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bryand

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I'm after a little bit of advice, I saw these on a 3 series and I thought they looked a lot better than the non illuminated ones I currently have. According to the listing they don't fit but I can't see a reason why they won't, I am more than happy to be corrected by more knowledgeable minds or consider other options.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-M-PERFORMANCE-ILLUMINATED-DOOR-SILL-TRIM-SET-KIT-51472359786/182913147201?epid=1654313488&hash=item2a96792141:g:wpoAAOSwgHJZyhKj
 
It's your car mate, not my cup of tea.
Just be prepared to be attacked by the M squad as they don't like M fittings on non M cars :wink:
 
firebobby said:
Just be prepared to be attacked by the M squad as they don't like M fittings on non M cars
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Yes, knew that would be the case, never understood their logic if I'm honest but I can take it.
 
bryand said:
firebobby said:
Just be prepared to be attacked by the M squad as they don't like M fittings on non M cars
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Yes, knew that would be the case, never understood their logic if I'm honest but I can take it.
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Good man, they can get quite violent you know :lol:
 
bryand said:
firebobby said:
Just be prepared to be attacked by the M squad as they don't like M fittings on non M cars
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Yes, knew that would be the case, never understood their logic if I'm honest but I can take it.
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I never understood the logic either. It's your car do what you like.
 
dhobbs said:
bryand said:
firebobby said:
Just be prepared to be attacked by the M squad as they don't like M fittings on non M cars
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Yes, knew that would be the case, never understood their logic if I'm honest but I can take it.
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I never understood the logic either. It's your car do what you like.
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They are very precious about that M badge, bless em :wink:
 
As an M owner..............

Do what you want, and add whatever makes you happy or spend your money the way you like.

Its an open forum and opinions are varied :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

sal
 
bryand said:
I'm after a little bit of advice, I saw these on a 3 series and I thought they looked a lot better than the non illuminated ones I currently have. According to the listing they don't fit but I can't see a reason why they won't, I am more than happy to be corrected by more knowledgeable minds or consider other options.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-M-PERFORMANCE-ILLUMINATED-DOOR-SILL-TRIM-SET-KIT-51472359786/182913147201?epid=1654313488&hash=item2a96792141:g:wpoAAOSwgHJZyhKj
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Going back to your original question, these will no doubt be a different size which will be why they won’t probably fit. Fixings could be in a different place etc.....
 
Fixings are an easy problem to solve, just use a bit of 3M VHB tape. Just check length and width to make sure there's no overhang.

As for the M debate, I sort of get it. I get the fake M badge on the back can be seen as imitation and a means to pass off the car as something it's not. However when a 2.0l Sport comes with an M Sport steering wheel, M Sport suspension and M Sport seats... I don't see the harm in a set of M Sport door sills.

I have a M front bumper just because I like it better than both the pre and post facelift bumpers, not because I want to pass it off as an M model car.
 
srhutch said:
Going back to your original question, these will no doubt be a different size which will be why they won’t probably fit. Fixings could be in a different place etc.....
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That was my concern but toying with the idea of some kind of adhesive but not sure how well that would work.
 
thanatu55 said:
As for the M debate, I sort of get it. I get the fake M badge on the back can be seen as imitation and a means to pass off the car as something it's not. However when a 2.0l Sport comes with an M Sport steering wheel, M Sport suspension and M Sport seats... I don't see the harm in a set of M Sport door sills.
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That's pretty much how I see it.
 
It's funny how putting the M bumpers on are encouraged, but putting a M badge on is frowned upon!

Sorry OP for taking the subject off track.
 
bryand said:
That was my concern but toying with the idea of some kind of adhesive but not sure how well that would work.
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Trust me 3M VHB is all you need, that's what my illuminated ones are on with.
 
I bought these and fitted on a whim. Cheap enough.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-LED-Moving-Door-Sill-Scuff-Plate-Lights-Step-Panel-Courtesy-For-BMW-Z4-10-16/253227312092?hash=item3af58623dc:g:y2QAAOSw09xZ8bDY
Would prefer if it just had a Zed logo.
Bit flashy for me, i wait till they scuffed and probably remove.
The plain black plastic originals a bit cheap.
Now gone for tacky :)

Or as my Father would say, looks like a Fair ground.
 
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