Running boards in shadowline black

[wsmeyer]

I have a 2008 X5 4.8 with the Sport Package. I've always wanted the running boards but didn't like that they only came in silver which doesn't match the black trim. Well, I finally just bought the silver ones, took them apart and had the silver plate powder coated gloss black. I'll post more pics after install but I'm quite pleased.

[giodog2000]

Looks good. How much did they charge you to powder coat them?

[wsmeyer]

$80. I had a friend sand blast them first though. It's hard to tell if that was really necessary but the powder coat will definitely be thicker if you do

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[giodog2000]

Good deal..I'll be watching for pics

[egisx5]

pics??

[wsmeyer]

I still haven't found the time to take some proper ones but here's a quickie:



Might not be everybody's cup of tea but to me this is the way it should have been done on Sport Package cars and I'm digging it!

[giodog2000]

Oh man that looks good ......More pics when you have some time please.

[Cash]

Where did you source the running boards? I think they look great in black!

[wsmeyer]

I got them off eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=181296798887

The fitment isn't perfect and I had to do some trimming with a knife but overall I think they were worth the savings over OEM.


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[5pterson]

Looks good. Now, I'm thinking of getting a set of those steps and might just use bedliner instead.