Master Thread: Review of the EV Sportline RMaxx Running Boards/Sliders (from Team 1EV)

[JACE]

Can anyone in Chicago reccomend an installer for these?

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[EV Sportline]

One thing that never gets old is looking at our RMaxx Running Boards & Rock sliders from the side and NEVER seeing 'brackets' hanging down. Such a clean look!

Photos fresh from install at our Los Angeles facility -

https://evsportline.com/collections...-boards-side-steps-nerf-bars-and-rock-sliders

 

[windblowlc]

One thing that never gets old is looking at our RMaxx Running Boards & Rock sliders from the side and NEVER seeing 'brackets' hanging down. Such a clean look!

Photos fresh from install at our Los Angeles facility -

https://evsportline.com/collections...-boards-side-steps-nerf-bars-and-rock-sliders

Do you have any update on ETA of 2025 R1T running boards on pre-orders?

 

[ElGuano]

I'm prepping for the delivery of the 2025 running boards. Looking through this thread, it seems like there are two basic installation options:

1) Cut out 4" holes in situ and install the brackets without having to remove the trim; or

2) Take off the trim and cut out t-slots after during the installation (or leave the panels off completely).

Seems like cutting the slots is way more involved, and the lazy side of me just says "get the hole saw bit and drill out the panels." I wanted to see if anyone went that route and then regretted it for whatever reason.

Also, it seems a 4" bit is recommended, but I can also get bits ranging from 3" to 3.75". Does anyone happen to know the smallest bit size that works and still allows easy installation of the brackets and torquing of the bolts?

 

[EV Sportline]

I'm prepping for the delivery of the 2025 running boards. Looking through this thread, it seems like there are two basic installation options:

1) Cut out 4" holes in situ and install the brackets without having to remove the trim; or

2) Take off the trim and cut out t-slots after during the installation (or leave the panels off completely).

Seems like cutting the slots is way more involved, and the lazy side of me just says "get the hole saw bit and drill out the panels." I wanted to see if anyone went that route and then regretted it for whatever reason.

Also, it seems a 4" bit is recommended, but I can also get bits ranging from 3" to 3.75". Does anyone happen to know the smallest bit size that works and still allows easy installation of the brackets and torquing of the bolts?

Yes, basics covered. Or...if you can wait until March, we have a new bolt-on cover coming to market....so you could pull the plastic off entirely for now...and bolt on our new covers

 

[ElGuano]

Yes, basics covered. Or...if you can wait until March, we have a new bolt-on cover coming to market....so you could pull the plastic off entirely for now...and bolt on our new covers

Lol you just drop that nugget like that? Lol. Count me in.

And happy to be a guinea pig tester if you need one!

 

[EV Sportline]

Do you have any update on ETA of 2025 R1T running boards on pre-orders?

We just got the slot tread version. Square tread are another week or two out.

 

[EV Sportline]

Lol you just drop that nugget like that? Lol. Count me in.

And happy to be a guinea pig tester if you need one!

ha ha, i was asking the engineer for deets so i could tease it out. Now I told him I need photos and costing, let's roll!

 

[phaduman]

Do we have any range tests done with and without the boards at city speeds and highway speeds? Casual search results say "no noticeable impact". Would be good if someone has data to share.

 

[EV Sportline]

Do we have any range tests done with and without the boards at city speeds and highway speeds? Casual search results say "no noticeable impact". Would be good if someone has data to share.

no loss of range. We have been selling these for years, never an issue with ours and range loss.

 

[Scoiatael]

Yes, basics covered. Or...if you can wait until March, we have a new bolt-on cover coming to market....so you could pull the plastic off entirely for now...and bolt on our new covers

Looking forward to this. For my r1t I did the circular holes, but for the R1S I took the covers off.

 

[SANZC02]

I'm prepping for the delivery of the 2025 running boards. Looking through this thread, it seems like there are two basic installation options:

1) Cut out 4" holes in situ and install the brackets without having to remove the trim; or

2) Take off the trim and cut out t-slots after during the installation (or leave the panels off completely).

Seems like cutting the slots is way more involved, and the lazy side of me just says "get the hole saw bit and drill out the panels." I wanted to see if anyone went that route and then regretted it for whatever reason.

Also, it seems a 4" bit is recommended, but I can also get bits ranging from 3" to 3.75". Does anyone happen to know the smallest bit size that works and still allows easy installation of the brackets and torquing of the bolts?

I did the 4 inch holes on my R1S, it has almost been a year since I installed them and have no regrets. I did not notice any efficiency drop adding them, I did pickup some 6 inch wide weather tape to cover the open areas but after driving it around for a bit I never used it.

When I did the install I took my time and triple measured before cutting the holes. Even taking my time it was only about 1.5 hours doing it in the drive. Just raised suspension to highest level, no need to jack anything up and was able to do it by myself, did not need a helper.

Just note to ensure you have a TP (Torx Plus) bit as a Torx bit will strip the bolt heads.

 

[windblowlc]

ha ha, i was asking the engineer for deets so i could tease it out. Now I told him I need photos and costing, let's roll!

Can't wait for the pics. Are they slotted covers?

 

[EV Sportline]

Can't wait for the pics. Are they slotted covers?

slotted, yes - https://evsportline.com/collections...rmaxx-running-board-bolt-on-aero-cover-plates

 

[windblowlc]

We just got the slot tread version. Square tread are another week or two out.

My 2025 Gen 2 R1T running boards are being delivered this afternoon. Where can I download the latest 4" hole cutting templates? Website hasn't update the templates for the new 2025 R1T running boards. Thanks!

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