Blacklines FAQ

hugo330i · 03-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Well, I just ordered my OEM set from BMW of Morristown today. I'll post pictures once I get them.

hugo330i · 03-21-2009, 09:44 PM

I just received my BLack Lines today. I'll install them tomorrow and post pictures. Not like we need more pictures, but just to make me feel part of the club. lol

hugo330i · 03-26-2009, 05:00 PM

I finally decided to get off my ass and get this completed. Here are some Before and After Pictures.

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Lagger1 · 03-27-2009, 12:21 PM

^^^ Looks nice!

Can you tell if the amber left-turn signal bleeds through the bottom red brake portion like the Depo does?

Lagger1 · 03-27-2009, 12:22 PM

as seen here....

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Originally Posted by nzprojekt

I have another question.. Does the amber light on the oem blacklines bleed through the bottom like these depo blackines do ?

hugo330i · 03-27-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lagger1

^^^ Looks nice!

Can you tell if the amber left-turn signal bleeds through the bottom red brake portion like the Depo does?

That's one of the reasons why I went with OEM. I read about it and check mines. So far I have not experienced that at all.

icemantv · 04-18-2009, 01:23 AM

Blacklines installed

oncastillo · 04-18-2009, 11:27 PM

Definetly getting off my ass and grabbing a pair of them..........going OEM abviously....although the DEPO ones are cheapper, they tend to ruin a car, no offense to members that have 'em.

ljyg1115 · 04-20-2009, 01:23 AM

This info is the exactly what I was looking for past a month,,,

Thanks so much I appriciate it ..

(Great info with nice pick)

ljyg1115 · 04-20-2009, 01:43 AM

are those all same level of darkness? cuz i want it to be lil more darker....

any ideas?

Spydeputy · 04-24-2009, 06:16 AM

did any1 get the black lines w/ the LED brake lights ???

ericsmithcpa · 05-05-2009, 11:15 PM

Do these still come with the bulbs soldiered in? I'm a bit concerned about subjecting myself to a soldiering chore to change a light bulb...

Pseudo Nim · 05-07-2009, 01:32 PM

Is there any difference between US and Euro spec blacklines? The Euro ones pop up on ebay time to time, wonder if they are any different?

Also, do the US spec blacklines include the rear fogs that are activated using the euro spec light switch?

hugo330i · 05-08-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Is there any difference between US and Euro spec blacklines? The Euro ones pop up on ebay time to time, wonder if they are any different?

Also, do the US spec blacklines include the rear fogs that are activated using the euro spec light switch?

US Black lines does include the rear fogs. All you have to do is buy the switch in order to be able to activate them. I bought everything from Morristown BMW at a great price. Some other sellers may have the switch also.

Remember that when you are using your rear fogs, the adaptive brake light option gets disable. Once you turn them off, then you will ABL is back to normal.

E92-Lighting · 05-08-2009, 03:09 PM

Franciebaby · 06-01-2009, 09:49 PM

I am trading my 2007 bmw for a 2009, can I reuse the blacklines?

Pseudo Nim · 06-01-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Franciebaby

I am trading my 2007 bmw for a 2009, can I reuse the blacklines?

You cannot. Lights are totally different.

Franciebaby · 06-02-2009, 11:00 AM

thanks, then they are for sale $125 shipped. perfect condition. send me email address and I will send pics.

E92-Lighting · 06-02-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franciebaby

I am trading my 2007 bmw for a 2009, can I reuse the blacklines?

you cant completely different....

ljk77 · 06-08-2009, 10:29 PM

Hey everyone...
I too have been bitten by the blackline bug. A subtle yet very attractive improvement on that sea of red. My car is Deep Green, and I have yet to see a car in this color with blacklines (either on this forum or anywhere else). Mine are currently on order, and I hope to install them myself later this week. I just hope the installation instructions are as simple as they seem!

I am also seriously considering buying the Euro fog-light switch to add to my car's functionality.

GreenThree · 06-09-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ljk77

Hey everyone...
I too have been bitten by the blackline bug. A subtle yet very attractive improvement on that sea of red. My car is Deep Green, and I have yet to see a car in this color with blacklines (either on this forum or anywhere else). Mine are currently on order, and I hope to install them myself later this week. I just hope the installation instructions are as simple as they seem!

I am also seriously considering buying the Euro fog-light switch to add to my car's functionality.

Timing is everything. I am also considering OEM blacklines. For those who have requested pics on Deep Green. Member smog has a really clean ride, and his blacklines look great with this color.

ljk77 · 06-10-2009, 06:11 PM

After some trial and error, my blacklines are finally on, and they look great! Unfortunately the Sun has gone behind the clouds, I think it's going to rain soon here, so pics are not possible as yet. I'll post them as soon as I can!

03-18-2009, 08:38 PM	#155
hugo330i Banned 69 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 330i Sedan Sparkiling Graphite Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (6)	Well, I just ordered my OEM set from BMW of Morristown today. I'll post pictures once I get them.
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03-21-2009, 09:44 PM	#156
hugo330i Banned 69 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 330i Sedan Sparkiling Graphite Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (6)	I just received my BLack Lines today. I'll install them tomorrow and post pictures. Not like we need more pictures, but just to make me feel part of the club. lol
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03-26-2009, 05:00 PM	#157
hugo330i Banned 69 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 330i Sedan Sparkiling Graphite Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (6)	I finally decided to get off my ass and get this completed. Here are some Before and After Pictures. Before After
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03-27-2009, 12:21 PM	#158
Lagger1 Private First Class 11 Rep 140 Posts Drives: valvetronic engaged Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA iTrader: (0)	^^^ Looks nice! Can you tell if the amber left-turn signal bleeds through the bottom red brake portion like the Depo does? __________________ 2006 330i \| AW \| 6MT \| ZSP \| LOGIC \| ADAPTIVE \| PBX
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04-18-2009, 01:23 AM	#161
icemantv New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manila iTrader: (0)	Blacklines installed __________________ S.graphite/20" ac schnitzers/bilstein coilovers
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04-18-2009, 11:27 PM	#162
oncastillo Private First Class 3 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E90 330Xi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	Definetly getting off my ass and grabbing a pair of them..........going OEM abviously....although the DEPO ones are cheapper, they tend to ruin a car, no offense to members that have 'em.
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04-20-2009, 01:23 AM	#163
ljyg1115 Jayden 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 06' 325i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Thank You Sooooo much This info is the exactly what I was looking for past a month,,, Thanks so much I appriciate it .. (Great info with nice pick)
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04-20-2009, 01:43 AM	#164
ljyg1115 Jayden 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 06' 325i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	are those all same level of darkness? cuz i want it to be lil more darker.... any ideas?
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04-24-2009, 06:16 AM	#165
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05-05-2009, 11:15 PM	#166
ericsmithcpa New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Do these still come with the bulbs soldiered in? I'm a bit concerned about subjecting myself to a soldiering chore to change a light bulb...
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05-07-2009, 01:32 PM	#167
Pseudo Nim twinborific 120 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: fast, sometimes slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: i am a citizen of the world iTrader: (9)	Is there any difference between US and Euro spec blacklines? The Euro ones pop up on ebay time to time, wonder if they are any different? Also, do the US spec blacklines include the rear fogs that are activated using the euro spec light switch? __________________ Doko ni itemo, hito wa tsunagatte iru...
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05-08-2009, 03:09 PM	#169
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06-01-2009, 09:49 PM	#170
Franciebaby Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2009 328i AW prem,nav,sat,ca Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jackson, Ms iTrader: (1)	I am trading my 2007 bmw for a 2009, can I reuse the blacklines?
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06-02-2009, 11:00 AM	#172
Franciebaby Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2009 328i AW prem,nav,sat,ca Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jackson, Ms iTrader: (1)	thanks, then they are for sale $125 shipped. perfect condition. send me email address and I will send pics.
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06-08-2009, 10:29 PM	#174
ljk77 2008 335i Sedan 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Annapolis, Maryland iTrader: (0)	I've been converted... Hey everyone... I too have been bitten by the blackline bug. A subtle yet very attractive improvement on that sea of red. My car is Deep Green, and I have yet to see a car in this color with blacklines (either on this forum or anywhere else). Mine are currently on order, and I hope to install them myself later this week. I just hope the installation instructions are as simple as they seem! I am also seriously considering buying the Euro fog-light switch to add to my car's functionality. __________________ 335i Sedan/Deep Green/Beige Leather/Steptronic/Heated Seats/Sirius/iPod-USB
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06-10-2009, 06:11 PM	#176
ljk77 2008 335i Sedan 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Annapolis, Maryland iTrader: (0)	They're On! After some trial and error, my blacklines are finally on, and they look great! Unfortunately the Sun has gone behind the clouds, I think it's going to rain soon here, so pics are not possible as yet. I'll post them as soon as I can! __________________ 335i Sedan/Deep Green/Beige Leather/Steptronic/Heated Seats/Sirius/iPod-USB
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