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      09-02-2014, 10:38 PM   #23
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Actually, you can, it just will looks weird IMO.
If you install a retrofit, yes, but on a factory-build and price, no:
Correct, forgot to mention that. Thank you for correcting it.
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Anyone look at aftermarket running boards that claim to be about 50% the cost of OEM?
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      12-08-2014, 07:42 PM   #25
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Anyone look at aftermarket running boards that claim to be about 50% the cost of OEM?
Wouldn't recommend it. It wouldn't be fun if it break.
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Thumbs up Thanks for the great DIY write

Thanks for the awesome DIY instructions! My parts arrived. Will install them over the weekend!
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      11-09-2016, 11:03 AM   #27
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Thanks for the awesome DIY instructions! My parts arrived. Will install them over the weekend!
Thank you very much!

Noteworthy is the front tabs that attaches to the fender is a pain to remove. Make sure to invest on lots of painter's tape around the painted fenders to avoid scratches.
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      11-21-2016, 11:20 AM   #28
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Thank you very much!

the front tabs that attaches to the fender is a pain to remove
The front tabs are "two way" clips, I just pulled them out , you might break the tabs but not the metal slots on the frame. It did require some force though.
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      11-22-2016, 01:12 AM   #29
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Thank you for the DIY write-up

Thought I should contribute to this great write-up! The proj took me about 3.5 hours, not bad. All the tabs can be pulled out with some forces and wiggles. Nothing will break. Part # for the wheel well liner clips is in one of the photos. You will need 12 of them

For anyone who is thinking about running board deletion, PM me for the old cover and supports I took off (They are 4 weeks old from my 2017 3.0 xDrive).
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      11-22-2016, 07:20 AM   #30
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Thanks for the write up, and all who have contributed. My wife is 5'3" and getting in/out of the X5 is a bit of a chore for her and I think running boards would help greatly. Any chance of getting a picture of the running board with a front door open to get an idea of just how wide the step is. TIA
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      11-22-2016, 11:01 AM   #31
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I actually followed these very helpful instructions many months ago when I first got my F15 without running boards... though I have found I needed to remove more rivets in the fender lining than here and there are actually two different versions of the rivets that look exactly the same save one has a rounder top vs a flatter top, so be sure to mark which goes where (not that I found it really makes a difference as they are the same length). Also I would recommend getting the plastic rivet install tool instead of the two plier method since I have found the latter to be more or less difficult when pulling those plastic rivets.

As for utility, the running boards are pretty much useless for putting stuff on the roof since they are very narrow, but great for keeping stones and debris from being thrown upward since the boards do offer some sort of deflection. My car is in the shop for the remote engine starter install, but I will post you a picture when I get it back maybe with some reference items.
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      11-22-2016, 11:55 PM   #32
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I think I need running boards for mine. I am getting wear marks where the back of my leg rubs below the door jam when getting in and out of the car, it looks shitty. The passenger side is not quite as bad, but is wearing. Has anyone else seen this?
That'll be the dirty/sandy surface on the paint being scuffed by your pants. You'll just have to be diligent on not allowing your leg to hit the trim...easier said than done. Running board vehicles can be a pain too, since the running board can hold a lot of material, especially in your climate, which makes for some dirty pant legs when exiting a vehicle. After having a loaner X5 X-line with these, I actually hated them...found that they stuck out too far and I would hit my leg on them constantly. I'm 6'2", and the running board did nothing to help me into the vehicle.
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      11-23-2016, 12:27 AM   #33
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Thanks for the write up, and all who have contributed. My wife is 5'3" and getting in/out of the X5 is a bit of a chore for her and I think running boards would help greatly. Any chance of getting a picture of the running board with a front door open to get an idea of just how wide the step is. TIA
Wife (5'2") and kids love the running board! See attached pic for the complete view of it. aluminum and the plastic together make a surface wide enough for average shoes.

The shoe is Women size 6
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      11-23-2016, 06:04 AM   #34
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Wife (5'2") and kids love the running board! See attached pic for the complete view of it. aluminum and the plastic together make a surface wide enough for average shoes.

The shoe is Women size 6
Thank you for the pic, shoe helps with judging size. They look a little narrow from my 11.5 sized shoes... but perfect for the wife's smaller sized shoes. Looks like I have another project to tackle soon.
Is there any place to get these running boards cheaper than at the dealer?
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      11-23-2016, 07:27 AM   #35
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You have BMW CCA you can get 10% at most dealers. Some will even sell at wholesale.

There are websites online run by some dealers that seem to undercut everyone else, so not sure what's going on there. Otherwise you're looking at possible knockoffs.
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Any chance someone has the pics that go with the DIY here?

Thanks
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      09-13-2017, 12:00 PM   #37
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I also ordered the aftermarket running broad today. Unfortunately, the photos in the post could not be shown, I wish I could install by myself. Thanks
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      09-13-2017, 06:52 PM   #38
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Links updated!

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      11-04-2017, 01:46 PM   #40
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Any chance you can re-upload the pictures?
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Does anyone have any pics of retro fit running boards on an m sport X6 please?

Also, could you upload all the pics again.... Please.
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      03-08-2018, 12:41 PM   #42
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Does anyone have an updated set of links for the instructions? The links above no longer work.

Thanks- Scott
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      03-08-2018, 02:59 PM   #43
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Does anyone have an updated set of links for the instructions? The links above no longer work.

Thanks- Scott
Back by popular demand, I updated the dead links and should be working now.
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Answered my question, as well! Thank you!
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