Blacklines FAQ

angrymofo · 08-05-2007, 12:01 AM

SG with OEM spoiler + blacklines

thealbert · 08-08-2007, 12:39 AM

Sorry guys, I'm a newbie with these blackline tail lights and just have a few questions. Hope anyone could help.

I do not have a rear fog light switch on my car. Do blackline tail lights come with rear fog lights similar to the euro spec lights? Also, if I install the blackline tail lights, could I change my interior light switch to one that has a rear fog light switch so I can use the rear fog lights? Thanks!

TheRusski · 08-16-2007, 03:38 PM

Beautiful write up, very informative thank you. I am very new to this community. I have been reading these topics all day, you guys are real enthusiasts, hope I can contribute one day as well.

JWadle · 08-16-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealbert

Sorry guys, I'm a newbie with these blackline tail lights and just have a few questions. Hope anyone could help.

I do not have a rear fog light switch on my car. Do blackline tail lights come with rear fog lights similar to the euro spec lights? Also, if I install the blackline tail lights, could I change my interior light switch to one that has a rear fog light switch so I can use the rear fog lights? Thanks!

Both the standard and blackline tail lights include rear fog lights (they are the same lights as adaptive brake lights). The euro light switch is required to activate the fogs in either version of the tailights.

The DIY for the switch, including part number, is available here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=DIY+rear+fog

I have blacklines and euro light switch on my car.

thealbert · 08-17-2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JWadle

Both the standard and blackline tail lights include rear fog lights (they are the same lights as adaptive brake lights). The euro light switch is required to activate the fogs in either version of the tailights.

The DIY for the switch, including part number, is available here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=DIY+rear+fog

I have blacklines and euro light switch on my car.

Cool! Thanks buddy! That was a big help!

mJ335 · 09-12-2007, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angrymofo

SG with OEM spoiler + blacklines

That's how my car's gonna look very soon~~!!!

IMO Matches the best with Sparkling Graphite!
Oh, and the Blacklines make it look sporty and sexy at night

Maxtor · 10-09-2007, 09:30 PM

Any one able to post pics of blacklines on a Monaco blue sedan?

I am sure it would look great but I have not seen that combination yet.

Thanks.

John · 10-10-2007, 11:29 PM

this pic should be on the front page

normtrum · 10-10-2007, 11:35 PM

Man blacklines look good on any color don't they! Should've been my first mod.

Maxtor · 10-15-2007, 10:43 AM

John, thanks for posting the pic. Your car looks great.

MikeCCrutchfield · 11-04-2007, 01:04 PM

Adding Lamin-x Charcoal tint to my soon...black car, 5% window tint around the back, de-badged and lamin-x'ed tails...mmmmmm......

Maxtor · 11-16-2007, 09:09 PM

John, my blacklines just arrived and I will have them on next week.
Thanks again for posting the picture!

3pete3the5greekI · 12-04-2007, 12:59 AM

yea i luv them but i made mine black!!!..cars black so r my rims and my tails i luv it like thast look nuts!!!

KARIMO · 12-08-2007, 04:38 AM

Nice write up. I have installed factory blacklines out the dealership the day of delievery. But I have a small problem I just noticed today. I also heared this being mentioned somewhere around here before.

Why does the right side look a bit more dimmer looking at both sides from the back.

Has anyone noticed that before and If so. What is the sulution.

remmib · 12-08-2007, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KARIMO

Why does the right side look a bit more dimmer looking at both sides from the back.

Has anyone noticed that before and If so. What is the sulution.

I haven't noticed any difference on my e90.

Haasman · 12-08-2007, 11:46 PM

I posted here regarding this problem .... all the lights work properly ... any suggestions?

Haasman

Maxtor · 12-13-2007, 11:34 PM

Blackines are now on the car and they look fantastic. I never liked the original taillights... and now I love the car from every angle.

Great beginner mod.

Blue Streak · 12-22-2007, 08:29 PM

I didn't really care much for the blacklines at first... I thought the all red lenses were a really nice contrast to the bright blue color of my car. Now, I really love the blacklines and think they should be the next thing I get! After seeing them on other E90's in my area and the pictures of them here, I really like them and how they change the overall look of the back of the car. Not only do they look much better, but the simple fact that they look different is also a reason that I like them.

I see that they're sold through a lot of different vendors on the internet, but I inquired at Morristown BMW and got this reply. I think I'll use them because they have a very good price and the fact that it's a BMW service center gives me a little more piece of mind.

An e-mail response I got from Morristown BMW:

"WHOLESALEPARTS@BMWMORRISTOWN.COM"
The black lines are $225.00 plus $15 shipping. Let me know if you would like to place an order.

Michael Dos Santos
Morristown BMW and MINI
Wholesale and Internet Parts

Kev · 12-22-2007, 08:32 PM

too bad the price of Blacklines had gone up significantly. 6 months ago, I bought mine for less than 200 from Morristown

Blue Streak · 12-22-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

too bad the price of Blacklines had gone up significantly. 6 months ago, I bought mine for less than 200 from Morristown

Damn inflation... your car must look pretty nice. The alpine white really looks nice with those blacklines, window tint, and some headlight upgrades. It looks like you've done some serious headlight upgrading in the last day or two from that other post you made stating you've got new Xenons to go with your inner high-beam axillary lights, side markers, LUX-4, and now the gold fogs. Got the mod bug or what?

KARIMO · 12-26-2007, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

I haven't noticed any difference on my e90.

Thanks for the replay. I guess it was just the sunshine and the way the car was parked.

KARIMO · 12-26-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxtor

Blackines are now on the car and they look fantastic. I never liked the original taillights... and now I love the car from every angle.

Great beginner mod.

I would have to disagree. On some colors in particular. Black at times. The original taillights look awsome. Also on RED colour car. There is no place for blacklines in my opinion.

That being said. I have BLACKLINES on my BLK E90

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thealbert Lieutenant 33 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Sweet Home iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys, I'm a newbie with these blackline tail lights and just have a few questions. Hope anyone could help. I do not have a rear fog light switch on my car. Do blackline tail lights come with rear fog lights similar to the euro spec lights? Also, if I install the blackline tail lights, could I change my interior light switch to one that has a rear fog light switch so I can use the rear fog lights? Thanks!
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TheRusski Private First Class 3 Rep 159 Posts Drives: '11 328i E92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328i [10.00]	Beautiful write up, very informative thank you. I am very new to this community. I have been reading these topics all day, you guys are real enthusiasts, hope I can contribute one day as well.
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10-09-2007, 09:30 PM	#73
Maxtor First Lieutenant 13 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Any one able to post pics of blacklines on a Monaco blue sedan? I am sure it would look great but I have not seen that combination yet. Thanks.
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normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	Man blacklines look good on any color don't they! Should've been my first mod. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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10-15-2007, 10:43 AM	#76
Maxtor First Lieutenant 13 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	John, thanks for posting the pic. Your car looks great.
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11-16-2007, 09:09 PM	#78
Maxtor First Lieutenant 13 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	John, my blacklines just arrived and I will have them on next week. Thanks again for posting the picture!
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12-04-2007, 12:59 AM	#79
3pete3the5greekI The GrEeK 85 Rep 3,548 Posts Drives: F30 335xi M EBII Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westbury, NY, Strong Island!! iTrader: (4)	yea i luv them but i made mine black!!!..cars black so r my rims and my tails i luv it like thast look nuts!!! __________________ 3P3T5Gi 2007 e90 335i (batmobile) ~ bye bye 2011 e90 335i M-Sport (Stella) ~ BYe Bye 2013 F30 335xi M-Sport EBII
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KARIMO I don't drive fast, I just fly low! 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 320i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: EGYPT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 320i [0.00]	Nice write up. I have installed factory blacklines out the dealership the day of delievery. But I have a small problem I just noticed today. I also heared this being mentioned somewhere around here before. Why does the right side look a bit more dimmer looking at both sides from the back. Has anyone noticed that before and If so. What is the sulution.
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Haasman Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (1)	Bulb out indicator problem ... I posted here regarding this problem .... all the lights work properly ... any suggestions? Haasman
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12-13-2007, 11:34 PM	#83
Maxtor First Lieutenant 13 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Blackines are now on the car and they look fantastic. I never liked the original taillights... and now I love the car from every angle. Great beginner mod.
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12-22-2007, 08:29 PM	#84
Blue Streak Gunny 31 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	I didn't really care much for the blacklines at first... I thought the all red lenses were a really nice contrast to the bright blue color of my car. Now, I really love the blacklines and think they should be the next thing I get! After seeing them on other E90's in my area and the pictures of them here, I really like them and how they change the overall look of the back of the car. Not only do they look much better, but the simple fact that they look different is also a reason that I like them. I see that they're sold through a lot of different vendors on the internet, but I inquired at Morristown BMW and got this reply. I think I'll use them because they have a very good price and the fact that it's a BMW service center gives me a little more piece of mind. An e-mail response I got from Morristown BMW: "WHOLESALEPARTS@BMWMORRISTOWN.COM" The black lines are $225.00 plus $15 shipping. Let me know if you would like to place an order. Michael Dos Santos Morristown BMW and MINI Wholesale and Internet Parts __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge Last edited by Blue Streak; 12-22-2007 at 08:31 PM.. Reason: added Morristown e-mail address
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 488 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	too bad the price of Blacklines had gone up significantly. 6 months ago, I bought mine for less than 200 from Morristown __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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