Removing running boards

[RedRockin]

Posted in another thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...board-e70.html

Another: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...lack-trim.html

And one more (Caution - page two not for the faint of heart): http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...want-them.html

See attached install pdf

[ZheHbKa]

If anyone is interested in swapping running boards i can take them off you plus price difference, PM me if interested or if anyone has them for sale

Thanks

[mtech8]

Thanks everyone for the help!

I'd probably have the work done (taking off and putting on) by a professional. Not that good with stuff like this.

[mtech8]

Originally Posted by ard

How much further out are the running boards than the 'non-running board, running-board-like' trim pieces??

I have no running boards and the trim seems 3" wide ....

A

My recollection is that without running boards, the trim was practically under the car body and did not stick out 3". I'll have to go take a look.

[Penguin]

Without running boards on a 2010 35d the trim sticks-out 2 inches from the closed door.

[m5james]

Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

If anyone is interested in swapping running boards i can take them off you plus price difference, PM me if interested or if anyone has them for sale

Thanks

Based on your avatar, it doesn't look like you have the factory running boards anyways...what are you offering to exchange/purchase?

[CarsRmyVICE]

ahh my beloved running boards lol I have never seen anyone use them since the x5 is at a reasonable height....but hey it was a relatively cheap box to tick when ordering and they sure look good I always do this wide cowboy step out of the bastard in the winter months when salt plagues my denim!