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01-08-2009, 10:52 PM
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Please help me decide - Running Boards
 What do you think?  OEM option - $498 + 70 shipping http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120352517393 or Bavarian Motorweks from Wayne - $400 shipped http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...running+boards 
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01-08-2009, 11:11 PM
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Okay, let's compare them ...
OEM Aluminum RBs: * Only $170 more (add $25-$30 for the rivet gun if you don't have one) * More useful if you want true RBs * Comes with 4 new wheel arches (kit just won't add parts but actually replace some possible worn looking parts) * True OEM look and finish * Adds more to car resale value * Fairly easy DIY install Do I really need to list anything for those faux RBs? If you're on a real tight budget and/or just prefer the looks of those non-OEM RBs then IMHO its a no brainer. Hope that helps and good luck! 
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01-08-2009, 11:13 PM
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I think that's the idea, to look different, unique and personalized.Owwww Yeah...BAVARIAN most def
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01-09-2009, 09:25 AM
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01-09-2009, 12:55 PM
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The Bavarian ones are overpriced and less functional. They might be a good choice if you don't really need to step up and if it was $200 less. For about the same price I'd choose OEM.
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01-09-2009, 01:09 PM
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the choice is fooking clear, OEM. Why would you want something that not functional, looks ugly and cheap on your BMW? Those aftermarket ones will screw you up man, they use adhesive and 2 little rivets to hang out the plastic sides. not functional and cheap solution.
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01-10-2009, 10:59 PM
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Where are you guys finding OEM RBs for around $500??? The X5 Accessory book I have (which is old my dealer told me when I went in there to get some stuff) shows the RBs are nearly $800
 My girlfriend is 5'0" and was already looking to use the stock bits as a step, which I don't think it was really intended to be so I'm thinking this might be a required mod for me. Also, where would be a good place to get the rivet gun mentioned as being needed for the install? Any advice on brand/model to get?
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