Running Boards & Flares Explained

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by nra0707

I may be able to contribute some pics of the rear diffuser, mounting parts set, and the install instructions and template for the arches and rear support trim (no-RBs). I bought these parts last year, but haven't installed them yet...still missing some rivets and haven't bought the Rivet guns (the rear mounting parts seem to need a metal rivet gun). Perhaps you could include those two items (plastic & metal rivet guns) to the list.

Sounds good! Especially any original BMW documentation (PDF, scanned, etc.) that someone has from past installs would be great!

Pics pics pics .. yeah definitely. I have no idea whats in those mounting parts kit (maybe they're not worth it?) so that would be nice. Template would be good in case someone just gets the parts and it doesn't come with it. I'll load it up and post links for all this stuff eventually.

Rivet gun ... Thats a good idea .. don't know why I didn't think about it already. BTW ... clarify something. Does the instructions call for metal rivets or you're just saying it needs a rivet gun - not actually a METAL rivet gun.

I was actually trying to stay away from the whole 4.6/4.8 conversion/kit as keeping the RB & flare combinations straight is work enough.

Too many projects at the same time .... ayayai.

Thanks again for contributing to X5world!