WTF? Is this normal for blacklines?

HighVoltage · 09-17-2008, 10:36 AM

Is this normal for blacklines? I got these from Morristown. See the circle in the clear. There is one on the outer clear and the inner (which is harder to see). Both turns have the same thing. It looks like the nub from when them poured/molded the plastic. This is OEM?!

Sorry about the picture quality. Im at work and dont have my camera.

exo-ak-dk · 09-17-2008, 10:48 AM

you need to take a better picture,

lauer87 · 09-17-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by exo-ak-dk

you need to take a better picture,

+1 better pic needed to clarify what your describing

HighVoltage · 09-17-2008, 10:56 AM

k, thx...here Ill point out the obvious one

shaddai · 09-17-2008, 11:24 AM

I've never looked at mine in that detail, but I'd say it's most likely part of the plastic injection process. Nobody will notice that anyways, right?

HighVoltage · 09-17-2008, 11:32 AM

Ya not from 10ft, still bugs me if this sort of thing is OEM. I can wetsand the ring on the outer lense down but getting to the inner lense would be a big pain.

shaddai · 09-17-2008, 12:39 PM

Great... Now I've noticed it on my car and it's going to annoy me. Thanks.

HighVoltage · 09-17-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shaddai

Great... Now I've noticed it on my car and it's going to annoy me. Thanks.

Sorry.

I know, I wish I hadn't looked so close. Where did you get yours from? If someone doesnt see this on theirs, please post where you got them from. thx.

Potty_Pants · 09-17-2008, 01:10 PM

my blacklines were knock off's for 89.99. I just looked and they have the same mark on the back.

No biggie $89 vs $200+ and a couple of mold effects...

ppp

HighVoltage · 09-17-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

my blacklines were knock off's for 89.99. I just looked and they have the same mark on the back.

No biggie $89 vs $200+ and a couple of mold effects...

ppp

huh? Thats kind of my concern. Is morristown actually selling OEM or $89 knockoffs for $200..

scanboy · 09-17-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

my blacklines were knock off's for 89.99. I just looked and they have the same mark on the back.

No biggie $89 vs $200+ and a couple of mold effects...

ppp

Blacklines knock off? where did you get them? ebay?

remmib · 09-17-2008, 01:35 PM

I think I got that too.

ihyln · 09-17-2008, 01:38 PM

The real question is why is this so important that it deserved its own thread?

Makushr1 · 09-17-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HighVoltage

huh? Thats kind of my concern. Is morristown actually selling OEM or $89 knockoffs for $200..

Agreed. Anyone able to go to a BMW dealership and compare their morristown blacklines to ones they know are OEM for sure?

normtrum · 09-17-2008, 02:53 PM

I got my BL from Morristown and I can't see what you're describing. so no, I would say this is not normal.

remmib · 09-17-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Makushr1

Agreed. Anyone able to go to a BMW dealership and compare their morristown blacklines to ones they know are OEM for sure?

I got mine at a BMW dealership and they have the same marks, so it's normal.

SoYank · 09-17-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

I got mine at a BMW dealership and they have the same marks, so it's normal.

Same here.

1clean335i · 09-17-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

The real question is why is this so important that it deserved its own thread?

agreed.....

HighVoltage · 09-17-2008, 06:42 PM

Thanks to everyone (except for the post whores) for responding.

So after seeing conflicting responses, I got curious and checked out the original E90 lights from the factory. The also have these same injection points. Knowing how thorough/anal the german engineers can be I am surprised they allow it. I think of it as a cosmetic defect but I guess I am in the minority.

I am curious about those who reported they did not have these blemishes. I wonder if there was a change in the process or manufacture.

battlehawk1025 · 09-17-2008, 11:25 PM

well this "circle" thing is screw that holds in the lenses in.
believe me after being on my 3rd set of black line (2 rear ends) i have taken them apart.

Blue Streak · 09-18-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

agreed.....

Yes... Geez! I got my Blacklines from Morristown BMW also. They're a very reputable dealership and sell all the OEM parts. Most people won't even notice the fact that you have some aftermarket OEM Blackline tail lights... seriously. Who is your car's biggest critic? It's you by a mile; everyone else thinks it's either a 5 series or a top of the line Honda Civic. I told someone my car was the new Accord and they said, "oh, that's nice". Ha, ha, ha.

SoYank · 09-18-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Streak

I told someone my car was the new Accord and they said, "oh, that's nice". Ha, ha, ha.

I hope your car's tires all went flat from disappointment when you insulted it that way.

09-17-2008, 10:36 AM	#1
HighVoltage . Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: . Posts: 867 iTrader: (0)	WTF? Is this normal for blacklines? Is this normal for blacklines? I got these from Morristown. See the circle in the clear. There is one on the outer clear and the inner (which is harder to see). Both turns have the same thing. It looks like the nub from when them poured/molded the plastic. This is OEM?! Sorry about the picture quality. Im at work and dont have my camera. Attached Images
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HighVoltage . Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: . Posts: 867 iTrader: (0)	k, thx...here Ill point out the obvious one Attached Images
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09-17-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
shaddai former N54 owner Drives: 2008 Audi S4 DTM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 608 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	I've never looked at mine in that detail, but I'd say it's most likely part of the plastic injection process. Nobody will notice that anyways, right? __________________ +lemon
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shaddai former N54 owner Drives: 2008 Audi S4 DTM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 608 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Great... Now I've noticed it on my car and it's going to annoy me. Thanks. __________________ +lemon
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Potty_Pants Colonel Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,166 iTrader: (0)	my blacklines were knock off's for 89.99. I just looked and they have the same mark on the back. No biggie $89 vs $200+ and a couple of mold effects... ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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09-17-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
exo-ak-dk Black Magic Wheels - BMW Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,090 iTrader: (0)	you need to take a better picture,
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09-17-2008, 11:32 AM	#6
HighVoltage . Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: . Posts: 867 iTrader: (0)	Ya not from 10ft, still bugs me if this sort of thing is OEM. I can wetsand the ring on the outer lense down but getting to the inner lense would be a big pain.
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09-17-2008, 01:38 PM	#13
ihyln Banned Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks Posts: 3,385 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	The real question is why is this so important that it deserved its own thread?
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09-17-2008, 02:53 PM	#15
normtrum Colonel Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 2,228 iTrader: (1)	I got my BL from Morristown and I can't see what you're describing. so no, I would say this is not normal. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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09-17-2008, 06:42 PM	#19
HighVoltage . Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: . Posts: 867 iTrader: (0)	Thanks to everyone (except for the post whores) for responding. So after seeing conflicting responses, I got curious and checked out the original E90 lights from the factory. The also have these same injection points. Knowing how thorough/anal the german engineers can be I am surprised they allow it. I think of it as a cosmetic defect but I guess I am in the minority. I am curious about those who reported they did not have these blemishes. I wonder if there was a change in the process or manufacture.
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09-17-2008, 11:25 PM	#20
battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL Posts: 882 iTrader: (4)	well this "circle" thing is screw that holds in the lenses in. believe me after being on my 3rd set of black line (2 rear ends) i have taken them apart.
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