Lost part of my running boards

fangbosun · #1 01-11-2006, 08:17 AM

Went across my causeway on the weekend after some flooding rain and just noticed that I lost one of the plastic mouldings that runs underneath the aluminium step. Been quoted AU$460 for a new one which I think is a bit steep as the RB option in Oz is only AU$900 complete. Does anyone have any ideas re- reducing the cost and how can I avoid it happening again? The water is not that deep (40 - 50 cm)but is travelling at a fair clip!

powers1 · #2 01-11-2006, 08:58 AM

AU$460!They are ripping you off!
Did you have the oem plastic moulding?I have the Rbs and kept the originals.I just had a look at both plastic mouldings and it may be possible to adapt/modify your oem to fit!Suggest you take the oem moulding to paintshop to see if they can adapt it!
If you dont have the oem moulding, I am sure some of our members can let you have one for free!

BMW X5 · #3 01-11-2006, 12:18 PM

o man and i threw out my oem rb just this morning since i put on the alum i had no use for them darn it if i get home and the boards still havent been picked up ill keep em let me know

powers1 · #4 01-12-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fangbosun

Went across my causeway on the weekend after some flooding rain and just noticed that I lost one of the plastic mouldings that runs underneath the aluminium step. Been quoted AU$460 for a new one which I think is a bit steep as the RB option in Oz is only AU$900 complete. Does anyone have any ideas re- reducing the cost and how can I avoid it happening again? The water is not that deep (40 - 50 cm)but is travelling at a fair clip!

Hi Fangbosun,
Any news!

I found that on realoem.com that you can buy that plastic moulding separately for usd149.54!Have a look below:-

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...62&hg=51&fg=20

fangbosun · #5 01-12-2006, 04:57 PM

Thanks very much Powers1, I will contact them and see how much the freight is.

powers1 · #6 01-12-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fangbosun

Thanks very much Powers1, I will contact them and see how much the freight is.

You must contact your local Bmw dealer and order from them!
Realoem.com is just a database for Bmw car parts and aproximate prices,ok!