Running Board For M Sport

oskee64 · 05-08-2014, 08:55 AM

Has anyone found a decent after market running board that will compliment the look of the M sport? Since BMW decided to delete the option. Thanks.

chrisny · 05-08-2014, 10:11 PM

They deleted them because of the flared side skirts. I can't imagine any running boards looking right on an M sport.

r33_RGSport · 05-08-2014, 11:15 PM

I would convert to the OEM side step. Should look ok with the M Sport front and rear.

patrobX5 · 05-08-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

They deleted them because of the flared side skirts. I can't imagine any running boards looking right on an M sport.

I agree.

chrisny · 05-09-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by r33

I would convert to the OEM side step. Should look ok with the M Sport front and rear.

I really think that would look disjointed. Seems to me the front and rear would be lower than the sides at that point. The boards just don't go with the sleek look of the m sport.

I do like the boards on an x-line and maybe luxury (not sure about that one either), but definitely not on an m sport.

atomic80 · 05-09-2014, 12:15 AM

I have to agree with Chris on this one. The flared sills works perfectly with the M-Sport but if you were to mix and match then it'd really look "off." The X5 is pretty low, I can't imagine why a running board would be needed unless you plan to install a rack system above and need a way to reach above.

r33_RGSport · 05-09-2014, 12:22 AM

I do agree as far as the looks. But I would stick with the OEM instead of some aftermarket. At least it would still be designed for the car.

oskee64 · 05-09-2014, 07:56 AM

Pretty sure eventually someone with the right vision will design one that will look great on it. It's a supply and demand. Thanks.

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chrisny Brigadier General 547 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	They deleted them because of the flared side skirts. I can't imagine any running boards looking right on an M sport.
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atomic80 Lieutenant 404 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 997TT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I have to agree with Chris on this one. The flared sills works perfectly with the M-Sport but if you were to mix and match then it'd really look "off." The X5 is pretty low, I can't imagine why a running board would be needed unless you plan to install a rack system above and need a way to reach above.
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r33_RGSport General 12916 Rep 18,685 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	I do agree as far as the looks. But I would stick with the OEM instead of some aftermarket. At least it would still be designed for the car. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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