06-28-2012, 12:34 PM | #1 |
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Running Boards or M Package Flares etc?
Hey, I'm trying to decide whether to have the dealer install the aluminum running boards and wider black plastic fender flares vs. the M package which gives you matched painted fender flares and another painted piece underneath the door which removes the ability to install the aluminum running board. I'm curious to hear opinions on this. Thank you
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I also run the mudfflaps, also the plastic running boards are about 20mm not as wide so when you exit the X5 your trouser pants don't rub up against them and get muddy, its also a little easier for women to get in & out of the X5. Here's photo of my old 35d m-sport
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Wife doesn't like the m sport flares/ running boards, so looks like the aluminum. Good to know they both stop rock chips.
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Remember to keep the aluminium clean as it stains with age!
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I don't like the aluminium running boards as they make getting in and out harder, especially with sports seats.
Interestingly my wife likes the look of the aluminium running boards more than the M-Sport look as well. Go figure that one? She thinks that with a tight skirt it would be easier to use the running boards to help. But from what I have read, that's not the case. |
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Beautiful car - love the wheels
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LOL, does your wife also have a problem with buying too many pillows?
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Respect. She must be hot
I still hate the pillow obsession....there's no place to sit!
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I loved the look of the aluminum running boards on our '09 Silver X5. Looked very sporty.
However, the flared fenders on our new M-sport are irresistible. They are a a little harder to clean since the side-skirts are painted body panels instead of running boards.
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