it should be ok. I'll let you know once the big box arrives:)

[Jizza]

Woohooooooooooooooo!!!! It's true!!!!!! Just got my 5 foot box and it contains the whole arch kit:) now all I need is some spacers and someone to fit everything on for me lol.

Thanks for all the help guys, if it wasn't for u I probably would of paid the bmw asking price! But if feels so much better knowing I've saved over £300/£400:)

Thanks again guys. Will be posting pictures once everything is fitted!

[X5Sport]

Xmas or Birthday came early then...... ) )

[graemeX5]

It's a set of wider arches that go ion th x5 only seen a couple of pics of cars with it. No my personal cup of tea

See link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-F ... 1958wt_968

[Raj]

[quote="Jizza"]
Woohooooooooooooooo!!!! It's true!!!!!! Just got my 5 foot box and it contains the whole arch kit:) now all I need is some spacers and someone to fit everything on for me lol.

Thanks for all the help guys, if it wasn't for u I probably would of paid the bmw asking price! But if feels so much better knowing I've saved over £300/£400:)

Thanks again guys. Will be posting pictures once everything is fitted!
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There you go...sorted. Can fit it for you if you want buddy. I'm over in Wolves.

[Jizza]

What's the price raj? I'm free next Monday:)

[PhilUK]

A quick heads up for anyone considering this wheel arch upgrade.

BMW have just put the price back up to £389 + VAT  :'(

The price on their eBay listing has been increased to £476 too.  >:(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-20-Wheel-Arch-Extension-Retrofit-Kit-E53-X5-51710398336-/190745602296?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6952e8f8

[Paulpen]

Whats the recent situation with this (I know its a really old thread) ?

Found a really looked after and tidy model just down the road but does not have the wheels or arch kit

[graemeX5]

Hi

Looking at eBay nothing from BMW on there only set from Latvia but may be worth checking if originals or are probably reproductions.

You could try the part number with Cotswold BMW as they do discounts for member of the forums.

Alternatively it's a case of scrap breakers yards which can be tricky to get good parts for a set but also may be worth a try. If there is a 4.6 or 4.8 in from breaking

Graeme