illuminating door sills
07-01-2007, 11:12 AM
#42
I've had these for about 6 months now... everything is working fine still.
Much nicer looking than the overlay style, worth the extra $100 in my mind. The light output is even between the front and rear, and these look like they came with the car.
FWIW, the value of the sills justifies the price. There are hand modified OEM components. The OEM sills alone are about $150 new I believe, plus the lighting hardware, machining, and assembly.
This is not sweatshop assembled chinese junk, but rather and enthusiast who makes cool gear in his basement... like me. I wish I was talented enough to make these myself, as I think you could do your own for < $50... but screw it, time is money.
Much nicer looking than the overlay style, worth the extra $100 in my mind. The light output is even between the front and rear, and these look like they came with the car.
FWIW, the value of the sills justifies the price. There are hand modified OEM components. The OEM sills alone are about $150 new I believe, plus the lighting hardware, machining, and assembly.
This is not sweatshop assembled chinese junk, but rather and enthusiast who makes cool gear in his basement... like me. I wish I was talented enough to make these myself, as I think you could do your own for < $50... but screw it, time is money.
07-01-2007, 04:49 PM
#43
the sills are AWEOMSE. i have the super computer ones (overlays) and they are pretty much the same thing, except they didnt fit quite right.. epoxy will cure it..
the wiring was a blast from what i remember.... took me like....3~ hours or so to do
the wiring was a blast from what i remember.... took me like....3~ hours or so to do
07-01-2007, 11:07 PM
#46
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They are still on EBAY...
They are only in Red, and are only $160...
just type in Acura door sills
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
They are only in Red, and are only $160...
just type in Acura door sills
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
07-02-2007, 07:50 AM
#47
Originally Posted by desper
They are still on EBAY...
They are only in Red, and are only $160...
just type in Acura door sills
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
They are only in Red, and are only $160...
just type in Acura door sills
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
07-02-2007, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
I've had these for about 6 months now... everything is working fine still.
Much nicer looking than the overlay style, worth the extra $100 in my mind. The light output is even between the front and rear, and these look like they came with the car.
FWIW, the value of the sills justifies the price. There are hand modified OEM components. The OEM sills alone are about $150 new I believe, plus the lighting hardware, machining, and assembly.
This is not sweatshop assembled chinese junk, but rather and enthusiast who makes cool gear in his basement... like me. I wish I was talented enough to make these myself, as I think you could do your own for < $50... but screw it, time is money.
Much nicer looking than the overlay style, worth the extra $100 in my mind. The light output is even between the front and rear, and these look like they came with the car.
FWIW, the value of the sills justifies the price. There are hand modified OEM components. The OEM sills alone are about $150 new I believe, plus the lighting hardware, machining, and assembly.
This is not sweatshop assembled chinese junk, but rather and enthusiast who makes cool gear in his basement... like me. I wish I was talented enough to make these myself, as I think you could do your own for < $50... but screw it, time is money.
Agreed - The OEM replacements are much nicer and you don't have to fuss around with 3M tape, Velco or epoxy trying to make them fit right.
Mine are in - soon to be installed
07-02-2007, 09:27 PM
#49
Originally Posted by JD TL-S
How long did they work b4 relay fried?
07-03-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JD TL-S
Where did you order the good ones $260. I might get them instead of buying FIREWORKS.
Many years spending $500 on FIREWORKS.
Many years spending $500 on FIREWORKS.
I have his email address as well in case you want to go to him directly - just PM me and I send it over.
07-03-2007, 05:02 PM
#53
Originally Posted by jptl04
this is my next project, i was looking at the manual, installing is going to be fun. i have everything i need except for one harness.
whats the next project about??? doesnt your type-s already have Navi???
07-03-2007, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny04TL
whats the next project about??? doesnt your type-s already have Navi???
Check back at post #1........this thread is a year old......LOL.
BTW - my younger brother was over tonight - I showed him the OEM replacement sills and for some reason he asked me for a 9V battery???
I had no freakin clue you could rig these sills up on a 9V and get a look at the light strips......
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Anyway - the OEM replacement sills in blue and absolutely - freaking beautiful!!! It's a nice clean - solid - even "Ice Blue"............ I'll get some pics up as soon as I can.
07-04-2007, 09:50 AM
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Right out of the box - front and rear sills
Rear Sill -
Rear Sill lit -
Front Sill Lit - Nice ice blue color.........
Rear Sill -
Rear Sill lit -
Front Sill Lit - Nice ice blue color.........
07-05-2007, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sifuacura
man i want to see that DIY on the NAVI!!
07-05-2007, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jptl04
i already did the navi conversion on my old car. i did a semi DIY on it. there is another member here that wants this done on his 05 TL. im going to do the same conversion, he already gathered up all the parts. i will be doing it very soon. i'll take some pics of the whole process and post it when i finish it.
BUT $300 
Not to change the subject but I can't wait for the DVD conv.
I went to a high end shop in Glenview, IL. and to have them put a single DVD player in my glovebox and put in some sort of NAV conversion DVD harness, they wanted $1,200 total. I thought that was quite a bit considering the DVD player was a single DVD unit for $199.
The shop/store was called Abt. AWESOME place. They do great work, BUT $$$$
07-05-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JD TL-S
I love those Door sills BUT $300
BUT $300 LOL - I know, expensive but I bought mine before the price went up to the current price ......... I LOVE the look............much cleaner than the others. (Not knocking the others but just not the look I'm after)...........
I haven't had a chance to check but a complete set of replacement sills OEM I heard was around $150.00.
07-06-2007, 12:02 AM
#60
I wanted to do this initially but I went for supercomputer's set because they were of course cheaper. The real reason I wanted these and was about to ante up for it is that I wanted them in white just to be different....if only I could put down $300 like it's nothing....it sucks being a cheapskate.
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