Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Just installed new Running boards purchased off ebay. Just installed new Running boards purchased off ebay.
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-30-2006, 11:53 PM
X5-RWK's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 156
X5-RWK is on a distinguished road
Just installed new Running boards purchased off ebay.
It took less than twenty min. to install these new running boards purchased off of ebay. I realize that they do not have any purpose other than improving the look of my X5 but did I really want to pay over $700 to get BMW running boards when all I wanted was an updated look. I paid $370 with shipping for these.



I hope everyone likes the new look.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-B...QQcmdZViewItem
Last edited by X5-RWK; 10-31-2006 at 12:39 AM.
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 10-31-2006, 12:26 AM
TQ2K's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 2,530
TQ2K is on a distinguished road
Did it come with with a set of wheel arches? From your picture seems like the end of the aluminum running boards are exposed... It shouldn't be that way...
__________________
TQ2K


'04 N62 - Alpine White/Truffle
'03 S62 - Petrol Mica/Champagne
'97 S52/4/5 - Alpine White/Dove
'91 M42/4/5 - Brilliantrot/Tan
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-31-2006, 12:32 AM
X5-RWK's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 156
X5-RWK is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by TQ2K
Did it come with with a set of wheel arches? From your picture seems like the end of the aluminum running boards are exposed... It shouldn't be that way...
No, it did not, but that is something I am looking into.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-31-2006, 12:41 AM
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,198
Aimster is on a distinguished road
why are the ends of the running board exposed?

I would return it to the seller on ebay or file a claim with paypal/credit card company. Item not as described.

who sold these to you? I am going to buy mine off ebay too.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-31-2006, 12:48 AM
X5-RWK's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 156
X5-RWK is on a distinguished road
They had some that did not go over that far but I did not like the look. These are the way they are supposed to be. I knew what I was getting when I purchased them. They look better in person than they do in the pics. I added a current listing from ebay to my original post from the guy who sold them to me. They came from Taiwan via air-mail. They arrived within 4 days after payment was made. I was very impressed with that.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-31-2006, 12:58 AM
EZDozzit's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: South Florida USA
Posts: 422
EZDozzit is on a distinguished road
Nice job. Incidentally, did your replica running boards include the installation hardware? I ask because I got my replicas from eBay as well and I had to buy the hardware separately. They're a little different from yours though.
__________________
Warning, I'm prone to sudden attacks of enthusiasm





In the garage
2008 Infiniti G37S Coupe (Traded)
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 10-31-2006, 01:23 AM
X5-RWK's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 156
X5-RWK is on a distinguished road
Yes, all the mounting hardware was included but there were no instructions of any kind. Not that they needed any, only a fool could mess these up.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 10-31-2006, 01:26 AM
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,198
Aimster is on a distinguished road
you know after looking at your pictures again I think I like the running boards you got.

At first I thought the ends were standing out but when I looked closely I saw that they were next to the black trim as if they are attached to it.

Hmm.. I like. Thumbs Up.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 10-31-2006, 10:59 AM
X5-RWK's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 156
X5-RWK is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aimster
you know after looking at your pictures again I think I like the running boards you got.

At first I thought the ends were standing out but when I looked closely I saw that they were next to the black trim as if they are attached to it.

Hmm.. I like. Thumbs Up.
Thanks, it is a different look that is for sure but it does look nice in person. It does not stick out as far as you might think.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:03 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.