running board

Tell me what your opinions are on this I know our cars are not designed for step running boards. But do you think adding something in chrome like the ones found on trucks would be a good stylish Idea not to mention have it stick out I say an inch to the outside so if someone where parked next to you and swung the doors open it will hit this running board opposed to damaging the car? I am trying to find an idea to this problem people here where I live are like animals don't have any regards to someone else's property they will back up, bang your door etc.. and drive off like nothing happened.

No matter how nice the running boards are, it is not suitable for the CX7 because of the car's height....it will look funny to say the least. A side skirt is a better alternative.

Sad to say, the car will get dings and scratches no matter what. We'll just have to live with it.

Yup, I believe what you should be looking into are side skirts. If I were, I'll go for that better option.

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Mazda Trucks and Cars

I would only put side steps on a pickup truck. In my opinion, they don't do the CX-7 justice. I agree with the posters above; side skirts are more appropriate and will look much nicer. Something like the kenstyle kit from japan fits the body lines best.