awdinut

[QUOTE=Galco;24541851]Thanks again for you installation suggestions and technical input. I think you are correct, you were the only other US D3 owner that I found that had experience with these sills. There are others scattered through Europe, but very few of those as well.

Yes,they were only offered in Europe, and I imagine that cost was the reason not many sets were ever sold. They were a Quattro GmBh (read expensive) option and I think they cost about $1000. Whats more, most A8 owners would have had the dealer install them, and I cant even guess at how much time/money it would have taken to have them installed by the insane-cover-your-***-procedure that Audi specified for their installation !!

Galco

[QUOTE=awdinut;24541918]Shortly after I received the kit and read the through the 30 pages of instructions, I was like, holly smokes, i'm not sure if I want to tackle taking out 1/2 the dash for these sills. So I showed the instructions to the shop foreman at my local dealer and he came back with $1,000 labor only! Suspect they didn't really want the project and if they were asked to do, they wanted to be paid well for it.

There was no way I could justify that cost in my mind. Hence the DIY garage project with a few friends who couldn't wait to see if I would really drill a hole in my Audi beauty. They took pictures in disbelief. Anyway, its done and they look great!

lgball

You are almost correct. I believe the illuminated sills are standard on the D4, but they are only a rectangle - no logo. I was messing around on the Audi UK site the other day (wow can you customize a car for order over there) and saw that you could order custom illuminated sills on a D4. So, it could say Audi or your name or a phrase or whatever. Pretty cool. I think they were like $2500, but that would be a nice touch.

I tried to find a set of these for my D3, but never could. Nice job on the install - they look great!

pmdeaver

Hats off! Well done! Beautiful job. Now come to NC and do mine!

jakematic

Correct. I think mine say Audi or A8, will look later today.


That is the one 'mod' that I really wanted to do on the D3.
Never could bring myself to do the drilling though
Looks superb Galco !

mishar

This looks great. I usually do not like LED modes but this one got me. I would do it today if I can find parts for acceptable money. Definitely not scared of drilling. It is aluminum and plastic. Won't rust.

Galco

Thanks, but not LED, rather a form of florescent type strips. The light is softer than LED and although white in color temperature, not as white as LED. They have more of a soft glow like a florescent bulb so they are not harsh on the eye.

You are correct the drilling is through plastic bits and the aluminum body, so no risk of corrosion.

jakematic

Maybe your CNC prowess combined with an Electroluminescent panel ?

mishar

Thanks Jake. I really like those glowing panels. Some ideas already brewing.

May be this one is that technology?

jakematic

Gah! Forgot to look, will check later.
EDIT: Checked, no lettering. Rear is the same.



I think you are correct.
Found this old thread by adwinut and he references EL https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...51&postcount=1