[Mr.Pringle]

So I equipped my car with automatic running boards (like the Range Rover) but after adding a few carbon fiber parts they seemed not right, I didn't like the way they weren't the same length as the car as you can see from the following pic.

So I wanted to do something special, I had an idea of making them into carbon fiber side skirts to match the front lip and rear winglets. A few months later and they were finished. I think it really completes the look of the car.

[hiki08]

Woah Mr. Pringle! Can you hit me up with the details of the side steps? How much did it cost you for the parts and installation?

I had looked into it last year but couldn't find any trustworthy source for the G05. I'd love self-deployable side steps...

[Silver64]

How about a short video so we can see the operation? Love the look!!!

[Tch-Nrd]

That looks great!!
I would also like more information and video of them in use.

[ted920]

Very interested to learn more on pricing, installation and them in action.

[PNWM50I]

Looks fantastic. I previously inquired about the deployable steps but he lives abroad and had a shop install them. I could not find the brand here in US. Only company I've found is in Taiwan via ebay. I've called my local offroad stores but none of the usual suspects produce deployable steps for G05. My kids pointed to a car last night with side steps and said "I want those!"

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by Silver64

How about a short video so we can see the operation? Love the look!!!

https://youtube.com/shorts/jxsgWAfoPPw?feature=share

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by PNWM50I

Looks fantastic. I previously inquired about the deployable steps but he lives abroad and had a shop install them. I could not find the brand here in US. Only company I've found is in Taiwan via ebay. I've called my local offroad stores but none of the usual suspects produce deployable steps for G05. My kids pointed to a car last night with side steps and said "I want those!"

Wow, I would have thought they'd be easier to find.

Good luck on your search man! I'm sure you'll find them soon

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by hiki08

Woah Mr. Pringle! Can you hit me up with the details of the side steps? How much did it cost you for the parts and installation?

I had looked into it last year but couldn't find any trustworthy source for the G05. I'd love self-deployable side steps...

Yo man! They're made by a Korean company called "Smart Gear", hope you'll be able to find someone who stocks or can fit them.

[hiki08]

Originally Posted by Mr.Pringle

Yo man! They're made by a Korean company called "Smart Gear", hope you'll be able to find someone who stocks or can fit them.

Thanks. I can't find anything at all on Google with "Smart Gear", BMW G05 side steps as search terms though...

Do you know if they needed to drill holes on the structure of the vehicle? Does it come with a button in the car to control its deployment (to fix/lock it in place, etc.)? Would you be able to share some photos of the underbody of the car how/where it connects?

Cheers man. Also saw your brief video of it on your ig channel.

I had asked about this here a year ago but didn't get nearly as much replies. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1794652

I see things like these on Aliexpress now for just over $500 a pop. Mainly concerned about its rigidity and if it'll drill holes/cause BMW factory warranty concerns. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000506688670.html

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by hiki08

Thanks. I can't find anything at all on Google with "Smart Gear", BMW G05 side steps as search terms though...

Do you know if they needed to drill holes on the structure of the vehicle? Does it come with a button in the car to control its deployment (to fix/lock it in place, etc.)? Would you be able to share some photos of the underbody of the car how/where it connects?

Cheers man. Also saw your brief video of it on your ig channel.

I had asked about this here a year ago but didn't get nearly as much replies. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1794652

I see things like these on Aliexpress now for just over $500 a pop. Mainly concerned about its rigidity and if it'll drill holes/cause BMW factory warranty concerns. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000506688670.html

Hey! Yeah sure I'll send a pic of the underside when I get the car up, planning to do a wash of the underside in about a month, once all the snow goes.

There's a button to turn the steps off completely which is fitted under the glove box, out of sight. Also if you close the door and put your foot on the running boards they'll stay open (for washing ect) until you open and close the door again.

As far as mounting holes, they're fitted to mounting points that are already there, I believe they're the jacking points.

Those AliExpress ones seem legit, I mean there's a company selling suspiciously looking similar ones for double that price!

https://www.pegasus4x4.com/bmw/bmw-x...-steps-bmw-x5/

[hiki08]

Originally Posted by Mr.Pringle

Hey! Yeah sure I'll send a pic of the underside when I get the car up, planning to do a wash of the underside in about a month, once all the snow goes.

There's a button to turn the steps off completely which is fitted under the glove box, out of sight. Also if you close the door and put your foot on the running boards they'll stay open (for washing ect) until you open and close the door again.

As far as mounting holes, they're fitted to mounting points that are already there, I believe they're the jacking points.

Those AliExpress ones seem legit, I mean there's a company selling suspiciously looking similar ones for double that price!

https://www.pegasus4x4.com/bmw/bmw-x...-steps-bmw-x5/

Thanks Mr. Pringle! Good to hear about the button and ability to stay open with door closed, etc. Any details/pics you can offer would be much appreciated after your lift/wash. I'm following your ig and found your old video clip of the steps in action.

That pegasus link is exactly what I saw and quoted a year ago haha.

So because it uses the jack holes, does this mean the car can no longer be jacked up (for a wheel change, check etc.) until the side steps are removed?

I'm curious how high is the surface of the step from the ground when deployed (with your suspension in standard height). And the ground clearance with the steps closed? Just whenever you get a chance, not urgent

Thanks heaps. Just whenever you get the chance. I'll still need to get comfortable with a garage who can help me fit it if I order one from Aliexpress.

[elite-fusion]

Mr Pringle, what brand are the boards? Where were they purchased from? How much?

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by elite-fusion

Mr Pringle, what brand are the boards? Where were they purchased from? How much?

I paid $1,400 for them a year ago, a company here installed them, they told me they're a Korean company called smart gear.

[a4turboss]

How was the install of the front lip? Did you have to drill new holes or did you use existing ones?

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by a4turboss

How was the install of the front lip? Did you have to drill new holes or did you use existing ones?

I had to drill new holes for the front lip, there aren't any fixing points on the front bumper unfortunately.

[elite-fusion]

Originally Posted by Mr.Pringle

I paid $1,400 for them a year ago, a company here installed them, they told me they're a Korean company called smart gear.

Thanks!
Can you DM me where you purchased them. I tried looking for Smart Gear Steps, or Retractable Steps, and not finding anything from them.

[KLCC]

Originally Posted by elite-fusion

Thanks!
Can you DM me where you purchased them. I tried looking for Smart Gear Steps, or Retractable Steps, and not finding anything from them.

Care to share if you received that information? I'd be interested to know as well

[PNWM50I]

Originally Posted by elite-fusion

Thanks!
Can you DM me where you purchased them. I tried looking for Smart Gear Steps, or Retractable Steps, and not finding anything from them.

He’s located in Europe so I’m not sure you’re going to have much luck.

[Mr.Pringle]

I got asked for mounting points, so here are some pictures. They're mounted to the Jack points. I've had the car jacked several times right on the arms for the steps without any problems.

[Mr.Pringle]

Originally Posted by KLCC

Care to share if you received that information? I'd be interested to know as well

Sorry for the late reply, I asked the company where I bought them and they said that it's their own product just branded under the "smart gear" name, however I found a similar product on AliExpress for $600 the step is a bit different as it has a chrome line going though it.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_AZavmn

[PNWM50I]

What kind of suspension are you running? Air?