This is for a *NEW* unused set of illuminated door sill that light up "MINI Cooper S". From the motoringfile article from which the photo is from:

"As for the illuminated door sills, they are an official part. There are 2 versions. The MINI Cooper S version as seen on my car is part number 51 47 0 302 686 and costs $335 plus install."

Actual photos of part forsale:


Selling for $249 shipped with USPS Priority w/tracking, save $86+ shipping! PM me if you're interested and get the Mini-phile in your life a fun Xmas present.

 

Dibs! PM sent.

 

sold!

 

How come such a difference? Does the "S" illuminate on these ones?


http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...eIndexID=45026

 

Not the same

 

MINI OEM Part vs. cheap knockoff

 

I've installed the cheap knockoff ones .......... they are very nice and well built, which I'm sure the OEM ones are too.

Congrats on the sale

 

Also just got an email from Moss and their "S" in the name doesn't light up , to me that is key how much extra that's worth over the OEM's..... not sure

 

how difficult are those to install? Where do they connect to the wires?
Thanks, Jcs

 

Not bad, take your time and make sure you place them straight. I did not drill a hole for the wire to pass through the welded seam. I protected the edge and the wire and ran it up and over the welded seam in an area where foot traffic won't happen.

I tapped the footwell light for my switched power, which also cause the sill light to come on with the door opening. I believe the wire was brown with a yellow stripe, but it'll be easy to check. Use a small plastic prying tool and slide the footwell light towards one side and lift with the prying tool. The light will pop right out.

BTW, this is a great time to check for and repair any rust developing at the seam welds.