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Originally posted by Jim85IROC I talked to them this week, and they promised to send me some pictures, but I'm still waiting for them.
It also sounds like they're going to send me a couple of them so that I can evaluate them, and take my own pictures of them installed in the car. Apparently they can offer these in chrome, as well as diamond plate and regular aluminum.
They can also do aluminum and diamond plate floor mats if anybody wants those.
I'm going to call them back early next week and see what the hold up is for getting the pictures to me. I'm also going to try to get the wheels turning for those samples so that I can see what they are.
From what I understand, these don't replace the stock sills, but go over them. Whether or not they stick on or bolt on, I don't know yet, but from the original picture I saw of their diamond plate ones, they looked pretty good.
Perhaps we should start a thread in the group purchase forum, that way we'll have a good spot to keep updates.
I agree, upon your evaluation, depending on how you like them, Ill either get a set or not.
Originally posted by camarobeast84 First off, do what you want for the floor mats, but those are typically seen/used on imports.
Second, I would like to see some pics of the chrome sills ASAP, the cost isn't an issue to me.
agreed. i have cash in hand if they turn out to look good and fit good.
also anyway to get pics of what materials they have? i mean chrome and diamond plate is obvious. but what aluminum do they mean? polished? brushed? and if brushed what style?
The manufacturer got back to me today. he's sending me a set of polished and a set of chrome sills. Once I get them, I'll post my opinions and plenty of pictures.
Hopefully by the time I get the pics we'll have a pricing structure set up too.
That's good to hear, I'm really looking forward to your results. I think a set of the chromes will do great for me, I'm just waiting for your pics and input, money in hand.
Originally posted by Jim85IROC The manufacturer got back to me today. he's sending me a set of polished and a set of chrome sills. Once I get them, I'll post my opinions and plenty of pictures.
Hopefully by the time I get the pics we'll have a pricing structure set up too.
what did you find out about the satin and brushed aluminum ones?
Originally posted by 1bdbrd what did you find out about the satin and brushed aluminum ones?
Nothing. This guy seems to answer my first question and nothing else. Once I get the sills I've got to talk to him about price and when I do I'll ask about the satin.
My guess is that he might be able to do brushed, but I'm not banking on satin. Most small-ish operations don't have the capacity to do a satin finish, but most can do brushed.
Originally posted by Jim85IROC Nothing. This guy seems to answer my first question and nothing else. Once I get the sills I've got to talk to him about price and when I do I'll ask about the satin.
My guess is that he might be able to do brushed, but I'm not banking on satin. Most small-ish operations don't have the capacity to do a satin finish, but most can do brushed.
I got the sills today. Unfortunately, they sent me the wrong sills. I don't know what the heck they sent me, but they sure aren't for a thirdgen.
One encouraging thing though, is that I kind of like the flat piece instead of having it replace the entire sill. I'll have to wait and see what the right ones look like, but I honestly wouldn't be disappointed if they were just the flat jobs that went over the lower part of the factory sill.
I think though for people that are/want to run 4th gen seat belts they have an ugly gap there wherethe old retractor goes. That piece doesnt look bad though, if I cant get what I am looking for I may do something similar to that.....
i think they need offer ones that do not have the cutouts for the seat belts also. one of my cars cant use the stock seat belts because of the roll bar, and the other will have 4th gen belts as soon as i can find a good set that's cheap.
it wouldn't be that hard, they just wouldn't have to cut the openings for the belts, problem solved.
Not necessarily. If the shape is stamped out of the sheet metal in a press, it is what it is, and a new stamp would be necessary to eliminate the seatbelt cutout.
But first things first. Now I'm not even sure if the correct sills go up and over the factory sill, or just over the lower part. I've got to get the right set in and see what I've got.
One encouraging thing though, is that I kind of like the flat piece instead of having it replace the entire sill. I'll have to wait and see what the right ones look like, but I honestly wouldn't be disappointed if they were just the flat jobs that went over the lower part of the factory sill.
I gotta agree with that looking at the pics. Either way, I guess we're getting there a step at a time.
i think it would be pretty cool to have lets say: trans am gta, cut out of the center, with a neon strip underneath it so it would glow when the lights or on or whatever. i've seen these kind of door sills on 4th gen camaros, and mustangs too, they look sweet and it adds a really nice touch to the interior. i will try to find a pic of one of them so you guys can look at.
okay, so here's the link with the neon lighted door sill, they're about half-way down the page. they're for mustangs and run about $180 but i think it would be trick on a third gen with the logo having something like: TRANS AM GTA with a bird on it, IROC, Z28.
Thanks: Rusty
Last edited by lil_grover; 03-27-2006 at 11:55 PM.
I still haven't received the sills. I'm starting to get impatient. If I get time, I'll call this week. This long wait is starting to get a little bit silly.
I've given up on those clowns. They still haven't mailed me the right samples, and if they can't handle that, I'm sure not going to take 30 people's money and wind up with 30x the problems.
When I get a chance I'll try to find another manufacturer that can do what I want. I've got a couple ideas for aluminum inserts that will give a more stock-ish appearance rather than just slapping a metal piece in instead of the plastic piece.
[quote=Mr. IROC-Z]What would be cool if they had some lighted ones, where the IROC-Z logo lights up everytime you open the door.
i would be very interested in a set that said IROC-Z, and i love the idea of them lighting up
__________________ The CAMARO is my shepherd
I shall not want
It maketh me burnout on black pavements
It leadeth me beside busy freeways
It restoreth my soul
It leads me in the path of quickness
For its name's sake
Yea, though I walk through the valley of rice
I shall fear no turbo for torque art with me
Thy rod and thy piston they comfort me
Thou preparest a track befor me
in the presence of mine enemies
Thou hast anointed my bearings with oil
My car overpowers
Surely traction and victory shall follow me
All the days of my life
And I shall dwell in the house of the V8
Forever
Amen.
I don't blame you Jim - I wouldn't waste my time with them either.
Well, you know to keep us updated on what you may find out with regards to other sources then, right?
ok so I know this thread is old but recently saw this on ebay and thought alot would be interested in this:
Some designs they are willing to do:
I emailed them and asked if they were able to fabricate lighted designs. They said they are testing idea's right now, but if they had a large enough group purchase, they would consider putting it to top priority.
Those look real sweet! I'm really in the market for complete aluminum sills since I'm running 4th gen belts but that design looks very tempting... I checked out the E-bay ad and a $250 price tag sounds pretty steep. Not very interested in lighted ones, but if they'll drop their price to under $150 by means of a group purchase you can count me in.
as I am very interested in a set of good quality aluminum sills that would mount just like the originals....... 
1 less strp in the manufacturing process 
