Originally Posted by X5X (Post 918371)

Yes, no problem. I would just recommend painting the plastic in the factory colour.

Originally Posted by cashsosa (Post 815102)

So I just picked up my X5 5.0 Msport that I had custom ordered with all the goodies yesterday night. As expected, it just looks a bit bare without the running boards. I spent all night trying to see if someone did it but only one poor picture exists which was the black one and you can't see where the running board meets... Ultimately, looking at the front end it doesn't look like it's really an Msport but rather they painted the body moldings. So i purchased the running boards this am and had them put on... Sure enough, it looks retarded... Doesn't match up at all due to the flared fenders.

However, we have found a solution. We're going to cut off the ends from the stock running board and fuse them together with the aluminum running board so that the ends match up perfectly with the fender flares. Once they are fused, you sand down the plastic, apply primer and then paint the entire running board (minus the aluminum) for a custom look and fit. It won't be ready until Friday but bet i'll be posting.. Here's the two pictures of them on the vehicle so that people can see for themselves that they do not in fact fit without severe modifications...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...a/X5/photo.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../X5/photo2.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../X5/photo1.jpg

Originally Posted by cashsosa (Post 828377)

Hey Everyone, i'm really sorry for the delay but i was waiting on the wheel spacers and a couple other things before i took the final professional pictures. However, I've received a few emails about it so here's a quick picture from just my iPhone so you can see that it did in fact get done and looks perfect. In the forthcoming weeks i'll finish it up and get some professional shots done.. In the meantime, enjoy...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g164/cashsosa/X5.jpg

Originally Posted by zimbakin (Post 918167)

Putting all conjecture and personal opinions aside.
I want to know conclusively, can OEM Aluminium running boards be fitted to a 2013 E70 X5 with an M sport pack?
If so, are there any fitting issues.

Half the community agree and the other half disagree. Attached is a picture of what looks like an M Sport with running boards.
BMW say no due to the large guards, however, I beleive this may only be their position in order to protect the brand.
Only interested in comments from anyone with real knowledge and experience.

Cheers

http://www.howmadisthis.com/x5/msport1.jpg
http://www.howmadisthis.com/x5/msport2.jpg

Originally Posted by zimbakin (Post 920050)

Looks like it can be done, however, modifications need to be made for a flush fit. Seems complicated.