Blacklines FAQ

wuufer001 · 03-22-2007, 01:08 AM

i got mine acouple of weeks and installed it. it didn't have the soldering thing on the bulb, it just came off like a normal bulb. but i didn't get the chance to change the blinkers to red yet, i want to feel the orange blinkers first. have to admit it looks really good with black sapphire.
here are mine with blacklines
taken with phone

jorgex · 03-26-2007, 08:08 PM

For those with doubts about blacklines there is one more comparison, Photo taken by seahawk.

wokjoe · 03-30-2007, 01:29 PM

Thanks for this thread. I just ordered my first ever BMW last week and I'm definitely gettings Black lines for it!! I can't wait till she gets here..

wuufer001 · 03-31-2007, 09:47 PM

said before but this is probably one of the most satisfying while the easiest mod you can do to your E90.

Inkidoo · 04-03-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by REB330D

Hi,

Just fitted new Blackline lights to my E90 330D M Sport

. Thought you might like to see them added to the gallery. It's a great improvement to the rear end looks.

This lights on the Blue car look really nice.

Not impressed by the other colors. But blue is good, same with red, white and black.

Inkidoo · 04-03-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Inkidoo

This lights on the Blue car look really nice.

Not impressed by the other colors. But blue is good, same with red, white and black.

ACTUALLY I take that back... I like them in every single color.

Geoff · 04-04-2007, 11:14 PM

I think they look the best on blue, and just to reassure that I'm not biased, I have jet black.

2bmw2 · 04-05-2007, 07:40 PM

Relatively new here. Got the car in August and waited until now for first "mod" - unless rubber all season mats count. . .

Many thanks to the install post and other comments in this thread. Made my install easier.

Ordered from Morristown and received lightning fast delivery. Highly recommended.

Here're a few pics. The amber lens was soldered in. Other notable: the outer lenses did NOT include nuts to secure. Had to re-use existing nuts. Odd as the set was otherwise inclusive.

It was cold and dark out so I did not finish adjusting the outer lenses. Will complete the job tomorrow morning.

oneshare325 · 04-05-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bmw2

R Other notable: the outer lenses did NOT include bolts to secure. Had to re-use existing bolts. Odd as the set was otherwise inclusive.

Don't you mean nuts?

2bmw2 · 04-05-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oneshare325

Don't you mean nuts?

Yep. Corrected. Thx.

JackMac · 04-05-2007, 08:35 PM

So, what is this item?

2bmw2 · 04-05-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JackMac

So, what is this item?

lanyard for key. was careless and put the key in the trunk during install. I NEVER do that. . . guess my excitement made me careless.

arakele · 04-05-2007, 11:44 PM

snagged a pic the other day..

vegaszen · 05-14-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RGRAY

The blacklines make the rear look lower and wider.

The originals are just too RED.

ahhhhh

I thought this sounded like a dumb modification....
holy crap !
you are right on.

it does change the way it looks
lower, wider, cooler......

thanks for info.

MrFrizzle · 05-16-2007, 11:33 PM

Oh man, I still don't know!

One of the main reasons I picked the 3 series was because I loved the cool tail lights. Now I'm not so sure anymore!

Hmm... Blacklines...
I think I might go for them

...right after I give some much needed chrome to my grill and exhaust

wokjoe · 05-17-2007, 06:14 PM

Anyone have a picture of Blacklines on Monaco Blue?

fizzle · 05-30-2007, 04:03 PM

yea i have a monaco blue i would love to see the blacklines on there.

MikeCCrutchfield · 06-02-2007, 03:50 PM

Just installed mine today

Thanks for the DIY

BTW - I ordered mine from Tischer...funny thing is, the Nissan Frontier I used to own I bought from Tischer Nissan, and I used to live just down the road from Tischer BMW, but now I am in Germany...go figure.

OH.....One more thing....anyone put Laminx smoke tint on their blacklines? I would LOVE to see a photo of that, especially on a black BMW...I am considering it myself.

Bimmer335i · 06-19-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ismithnc

I ordered mine from here.... they should be here tomorrow according to the tracking info. Thanks for all the info guys!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-3...spagenameZWD1V

Can you please post some pics of the blackline package that will arrive to your door for me? I'd like to know what's included in the package and hopefully it comes with some basic instructions. I know that longtran has a great DIY posted somwhere here on e90post. Thanks!

Cheers!

Ryan · 06-27-2007, 03:30 AM

Bimmer335i: I ordered from Morristown. My package consisted of a large box with four smaller boxes inside, each containing one segment (wrapped in foam) of the 4-piece assembly and a sheet of paper with their return policy.

Longtran: Thanks for the guide! This was my first DIY of any sort on a car and it went very smoothly:

Removing the plugs was definitely the trickiest part. The key, which someone pointed out in another thread (I think), is that the plugs are actually in two segments, like so:

The top half of the plug collapses so that it's flush with the bottom half, causing the flanges to expand and secure the plug in its socket. The point: you need to pull on the top of the plug, not the entire plug. I used a flathead screwdriver to create a gap between the two sections of the plug, then a hammer to pull it off.

Bimmer335i · 06-30-2007, 01:35 PM

Ryan,

Thanks for the info and heads-up on the plugs. Blacklines is definitely my next mod, after the new rims installed.

Very nice car, BTW. Good choice on the color!

Cheers!

grw245 · 07-10-2007, 10:03 AM

Looks sik, I cant wait to switch out mine.

03-22-2007, 01:08 AM	#45
wuufer001 Colonel 401 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [9.34]	i got mine acouple of weeks and installed it. it didn't have the soldering thing on the bulb, it just came off like a normal bulb. but i didn't get the chance to change the blinkers to red yet, i want to feel the orange blinkers first. have to admit it looks really good with black sapphire. here are mine with blacklines taken with phone Attached Images __________________
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03-26-2007, 08:08 PM	#46
jorgex Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F30 - E92, E90, E46 (Retired) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0) Garage List 07/2005 (Production ... [0.00] 06/2001 (Production ... [0.00]	For those with doubts about blacklines there is one more comparison, Photo taken by seahawk. Attached Images Last edited by jorgex; 03-26-2007 at 08:27 PM..
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03-30-2007, 01:29 PM	#47
wokjoe Private 0 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for this thread. I just ordered my first ever BMW last week and I'm definitely gettings Black lines for it!! I can't wait till she gets here..
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03-31-2007, 09:47 PM	#48
wuufer001 Colonel 401 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [9.34]	said before but this is probably one of the most satisfying while the easiest mod you can do to your E90. __________________
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04-04-2007, 11:14 PM	#51
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04-05-2007, 07:40 PM	#52
2bmw2 Proficient 4 Rep 135 Posts Drives: '06 325xi,step,prem,nav,cw,159 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Relatively new here. Got the car in August and waited until now for first "mod" - unless rubber all season mats count. . . Many thanks to the install post and other comments in this thread. Made my install easier. Ordered from Morristown and received lightning fast delivery. Highly recommended. Here're a few pics. The amber lens was soldered in. Other notable: the outer lenses did NOT include nuts to secure. Had to re-use existing nuts. Odd as the set was otherwise inclusive. It was cold and dark out so I did not finish adjusting the outer lenses. Will complete the job tomorrow morning. __________________ '06 325xi - Titanium Silver, steptronic slush box, premium, cold weather, iDrive/Nav. Rubber all-weather mats, blacklines, 159s w/Conti DWS, Josh49 jack block, 40% / 30% tint. Last edited by 2bmw2; 04-05-2007 at 08:36 PM..
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04-05-2007, 08:35 PM	#55
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04-05-2007, 11:44 PM	#57
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05-16-2007, 11:33 PM	#59
MrFrizzle Private First Class 18 Rep 116 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Oh man, I still don't know! One of the main reasons I picked the 3 series was because I loved the cool tail lights. Now I'm not so sure anymore! Hmm... Blacklines... I think I might go for them ...right after I give some much needed chrome to my grill and exhaust __________________ Life is good But a BMW makes it better
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05-17-2007, 06:14 PM	#60
wokjoe Private 0 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Anyone have a picture of Blacklines on Monaco Blue? __________________ 2007 E90 335xi\|Monaco Blue\|Black Leather\|Alum Trim\|Steptronic\|Sport w 18" 162s\|CA\|PDC\|Heated Seats
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05-30-2007, 04:03 PM	#61
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06-02-2007, 03:50 PM	#62
MikeCCrutchfield Lieutenant 20 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Vert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chestertown, MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i Convertible [0.00] 2007 VW Rabbit [0.00] 2006 VW Jetta TDI [0.00]	Just Installed - Jet Black Just installed mine today Thanks for the DIY BTW - I ordered mine from Tischer...funny thing is, the Nissan Frontier I used to own I bought from Tischer Nissan, and I used to live just down the road from Tischer BMW, but now I am in Germany...go figure. OH.....One more thing....anyone put Laminx smoke tint on their blacklines? I would LOVE to see a photo of that, especially on a black BMW...I am considering it myself. Last edited by MikeCCrutchfield; 06-03-2007 at 01:37 AM..
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06-27-2007, 03:30 AM	#64
Ryan New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 335i SG ZSP ZPP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Bimmer335i: I ordered from Morristown. My package consisted of a large box with four smaller boxes inside, each containing one segment (wrapped in foam) of the 4-piece assembly and a sheet of paper with their return policy. Longtran: Thanks for the guide! This was my first DIY of any sort on a car and it went very smoothly: Removing the plugs was definitely the trickiest part. The key, which someone pointed out in another thread (I think), is that the plugs are actually in two segments, like so: The top half of the plug collapses so that it's flush with the bottom half, causing the flanges to expand and secure the plug in its socket. The point: you need to pull on the top of the plug, not the entire plug. I used a flathead screwdriver to create a gap between the two sections of the plug, then a hammer to pull it off.
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06-30-2007, 01:35 PM	#65
Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	Ryan, Thanks for the info and heads-up on the plugs. Blacklines is definitely my next mod, after the new rims installed. Very nice car, BTW. Good choice on the color! Cheers!
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07-10-2007, 10:03 AM	#66
grw245 EcHo 4 WizZ 11 Rep 111 Posts Drives: GTI 1.8t/07 Yam R1 w/PwrCdr Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Looks sik, I cant wait to switch out mine.
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