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whiskychaser
10-26-2009, 12:45 PM
Ad says they are for E34:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/a-BMW-5-ser-E34-88-96-Steel-Chrome-Wheel-Fender-Arches_W0QQitemZ350260067235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_3?hash=item518d207ba3
Would anyone really fit these to their car?
Bo525i
10-26-2009, 01:26 PM
If they like rust, I guess somebody would.. :D
compmore
10-26-2009, 03:36 PM
they were fitted to mine when i got it.no rust probs though
gale
10-27-2009, 07:11 PM
Save the bling for Escalades & Mercedes. It never ceases to amaze me how some people desacrate their bimmers.
ArnZ!
10-27-2009, 07:15 PM
Mine had them, but its a good thing the previous owner took them off ages ago.
mikell
10-28-2009, 09:29 AM
It's a lifestyle choice - a dreadful one - does the kit include fuzzy dice for the rearview mirror and curb feelers, perhaps? Some guys just get into smilin', stylin' and low profilin'.
e34.535i.sport
10-28-2009, 06:03 PM
ad says they are for e34:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/a-bmw-5-ser-e34-88-96-steel-chrome-wheel-fender-arches_w0qqitemz350260067235qqcmdzviewitemqqptzlh_ defaultdomain_3?hash=item518d207ba3
would anyone really fit these to their car?

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Ross
10-28-2009, 06:28 PM
NEVER saw them on an E34 but they were a reasonable popular accessory on MB roadsters and Jags here for the folks who love to overdecorate.
shogun
10-28-2009, 11:12 PM
looks like in the U.K. this is fashion, whisky?
I noticed that there is a different taste in the U.K. when checking some online U.K. shops for tuning parts.
Same with mud flaps in the U.K.

Or trailer hooks in the Netherlands.
Bo525i
10-29-2009, 06:23 AM
Or trailer hooks in the Netherlands.

Or Sweden, a lot of trailer hooks here!
Interceptor
10-29-2009, 11:45 AM
A 7-series "collector" from Croatia:
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2928/a101865.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3346/a101809.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/135/a101837.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2j3jyh4.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/a09a85.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/23i8go1.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/30c3qqd.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/294/7240209.jpg
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9015/7240212.jpg
bubba966
10-29-2009, 05:48 PM
A 7-series "collector" from Croatia:

At least he didn't ruin that 750iLX yet. Haven't seen many of those. Actually that's only the second pic I've seen of one. And the other one was a pic from FAB Direct if I'm recalling as it was recked.
Interceptor
10-30-2009, 10:43 AM
At least he didn't ruin that 750iLX yet. Haven't seen many of those. Actually that's only the second pic I've seen of one. And the other one was a pic from FAB Direct if I'm recalling as it was recked.

Hm... 750iLX? In Europe it's called L7.

Anyway, he ruined it already by converting it to LPG :(
Ross
10-30-2009, 11:15 AM
A 7-series "collector" from Croatia:
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2928/a101865.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3346/a101809.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/135/a101837.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2j3jyh4.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/a09a85.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/23i8go1.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/30c3qqd.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/294/7240209.jpg
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9015/7240212.jpg

Eww

especially the Roller
bubba966
10-30-2009, 04:10 PM
Hm... 750iLX? In Europe it's called L7.

Anyway, he ruined it already by converting it to LPG :(

I've only seen them referred to by UK folk where there it's an iLX (or iXL, forget which exactly). Basically saying it's an extra long wheelbase model. Forget how much longer it is than a regular iL model. But I think all of the extra length is visible in the B pillar as you can see it's really wide.

In the US, L7 was the designation for the "luxury" versions of the E23. Obviously hasn't been used in the US in quite some time.

Anyways, would be kinda cool to have the extra long wheelbase E38. Too bad they didn't bring 'em to the US... :(
Interceptor
10-30-2009, 04:48 PM
Anyways, would be kinda cool to have the extra long wheelbase E38. Too bad they didn't bring 'em to the US... :(

Yes, it would be cool, but the problem is - those cars are made to be driven in, not driven by you, and I like to drive my cars :)
Ross
10-30-2009, 05:11 PM
Yes, it would be cool, but the problem is - those cars are made to be driven in, not driven by you, and I like to drive my cars :)
The old choice between RR and Bentley. Long ago
Interceptor
10-30-2009, 05:17 PM
The old choice between RR and Bentley. Long ago

Bentley Continental T for my pleasure and Rolls Royce Phantom when I'm not in the mood :D
genphreak
10-30-2009, 08:17 PM
I always think that the people tht fit these are hiding damaged guards. I suspect that there are lots of dealers that seem to 'like' fitting them during a detail.
Rick L
11-02-2009, 01:35 AM
I like your taste in cars but but the accessory... BMW should never have chrome wheel fender arches! IMO.


Ad says they are for E34:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/a-BMW-5-ser-E34-88-96-Steel-Chrome-Wheel-Fender-Arches_W0QQitemZ350260067235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_3?hash=item518d207ba3
Would anyone really fit these to their car?