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WTF? Is this normal for blacklines?
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09-17-2008, 11:36 AM | #1 |
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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?!
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09-17-2008, 12:24 PM | #5 |
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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?
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09-17-2008, 01:42 PM | #8 |
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09-17-2008, 02:10 PM | #9 |
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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
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09-17-2008, 02:14 PM | #10 |
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09-17-2008, 02:33 PM | #11 |
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09-17-2008, 02:35 PM | #12 |
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I think I got that too.
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09-17-2008, 03:39 PM | #14 |
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Agreed. Anyone able to go to a BMW dealership and compare their morristown blacklines to ones they know are OEM for sure?
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09-17-2008, 03:53 PM | #15 |
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I got my BL from Morristown and I can't see what you're describing. so no, I would say this is not normal.
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09-17-2008, 05:21 PM | #16 |
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I got mine at a BMW dealership and they have the same marks, so it's normal.
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09-17-2008, 05:29 PM | #17 |
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Same here.
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09-17-2008, 05:59 PM | #18 |
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agreed.....
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09-17-2008, 07:42 PM | #19 |
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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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09-18-2008, 12:25 AM | #20 |
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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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09-18-2008, 03:05 PM | #21 |
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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.
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