E90 Facelift Style Tail Lights - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Dr Dave · 03-12-2011, 04:42 AM

Reverse lamp doesn't come into the MOT.

Tunna_uk · 03-13-2011, 08:09 AM

any chance of a how to do write up, I got the film, but not sure if it can be done in one piece due to the curve? any tips pls

Desmondo · 03-13-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Reverse lamp doesn't come into the MOT.

Whilst it's not in the MOT, I'm not sure it's particularly safe or a great idea to have it showing as red

MEGA · 03-13-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by edowen

looks way better than the black-lines everyone bangs on about - personally I think black-lines look chav.

willhollin · 03-13-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by edowen

looks way better than the black-lines everyone bangs on about - personally I think black-lines look chav.

+ 1

MEGA · 03-13-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

+ 1

ddogg35 · 03-14-2011, 01:43 PM

i did mine a few weeks ago and finally got some pics to add

Tunna_uk · 03-14-2011, 01:57 PM

well done. I did mine yesterday, was a bitch to do. Hope I never have to work with that stuff ever again.

E92westy · 03-14-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunna_uk

well done. I did mine yesterday, was a bitch to do. Hope I never have to work with that stuff ever again.

Uh-oh... mine's on the way!

Care to pass on a few tips.... pretty please....

mowflow · 03-14-2011, 04:27 PM

There's a DIY in the DIY section. The OPs write up is pretty good but someone else added the tip of using a small file to do the edges and I added the step of trying to form the film to some extent before applying. You can get a small ignition file from halfrauds for £1.99 which is perfect for the job.

hmi1750 · 03-14-2011, 05:31 PM

At this rate, mine will be unique if I keep them standard

Anyone taken pics with the reverse lights on?

One of the previous owners of a black E91 320d edition MSport did all red. Looked good.

E92westy · 03-15-2011, 04:32 AM

The DIY section.... Of course. Doh!

Desmondo · 03-15-2011, 06:21 AM

Am I the only one that actually quite likes the white reversing light?

Dizzle · 03-15-2011, 07:39 AM

Excellent little mod.

sak83 · 03-15-2011, 08:10 AM

super effort guys, I'min the market for a pre lci saloon or coupe in the near future. I'd written the saloon off as i didn't like the rear end but the all red rear lights freshen the car up nicely. imo i think all reds > standard > white line > dark line

mowflow · 03-15-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Desmondo

Am I the only one that actually quite likes the white reversing light?

No, my wife prefers the white reverse light. But what does she know

Some crap pics of my attempt. I cut the slot angled to be more lciish. Glad those years of learning to use a scalpel at University finally paid off.

Neversaydie · 03-15-2011, 10:42 AM

Sweet Jeezus. It looks gash. Look at the lights and tell me honestly that badly cut bits of red tape/film is better?

* Surely if people are that hollow about NOT having an LCI a trip to your local BMW garage and a wedge of cash will sort that out.

MEGA · 03-15-2011, 10:54 AM

TBH I can't stand it that way... All red is vile :S

Grale · 03-15-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

TBH I can't stand it that way... All red is vile :S

+1

It just doesn't look right to me, way to much red. But i like dark lines, each to there own

ddogg35 · 03-15-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Neversaydie

Sweet Jeezus. It looks gash. Look at the lights and tell me honestly that badly cut bits of red tape/film is better?

* Surely if people are that hollow about NOT having an LCI a trip to your local BMW garage and a wedge of cash will sort that out.

a mod to your taillights is not a statemant on someones personality, you need to chill out dude

E92westy · 03-15-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Neversaydie

Sweet Jeezus. It looks gash. Look at the lights and tell me honestly that badly cut bits of red tape/film is better?

* Surely if people are that hollow about NOT having an LCI a trip to your local BMW garage and a wedge of cash will sort that out.

1) It's not about wanting an LCI or not wanting an LCI, it's about making a small, inexpensive mod that the owner thinks looks good.
2) if you don't like it fair enough, but calling another owners work 'gash' is downright rude. A simple, polite, 'it's not for me' or ' I prefer the original' would work just as well.
3) I can assure you that if I had a 'wedge of cash' it wouldn't be going on a 3er BMW, LCI or not....

jabroni80 · 03-15-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by E92westy

1) It's not about wanting an LCI or not wanting an LCI, it's about making a small, inexpensive mod that the owner thinks looks good.
2) if you don't like it fair enough, but calling another owners work 'gash' is downright rude. A simple, polite, 'it's not for me' or ' I prefer the original' would work just as well.
3) I can assure you that if I had a 'wedge of cash' it wouldn't be going on a 3er BMW, LCI or not....

Well said westy. I personally think it looks minted in all red- not in your face like some other mods. I ain't done it yet but i plan to do so soon.

03-12-2011, 04:42 AM	#23
Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset Posts: 5,481 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Reverse lamp doesn't come into the MOT. __________________

03-14-2011, 01:43 PM	#29
ddogg35 Lieutenant Drives: 318i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Yorkshire, UK Posts: 560 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 318i [0.00]	i did mine a few weeks ago and finally got some pics to add __________________

03-14-2011, 05:31 PM	#33
hmi1750 Major Drives: 330d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,095 iTrader: (0)	At this rate, mine will be unique if I keep them standard Anyone taken pics with the reverse lights on? One of the previous owners of a black E91 320d edition MSport did all red. Looked good. __________________ E90 330d MSport:Le Mans Blue: Xenons: Black Leather: Steptronic

03-15-2011, 06:21 AM	#35
Desmondo First Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Braintree, Essex Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Am I the only one that actually quite likes the white reversing light? __________________

03-15-2011, 07:39 AM	#36
Dizzle Captain Drives: 320d M Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire Posts: 915 iTrader: (0)	Excellent little mod. __________________

03-13-2011, 08:09 AM	#24
Tunna_uk Captain Drives: BMW 325i M sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Teesside UK Posts: 788 iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 BMW 325i M Sport [0.00]	any chance of a how to do write up, I got the film, but not sure if it can be done in one piece due to the curve? any tips pls

03-14-2011, 01:57 PM	#30
Tunna_uk Captain Drives: BMW 325i M sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Teesside UK Posts: 788 iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 BMW 325i M Sport [0.00]	well done. I did mine yesterday, was a bitch to do. Hope I never have to work with that stuff ever again.

03-14-2011, 04:27 PM	#32
mowflow Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F20 125d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,896 iTrader: (2)	There's a DIY in the DIY section. The OPs write up is pretty good but someone else added the tip of using a small file to do the edges and I added the step of trying to form the film to some extent before applying. You can get a small ignition file from halfrauds for £1.99 which is perfect for the job.

03-15-2011, 04:32 AM	#34
E92westy Lieutenant Drives: F20 118d Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staffs. Posts: 548 iTrader: (2)	The DIY section.... Of course. Doh!

03-15-2011, 08:10 AM	#37
sak83 Enlisted Member Drives: future E9X owner Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	super effort guys, I'min the market for a pre lci saloon or coupe in the near future. I'd written the saloon off as i didn't like the rear end but the all red rear lights freshen the car up nicely. imo i think all reds > standard > white line > dark line

03-15-2011, 10:42 AM	#39
Neversaydie Was A FKR Drives: BMW 130i M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Sweet Jeezus. It looks gash. Look at the lights and tell me honestly that badly cut bits of red tape/film is better? * Surely if people are that hollow about NOT having an LCI a trip to your local BMW garage and a wedge of cash will sort that out. __________________

03-15-2011, 10:54 AM	#40
MEGA Dieseasal Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London Posts: 6,360 iTrader: (2)	TBH I can't stand it that way... All red is vile :S __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport

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