Do you like Blackline Taillights for the SG Metallic color? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Craigar · 01-26-2006, 08:05 PM

Those blacklines should come standard.

I hate the big ass white backup lights. They stick out like a stiff di...

RGRAY · 01-26-2006, 08:18 PM

It must be a younger guy thing.

I don't see the need for it, but it doesn't look bad.

I'm not going to get them for my SG.

Hunter399 · 01-26-2006, 09:40 PM

I ordered them from Pacific BMW
I have a jet black car

DILLIGAF · 01-26-2006, 10:14 PM

I like 'em....just not in the budget right now

ase2dais · 01-27-2006, 08:35 PM

Blacklines and rear spoilers completes the SG E90 I think

...plus top it off with those 330i std 17" spikerspokes OEM alloys with
winter performance, and get it race dirty, looks mean!

slubu · 02-01-2006, 12:49 PM

very nice

fakerlin · 02-01-2006, 01:23 PM

I agree, looks very good.

03SG///M3 · 02-01-2006, 02:16 PM

Are blackline taillights OEM?

shragon · 02-01-2006, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03SG///M3

Are blackline taillights OEM?

yep, from bmw.

fakerlin · 02-01-2006, 02:32 PM

I´m pretty sure you can get them for free from your dealer when buying a new car. Not a big cost to them, my dealer said "yeah sure" before I had finished my sentence

stratstrummer · 02-01-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakerlin

I´m pretty sure you can get them for free from your dealer when buying a new car. Not a big cost to them, my dealer said "yeah sure" before I had finished my sentence

yes but youre in sweden. They don't do that in the U.S. I dont think.

thunderbirdsarego · 02-01-2006, 05:25 PM

I do think the blacklines look better on darker cars and here's why.

The aspect of the rear-end of the E90 I dislike is the way the upper of rear lights taper downwards towards the middle of the car. I think the blacklines make this less visually apparent by reducing the contrast between the painted metal exterior and the white reversing light. Actually, perhaps you could just replace the reversing light and leave the outside red in place and get the same effect? I think having white all around also seems to carry the lines of the car better into the rear, less broken up so to speak.

So, two questions:

1. Does anyone know if the blackline lights are available in Canada, and,
2. Do they reduce the light output of the reversing lights?

e90fanatic · 02-16-2006, 08:49 PM

can anybody that is good with photoshop make a picture of a SG 330 with DPE R16 Platinum Graphite wheels with a carbon fiber rear spoiler and blacklines

I want to see how it'll look before I jump on anything...thanks!!

marcus330i · 02-16-2006, 08:58 PM

Slubu: don't waste your money. They're kind of bugly/fugly. They change the harmony of the original design. Save your $$ and take a chick to the San Diego Zoo or SeaWorld instead.

ksfrogman · 02-16-2006, 09:02 PM

I like the original L-shaped tail lights. They are traditional.

If the Blacklines were the stock tail lights, I wonder how many would purchase aftermarket ones that look like our stock ones.

Dizzy330i · 02-16-2006, 09:55 PM

Wow, man. I love the look. Especially with the OEM spoiler. I'm REALLY biased though:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12920

I actually just really wanted the amber turn signals. Originally I wanted to get the outboard Euro tail lights, you know, the ones that look like our stock lights (identical) but with amber blinkers when they light up. I really feel that amber turn signals make the car much sportier-looking. But the cost was about the same for just the outboard lights, so I went with the blacklines which included all four pieces.

I was hesistant up until the very last second. The moment that really made it for me was parking next to a completely stock Jet Black E90 (without the spoiler/blacklines). I walked away from the car and turned around.

"Man, my car looks awesome."

Dizzy330i · 02-16-2006, 10:09 PM

*hesitant
Pardon the spelling there.

Oh, two final things you probably have all heard before but here they are:

--Pictures do little justice to the actual experience (I know, trite, but true).

--The car becomes very unique. I've only seen one other car with the lights here locally, a TiAg (330i ZSP 162's

), no spoiler though.

Hunter399 · 02-17-2006, 12:05 AM

I really do not like the OEM spoiler AT ALL

I love the Breyton one, so I went with it

ksfrogman · 02-17-2006, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter399

I really do not like the OEM spoiler AT ALL

I love the Breyton one, so I went with it

Are you talking FRONT or REAR spoiler?

Hunter399 · 02-17-2006, 08:10 AM

REAR

slubu · 02-17-2006, 11:31 AM

Well I put them on...honestly I think both stock and blackline look good. The stock gives a more elegance type look, whereas the blackline gives a more sporty in your face look. Given I have tint and sport package, I think the blacklines compliment my car more...but I'm holding onto my stocks just in case I change my mind.

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01-26-2006, 08:05 PM	#23
Craigar Private Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 92 iTrader: (0)	Those blacklines should come standard. I hate the big ass white backup lights. They stick out like a stiff di... __________________ Freude am Fahren

01-26-2006, 08:18 PM	#24
RGRAY Captain Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 872 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	It must be a younger guy thing. I don't see the need for it, but it doesn't look bad. I'm not going to get them for my SG. __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg

01-26-2006, 10:14 PM	#26
DILLIGAF Lieutenant Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 432 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I like 'em....just not in the budget right now __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob

01-27-2006, 08:35 PM	#27
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,790 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2012 Trek Madone 5.2 [0.00] 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [5.00] 2009 + 2004 Trek - ... [5.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [5.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [3.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [3.50] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [4.75]	Blacklines and rear spoilers completes the SG E90 I think ...plus top it off with those 330i std 17" spikerspokes OEM alloys with winter performance, and get it race dirty, looks mean! Attached Images __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

01-26-2006, 09:40 PM	#25
Hunter399 Major General Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,751 iTrader: (30)	I ordered them from Pacific BMW I have a jet black car

02-01-2006, 12:49 PM	#28
slubu Never Go Full Retard Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic Posts: 1,851 iTrader: (2)	very nice __________________ 2008 335i

02-01-2006, 01:23 PM	#29
fakerlin Private First Class Drives: 330xi Touring Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	I agree, looks very good. __________________ 330xiT March 2006 delivery \| Titanium silver \| Sat Nav \| M6T

02-01-2006, 02:16 PM	#30
03SG///M3 Lieutenant Drives: 328 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 579 iTrader: (0)	Are blackline taillights OEM?

02-01-2006, 02:32 PM	#32
fakerlin Private First Class Drives: 330xi Touring Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	I´m pretty sure you can get them for free from your dealer when buying a new car. Not a big cost to them, my dealer said "yeah sure" before I had finished my sentence __________________ 330xiT March 2006 delivery \| Titanium silver \| Sat Nav \| M6T

02-01-2006, 05:25 PM	#34
thunderbirdsarego Private Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 90 iTrader: (0)	I do think the blacklines look better on darker cars and here's why. The aspect of the rear-end of the E90 I dislike is the way the upper of rear lights taper downwards towards the middle of the car. I think the blacklines make this less visually apparent by reducing the contrast between the painted metal exterior and the white reversing light. Actually, perhaps you could just replace the reversing light and leave the outside red in place and get the same effect? I think having white all around also seems to carry the lines of the car better into the rear, less broken up so to speak. So, two questions: 1. Does anyone know if the blackline lights are available in Canada, and, 2. Do they reduce the light output of the reversing lights?

02-16-2006, 08:49 PM	#35
e90fanatic Absolute0 Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ Posts: 5,001 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	can anybody that is good with photoshop make a picture of a SG 330 with DPE R16 Platinum Graphite wheels with a carbon fiber rear spoiler and blacklines I want to see how it'll look before I jump on anything...thanks!! __________________ To procede or not to procede......

02-16-2006, 08:58 PM	#36
marcus330i Lieutenant Drives: 2006 330i 6spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Point Loma, California Posts: 524 iTrader: (0)	Slubu: don't waste your money. They're kind of bugly/fugly. They change the harmony of the original design. Save your $$ and take a chick to the San Diego Zoo or SeaWorld instead. __________________ Realtor Mobile: 6spd / Sport / Prem / Navi / ED 3-30-06 73 3.0s/84 528e/90 525i/97 M3 4dr/99 M3 Conv/2001 330i/2004 545i ED/2006 330i ED June 05 You're in control...is there anywhere you want to go ? -------------------------

02-16-2006, 09:02 PM	#37
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,749 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I like the original L-shaped tail lights. They are traditional. If the Blacklines were the stock tail lights, I wonder how many would purchase aftermarket ones that look like our stock ones. __________________ Last edited by ksfrogman; 02-16-2006 at 10:33 PM.

02-16-2006, 09:55 PM	#38
Dizzy330i Private Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 95 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Wow, man. I love the look. Especially with the OEM spoiler. I'm REALLY biased though: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12920 I actually just really wanted the amber turn signals. Originally I wanted to get the outboard Euro tail lights, you know, the ones that look like our stock lights (identical) but with amber blinkers when they light up. I really feel that amber turn signals make the car much sportier-looking. But the cost was about the same for just the outboard lights, so I went with the blacklines which included all four pieces. I was hesistant up until the very last second. The moment that really made it for me was parking next to a completely stock Jet Black E90 (without the spoiler/blacklines). I walked away from the car and turned around. "Man, my car looks awesome." __________________ 2006 330i SG/Terra ZPP Step OEM Spoiler...and Blacklines!!

02-16-2006, 10:09 PM	#39
Dizzy330i Private Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 95 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	*hesitant Pardon the spelling there. Oh, two final things you probably have all heard before but here they are: --Pictures do little justice to the actual experience (I know, trite, but true). --The car becomes very unique. I've only seen one other car with the lights here locally, a TiAg (330i ZSP 162's ), no spoiler though. __________________ 2006 330i SG/Terra ZPP Step OEM Spoiler...and Blacklines!!

02-17-2006, 12:05 AM	#40
Hunter399 Major General Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,751 iTrader: (30)	I really do not like the OEM spoiler AT ALL I love the Breyton one, so I went with it

02-17-2006, 08:10 AM	#42
Hunter399 Major General Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,751 iTrader: (30)	REAR

02-17-2006, 11:31 AM	#43
slubu Never Go Full Retard Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic Posts: 1,851 iTrader: (2)	Well I put them on...honestly I think both stock and blackline look good. The stock gives a more elegance type look, whereas the blackline gives a more sporty in your face look. Given I have tint and sport package, I think the blacklines compliment my car more...but I'm holding onto my stocks just in case I change my mind. __________________ 2008 335i

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