I'm planning on doing an engine bay clean today - after seeing OB's engine bay I'm ashamed of mine! Heading down to the local super-market to finds something like scrubbing bubbles and then to an auto-part store to find me some 303... :thumbup:

That's the ticket Wayne. SB and 303. You are going to be amazed! :thumbup:

Fixed one of the 2 broken studs on the front strut mounts. The other was impossible.

I was first trying to turn in with a vice grip but it was no go.

Went down to AutoZone and bought a stud extractor tool and came off within seconds.

Then I finally installed the le mans front flares!
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Looks good! I have been thinking about adding the front flares. Where did you get yours and what was the cost. I see ECS Tuning has them for a mere $323 a side... :yikes:

It came with the 4.6is parts car I bought.

Sold the running boards as I already had them and just kept the front flares.

I've been doing my bay with SB and 303 ever since I saw OB's first post on the subject. Looks awesome!

Is the plastic molded different for running boards, or do they just "ride" on top?
I've always like them and definitely want to retrofit some once I work through all my other bugs.

Yea it's wider to accept the running boards.


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Is this kit good?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X5-E53-...frcectupt=true

I can't speak either way on the running boards but those are not the flares like Mr.R has, just the standard fender lip.