R3DG3CKO ROB Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Did anyone see the AMG door sils on that Merc 4x4 on Top gear the other week? They were lit from behind and looked awesome.. I was just wondering if there was any way to do the same for the supra logo on the Miami GT style sils??? http://miami-gt.co.uk/store/images/Door%20Sill%20Pic.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 i thought about this on my old car, pretty easy, all you need is an electro luminescent panel from Here as they are quite thin sheets they will fit perfectly under your door sill, you may want to seal them in with silicone or something first though. its not the full solution but it should point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 Ahhh, now that would be perfect... Next step is to work out how to make the chrome sil logos opaque I was thinking of the thor style alu heater dials... They use a chrome style foil so when the lights are off it just appears chrome but when the lights are on it glows red/blue etc... If we could get that to work, all we'd have to do would be to put some kinda varnish to avoid scratches damage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 ok here's an idea - use window tint between the sill cover and the el strip. that way, when the strips off the logo appears black but turn it on and it glows through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 Mmmm sounds like a plan... Only problem I can see would be that we'd have to cut out the logo and the window tint would be mounted behind that on top of the chrome foil and the light pad... This would leave a slight indent where the hole was cut... it'd fill with dirt and be a bitch to clean... How could we raise the level of the hole to match the metal???? Going to the cinema in a sec but this has really got my creative juices flowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 you cut from behind, can you post a better pic of the sill, cant really see what im dealing with at the moment. i put alot of thought into the last one i nearly did so id love to see this one done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 I haven't got the sils yet... That pic is borrowed from Miami GT Has anyone else got detailed pics of the sils??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Wow, what a mission, would definitely look good though! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 its not actually as difficult as it sounds, just needs some thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I haven't got the sils yet... That pic is borrowed from Miami GT Has anyone else got detailed pics of the sils??? I have the same but tbh probably wouldn't look much different to the pic you already can see.If you want me to try to get better pics PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Have you received the sills yet mate....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 I haven't ordered them yet... Unfortunately I don't have any spare cash at the moment as I'm paying for a lot of bodywork These sils will def be my next big project, once I've got the cash maybe we could get Miami GT to donate a set to use for the project??? I hear they're awesome guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 now that sounds like a plan ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Just fitted these and they're perfect to try this with as the logo is pre-cut... only problem now is that the Company selling the EL panels doesn't ship to the UK! I've emailed them to see if they will I also need to start thinking about how to wire these into the door sensor switch? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Interesting thread guys. Loved those 4x4 sills and thought it would be possible. Hope you crack it fellas. Post a how to guide if you do please.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 to be honest we i may be able to source the led parts from the uk. and fitting it to the door switch should be a piece of piss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 right... apparently they do deliver to the UK so consider delivery placed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Scratch that the postage is more than the panels... I'm going to try and source some from the uk.... Does anyone know of a UK source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Scratch that the postage is more than the panels... I'm going to try and source some from the uk.... Does anyone know of a UK source? No but im 1000% sure youll be able to get these in the uk somewhere. Surely they would be cheap enough too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I like your sills mate I have alot of electrical style contacts - ill have a hunt about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 lol, thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 how far are you on these mate? any luck?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 As Hiten says Rob, how are you getting on with these ? I never saw the original Top Gear programme but are these like the ones you mean ? Thats weird the picture I posted here has dissapeared ! Mmmm I'll upload another when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 No progress yet as I still haven't received the EL strips!!! I've contacted the company and they are running late... still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 I've now emailed the company asking for my money back as it's been nearly 3 months since I placed the order!!! doubt I'll see that again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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