blackline light normal?

dejav0o · 09-08-2006, 02:14 PM

I'm not sure if this has been addressed before...sorry if it has..

Is it normal for there to be a slit of normal (not shielded by the red lens) light coming through from the blacklines when perceived from a top down angle? It's like the red portion didn't cover the entire area of where the light comes out for the tail lights and I could see a portion of the white light when looking down on it. I've never noticed this before with the stock tail lamps, and it's been like this since I've installed my blacklines. I've shrugged it off initially, since it was happening on both sides and I don't drive at night as frequently. But since it's been getting dark sooner in the day, I notice it daily now when I get out of the car and look to the back. Hopefully I could get a good pic of this after work, but with my photography skills (lack thereof), it probably won't come out.

Josh49 · 09-08-2006, 03:00 PM

Mine do the same. One member overcame this by putting red tinted bulbs in if I recall correctly...

Josh

dejav0o · 09-08-2006, 06:58 PM

So I guess it's just a problem with the blacklines.... although you would think that since they are factory made that something like this would be addressed... oh well

longtran · 09-08-2006, 07:00 PM

yea this is normal. and yes the red bulb would solve the problem. but its only visibale if you are looking down on it.

HappyG · 09-08-2006, 07:09 PM

I noticed the exact the same thing after I put the new taillights on, but figured it's only visible from a certain angle. It doesn't effect the functionality, so no big deal.
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Chesmu · 09-08-2006, 08:03 PM

never noticed it on mine... but i never really looked at them from straight above.

dejav0o · 09-08-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

never noticed it on mine... but i never really looked at them from straight above.

Dont have to look at them from straight above... as long as you're at any point looking down on it, you will notice it. I'm about 5'11" and I could see it standing from my driver side door when I get out of the car.

ska///235i · 09-08-2006, 10:12 PM

I'm not alone...ahahahaha
I just install mines and I notice the same

jpalmer51 · 09-08-2006, 11:31 PM

actually i dont have blacklines and the section that has the clearn/white lens also shows the light coming through from a top angles, so when the made both top sections clear it has the same effect.

shragon · 09-24-2006, 02:18 AM

yea, it's normal. you can only see it at the angle where you're looking down on it.

biancoE90 · 09-26-2006, 11:45 AM

I just purchased a set of blacklines and the mirror/amber turning signal bulb was soldered on. Has any one received any like that? And how do i remove the bulb?

moO moO nEL · 09-26-2006, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejav0o

I'm not sure if this has been addressed before...sorry if it has..

Is it normal for there to be a slit of normal (not shielded by the red lens) light coming through from the blacklines when perceived from a top down angle? It's like the red portion didn't cover the entire area of where the light comes out for the tail lights and I could see a portion of the white light when looking down on it. I've never noticed this before with the stock tail lamps, and it's been like this since I've installed my blacklines. I've shrugged it off initially, since it was happening on both sides and I don't drive at night as frequently. But since it's been getting dark sooner in the day, I notice it daily now when I get out of the car and look to the back. Hopefully I could get a good pic of this after work, but with my photography skills (lack thereof), it probably won't come out.

Bought my blacklines from Germany. I noticed the same.

dre_2ooo · 09-19-2011, 10:57 AM

Just got mine and it's normal. This is a hard thread to find and it's the only one addressing this.

here are some keywords for future searchers: blacklines white light show shines through angle viewed visible

rollinstone157 · 09-19-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by biancoE90

I just purchased a set of blacklines and the mirror/amber turning signal bulb was soldered on. Has any one received any like that? And how do i remove the bulb?

If you have access to a soldering iron, simply un solder the bulbs. If not, find a buddy that does and have them unsolder it. That's odd though, can't say I've ever seen that before.

09-08-2006, 02:14 PM	#1
dejav0o Captain 25 Rep 605 Posts Drives: SG 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Mateo iTrader: (1)	blackline light normal? I'm not sure if this has been addressed before...sorry if it has.. Is it normal for there to be a slit of normal (not shielded by the red lens) light coming through from the blacklines when perceived from a top down angle? It's like the red portion didn't cover the entire area of where the light comes out for the tail lights and I could see a portion of the white light when looking down on it. I've never noticed this before with the stock tail lamps, and it's been like this since I've installed my blacklines. I've shrugged it off initially, since it was happening on both sides and I don't drive at night as frequently. But since it's been getting dark sooner in the day, I notice it daily now when I get out of the car and look to the back. Hopefully I could get a good pic of this after work, but with my photography skills (lack thereof), it probably won't come out. __________________ Mods: blacklines, sunglass tray holder w/ led mod, clear bra, 30% tint, rear outlet plugs, LUX 3.0, McCulloch 6000k HIDs
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Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Mine do the same. One member overcame this by putting red tinted bulbs in if I recall correctly... Josh __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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09-08-2006, 06:58 PM	#3
dejav0o Captain 25 Rep 605 Posts Drives: SG 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Mateo iTrader: (1)	So I guess it's just a problem with the blacklines.... although you would think that since they are factory made that something like this would be addressed... oh well __________________ Mods: blacklines, sunglass tray holder w/ led mod, clear bra, 30% tint, rear outlet plugs, LUX 3.0, McCulloch 6000k HIDs
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longtran Lieutenant General 1497 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	yea this is normal. and yes the red bulb would solve the problem. but its only visibale if you are looking down on it.
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HappyG Major 50 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I noticed the exact the same thing after I put the new taillights on, but figured it's only visible from a certain angle. It doesn't effect the functionality, so no big deal. ________ THE APPRENTICE ADVICE Last edited by HappyG; 05-17-2011 at 03:29 AM..
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Chesmu Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	never noticed it on mine... but i never really looked at them from straight above. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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ska///235i ***** noob 1462 Rep 10,477 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	I'm not alone...ahahahaha I just install mines and I notice the same __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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09-08-2006, 11:31 PM	#9
jpalmer51 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '09 335i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windsor, On iTrader: (0)	actually i dont have blacklines and the section that has the clearn/white lens also shows the light coming through from a top angles, so when the made both top sections clear it has the same effect.
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09-24-2006, 02:18 AM	#10
shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	yea, it's normal. you can only see it at the angle where you're looking down on it. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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biancoE90 OOO YEAA! 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: White 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I just purchased a set of blacklines and the mirror/amber turning signal bulb was soldered on. Has any one received any like that? And how do i remove the bulb?
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09-19-2011, 10:57 AM	#13
dre_2ooo ... 38 Rep 373 Posts Drives: '14 435i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	Just got mine and it's normal. This is a hard thread to find and it's the only one addressing this. here are some keywords for future searchers: blacklines white light show shines through angle viewed visible
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