[zauriel]

Originally Posted by Pganders

As I said in another post I would have been a bit miffed if they just left a gaping hole where the glovebox light should be per the photo above. At the very least there should surely be a blanking plate? I’m wondering if this is maybe a quality control issue and it’s just been left out?

I’m just glad I got my car when I did.

Unfortunately multiple reports at least here in Italy of the glovebox being like the pic I have posted above.

Shameful, especially for the front door panel.
I’m waiting for mine to be shipped this autumn and these news kind of bum me.

[zauriel]

Originally Posted by Rpesacs

Can we buy a pair of door sills from BMW or anywhere and have them installed?

I’m waiting for another user to post the part number in a different thread, I believe it will be very easy to retrofit the door sills and apparently they cost around 165 USD, I will keep you posted.

[Pganders]

Originally Posted by zauriel

I’m waiting for another user to post the part number in a different thread, I believe it will be very easy to retrofit the door sills and apparently they cost around 165 USD, I will keep you posted.

I haven’t driven my car in the dark for a while now but are the door trims not illuminated? Maybe I’m thinking of my last car?

[Pganders]

Originally Posted by zauriel

Unfortunately multiple reports at least here in Italy of the glovebox being like the pic I have posted above.

Shameful, especially for the front door panel.
I’m waiting for mine to be shipped this autumn and these news kind of bum me.

If that’s the case it is really very poor of BMW to leave the glovebox unfinished like that. Nearly sounds like they’ve run out of a batch of lights and are just sending the cars out anyway. I would push for it to be fitted if the hole and wires are there.

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by Pganders

I haven’t driven my car in the dark for a while now but are the door trims not illuminated? Maybe I’m thinking of my last car?

At least in the US, the door trims are not illuminated and I believe they are just attached by adhesive.

[zauriel]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

At least in the US, the door trims are not illuminated and I believe they are just attached by adhesive.

I found the part number, it is BMW item #51 47 9 464 399 (sills with m logo) just google for the part number in order to find resellers.
more info here and here
In my present BMW they sit in place using three plastic clips like these ones.
In case they will come with clips i guess a mounting jig will be needed in order to make the perfect holes. or maybe an experienced car detailer/body shop can just glue them in the metal.

what do you guys think?

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by zauriel

I found the part number, it is BMW item #51 47 9 464 399 (sills with m logo) just google for the part number in order to find resellers.
more info here and here
In my present BMW they sit in place using three plastic clips like these ones.
In case they will come with clips i guess a mounting jig will be needed in order to make the perfect holes. or maybe an experienced car detailer/body shop can just glue them in the metal.

what do you guys think?

I'm pretty sure they are just stuck on with tape. I don't think they're thick enough to need those clips you're referencing, and I can't imagine BMW would include holes in the body when not necessary. All of my previous BMWs have had the lower sills and they have all been stuck on with adhesive (E92, E90, F32).

And even if for some strange reason they are using clips and you don't have holes, I'd much rather shave off the clips if needed and attach it with 3M tape.

[zauriel]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

At least in the US, the door trims are not illuminated and I believe they are just attached by adhesive.

Originally Posted by Rpesacs

Can we buy a pair of door sills from BMW or anywhere and have them installed?

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

I'm pretty sure they are just stuck on with tape. I don't think they're thick enough to need those clips you're referencing, and I can't imagine BMW would include holes in the body when not necessary. All of my previous BMWs have had the lower sills and they have all been stuck on with adhesive (E92, E90, F32).

And even if for some strange reason they are using clips and you don't have holes, I'd much rather shave off the clips if needed and attach it with 3M tape.

This is also what I thought because from the picture they look way thinner than the ones I have in my 2017 1er but I'm now glad to also have your feedback.

Once the car arrives, I will definitely order them, I hope the dealer will provide them free of charge since it's about 160 euro in a 62k euro car.

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by zauriel

This is also what I thought because from the picture they look way thinner than the ones I have in my 2017 1er but I'm now glad to also have your feedback.

Once the car arrives, I will definitely order them, I hope the dealer will provide them free of charge since it's about 160 euro in a 62k euro car.

I have to go down to my car at some point tonight and unload some things I was too lazy to do earlier. I'll take a look and see how they are attached.

[FlashMonkey929]

I can pretty much confirm that these are stick on. They’re e only a couple millimeters thick, hardly enough room to have retaining brackets for the clips. Pulling on them feels like they are stuck on with adhesive (how it feels to me anyway). There is a possibility that they have a plastic backing with integrated pegs, but I doubt it for 2 reasons:

-BMW is keeping costs down wherever they can. If the 35i has the sills and standard models don’t, I doubt BMW would make 2 separate body panels for such a minor detail.

-Adhesive is much cheaper than manufacturing a sill with pegs (and the corresponding brackets to retain them). Using adhesive would also reduce any chances of rattling over time.

[zauriel]

Thank you very much for your feedback, it’s very much appreciated.

I’m definitely planning on retrofitting those as soon as the car arrives.

[Pganders]

Originally Posted by Pganders

I haven’t driven my car in the dark for a while now but are the door trims not illuminated? Maybe I’m thinking of my last car?

Just checked, they’re not illuminated. It’s the reflection of the under door puddle light on the trim when the door opens. I assume they are still at least fitting those?

[zauriel]

I wanted to clarify the missing stitches from the front door panel.
It’s still there also in the MY24 if you stick with the Alcantara seats.
It won’t be there if your order the new veganza or natural leather seats…
You can double check this also with the online configurator…

[COOLGREANY]

Originally Posted by zauriel

I wanted to clarify the missing stitches from the front door panel.
It’s still there also in the MY24 if you stick with the Alcantara seats.
It won’t be there if your order the new veganza or natural leather seats…
You can double check this also with the online configurator…

The configuration for the 28i isn't live yet in the USA (only live for the M35). Is the configurator for the 28i live in Italy?

[zauriel]

Originally Posted by COOLGREANY

The configuration for the 28i isn't live yet in the USA (only live for the M35). Is the configurator for the 28i live in Italy?

Hello coolgreany, bmw doesn’t sell the 28i in Italy (it’s only for the US market if I’m not wrong).
The best you can do here is 23i 160Kw/219PS

[beemerboy]

For those long-time BMW X series owners, what are your thoughts on the new U11 X1/iX1? I've only ever owned the last gen petrol X1.

I'm contemplating a new SUV EV to own outright for >7 years and deciding between a BMW iX1 and iX3, the iX3 is an older model but at least it has physical buttons to use while driving. Thoughts?

[Lantirn]

Originally Posted by zauriel

I found the part number, it is BMW item #51 47 9 464 399 (sills with m logo) just google for the part number in order to find resellers.
more info here and here
In my present BMW they sit in place using three plastic clips like these ones.
In case they will come with clips i guess a mounting jig will be needed in order to make the perfect holes. or maybe an experienced car detailer/body shop can just glue them in the metal.

what do you guys think?

Can I ask please: On the first link that you provided,

https://www.bmwautoparts.net/en/cata...399/32142/2303

Which one is included? I see 3, one with M perf, one with M, and one with BMW.

Surely something I miss here

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by beemerboy

For those long-time BMW X series owners, what are your thoughts on the new U11 X1/iX1? I've only ever owned the last gen petrol X1.

I'm contemplating a new SUV EV to own outright for >7 years and deciding between a BMW iX1 and iX3, the iX3 is an older model but at least it has physical buttons to use while driving. Thoughts?

You can't get the iX1 or iX3 in the USA

[zauriel]

Originally Posted by Lantirn

Can I ask please: On the first link that you provided,

https://www.bmwautoparts.net/en/cata...399/32142/2303

Which one is included? I see 3, one with M perf, one with M, and one with BMW.

Surely something I miss here

Try this link where you should see 3 different part numbers
https://www.bmwautoparts.net/en/cata...1/11848/116304

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by tex2670

You can't get the iX1 or iX3 in the USA

I think the location in the profile isn't accurate, I believe he's UK