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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Door sill replacments

So, I really hate the plastic door sills - BOTH outside and inside the rubber door seals. Why do expensive cars (like Mercedes and Porsche) come with these? They scratch when you breath on them.....

I know Porsche offers choices as options when ordering, but since I bought my car used, I am looking to change after-the-fact.

Obviously, many of you have done this as well. What I am asking for is resources AND feedback on the actual products.....please
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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I ordered the SS sills from Suncoast. I was going to try to replace them myself ,but after learning what was involved i had the dealer do it for $50.
 
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do the door sills have anything written on them? Or better yet can you get them illuminated? Very interested.
 
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They have your model Carrera, Carrera S, Turbo, etc. You can get them illuminated.
 
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They have your model Carrera, Carrera S, Turbo, etc. You can get them illuminated.
Can you get the CF one illuminated? Or is this just the stainless steel version?
 
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I was wrong about the lighted version . That is only in the Cayenne.
 
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I was wrong about the lighted version . That is only in the Cayenne.
I saw the official order guide of the 997 turbo and it has the stainless steel illuminated doorsills listed as a 780 USD option
 
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You are right; option CXB $780.
 
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Wher does the light get the power from?
 
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Wires go into the fuse box.
 
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I have the illuminated SS ones and love them! I keep trying to upload a pic of it but keep getting an error each time...what am I doing wrong? I resized it...the same size ones that work on other boards but no dice here??
 
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Ooh, I'd love to see that.
 
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Ooh, I'd love to see that.
I have a similar option on my AMG as well. I think I might have a pic in my hard drive. Let me search for it and post it later tonight.
 
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Wires go into the fuse box.
So you have to route the wires from the sill to the box? A PITA on the passenger side right?
 
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Everytime I try to attach a photo either at work or home I get this error...what am I doing wrong?

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