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12-23-2008, 08:04 AM
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Retrofitting oem running boards - fixity question
I'm going to be (finally) retrofitting oem running boards to my '01 E53 sport whilest I'm off over Christmas. Has anyone read the actual BMW guide for this task? It notes that the non-running board arch trims are held in using 'expanding rivets' these are the type that have a seperate pin/stud going through a plastic 'washer' that has spreaders on the reverse side so that when u push the pin in flush with the washer the spreaders are forced to full extension thusly holding the fixer in place. Now the destructions say that when you replace the arch trim with the running board version use 'blind rivets' and these are a regular looking more permanent type rivet only these are actually plastic and should you ever need to remove them you'd have to drill the buggers out! So anyways, my question is; if the arch trims were originally in with seperate stud type expanding rivet, why the heck use blind rivets when you put the new trim back on?! I'd rather use the expanders to be honest as I've never been a big fan of rivets - in the long term they're a nuisance! But regardless, seen as how they're only pennies each I've gone and bought enough of each to the job either way. I just wondered if anyone could actually validate the reason for using the more permanent type? Noddy 
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12-23-2008, 09:15 AM
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Not sure if I can validate the use of either for you.
Maybe the main reason for the use of the blind rivets may be the strength of the design? I noticed when removing the few expanding rivets that were on the car that they were easier to just pull out - no drilling. My 04 had blind rivets installed and I replaced them with blind rivets per instructions. I guess you could always install the expanding types and, if the arches come loose, just replace them with blind rivets. Me, I wouldn't mess around and chance having to do it over again. Good luck and show us some pics later!  - Jose
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12-23-2008, 09:34 AM
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Thanks Jose,
That's pretty much my train of thought at the mo. I'm thinking I'll use the expanding rivets and see how they fair. If they turn out to be pants then I'll pop em out and use the blind rivets.
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12-23-2008, 09:14 PM
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Here are some instructions I found on line. These are the installation instructions for the running boards...I hope this helps...
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/BM...structions.pdf
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#5
12-23-2008, 09:37 PM
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It's very tempting to place an order for some running boards......
 
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12-24-2008, 02:45 AM
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But you've missed my point a little lol. I already have these very same instructions and my question was about something that I read in these instructions. Thanks tho buddy. Ohhh definately get them bought if u can guys - they make a world of difference to the overall look of the X5. Personal opinion tho.
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