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saporitj · 12-19-2018, 06:13 PM

So before my car was delivered I was looking into illuminated door sills. They ended up being too expensive at $700/pair. So after I got the car I noticed that my "M" sills looked like they were illuminated but not obvious. Today at the dealer for floor liners and I noticed a 750 in the showroom with illuminated "M" sills so I checked out the other cars and it became obvious that I had illuminated sills. But why? I would have ordered them but they weren't a option. The CA said BMW probably added them because I ordered the INDIVIDUAL FULL Merino leather. Has anyone else with this option have these sills?
I'm liking this car more and more each day.

SteveinArizona · 12-19-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by saporitj

So before my car was delivered I was looking into illuminated door sills. They ended up being too expensive at $700/pair. So after I got the car I noticed that my "M" sills looked like they were illuminated but not obvious. Today at the dealer for floor liners and I noticed a 750 in the showroom with illuminated "M" sills so I checked out the other cars and it became obvious that I had illuminated sills. But why? I would have ordered them but they weren't a option. The CA said BMW probably added them because I ordered the INDIVIDUAL FULL Merino leather. Has anyone else with this option have these sills?
I'm liking this car more and more each day.

I'm jealous. Which Merino leather did you get?

Mach550 · 12-19-2018, 07:43 PM

What do you mean by illuminated door sills? I've seen the little puddle lights that you can install to have m logos on the ground but I thought that went a little too far. My mocha leather interior came with M550i illuminated sills which I didn't tick as an option. I'm also noticing that some of the coding options I've seen is in my idrive settings. For example I can configure at what temperature the ventilation automatically turns on and I read a bit ago about people coding this option. There are a few others that I noticed the past week but can't recall the details. Wondering if BMW is watching coders and making changes to new builds kind of like how most of the updates apple does to the iphone were previously done with jailbreaking?

saporitj · 12-19-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

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Originally Posted by saporitj

So before my car was delivered I was looking into illuminated door sills. They ended up being too expensive at $700/pair. So after I got the car I noticed that my "M" sills looked like they were illuminated but not obvious. Today at the dealer for floor liners and I noticed a 750 in the showroom with illuminated "M" sills so I checked out the other cars and it became obvious that I had illuminated sills. But why? I would have ordered them but they weren't a option. The CA said BMW probably added them because I ordered the INDIVIDUAL FULL Merino leather. Has anyone else with this option have these sills?
I'm liking this car more and more each day.

I'm jealous. Which Merino leather did you get?

I got Tartufo and am loving it. Wish I got the ceramic knobs. Just read about someone who tried to retrofit ceramic and said it was $2k and wouldn't work because BMW knows what the build had with regards to shifter/idrive controller. Crazy

saporitj · 12-19-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach550

What do you mean by illuminated door sills? I've seen the little puddle lights that you can install to have m logos on the ground but I thought that went a little too far. My mocha leather interior came with M550i illuminated sills which I didn't tick as an option. I'm also noticing that some of the coding options I've seen is in my idrive settings. For example I can configure at what temperature the ventilation automatically turns on and I read a bit ago about people coding this option. There are a few others that I noticed the past week but can't recall the details. Wondering if BMW is watching coders and making changes to new builds kind of like how most of the updates apple does to the iphone were previously done with jailbreaking?

No I wasn't talking about the door projectors that shine a light symbol on the ground. Sounds like you 550 lights. Yes on mine it's the "M" on the metal sills. None of the cars other cars on the showroom other then the 750 had them. Guess we're both lucky. This sill but that's not my car but it is my color leather.

Mach550 · 12-19-2018, 08:17 PM

Here's mine but I don't know why it's not illuminating. Maybe the garage lights are telling it that it's sunny right now. Tartufo was my number one but I didn't want to delay the delivery time frame so mocha was a very close second.

saporitj · 12-19-2018, 08:32 PM

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Here's mine but I don't know why it's not illuminating. Maybe the garage lights are telling it that it's sunny right now. Tartufo was my number one but I didn't want to delay the delivery time frame so mocha was a very close second.

Well I'm also loving the Mediterranean blue we both got. In fact I'm liking it more then my first choice, Marina Bay Blue. BMW wouldn't give me the MBB at the time. Glad they didn't because the Mediterranean is awesome. It changes colors in bright sunlight vs clouds. It even has a purple look at time when I'm close up. Gorgeous.

ADS-UK · 12-20-2018, 02:03 AM

I don't know if it's a standard feature here in the UK, but my M door sills illuminate too.

drjolokia · 12-20-2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach550

Here's mine but I don't know why it's not illuminating. Maybe the garage lights are telling it that it's sunny right now. Tartufo was my number one but I didn't want to delay the delivery time frame so mocha was a very close second.

This is what mine looks like too, and it illuminates.

babaikram · 12-20-2018, 11:02 AM

My M door sill illuminates as well even though it is a 4 cylinder's

saporitj · 12-20-2018, 11:27 AM

Looks like everyone has illuminated door sills.

kitster · 12-20-2018, 11:39 AM

And mine.

babaikram · 12-20-2018, 11:54 AM

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Here's mine but I don't know why it's not illuminating. Maybe the garage lights are telling it that it's sunny right now. Tartufo was my number one but I didn't want to delay the delivery time frame so mocha was a very close second.

The illumination comes on and off with the main interior light when the driver's door is opened.

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Mach550 · 12-20-2018, 01:54 PM

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The illumination comes on and off with the main interior light when the driver's door is opened.

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that stinks, I don't like interior lights so I turned them off.

saporitj · 12-21-2018, 11:33 PM

It still was a surprise because I didn't expect it. Just like the bmw cigarette lighter USB adapter.

530iDriver · 12-22-2018, 07:45 AM

My door dolls are illuminated.
They read "Sport Line".

adrianrt · 03-17-2023, 05:51 PM

Hi, are the sills on the rear doors also suppose to be iluminated? In only have the front ones light up.

Mandingo9 · 03-17-2023, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by saporitj

No I wasn't talking about the door projectors that shine a light symbol on the ground. Sounds like you 550 lights. Yes on mine it's the "M" on the metal sills. None of the cars other cars on the showroom other then the 750 had them. Guess we're both lucky. This sill but that's not my car but it is my color leather.

Fuck your sills, post more pictures of the interior leather. Jesus Christ i almost messed my pants.

NGT2 · 03-17-2023, 08:27 PM

OP you still have this car? If so, let’s see it

HerkHealer · 03-17-2023, 08:38 PM

Maybe its optioned out in some trim/configuration on the 540, but I dont have Merino Leather on my 2020 M550 and the M550 door sill logo lights up every time I open the door.

AP · 03-18-2023, 12:23 AM

Illuminated sills on my 2023 U.K. 550.
Also had them on my 2017 540

ezaircon4jc · 03-18-2023, 01:03 PM

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OP you still have this car? If so, let’s see it

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Seriously doubt you'll get a response. I'll bet he's moved on; the original post was over 4 years ago.

12-19-2018, 06:13 PM	#1
saporitj Lieutenant 281 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2019 540ix M Sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Virgina, USA iTrader: (0)	So before my car was delivered I was looking into illuminated door sills. They ended up being too expensive at $700/pair. So after I got the car I noticed that my "M" sills looked like they were illuminated but not obvious. Today at the dealer for floor liners and I noticed a 750 in the showroom with illuminated "M" sills so I checked out the other cars and it became obvious that I had illuminated sills. But why? I would have ordered them but they weren't a option. The CA said BMW probably added them because I ordered the INDIVIDUAL FULL Merino leather. Has anyone else with this option have these sills? I'm liking this car more and more each day. __________________ JS
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12-19-2018, 07:43 PM	#3
Mach550 Captain 472 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2019 M550i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M550i [8.00]	What do you mean by illuminated door sills? I've seen the little puddle lights that you can install to have m logos on the ground but I thought that went a little too far. My mocha leather interior came with M550i illuminated sills which I didn't tick as an option. I'm also noticing that some of the coding options I've seen is in my idrive settings. For example I can configure at what temperature the ventilation automatically turns on and I read a bit ago about people coding this option. There are a few others that I noticed the past week but can't recall the details. Wondering if BMW is watching coders and making changes to new builds kind of like how most of the updates apple does to the iphone were previously done with jailbreaking?
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Mach550 Captain 472 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2019 M550i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M550i [8.00]	Here's mine but I don't know why it's not illuminating. Maybe the garage lights are telling it that it's sunny right now. Tartufo was my number one but I didn't want to delay the delivery time frame so mocha was a very close second. Attached Images __________________ M550i Build Last edited by Mach550; 12-19-2018 at 08:25 PM..
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12-20-2018, 02:03 AM	#8
ADS-UK Captain 499 Rep 987 Posts Drives: G30 - 530d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 530d M Sport [0.00]	I don't know if it's a standard feature here in the UK, but my M door sills illuminate too.
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babaikram M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS 512 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: . Join Date: May 2015 Location: England iTrader: (0)	My M door sill illuminates as well even though it is a 4 cylinder's __________________ Acceleration is heavenly
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12-20-2018, 11:27 AM	#11
saporitj Lieutenant 281 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2019 540ix M Sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Virgina, USA iTrader: (0)	Looks like everyone has illuminated door sills. __________________ JS
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kitster Lieutenant Colonel 541 Rep 1,894 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	And mine. Attached Images
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12-21-2018, 11:33 PM	#15
saporitj Lieutenant 281 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2019 540ix M Sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Virgina, USA iTrader: (0)	It still was a surprise because I didn't expect it. Just like the bmw cigarette lighter USB adapter. __________________ JS
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12-22-2018, 07:45 AM	#16
530iDriver Colonel 1708 Rep 2,539 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 530i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	My door dolls are illuminated. They read "Sport Line". __________________ 2017 BMW 530i, Sport Line,Alpine White, Canberra Beige Sensatec, 19 inch V-Spoke wheels, basic plain Jane build with no options whatsoever..... "Less is more". Before: 2011 BMW 328i E90 sedan, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Dakota Brown leather, 17 inch wheels, 6-speed auto, N52 6 Cyl inline N/A goodness....
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adrianrt Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2019 530i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 530I M SPORT [0.00]	M door sills iluminated?? Hi, are the sills on the rear doors also suppose to be iluminated? In only have the front ones light up.
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NGT2 Brigadier General 5612 Rep 4,542 Posts Drives: BMW M550i xDrive (2020) Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: West TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M550i xDrive [9.00]	OP you still have this car? If so, let’s see it __________________ 2020 M550i xDrive (Champagne Quartz/Black) 2021 X7 40i M-Sport (Arctic Gray/Tartufo) RETIRED: 2018 540i Luxury Line (Dark Graphite/Canberra Beige)
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HerkHealer Lieutenant Colonel 1718 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: G30/M550 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Nashua NH iTrader: (0)	Maybe its optioned out in some trim/configuration on the 540, but I dont have Merino Leather on my 2020 M550 and the M550 door sill logo lights up every time I open the door. __________________ 2020 M550 / Dark Graphite / Napa Saddle Brown / DHP Pkg / Exec Pkg / Luxury Pkg / Parking Asst Pkg
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03-18-2023, 12:23 AM	#21
AP Major General 2777 Rep 5,093 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Illuminated sills on my 2023 U.K. 550. Also had them on my 2017 540
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