Taillight conversion? E90 -> E92

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 04:02 PM

I realize these aren't nissian 240sx's... HOWEVER. I'm merely complimenting the e92 which is the same car as the e90. This isn't quite like putting skyline lights on a delsol

What I'd like to see is the MECHANICAL barriers preventing this conversion because the coupe tails are just IMO so much better. What do you guys think? E90 or E92 they are BOTH 335's... and its not like its trying to be a poser and make my car look like a better, faster car.. Its the same thing but with a personal preference change. What do you all think? If my poll options aren't quite what you are thinking, just post it here

PS. Can someone do a photochop for me?

EDIT: Sadly it appears this car is located in arizona...

AlpineG05 · 10-05-2009, 04:32 PM

just put some blackline tail lights and it'll make a huge difference compared to the stock lights.

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 05:43 PM

I realize that. Back on topic

Jonny550 · 10-05-2009, 06:02 PM

IMO the stock tails are as pretty as oprah's asshole but if you just simply add some tint or buy a set of blacklines (like i did) it makes a nice aggresive look i personaly like the E90 rear better than the e92.

samchoi604 · 10-05-2009, 06:29 PM

I'm pretty sure, it's possible, but it's not worth it. People who don't know about BMW's won't care, and people who know about BMW's will point and laugh. Just trade it in for an LCI E90.. IMO that's better looking than the current E92.

NiVeDh · 10-05-2009, 06:48 PM

I don't know if it's possible because you would need to swap out the trunk (which might be doable) and the side parts (good luck).

Blacklines =

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I don't know if it's possible because you would need to swap out the trunk (which might be doable) and the side parts (good luck).

Blacklines =

Hehe yeah, I'm going to be getting some blacklines anyhow. I wish they'd make LCI blacklines though. OEM ones, not the aftermarket type.

I still think the E92 taillights would look sick on the E90. Someone do a photoshop please? Or will I have to whip out paint?!

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 07:48 PM

Don't make fun of me, this is 2 minutes in Paint.

NiVeDh · 10-05-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klipseracer

Hehe yeah, I'm going to be getting some blacklines anyhow. I wish they'd make LCI blacklines though. OEM ones, not the aftermarket type.

I still think the E92 healights would look sick on the E90. Someone do a photoshop please? Or will I have to whip out paint?!

Headlights? Here you go, E90.2: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308373

klipseracer · 10-05-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

Headlights? Here you go, E90.2: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308373

I meant tails.

aut0sh0cker · 10-05-2009, 11:07 PM

The light profile is different on the e90 and e92 such that swapping lights would require swapping the rear quarter panels (that piece of metal that stretches from the tail light over the rear wheel well and up along the roofline down the A-pillar). EXCEPT that a direct swap between the two is impossible due to the different roof lines.

In other words, any hope of making this work would involve a custom fabricated rear quarter panel (or at least modifications to the stock one) and this can get expensive very quickly. And remember, this is just the quarter panel. Now onto the trunk...

The e92 and e90 trunks are NOT interchangeable. More custom work will be needed here. Then you are onto mounting points and wiring and I have no idea how compatible these are so I wont assume.

Though its an interesting idea, no matter how you go about this, it wont be cost effective IMO

ianbiz · 10-06-2009, 01:51 PM

Sedan rears looks better

AllydNYC · 07-10-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by klipseracer

Don't make fun of me, this is 2 minutes in Paint.

Looks like a A4 rear or maybe an A6:

View Poll Results: If it was possible would you convert your E90 to E92 tails?
Yes, ONLY if it was a CLEAN and reversible installation.	10	31.25%
No, I like the E90 tails better	17	53.13%
Depends on how 'clean' it was	3	9.38%
Obligatory off-topic poll option	2	6.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

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klipseracer Banned 233 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	Taillight conversion? E90 -> E92 I realize these aren't nissian 240sx's... HOWEVER. I'm merely complimenting the e92 which is the same car as the e90. This isn't quite like putting skyline lights on a delsol What I'd like to see is the MECHANICAL barriers preventing this conversion because the coupe tails are just IMO so much better. What do you guys think? E90 or E92 they are BOTH 335's... and its not like its trying to be a poser and make my car look like a better, faster car.. Its the same thing but with a personal preference change. What do you all think? If my poll options aren't quite what you are thinking, just post it here PS. Can someone do a photochop for me? EDIT: Sadly it appears this car is located in arizona... Last edited by klipseracer; 10-05-2009 at 10:59 PM..
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NiVeDh Major General 429 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	I don't know if it's possible because you would need to swap out the trunk (which might be doable) and the side parts (good luck). Blacklines =
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aut0sh0cker meh 126 Rep 1,752 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	The light profile is different on the e90 and e92 such that swapping lights would require swapping the rear quarter panels (that piece of metal that stretches from the tail light over the rear wheel well and up along the roofline down the A-pillar). EXCEPT that a direct swap between the two is impossible due to the different roof lines. In other words, any hope of making this work would involve a custom fabricated rear quarter panel (or at least modifications to the stock one) and this can get expensive very quickly. And remember, this is just the quarter panel. Now onto the trunk... The e92 and e90 trunks are NOT interchangeable. More custom work will be needed here. Then you are onto mounting points and wiring and I have no idea how compatible these are so I wont assume. Though its an interesting idea, no matter how you go about this, it wont be cost effective IMO
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