M Sport

blackbirdz · 12-30-2014, 08:04 AM

2014 BMW X5 F15 M Sport.

Anyone installed running boards on M Sport Package?

Mine is M Sport Package. I found that having running boards might come handy. But I am concern that installing running boards might affect the sport appearance on M Package.

If anyone has pics of running boards installed in M Sport, please post it here.

patrobX5 · 12-30-2014, 11:19 AM

Definitely not on M Sport!

paicapo · 12-30-2014, 11:33 AM

should be intresting to se some pics if somebody install them on m-sport

BostonRocket · 12-30-2014, 11:39 AM

Wouldn't you have to change the sills on the truck?

wjbender · 12-30-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by patrob

Definitely not on M Sport!

+1

greentrbo95gst · 12-30-2014, 12:41 PM

Impossible due to sideskirts

wjbender · 12-30-2014, 03:18 PM

Probably mostly cosmetic and not totally functional

tiwahu · 07-29-2015, 06:37 PM

Contrary to popular opinion, I decided to try running boards on an M Sport. I like it so far!

wwanthony · 07-29-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tiwahu

Contrary to popular opinion, I decided to try running boards on an M Sport. I like it so far!

I like it...

I have an xLine so.....

Kzang · 07-29-2015, 08:03 PM

Oh no...... my eyes lol

Blackhawks · 07-29-2015, 08:25 PM

I honestly wouldn't mind a functioning running board as it would make my kids' ascent into the car a bit easier... but from everything I've read they're pretty much cosmetic.

dubsesd · 07-29-2015, 08:29 PM

they are completely cosmetic. dad has them on hi f16 50i and they just dirty your pants. there is not nearly enough room to put your foot down to step in...and they sit about 2" lower than the floor anywyas. i would quicker lower the car lol

Chem14 · 07-29-2015, 08:50 PM

Disagree. I have my 5 yr old trained to step on them instead of the paint. Very useful.

dubsesd · 07-29-2015, 08:57 PM

i can see it being beneficial to a child i suppose. my daughter in only 3 so i still lift her in haha

wwanthony · 07-29-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chem14

Disagree. I have my 5 yr old trained to step on them instead of the paint. Very useful.

I agree. They make it much easier to get in the car. I love them.

tiwahu · 07-29-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Oh no...... my eyes lol

Ha! But the interior is Terra, and I wouldn't want the edge of the seat wearing out. That would hurt my eyes more!

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

I honestly wouldn't mind a functioning running board as it would make my kids' ascent into the car a bit easier... but from everything I've read they're pretty much cosmetic.

My 3 year old was so excited to now have his own "step." He was partially successful using the side skirt the past couple weeks. The running board is slightly lower than the "interior" step (or sill or whatever it is called), since it has to be, otherwise the door wouldn't close.

It is a "thin" step, so nothing like a Ford Explorer; however, it already came in handy when I was cleaning the windshield earlier tonight. I'm sure it'll help when the roof rack and box goes on for the upcoming summer vacation road trip, too.

Form follows function in my mind. It looks cosmetic, but pretty sure adding them was the right decision for me. Time will tell, I suppose.

Snow-Kidney · 07-30-2015, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tiwahu

Contrary to popular opinion, I decided to try running boards on an M Sport. I like it so far!

That looks much better than I expected. Maybe even better than before. Now add an xline front bumper.

The RBs are more functional than people give them credit for. The are super useful for anyone 5'4 and under. I rarely use them personally but there are angles and areas where they come in useful. For example, if there is debris or something I don't want to step in next to the X5. I'm 6'3 so the RBs can be useful to all sizes.

Zipforia · 07-30-2015, 01:13 AM

Kinda like that running board on the M-Sport. Good call.

Z.

chrisfc923 · 07-30-2015, 06:41 AM

painting the black on the running board to match the car will make it look a lot better, IMO of course

sandwi54 · 07-30-2015, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiwahu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kzang

Oh no...... my eyes lol

Ha! But the interior is Terra, and I wouldn't want the edge of the seat wearing out. That would hurt my eyes more!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackhawks

I honestly wouldn't mind a functioning running board as it would make my kids' ascent into the car a bit easier... but from everything I've read they're pretty much cosmetic.

My 3 year old was so excited to now have his own "step." He was partially successful using the side skirt the past couple weeks. The running board is slightly lower than the "interior" step (or sill or whatever it is called), since it has to be, otherwise the door wouldn't close.

It is a "thin" step, so nothing like a Ford Explorer; however, it already came in handy when I was cleaning the windshield earlier tonight. I'm sure it'll help when the roof rack and box goes on for the upcoming summer vacation road trip, too.

Form follows function in my mind. It looks cosmetic, but pretty sure adding them was the right decision for me. Time will tell, I suppose.

Could you let me know how much it cost you to add the running board? I also have a M sport and would like to add it too.

ABE2(aw/sw) · 07-30-2015, 08:16 PM

I am actually happy that I was not the only one that thought of doing this. Now I want to give it a go. Looks great to me by the way!

akhter · 07-30-2015, 08:33 PM

someone mod vendor should buy running boards and sell them painted. i can see a lot of m sport buyers going for them esp if they are painted...

12-30-2014, 08:04 AM	#1
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12-30-2014, 11:19 AM	#2
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Chem14 First Lieutenant 170 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2018 530e Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Disagree. I have my 5 yr old trained to step on them instead of the paint. Very useful.
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dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	i can see it being beneficial to a child i suppose. my daughter in only 3 so i still lift her in haha __________________ LCI ///F80 M3 Individual Atlantis Metallic / Black Full / Carbon Cermics / 6MT MPE / M Performance & Carbon package / KW v3 / 20" HRE R101LW / 20" HRE 527s / Michelin PSS / 20% tint / 3d Design / Streckenn splitters / OEM GTS hood / EAS Carbon seatbacks / Carbon RKP sideskirt / Bootmod3 / M Performance Tri color alcantara / AWE S Flow instagram: @ dubsesd
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