Which Blacklines do you like?

roman_s · 08-09-2010, 11:12 AM

OK so theres several e90 rear lights black/white lines on the market that Im choosing from.

first to choose is Bulb vs. LED .... Im leaning towards LED

then there variations of the blacklines.

these are some that I found..

1.Smoked LED, Yellowish back up light

2. White LED, not sure backup light but probably yellow

3. Smoked Bulb (Depo)

Express · 08-09-2010, 11:17 AM

OEM or bust

BTM · 08-09-2010, 11:21 AM

X2 on OEM, after seeing the difference in person they are worth the extra $50 or so

roman_s · 08-09-2010, 11:43 AM

Im wondering do the Smoked LED's look cheap compared to the regular Smoked version??

BTM · 08-09-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by roman_s

Im wondering do the Smoked LED's look cheap compared to the regular Smoked version??

Well that's subjective, but my opinion is yes.

Barbera335 · 08-09-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by roman_s

Im wondering do the Smoked LED's look cheap compared to the regular Smoked version??

Aftermarket LED lights usually use cheap LED assemblies sourced from China and they rarely last very long. Do yourself a favor and buy the OEM blacklines, you will regret the aftermarket ones.

Justin7894 · 08-09-2010, 01:23 PM

Can someone tell me the origin of blackline taillights? Do they come on e90's from the factory in a certain market? I think they look like Honda Civic tails circa 2000. I don't really see a point in replacing the USDM OEM's for blacklines.

SV Concepts III · 08-09-2010, 01:28 PM

Smoked LED gets my vote, I think it's a clean look.

We also have a set of these on special if you prefer the bulb look:

zeenon53 · 08-09-2010, 01:37 PM

Do they make OEM LED tails for the e90 lci?

SV Concepts III · 08-09-2010, 02:19 PM

They don't offer blacklines yet but we do have smoked lens film that you can install over the existing headlights.

Justin7894 · 08-09-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin7894

Can someone tell me the origin of blackline taillights? Do they come on e90's from the factory in a certain market? I think they look like Honda Civic tails circa 2000. I don't really see a point in replacing the USDM OEM's for blacklines.

:thumbsdown: Aftermarket taillights

BTM · 08-09-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin7894

Can someone tell me the origin of blackline taillights? Do they come on e90's from the factory in a certain market? I think they look like Honda Civic tails circa 2000. I don't really see a point in replacing the USDM OEM's for blacklines.

They are just an accessory offered by BMW for those who prefer the style over the OEM tails which are "too red" for a lot of us. They were never mounted from the factory, and have only been offered as a BMW accessory. FWIW I would wait to see a set in person before passing judgement, I wasn't crazy about them in pictures but seeing them in person and I was sold.

CasperSYTFU · 08-09-2010, 02:51 PM

OEM, IMO

After that, the Depo's. I hate it when i see a car with one or 2 LEDs out in the tails

E92-Lighting · 08-09-2010, 03:01 PM

Depo's look great for the price

c_jeong89 · 08-09-2010, 03:29 PM

OEM for sure, but if not OEM then the DEPOS.

335iPaul · 08-09-2010, 03:47 PM

From what I remember, OEM Blacklines are not as smoked as the DEPO ones so they look better on different cars. On Sparkling Graphite, DEPO looks best, where as any of the brighter colors or alpine white the OEM would look better.

roman_s · 08-09-2010, 03:58 PM

hmm I got Artic Metallic.. thinking of getting the Depo ones then... LED burn outs are going to torture me

roman_s · 08-10-2010, 09:57 AM

with a 8-5 win (Smoked bulb vs. Smoked LED) Smoked Bulb gets the win. Guess I will be ordering the smoked bulb housing set today.

Reasoning:
1. LEDs have way more singular parts so more chances that can burn out etc..
2. LEDs can seem to have a cheap look to them
3. Going with OEM bulb units and aftermarket blackline housing

Craig@SupremePower · 08-10-2010, 09:58 AM

oem..

skipper400 · 08-10-2010, 10:21 AM

Cool...I like Depos....they will look good with SG...where can they be found?

spdy330 · 08-10-2010, 10:29 AM

OEM Blacklines

Noxious_ · 08-10-2010, 10:59 AM

The 3 light bars on both non-oem taillights do not continue around the corner of the housing to the side; that right there is reason enough to go to oem

View Poll Results: Which Blackline do you like?
Smoked LED	11	42.31%
Clear LED	2	7.69%
Smoked Bulb	13	50.00%
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08-09-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
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Justin7894 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Richmond, Virginia iTrader: (2)	Can someone tell me the origin of blackline taillights? Do they come on e90's from the factory in a certain market? I think they look like Honda Civic tails circa 2000. I don't really see a point in replacing the USDM OEM's for blacklines.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Smoked LED gets my vote, I think it's a clean look. We also have a set of these on special if you prefer the bulb look:
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	They don't offer blacklines yet but we do have smoked lens film that you can install over the existing headlights.
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E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	Depo's look great for the price
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08-09-2010, 03:29 PM	#15
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335iPaul Colonel 39 Rep 2,213 Posts Drives: 2007 335i SG Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	From what I remember, OEM Blacklines are not as smoked as the DEPO ones so they look better on different cars. On Sparkling Graphite, DEPO looks best, where as any of the brighter colors or alpine white the OEM would look better. __________________ Current: 07 335i e90 Previous: 09 Acura TSX PWP Tech Previous: 07 335i e90 with L.E.T. Flash
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roman_s Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 208 Posts Drives: E90/325i/Sport Package Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	hmm I got Artic Metallic.. thinking of getting the Depo ones then... LED burn outs are going to torture me
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roman_s Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 208 Posts Drives: E90/325i/Sport Package Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	with a 8-5 win (Smoked bulb vs. Smoked LED) Smoked Bulb gets the win. Guess I will be ordering the smoked bulb housing set today. Reasoning: 1. LEDs have way more singular parts so more chances that can burn out etc.. 2. LEDs can seem to have a cheap look to them 3. Going with OEM bulb units and aftermarket blackline housing Last edited by roman_s; 08-10-2010 at 10:02 AM.. Reason: Added Reasoning
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