OEM running boards installed! well. almost

[rp-x5]

Originally Posted by nrgetic99

I just modified my standard rivet gun by drilling out the biggest rivet nipple (yup, thats what they are called) by about 1/64" and the plastic rivets fit just fine. The largest size stock rivets also work just fine after this mod as its really on a 1/64".

I have the brushed aluminium ones It took me around 45 mins per side and the most fiddly part is getting the aluminium part to line up perfectly and snap into the fender flares.

David

Thats a good idea! I ordered the plastic rivet gun at NAPA for $26!

[noworyz]

Excellent pics and notes.
You've just convinced me to do my own install - not that it sounded easy, just doable with some instruction.

Your pictures complement the pics in
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/b...tallation.html
Wonder if there is some way to add them there as well - moderators?

[rastaFarai]

Originally Posted by rp-x5

I will probably do the front skid plate plus the 4.6 rear. thinking of a wild idea of wrapping them in carbon fiber. Some 20" BBS wheels are coming in this weekend

OK - That's a great idea. If you do it.. post pics. (i think that's a given at this point).

[rp-x5]

Originally Posted by sleepless

so how much did you pay from Bloomfield ??

$530, ordered through ebay. its the lowest I've seen so far.

[rp-x5]

Originally Posted by brian5

rp-x5,

You make it sound easy! I know it's not and know that I could not attempt it myself.

Good work.

I am sure you can do it. with some simple tools and a few hours of your time. you are saving yourself $300+ from the $Stealer. (thats what my local dealer quoted me for installation). I used that saving towards a car-pc project. lol

[brian5]

Originally Posted by rp-x5

I am sure you can do it. with some simple tools and a few hours of your time. you are saving yourself $300+ from the $Stealer. (thats what my local dealer quoted me for installation). I used that saving towards a car-pc project. lol

You said that you'd picked up an E70 version too? Will you be able to post pics and some instructions when you do that one as well?

[rp-x5]

Originally Posted by brian5

You said that you'd picked up an E70 version too? Will you be able to post pics and some instructions when you do that one as well?

Yes. I picked up a set for E70 at the same time. will do the installation and post up pics in a few days.

[Kris@modmynav]

Very nice!! running boards are my favorite mod so far

[rp-x5]

just got the rivet gun from NAPA. and this thing works very well. Got all fender flares done in less than 10 mins. in case anyone needs to buy one. its the $25.99 one with the green handle for plastic rivets. www.napaonline.com

[rp-x5]

Originally Posted by wuzin

Very nice!! running boards are my favorite mod so far

thanks! Your car is always an inspiration for me.