Anyone have pictures of a Silver X5 with Running Boards?

[mtmnet]

I'm getting ready to order my Silver on Black 4.4 tomorrow! I plan to have the running boards installed before taking the SAV home in August.

Thanks,
Mike

[Verbalkint]

Here's a couple...

[mtmnet]

Originally Posted by Verbalkint

Here's a couple...

Very nice! Thank you.

Are the Running Boards BMW OEM? How much did you pay? Installation?

[Verbalkint]

Originally Posted by mtmnet

Very nice! Thank you.

Are the Running Boards BMW OEM? How much did you pay? Installation?

Yes, they are OEM. I picked them up at Pacific BMW for approx. $500. I don't recall the installation cost, as I had some other mods done at the same time that the running boards were installed.

It's a DIY project, and many folks here have done it themselves. There's an excellent X5world article on running board installation.



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[mtmnet]

Originally Posted by Verbalkint

Yes, they are OEM. I picked them up at Pacific BMW for approx. $500. I don't recall the installation cost, as I had some other mods done at the same time that the running boards were installed.

It's a DIY project, and many folks here have done it themselves. There's an excellent X5world article on running board installation.

Thank again!

I found the part# 51-71-0-017-315 on the PacificBMW webisite (I've ordered part from them in the past..), however the page states:

"High-tech fun, non-slip functionality. Not Compatible with the front and rear fender flares"

I assume that they are referring to the 4.8 X5...base on other posts.

One last question - Have you used them? I assume they are sturdy and work great...

I will be putting surf boards on and off the roof racks and I plan to use the running boards often..

[blondboinsd]

I love your alloy from bar, how much was that?

[zypheR911]

Yeah will that fit on an 01 4.4?

[Verbalkint]

Originally Posted by mtmnet

One last question - Have you used them? I assume they are sturdy and work great...I will be putting surf boards on and off the roof racks and I plan to use the running boards often..

I use them occasionally when I wash/wax the roof; however, I mostly use a stool. I tend to think of them as primarily cosmetic (as opposed to functional), but I may be wrong. They may stand up fine for your intended use, but I'm not sure. Others here will know.

Originally Posted by blondboinsd

I love your alloy from bar, how much was that?

If you're referring to the decorative front skid plate, there's a write-up here. $149 at Pacific BMW. It's not alloy, though. It's some sort of polyurethane-type material. (mtmnet: There's a few more pics at that link.)

Originally Posted by zypheR911

Yeah will that fit on an 01 4.4?

Yes, I believe it will.

[LeMansX5]

Did you check this thread?

[X5Andrew]

Originally Posted by Verbalkint

If you're referring to the decorative front skid plate, there's a write-up here. $149 at Pacific BMW. It's not alloy, though. It's some sort of polyurethane-type material. (mtmnet: There's a few more pics at that link.)

Do you have the part number for that? I love it!!!