|
|
|
|
||||||||||
| Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
| Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
|
#1
12-17-2007, 09:22 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Rocker panels (not running boards). Any alternatives???
Apart from the backup camera, the only thing driving me crazy about my new E70 is the running boards!!!
No, I do not have the aluminum ones that are wider; those would only exacerbate the situation!!! My problem is with the stock standard black plastic rocker panels! Every time I get out, I have to make a conscious effort to avoid touching them. I don't understand why BMW had to put these dirt and mud collectors on the side of the X5. After driving through mud or snow, they are just a pain in (*&^. Has anyone looked into removing these and replacing them with a different option? I haven't seen pictures of any mods where anyone has changed them. Thanks Note: I edited this thread title to change the thread to rocker panels ...
__________________
2008 X5 4.8i | Wheels: Summer> style 336 20" RFT; Winter> style 214 Ferric Grey 20" RFT | Aero kit | ESS E-Flash tune | V1 | LCI Rear Tail Lights | Coding completed | Engine replaced at 90K Last edited by brian5; 12-19-2007 at 09:38 PM. 
|
|
#2
12-17-2007, 09:42 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
It's the same problem on every SUV's running boards... they've been around for quite a while and is really only functional for... kids.
I don't know which ones you have but I would figure the cylindrical ones would help a bit, but not by much.
__________________
'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob X5 pics at Flickr
|
|
#3
12-17-2007, 09:50 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Just to be clear. I think the X5 standard running boards should be something like the MB M-Class running boards (i.e. almost non-existent). MB picture below:
__________________
2008 X5 4.8i | Wheels: Summer> style 336 20" RFT; Winter> style 214 Ferric Grey 20" RFT | Aero kit | ESS E-Flash tune | V1 | LCI Rear Tail Lights | Coding completed | Engine replaced at 90K
|
|
#4
12-17-2007, 09:53 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
No options that i know of. It's a problem that has been around since the inception of the X5. Me i Just do my best to avoid them and as such have had no problems.
__________________
"What you hear in a great jazz band is the sound of democracy. “The jazz band works best when participation is shaped by intelligent communication.” Harmony happens whenever different parts get to form a whole by means of congruity, concord, symetry, consistency, conformity, correspondence, agreement, accord, unity, consonance……. 
|
|
#6
12-17-2007, 10:01 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
 It's a problem when I get out of my X5 in the garage with limited space to open the door with the wall there... I can't get out without scuffing my pants on the black plastic running board.
__________________
2008 X5 4.8i | Wheels: Summer> style 336 20" RFT; Winter> style 214 Ferric Grey 20" RFT | Aero kit | ESS E-Flash tune | V1 | LCI Rear Tail Lights | Coding completed | Engine replaced at 90K
|
|
#7
12-17-2007, 10:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You'll figure it out. I park in the garage as well. You could park on the opposite side of the garage ya know.......
__________________
"What you hear in a great jazz band is the sound of democracy. “The jazz band works best when participation is shaped by intelligent communication.” Harmony happens whenever different parts get to form a whole by means of congruity, concord, symetry, consistency, conformity, correspondence, agreement, accord, unity, consonance…….
|
|
#8
12-18-2007, 05:06 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Its not a height thing you are supposed to use the running boards to decrease wear on the sides of your leather seats. If you do not step out of the car you continually slide off the side of your seat and if you even look after a few months the side of the seat will be much more worn than other parts of your seat.
And brian5 that is not a running board, MB has an optional running board. If thats more of what you wanted you should have opted out of the running board option
|
|
#9
12-18-2007, 07:42 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
1) not sure about the decreasing wear factor but will take your word for that 2) I don't know what else you would call "that black plastic piece that runs along the lower side of the car and that the larger aluminum running board attaches to". I could not opt out of that...  That's standard with the X5.Anyway, I'll figure this out. I might look into removing it and taking it to a body shop.
__________________
2008 X5 4.8i | Wheels: Summer> style 336 20" RFT; Winter> style 214 Ferric Grey 20" RFT | Aero kit | ESS E-Flash tune | V1 | LCI Rear Tail Lights | Coding completed | Engine replaced at 90K
|
|
#10
12-18-2007, 08:19 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
The biggest design problem is not the running boards, but the fact that the seats are deeper inside the car - by almost 2" deeper than on E53 ! I've got the running boards primarily for kids.
__________________
His : 2013 X5 3.5d Deep Sea Blue/Black/Aluminum with ALL packages, 20" 214"s, running boards, Adaptive Drive, Spare Tire, BMW Apps On Order : 2016 X3 3.5 MSport Silver/Mocha with DHP, CW, Prem, Tech, DA, Lighting Hers : 2015 328xi MSport Silver/Red Prior: 2008 X5 4.8 2011 X5 3.5d 2010 335 xDrive 2013 335 xDrive
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
|
|
Hybrid Mode
