Why do they need flared fenders?

Poleposition · 01-19-2011, 08:04 AM

I am not understanding why bmw could not contain their front suspension within the wheel wells without it sticking out so much as to require flared fenders. I like the fenders cosmetically but functionally its sad that the fenders flare out so much, especially for such a compact lightweight suspension.

Much smaller cars stuff MUCH bigger suspensions in without the need for flared fenders.

I guess I am wondering why did they not put the suspension in more?

just sayin

48Laws · 01-19-2011, 08:05 AM

WTF! No offense, but this car is nitpicked to death.

xsb00st · 01-19-2011, 08:07 AM

I see what you did... hahaha

Georgeair · 01-19-2011, 08:10 AM

And all four corners. Just hideous.

ssabripo · 01-19-2011, 08:13 AM

for real? Seriously??????!

mr_yogi · 01-19-2011, 08:24 AM

lol. well played pole! what's next? the V8? leather seats? 4 wheels? windows? hahaha

Poleposition · 01-19-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ssabripo

for real? Seriously??????!

you mean that doesnt make you sad too? must be something wrong with you.
Whats funny is that your response was my response as well as you'll see in the 2nd post of that thread.

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Originally Posted by mr_yogi

lol. well played pole! what's next? the V8? leather seats? 4 wheels? windows? hahaha

Im sorry for this but I just couldnt help myself. I just had to mock this.

Kurohouou · 01-19-2011, 08:32 AM

Actually I think we need bigger fender flares!

Mjolnir · 01-19-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurohouou

Actually I think we need bigger fender flares!

+1. We need to fenders flared like 1970s style jeans....

sameh · 01-19-2011, 08:45 AM

Good one! How about why not i8 instead of V8

Gkap · 01-19-2011, 09:08 AM

the fenders are fine.

there good for aftermarket wheels to, allow for a more aggresive stance.

GOLFFRR · 01-19-2011, 09:19 AM

we need the fenders so i can fit my 315 rears without rubbing! duh

Rshane · 01-19-2011, 09:23 AM

Man, you had me all fired up for a second there.

Green///Hell · 01-19-2011, 01:03 PM

lol for second there I was just thinking idiot, but than I lol'd

Doctor J · 01-19-2011, 01:43 PM

sensi09 · 01-19-2011, 01:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Poleposition

really?

SunnyD · 01-19-2011, 02:00 PM

Where's 5erman when you need him? I'd like to hear his thoughts lol

frenchM3dreamer · 01-19-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rshane

Man, you had me all fired up for a second there.

x 2

James T. Kirk · 01-19-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poleposition

Why do we need flared fenders?

Er... because they look cool!

persian54 · 01-19-2011, 03:07 PM

lol

ns2000x · 01-19-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xs*****

I see what you did... hahaha

Agreed. Well played.

M3maniac20 · 01-19-2011, 03:51 PM

I fell for it at first and got angry.

But now I see.

Good job.

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