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      09-07-2014, 06:27 PM   #1
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Illuminated Door Sill Strip

Has anyone:
  • Installed these?
  • Know where to buy them?
  • Know how much they cost?
  • Know Where they would get their prower drawn from?

Thank you.
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If you know the part number (which you do, since it was in the image) then contact @r33 or getbmwparts.com for a price. Curious about the wiring though! If you chase this down, would you let us know what you find out ? Thanks!
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If you know the part number (which you do, since it was in the image) then contact @r33 or getbmwparts.com for a price. Curious about the wiring though! If you chase this down, would you let us know what you find out ? Thanks!
Ditto, let us know. This looks awesome. My brother's ML63 has illuminated light blue AMG door sills and they look amazing.
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If you know the part number (which you do, since it was in the image) then contact @r33 or getbmwparts.com for a price. Curious about the wiring though! If you chase this down, would you let us know what you find out ? Thanks!
I contacted him....waiting.....here is another set that seems to be new to the catalog and N/A at getbmwparts.com.

Here is another one.....

I am guess either below or the door sills, as both would be for the 19 year old son of my neighbor.
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Thanks! I have been waiting for these to show up since i saw them as accessory for the F16 X6! I think the LED door sills now come with batteries that should last 2 years. There should also be BMW Individual ones as a special order.
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Called the dealer, they do not have it in their system yet, will inquire with Munich and in about 4 to 5 days i get it. Thanks a lot for this info! Cheers
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Sorry guys, was busy entertaining my family over the weekend.
But, here is my reply to Matt's PM.

"Sorry for late reply, I will find out the cost today. As far as installation, I am not sure on this particular one. But, I did install the Brabus one on Benz 10 years ago and I believe it took about 2-3 hours to get it done.
It is not that difficult, just the wiring work that's a bit tedious.
Just be careful not to get shocked, it is only small amp, but the high voltage makes your finger tingles for the whole day. How do I know, I shocked myself twice. LoL."
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Many thanks @r33. They maybe battery operated, making the install just above my sill level.
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Many thanks @r33. They maybe battery operated, making the install just above my sill level.
The price is here in europe EUR 222.00 each and they do not know about installation costs yet. They did not give me more info yet but i know from F16 accessories available to see online is that it is stated that the door sills illuminated have a battery that lasts approx. 2 years. Maybe, just maybe installation is simpler because of that.
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Here what I found out.

51 47 2 289 608 - Not due in Germany until end of Sept. Cost about $260
51 47 2 361 166 - Not available yet.
63 31 2 289 654 - Not due in Germany until mid Oct. Cost about $85

I should be able to order them, just going to take a while to receive them.
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Here what I found out......
I should be able to order them, just going to take a while to receive them.
Thank you. You obviously are well connected with great sources.

Which would you do? Is the projector just too much?
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Thank you. You obviously are well connected with great sources.

Which would you do? Is the projector just too much?

I personally won't do the projector.
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Thank you. You obviously are well connected with great sources.

Which would you do? Is the projector just too much?
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I personally won't do the projector.
Hey Matt, I agree with Ben. The projector seems a bit too much. It definitely gives off that aftermarket vibe.
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Hey Matt, I agree with Ben. The projector seems a bit too much. It definitely gives off that aftermarket vibe.
Came to the same conclusion when I looked into this a few weeks back. Those projectors just look a bit tacky somehow - can't quite put my finger on it.

Am contemplating the door sills though...
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Came to the same conclusion when I looked into this a few weeks back. Those projectors just look a bit tacky somehow - can't quite put my finger on it.

Am contemplating the door sills though...
Yeah, I'm thinking about the door sills as well. That's definitely a nice look if they light up blue like our interior LED ambient lighting.
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Yeah, I'm thinking about the door sills as well. That's definitely a nice look if they light up blue like our interior LED ambient lighting.
Same here, projector does look aftermarket and tacky, but who knows . Illuminated door sills are very nice.
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Looks like most feel the same about the projectors. If we were under 21 I am sure the results would be inverted. Meanwhile, here is a plug and play (no wires) projector with "M"
from Deutsche eBay but no sills there yet: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261510241224...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Gosh, I want to order these, but I don't even have a car yet. Must resist.
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I just ordered a few set of the M Performance LED sill cover.
It is still says unavailable, but let's see if my source can do some magic here.
I will update once received and installed.
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I just ordered a few set of the M Performance LED sill cover.
It is still says unavailable, but let's see if my source can do some magic here.
I will update once received and installed.
Nice . Looking forward to your install.
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Looks like most feel the same about the projectors. If we were under 21 I am sure the results would be inverted. Meanwhile, here is a plug and play (no wires) projector with "M"
from Deutsche eBay but no sills there yet: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261510241224...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

$30? Sign me up. X one looks nice, M one is tacky especially if you don't have an ///M vehicle, otherwise I wonder what other options there are.
I remember someone in the forum had these, I can't find that thread though. Maybe it was at the 'fest.
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I just ordered a few set of the M Performance LED sill cover.
It is still says unavailable, but let's see if my source can do some magic here.
I will update once received and installed.
Ditto! I ordered last week, but no movement yet. Hopefully my guy can come through for me.

For those wondering, these are battery powered. There is a magnet that you attach to the underside of the door above a sensor spot on the sill. When the magnet is over the spot the sill turns off.

Installation should be easy.
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