Illuminated Door Sills

SteveAustin · 04-01-2017, 11:36 AM

I just installed these yesterday - got them from https://getbmwparts.com/ Install is fairly easy but the magnets were a bit frustrating to find the perfect place. It includes a wood wedge to remove the old ones and I think it's held in place by 5 clips and comes with extras if you break them changing the batteries in the future.

Benandluna · 04-03-2017, 03:13 PM

those are pretty cool, wonder how they will hold up though.

SlickShift · 04-03-2017, 09:36 PM

So the lighting is powered by batteries? I always thought these were hardwired.

Questofthetune · 04-03-2017, 10:56 PM

Magnets in doors activate sills I'm guessing?

Tpeterson · 04-04-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Questofthetune

Magnets in doors activate sills I'm guessing?

That's right. I put a set in last Summer and that is how the button cell batteries are activated.
It's an easy installation with very good directions.
I bought them at GetBMW parts also.

SteveAustin · 04-04-2017, 02:16 PM

The quality is good just like the OEM sills. The batteries are supposed to last 5+ years at least.

Questofthetune · 04-04-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveAustin

The quality is good just like the OEM sills. The batteries are supposed to last 5+ years at least.

this was my biggest question- 5+ years is not bad

Questofthetune · 04-04-2017, 02:52 PM

anyone seen the M performance version? i like that more for the 235

Nito310 · 04-04-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Questofthetune

anyone seen the M performance version? i like that more for the 235

I actually just ordered a set of the M Performance ones a couple days ago. They should be in around Thursday. I'll post a few pics once I get them installed.

Questofthetune · 04-04-2017, 03:14 PM

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I actually just ordered a set of the M Performance ones a couple days ago. They should be in around Thursday. I'll post a few pics once I get them installed.

omera60 · 04-11-2017, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Questofthetune

anyone seen the M performance version? i like that more for the 235

I have them on mine and I love them. If you are in hesitation go for it, they are totally worth it.

Nito310 · 04-13-2017, 03:01 AM

Finally got mine in and installed. Definitely worth it!

getBMWparts · 04-13-2017, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveAustin

I just installed these yesterday - got them from https://getbmwparts.com/ Install is fairly easy but the magnets were a bit frustrating to find the perfect place. It includes a wood wedge to remove the old ones and I think it's held in place by 5 clips and comes with extras if you break them changing the batteries in the future.

They look great - thanks for sharing!

Cole228 · 10-02-2017, 05:28 PM

How easy is easy? Does it come with a tool to help remove the existing sill?

cxp213 · 10-03-2017, 10:23 AM

Can someone post the underside of the door sills?

Paulvin · 12-18-2020, 09:00 PM

Sorry to bump and old thread: I have a set of the M Perf sills. Didn’t realise they illuminate, should illuminate. Any idea how to replace the batteries?

John in VA · 12-19-2020, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulvin

Sorry to bump and old thread: I have a set of the M Perf sills. Didn’t realise they illuminate, should illuminate. Any idea how to replace the batteries?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l6d...nnel=CazuaLLUK

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