M Sport - Running Board or Not?

positiveions · 07-30-2015, 08:48 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.

JJPP · 07-30-2015, 09:20 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!

Would you please post a couple more pictures

kanvas · 07-30-2015, 09:52 PM

Nay for me

42pilot · 07-30-2015, 09:56 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!

Like it - nice lines.

Rustynail · 07-30-2015, 10:29 PM

Not, they get in the way most of the time for me.

tiwahu · 07-30-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by topaz330

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

I was thinking of that, too!

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Originally Posted by sandwi54

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.

I really lucked out with this! List price was $675 USD for the running boards. I saw a few dealers in my area with automated online quotes on BMWUSA for labor between $925 and $1099 USD, or something like that. There's a nice DIY in the forums that sounded like it took him 2-3 hours, so I didn't trust those automated quotes, but who knows? I'm sure the places around here don't do too many. Complicating matters, I had a coupon for parts/accessories at the place with the highest labor estimate. So...

I took the 20% off coupon to the place I got the X5 (and a bunch of other parts recently) and they honored the other dealer's coupon! Surprisingly, their labor quote was only $280 (e.g. a little over 2 hours)! Turns out they misquoted the labor...that should have been per side. Fortunately, they ate the cost...and since Delaware has no sales tax, it was about $820 USD total for me. The car got its first bath as a courtesy, too. Woo-hoo!

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Originally Posted by JJPP

Would you please post a couple more pictures

Sure, I'll post a few more I snapped that day. Had to reinstall my son's car seat (since transporting the old M Sport side skirts needed the seats folded down), so only took a couple. If you want a specific perspective, send me an example.

tiwahu · 07-30-2015, 11:40 PM

More photos from that day. In retrospect, I should have snapped a few with the doors open.

jc68 · 07-31-2015, 05:35 PM

Looks goods, my wife would appreciate them. Do you know if there are modifications needed or just a direct swap with the xLine running board?

tiwahu · 08-03-2015, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jc68

Looks goods, my wife would appreciate them. Do you know if there are modifications needed or just a direct swap with the xLine running board?

Looks like a direct swap with the side skirts. I'm not sure if there was anything else underneath that came for the retrofit, but it was "BMW Aluminum Running Boards" part #51952357132.

patrobX5 · 08-03-2015, 02:27 AM

At least they should be painted to match the rest of the paint colour, looks odd with the black plastic visible where everything else is painted.

dubsesd · 08-03-2015, 07:13 AM

I agree painted would look much better. Looks "off" from side profile

tiwahu · 08-04-2015, 11:36 PM

Painting to match the car (e.g., white) might make sense for some folks, but only if it matched exactly. Right now I prefer having less white on the car, if that even makes sense. Actually, if it was carbon fiber down there, I'd probably like that the most.

ccorodan · 08-05-2015, 04:57 AM

Please post a picture with the doors open. Thanks!

Kzang · 08-05-2015, 05:34 AM

IMO the running boards just looks out of place for a Msport... just like the 19"wheels looks out of place and just does't flow with the rest of the ///M look that BMW is known for. But if you personally like it then thats all it counts.

I think it would little better painted to match as well but imagine the scratches and scuffs you will see down the road when or if you actually try to use it as a step. It makes sense for the running boards to be unpainted.

Snow-Kidney · 08-05-2015, 11:16 AM

Trying to paint match white is almost always going to result in wishing that it never even was attempted.

oskee64 · 08-06-2015, 08:39 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!

I like it being my wifey is only 5'4". She suggested it. You mean you got it done in Delaware? What dealership? I m in Virginia Beach area and don't mind driving over there to get it done with the same folks. Please advise LMK the installer.

Thanks.

tiwahu · 08-07-2015, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by oskee64

You mean you got it done in Delaware? What dealership? I m in Virginia Beach area and don't mind driving over there to get it done with the same folks. Please advise LMK the installer.

Union Park BMW service center in Wilmington. Might be a bit of a drive for you, but I hear the Bay Bridge-Tunnel is quite scenic. (My dealer suggested taking that route for an upcoming summer vacation road trip!)

I remember being frustrated with that center when the 1 needed service back in the day, but the X5 running board install is looking pretty solid. Getting used multiple times a day. Plus, got a big thumbs up yesterday from a car enthusiast friend, so pretty happy so far. My 3 1/2 year old LOVES his new step.

oskee64 · 08-07-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tiwahu

Union Park BMW service center in Wilmington. Might be a bit of a drive for you, but I hear the Bay Bridge-Tunnel is quite scenic. (My dealer suggested taking that route for an upcoming summer vacation road trip!)

I remember being frustrated with that center when the 1 needed service back in the day, but the X5 running board install is looking pretty solid. Getting used multiple times a day. Plus, got a big thumbs up yesterday from a car enthusiast friend, so pretty happy so far. My 3 1/2 year old LOVES his new step.

Thank you for the quick response bro. Will make some phone calls and see how it goes. Have a G-day. :-)

stoner · 04-27-2016, 01:55 PM

Can you post some more pics?

deliivanov · 11-09-2016, 08:59 PM

tiwahu

Where can I find the running boards for 2015 X5d with M Sport? Any details on the installation? Much appreciated. Thanks.

Neuera09 · 11-09-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by deliivanov

tiwahu

Where can I find the running boards for 2015 X5d with M Sport? Any details on the installation? Much appreciated. Thanks.

Check our classified section. I remember seeing one for sale a couple of months back. Check EBay as well for an aftermarket equivalent. Good luck!

stoner · 11-10-2016, 02:21 AM

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tiwahu Gamertag: Boardwalk 35 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i xDrive Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M240i xDri ... [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	Painting to match the car (e.g., white) might make sense for some folks, but only if it matched exactly. Right now I prefer having less white on the car, if that even makes sense. Actually, if it was carbon fiber down there, I'd probably like that the most. __________________ • 2019 *BMW M240i xDrive Convertible* Estoril/Cognac/Hexagon ZPP, 20Z, 3YA, 674, 552 • 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d Mineral White/Terra/Hexagon ZMM, ZPP, ZCW, 2VF, 417, 3AG, 688 × 2008 BMW 135i TiAg/Coral/AgAl** ZSP, ZPP, 205, 322, 494, 4MG, 677, 6FL
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	IMO the running boards just looks out of place for a Msport... just like the 19"wheels looks out of place and just does't flow with the rest of the ///M look that BMW is known for. But if you personally like it then thats all it counts. I think it would little better painted to match as well but imagine the scratches and scuffs you will see down the road when or if you actually try to use it as a step. It makes sense for the running boards to be unpainted.
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