Running Boards - black stick on pieces

lordlichfield · Nov 20th, 2009, 16:25

Having had the running boards fitted last week I'm now contemplating getting the black stick-on pads as well but exactly where do you fit them? It doesn't look like there are any guide marks on the running boards themselves so do you just place them where you think they will be stepped on the most? And how sticky are they? Will I need to wait for a really mild day before applying them?

clam · Nov 23rd, 2009, 09:07

The black stick on bits come with instructions giving measurements from the ends of the running boards (actualy the join between the bracket and the straight length).

But I guess it's up to you really where they go, I may not follow the guidline for the rear ones as the kids step in a completely different place to get into the 3rd row than say an adult getting into the 2nd row. As most of the useage on mine will be for the kids then some dry runs may be in order to get the best location.

There are some quidelines on the actual sticking too, I think it says apply at +15 deg C..... so that'll be one day in July when they can be done :-) No getting wet for 2 hours after etc. etc.

chf · Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:23

As Clam said. The rubber steps are backed with some pretty sticky tape, so you better get it right the first time as you won't be able to reposition them.

Instructions are quite comprehensive but definitely ignore the rear positioning if you have kids.

I fitted them about 10 days ago during a dry day but nowhere close to 15 degree C ....

lordlichfield · Nov 24th, 2009, 09:16

Thanks both - I'm now wondering whether it might be worthwhile getting a custom anti-slip pad made up that runs the full length of the running board. That way there won't be any issues with where people get on and off. I might pop along to B&Q or Wickes and see if they have such a thing that could be cut to size.

chf · Nov 24th, 2009, 14:46

The orignal from volvo have a profile to perfectly fit the running board grooves. I doubt you'll find this in B&Q. Try to position them at the rear before peeling back the sticky tape protection and ask the kids to go in and out to check where they step on the running boards and then fit them. Never had any complaints from them that the rubber steps should have been longer.

burningoil · Dec 21st, 2009, 18:42

Hello, can someone explain to me advantages of the running boards> Our car is probably en route from Sweden so it would need to be a dealer fit option. Any idea what costs would be (incl. fitting). We will have our young kids in the back of the car next yr when car arrives (new born, 2 and 4 yr old)
Thanks

dj898 · Dec 21st, 2009, 22:25

since you have kids - imagine you trying to have your 4 years climb aboard XC90/XC60 or how about getting him/her off by himself/herself?

bobdabuilda · Dec 22nd, 2009, 07:50

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Originally Posted by burningoil

Hello, can someone explain to me advantages of the running boards> Our car is probably en route from Sweden so it would need to be a dealer fit option. Any idea what costs would be (incl. fitting). We will have our young kids in the back of the car next yr when car arrives (new born, 2 and 4 yr old)
Thanks

It makes life much easier for our 3 and 4yr old children to get in and out. It is also easier to reach up to the roof if you want to use roofbars etc. One last advantage is that it will stop people smacking their doors against your paintwork as they will hit the running bar first.

adonis kebab · Dec 22nd, 2009, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by burningoil

Hello, can someone explain to me advantages of the running boards> Our car is probably en route from Sweden so it would need to be a dealer fit option. Any idea what costs would be (incl. fitting). We will have our young kids in the back of the car next yr when car arrives (new born, 2 and 4 yr old)
Thanks

If you are capapble Nottingham Volvo sell running boards on ebay for £320 which is about half price compared to dealer fitted. Also if you phone them i believe you get an additional £20 off. I fitted a pair in under 1 hour with ease. Hope this helps

Nov 20th, 2009, 16:25	#1
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	Running Boards - black stick on pieces Having had the running boards fitted last week I'm now contemplating getting the black stick-on pads as well but exactly where do you fit them? It doesn't look like there are any guide marks on the running boards themselves so do you just place them where you think they will be stepped on the most? And how sticky are they? Will I need to wait for a really mild day before applying them?

Nov 23rd, 2009, 09:07	#2
clam Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2013 18:24 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: West Country La la laa laa	The black stick on bits come with instructions giving measurements from the ends of the running boards (actualy the join between the bracket and the straight length). But I guess it's up to you really where they go, I may not follow the guidline for the rear ones as the kids step in a completely different place to get into the 3rd row than say an adult getting into the 2nd row. As most of the useage on mine will be for the kids then some dry runs may be in order to get the best location. There are some quidelines on the actual sticking too, I think it says apply at +15 deg C..... so that'll be one day in July when they can be done :-) No getting wet for 2 hours after etc. etc. Last edited by clam; Nov 23rd, 2009 at 09:09.

Dec 21st, 2009, 18:42	#6
burningoil Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2012 19:29 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wales	running boards Hello, can someone explain to me advantages of the running boards> Our car is probably en route from Sweden so it would need to be a dealer fit option. Any idea what costs would be (incl. fitting). We will have our young kids in the back of the car next yr when car arrives (new born, 2 and 4 yr old) Thanks

Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:23	#3
chf Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2012 10:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nuneaton	As Clam said. The rubber steps are backed with some pretty sticky tape, so you better get it right the first time as you won't be able to reposition them. Instructions are quite comprehensive but definitely ignore the rear positioning if you have kids. I fitted them about 10 days ago during a dry day but nowhere close to 15 degree C ....

Nov 24th, 2009, 09:16	#4
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	Thanks both - I'm now wondering whether it might be worthwhile getting a custom anti-slip pad made up that runs the full length of the running board. That way there won't be any issues with where people get on and off. I might pop along to B&Q or Wickes and see if they have such a thing that could be cut to size.

Nov 24th, 2009, 14:46	#5
chf Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2012 10:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nuneaton	The orignal from volvo have a profile to perfectly fit the running board grooves. I doubt you'll find this in B&Q. Try to position them at the rear before peeling back the sticky tape protection and ask the kids to go in and out to check where they step on the running boards and then fit them. Never had any complaints from them that the rubber steps should have been longer.

Dec 21st, 2009, 22:25	#7
dj898 Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2012 04:42 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney	since you have kids - imagine you trying to have your 4 years climb aboard XC90/XC60 or how about getting him/her off by himself/herself?

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