Road rash

Simon H · 11-16-2022, 09:10 AM

Chaps,
Collecting a new M4 this weekend, and wanted to ask if any owners have suffered much road rash, to front wings, sidesills, and rear arches on the M4 ?. Ive purposely inspected quite a few M3/4s, with a few miles on them, and to be fair, they are not faring to badly. Have folks fitted much PPF in these areas yet ?. Will be fitting front stone guards asap after collection, TIA

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Young04 · 11-16-2022, 09:15 AM

I was worried about this before I got my car, but so far it's been fine. I live just outside of Boston with some hilly terrain (steep driveways). The G8x rides high for what it is and I think that helps a bit.

BEAR-AvHistory · 11-16-2022, 09:35 AM

One year in & no issues with the car. Car is driven daily.

Forzanerazzurri · 11-17-2022, 12:32 AM

I have an M3 with about 2500km in it. Full PPF and I already have lots of impact marks in the PPF on the rear fender behind the door. Lots of gravel on the roads in winter though.

Rono63 · 11-17-2022, 08:09 AM

With the soft/sticky tires that they are equipped with they will throw rocks and gravel onto the quarter panels. I have ppf and mud/splash guards on mine. If you plan on using wheel spacers I would recommend installing splash guards.

Wo-Wo · 11-17-2022, 01:06 PM

Mines got PPF and approx 3000 miles and can’t say it’s excessive. However the side skirts are asking for it.

ibmc · 11-17-2022, 08:24 PM

PPF on the front is a must. I had my M4 C only about 1500 miles or so, and it took a rock to the nose near the light. PPF did its job. The installer simply cut around it and replaced that damaged piece with a small round PPF patch about the size of a large pea. No paint damage.

JDUNITNOW · 11-18-2022, 12:05 PM

Definitely get splash guards. Even with them, I got a few chips in the PPF. I had the PPF from factory removed and extended all the way in door and further up wheel arch.

11-16-2022, 09:10 AM	#1
Simon H Major 884 Rep 1,319 Posts Drives: M5 Competition Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Road rash Chaps, Collecting a new M4 this weekend, and wanted to ask if any owners have suffered much road rash, to front wings, sidesills, and rear arches on the M4 ?. Ive purposely inspected quite a few M3/4s, with a few miles on them, and to be fair, they are not faring to badly. Have folks fitted much PPF in these areas yet ?. Will be fitting front stone guards asap after collection, TIA .
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11-16-2022, 09:15 AM	#2
Young04 Captain 726 Rep 892 Posts Drives: iX, i4 and LC500 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I was worried about this before I got my car, but so far it's been fine. I live just outside of Boston with some hilly terrain (steep driveways). The G8x rides high for what it is and I think that helps a bit. __________________ 2023 iX M60 2023 i4 M50 2024 Lexus LC500
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BEAR-AvHistory 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convt 3159 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convrt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC - OIB, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 COBRA (FFR rep ... [8.57] 2023 Jeep Wrangler ... [9.50] 2009 Yamaha V-Star [0.00] Cars 2-BMW, 2-FORD, ... [0.00] 2023 Ford Expeditio ... [0.00] 2020 Z4 M40i [10.00] 2022 BMW M4C [7.25] 1998 FORD Ranger 4X4 [0.00]	One year in & no issues with the car. Car is driven daily. __________________ Kevin Dravit Gray, Black Leather, Moonlight Roof, Red Calipers 2022 M4C - 2020 Z4 M40i - 2023 FORD Expedition XLT Max 4X4 400BHP - 2009 V-Star - 1998 Ranger 4X4 5MT - 1965 Cobra (R) 5MT - 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 6MT
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11-17-2022, 12:32 AM	#4
Forzanerazzurri Banned 6967 Rep 3,275 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Coupe/G80 M3CX Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 Coupe [0.50] 2022 BMW M3 Competi ... [5.12]	I have an M3 with about 2500km in it. Full PPF and I already have lots of impact marks in the PPF on the rear fender behind the door. Lots of gravel on the roads in winter though.
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11-17-2022, 08:09 AM	#5
Rono63 Second Lieutenant 869 Rep 263 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	With the soft/sticky tires that they are equipped with they will throw rocks and gravel onto the quarter panels. I have ppf and mud/splash guards on mine. If you plan on using wheel spacers I would recommend installing splash guards.
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11-17-2022, 01:06 PM	#6
Wo-Wo Captain 321 Rep 705 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	Mines got PPF and approx 3000 miles and can’t say it’s excessive. However the side skirts are asking for it. __________________ Wo-Wo Detailing Accessories www.wo-wo.co.uk
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ibmc Private First Class 133 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 22 M4 Comp G82 RWD Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	PPF on the front is a must. I had my M4 C only about 1500 miles or so, and it took a rock to the nose near the light. PPF did its job. The installer simply cut around it and replaced that damaged piece with a small round PPF patch about the size of a large pea. No paint damage.
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11-18-2022, 12:05 PM	#8
JDUNITNOW Colonel 3952 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: BMW 335I, 750li, X5 G80 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Glen Allen, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Definitely get splash guards. Even with them, I got a few chips in the PPF. I had the PPF from factory removed and extended all the way in door and further up wheel arch. __________________ Formerly Wyndi335I 2009 BMW 750li sold 14 BMW X5 04 BMW X5 11 BMW 335i convertible (sold, sellers market
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