CS sticky tires, where on sides to xpel rock chips

Dark-Knight · 03-01-2022, 10:48 AM

sorry if repost, or reasked, where should I xpel the side of my car, the stick tyres are going to spit rocks there, so in front of the rear doors? the side skirts there too? behind the front wheels, whats everyones rock chip situation so far

pcai · 03-01-2022, 11:47 AM

I definitely notice the most road rash in the lower part of the front doors (and side sills) right behind the front wheels. Side bumper behind the rear wheels seems fine.

Doctor_X · 03-01-2022, 12:17 PM

My CS went in for Xpel at 150 miles. It already had numerous rock chips on the lower front fenders, side skirts, and front doors. Agree that the rears don’t seem to be an issue.

I won’t be driving it regularly with the Pirellis. No reason to destroy the car like that.

crypto · 03-01-2022, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor_X

My CS went in for Xpel at 150 miles. It already had numerous rock chips on the lower front fenders, side skirts, and front doors. Agree that the rears don't seem to be an issue.

I won't be driving it regularly with the Pirellis. No reason to destroy the car like that.

Did you change out your tires? I get my car back in a few hours. Just had it PPF'd among other things. I have never had sticky tires like this before. Notice it kicks small rocks up like crazy. The sound makes me cringe lol.

Dark-Knight · 03-01-2022, 01:34 PM

any rock guards work?

Doctor_X · 03-01-2022, 04:13 PM

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Did you change out your tires? I get my car back in a few hours. Just had it PPF'd among other things. I have never had sticky tires like this before. Notice it kicks small rocks up like crazy. The sound makes me cringe lol.

Same - the sound kills me, and looking at the bottom of the fenders does too! I am waiting for a set of wheels to be built, with plans to run MPS4S daily when they’re done. For track or planned spirited driving I’ll put the stock setup back on with the Corsas.

boost3dx · 03-01-2022, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark-Knight

any rock guards work?

https://autotecknic.com/products/aut...-guards-f90-m5

Got these, even after 1 day of driving, I can already see how good they are working.

Punitive · 03-01-2022, 10:39 PM

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https://autotecknic.com/products/aut...-guards-f90-m5

Got these, even after 1 day of driving, I can already see how good they are working.

These should be mandatory, especially on the frozen paints.

crypto · 03-02-2022, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian ///M

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Originally Posted by Dark-Knight

any rock guards work?

https://autotecknic.com/products/aut...-guards-f90-m5

Got these, even after 1 day of driving, I can already see how good they are working.

Got any pictures of how they look? Also did your order the M5 or M5C version? Presumably whichever you ordered was a perfect fit? Thanks

boost3dx · 03-02-2022, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian ///M

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Originally Posted by Dark-Knight

any rock guards work?

https://autotecknic.com/products/aut...-guards-f90-m5

Got these, even after 1 day of driving, I can already see how good they are working.

Got any pictures of how they look? Also did your order the M5 or M5C version? Presumably whichever you ordered was a perfect fit? Thanks

Sure, just took these. I ordered the comp version, and yes, perfect fitment.

nickl630 · 03-02-2022, 07:22 AM

Ive had the CF Mud guards on my 3CS since almost new, definitely necessary with spacers and the sticky cup 2 tires.

Dark-Knight · 03-02-2022, 07:38 AM

those rivet in? holes to drill?

crypto · 03-02-2022, 08:42 AM

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those rivet in? holes to drill?

Rivets. After reading through this post I ran some advanced machine learning algorithms through my BMW AI system (Googling site:bimmerpost.com +AutoTecknic splash guards) and discovered this thread:

https://f90.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1741975

It has some more good info to include the installation process.

Doctor_X · 03-02-2022, 12:27 PM

^^ Lmao

Appreciate the recs on the CF rock guards. Ordered a set today.

AGS · 03-02-2022, 02:58 PM

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^^ Lmao

Appreciate the recs on the CF rock guards. Ordered a set today.

Me too, and if anyone is curious there's no difference between the non-comp and comp versions. They have that on their site for any F90 part to be certain customers order the correct one if there is a difference for a specific part.

crypto · 03-02-2022, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor_X

^^ Lmao

Appreciate the recs on the CF rock guards. Ordered a set today.

Me too, and if anyone is curious there's no difference between the non-comp and comp versions. They have that on their site for any F90 part to be certain customers order the correct one if there is a difference for a specific part.

Nice. I came to the same conclusion when I saw IND sells it as the same part for M5 and M5C too.

crypto · 03-03-2022, 10:36 AM

I was messing with the Apple Pay feature on the AutoTecknic website and accidentally ordered these on my phone. What a convenient way to pay/order. Literally just double click and fill out nothing. I mean I was going to think about it a bit longer but I've got a UPS tracking number already. What kind of person would I be to cancel now.

x622 · 03-03-2022, 01:55 PM

I have those autotechnik cf flaps and they cured the rock problem of it showering the side of the car there. Buy them.

Rotary1 · 11-30-2022, 08:32 AM

I just purchased a set. I think this will help reduce my need to PPF the sills and more, so it should be money well spent. I did buy this type of thing from Tommy L Garage (for my F80) and it seemed well worth it.

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