01-26-2021, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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Self-deploying side steps on G05?
Wonder if anyone has given the thought of self-deploying side-steps/running boards a fancy on the G05?
Really enjoyed the experience when I had the chance to try them on the Range Rover (and other Land Rover products). The G05 isn't quite as tall but still not low. It would be much easier to entry and exit if there were self-deploying electric side steps. I've tried and don't like the fixed running boards - have always found fixed running boards awkward to use as they don't stick out enough to make it a "step", nor are they low enough to make a big difference. On searching online, there seems to be a few factories in China which purport to make them. Also came across Pegasus4x4 in the UK which seem to do them (https://www.pegasus4x4.com/bmw/bmw-x...-steps-bmw-x5/). Photo in the link is of a GLE but I emailed them and they sent a video of it on a what looks like an F15 previous gen X5. Screencaps below. I realise it's a left hand drive, so video must not have been taken in the UK. China, US, Russia...? Any experience with any of these after-market mods? Last edited by hiki08; 01-26-2021 at 09:05 AM.. |
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and M Sport further limits availability. i still want running boards!
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Great add-on. Wanted these for my past F250 Super duty but never got around to it before selling.
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I'm surprised your local BMW dealer helped you install the side steps you purchased elsewhere. The dealer here would distance themselves at the speed of light.
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I found these on Youtube. I've requested a quote to the USA.
I then found these, made in USA. They are not designed or made for the BMW, but it seems that if we could figure out what length we need and then find a compatible domestic truck that is about the same, it could work. I found BMW adapters through another vendor (about $200) to make them automatically deploy when the door opens. Whether or not all of that will really work could prove to be an expensive experiment.
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