Illuminated Door Sills?

[CFoote]

Hey All,

The door sills on my '06 Z4M are kinda scratched and I am debating as to whether to replace them.

What do folks think of the illuminated door sills? I can get them for around 300 bucks. They looks pretty nice.

I don't want to take away from the "M" look however there are M badges everywhere on this car...I think people would still know it's a M car

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...&ProductId=194

Chris

[gferil]

I agree with the over placement of "M" all over the car, but honestly I think the M sills are one of the few cool placements. I wonder if we can get enough people interested, if we can get one of those sellers on ebay to do some custom sets for us...I'd definitely throw down some good money for that mod.

[HaiDef]

mine are scratched up too. I say just deal with the scratches because no matter how cautious you are, your passengers will still scratch up their side and you would have just wasted $300. Unless you plan on coating them with something scratch resistant. So much money for little details that only you would notice

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by CFoote

Hey All,

The door sills on my '06 Z4M are kinda scratched and I am debating as to whether to replace them.

What do folks think of the illuminated door sills? I can get them for around 300 bucks. They looks pretty nice.

I don't want to take away from the "M" look however there are M badges everywhere on this car...I think people would still know it's a M car

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...&ProductId=194

Chris

I like the illuminated sills, BUT technically your car is an M Roadster and not a Z4. This is my issue with them. If they made an M version, it would be neat. When I bought my car, the previous owner had Z4 floor mats. I quickly bought the M version and sold the old ones.

[Flying Scotsman]

Originally Posted by chickdr

I like the illuminated sills, BUT technically your car is an M Roadster and not a Z4. This is my issue with them. If they made an M version, it would be neat. When I bought my car, the previous owner had Z4 floor mats. I quickly bought the M version and sold the old ones.

Pmsl, not a Z4.

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

Pmsl, not a Z4.

I am not making it up. Look at the window sticker of an M Roadster. It doesn't say Z4 anywhere on it.... Of course I know the M is just a gussied up Z4, but BMW doesn't look at it that way.

[antennahead]

Originally Posted by chickdr

I am not making it up. Look at the window sticker of an M Roadster. It doesn't say Z4 anywhere on it.... Of course I know the M is just a gussied up Z4, but BMW doesn't look at it that way.

It's one hell-of-a gussied up Z4

John

[johanness]

Originally Posted by chickdr

I am not making it up. Look at the window sticker of an M Roadster. It doesn't say Z4 anywhere on it.... Of course I know the M is just a gussied up Z4, but BMW doesn't look at it that way.

cool! I prefer calling it an M Coupe anyhow. That is if the coupe is the same. Homework!

[Flying Scotsman]

Originally Posted by chickdr

I am not making it up. Look at the window sticker of an M Roadster. It doesn't say Z4 anywhere on it.... Of course I know the M is just a gussied up Z4, but BMW doesn't look at it that way.

http://www.bmwz4roadster.net/brochur...s%20Manuel.pdf

Guess Bmw DOES look at it that way.

[johanness]

Name on the actual car however is M Coupe. No sign of Z4 anywhere

[Huz-Z]

Originally Posted by chickdr

I am not making it up. Look at the window sticker of an M Roadster. It doesn't say Z4 anywhere on it.... Of course I know the M is just a gussied up Z4, but BMW doesn't look at it that way.

marketing spin, nothing more.

I have an official BMW poster of an Imola Red M Roadster, which is referred to in bold lettering as the "Z4M Roadster", right on the poster.

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by Huz-Z

marketing spin, nothing more.

I have an official BMW poster of an Imola Red M Roadster, which is referred to in bold lettering as the "Z4M Roadster", right on the poster.

This is from the window of my car. No mention of "Z4" anywhere. I would take this as the official designation...

[ZStig]

Originally Posted by johanness

Name on the actual car however is M Coupe. No sign of Z4 anywhere

on the cover of the owners manual

"z4 m roadster/z4 m coupe"

[Huz-Z]

En Garde LOL!!

Anyway, here is what the owner's manual says, at the link posted above:

Supplementary Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW Z4 M Roadster/
Z4 M Coupe.
Thorough familiarity with your BMW Z4 M Roadster/Z4 M Coupe
will provide you with enhanced control and security when you
drive it. Therefore, we have one request:
Before starting off in your new BMW Z4 M Roadster/Z4 M Coupe,
please take the time to read this Supplementary Owner's Manual
and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled
for you. The manual contains important data and instructions
intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction
from your BMW Z4 M Roadster's/Z4 M Coupe's unique array of
advanced technical features.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG

Cheers!!

[Flying Scotsman]

Originally Posted by chickdr

This is from the window of my car. No mention of "Z4" anywhere. I would take this as the official designation...

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[johanness]

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

on the cover of the owners manual

"z4 m roadster/z4 m coupe"

Read again: "on the actual car"

In print (manuals, flyers, posters etc) BMW needs the general public to relate to some model they've seen plenty of. On the car itself however, there's ZERO mention of "Z4". That's the only point.

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by johanness

Read again: "on the actual car"

In print (manuals, flyers, posters etc) BMW needs the general public to relate to some model they've seen plenty of. On the car itself however, there's ZERO mention of "Z4". That's the only point.

Exactly. The issue BMW has is there were Z3 and Z4 versions of the M Roadster. This is the only reason I list Z4 M Roadster in my profile. Some folks don't know the production dates so M Roadster alone may not give enough info. As the rest of the car has no mention of being a Z4M, I try to keep it looking this way(thus the replacement of the Z4 mats with M mats). Why would BMW make BOTH Z4 and M mats if they did not think there was a difference?

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

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In the spirit of this post, I have changed my profile to show 06 M Roadster