I don’t get why these aren’t at least standard on the GT-Line. Anyway, I’m getting some from Etsy, and the seller does custom work! They’re wireless and magnetic, so I’m curious to see how they hold up. The recharging is via USB-C, which is fine. I’ve read that the magnets might not be strong enough, but if that’s the case, I’ll just get some stronger magnets from Amazon. Got some for my 2G Ridgeline too, but I know my wife’s probably going to hate it.
I tried these and they were awful. Hope they work better for you.
Juno said:
I tried these and they were awful. Hope they work better for you.
What went wrong with them? I got some simple black ones with illuminated text, and they’ve been working fine for months. They turn on when the door opens and automatically turn off after about 30 seconds. Some people think they’re tacky, but I already had the door sill tag, just not illuminated.
@BoltBooster
That’s what I don’t get: OEM is good, but aftermarket gets called tacky. I’m not planning on going all rainbow with it – that’s more for the vendor’s display. I’ll keep it red to match the sport mode.
@Tate
Some people just don’t like aftermarket mods, I guess. I got the floodlights with a logo, just a small touch I wanted. It’s not for everyone, but I like it.
BoltBooster said:
@Tate
Some people just don’t like aftermarket mods, I guess. I got the floodlights with a logo, just a small touch I wanted. It’s not for everyone, but I like it.
Do you mean the puddle lights that come on when you open the door? I thought about those too, but I’m not sure if it’s too much with both. How does it look in your opinion? Got any pics?
@Tate
I can see why some might think it’s a bit much, but I like the puddle light. The door sill is pretty subtle. I drive a Tesla, not a KIA, though. Here’s a pic: Imgur: The magic of the Internet. The puddle light was just a normal light, but now it has the logo, and the door sill went from a matte finish with barely visible letters to illuminated. Maybe they clash, but I love it every time I see it at night.
Juno said:
I tried these and they were awful. Hope they work better for you.
Ouch, thanks for the heads up. Let’s hope for the best though.
I have the OEM ones on my EV6, just says Kia. Post some pics when you’re done, the GT-Line looks cooler for sure.
Dezi said:
I have the OEM ones on my EV6, just says Kia. Post some pics when you’re done, the GT-Line looks cooler for sure.
Thanks! I’ll post pics. I like the GT-Line decal, and I’m happy the seller whipped it up for me so quickly – that’s what sold me. It’ll match the decals for my brake caliper covers too, which I plan to put on when I switch to the summer wheels .
Hot take: kinda cringey, it’s just a compact SUV, not some 90’s/2000’s sports car. But hey, if it makes you happy, I’m happy for you.
Sky said:
Hot take: kinda cringey, it’s just a compact SUV, not some 90’s/2000’s sports car. But hey, if it makes you happy, I’m happy for you.
Haha, you know what they say about opinions. I’ll probably leave it on red to match sport mode. BECUZ RACECAR
@Tate
Actually, I think they’ll look great on your car. They’ll complement it well.
Sky said:
@Tate
Actually, I think they’ll look great on your car. They’ll complement it well.
Haha, that’s awesome! I was just joking around. Respect to you for voicing your opinion so well, and knowing the difference between complement and compliment (especially).
I was looking at these exact ones. Was hoping someone else would try them first. Post pics and feedback once you get them.
Finley said:
I was looking at these exact ones. Was hoping someone else would try them first. Post pics and feedback once you get them.
Someone always has to try first, right? The vendor gave me a big discount because I ordered two sets, so I thought, why not? At first, I wasn’t too sure about the fact that they’re not hardwired, but I’ve got motion sensor lights in my bathroom, and charging them every now and then hasn’t been an issue. These door sills won’t get as much use, so it shouldn’t be a problem.
You can order these directly from Kia.
Uma said:
You can order these directly from Kia.
Of course, it’s the one model with no picture. Like the others, it probably just says EV6. I prefer the custom GT-Line version.
Uma said:
You can order these directly from Kia.
Really? For the EV6? Do you have any pics?
Wow, didn’t expect all the hate for these! But whatever, I like them.