DIY: blackline taillight installation

nyyankee · 05-22-2006, 09:22 PM

Thanks long!
And for everyone else who hasn't gotten this mod yet, I just want to say the pictures dont do the blacklines justice. They look 1000x better in person, especally on SG. I cant beleave I waited so long to do this.

Joe Bimmer · 06-22-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LaithAzim

Monaco, where did you find the puller?

For those still looking for a plug-puller, I found mine at Sears in the tool department. Made by Craftsman, and cost $8.00.

Also, remember that you don't pull out the ENTIRE plug at first on the trunk liner... BMW plugs are actually two plugs that connect into each other, so just attach the puller to the "cap" of the plug...it will make more sense when you try it.

Gitta · 06-22-2006, 02:48 PM

I saw bavarian autosport has a nice 5 piece puller tool set for $20. The tools are nylon so they won't scratch.

MAZNG · 07-02-2006, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the DIY write up

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E90Brian · 07-28-2006, 06:46 PM

I was thinking about changing my taillights to blacklines too. Glad I found this DIY--hell, I figured that BMW would include installation directions in the price.

- Paul - · 07-31-2006, 05:06 AM

My Blacklines arrived today so I thought I'd print out the instructions. They didn't print too well, so I knocked up the attached PDF.

Regards,

Chesmu · 08-01-2006, 10:51 PM

i just installed mine today. pretty simple job. they look great. even my wife likes 'em!

6SpeedMan · 08-30-2006, 01:39 AM

I did it and they look great, thanks man. Your help really did the trick.

DJF3 · 08-30-2006, 09:43 AM

Hi,

I like the blackline lights. Does anyone know if there are 'white-line' lights aswell? Now the top part of the lights are a bit too dark.. They can be BMW original or 3rd party - I don't care

Tnx!

BzsBimmer · 08-30-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DJF3

Hi,

I like the blackline lights. Does anyone know if there are 'white-line' lights aswell? Now the top part of the lights are a bit too dark.. They can be BMW original or 3rd party - I don't care

Tnx!

See long's DIY
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23014

ShinBalNom · 09-23-2006, 04:35 PM

Thanks Long... your DIY helped alot.

longislandbmw · 11-26-2006, 03:12 PM

My first mod and this helped. Just be careful when you unscrew. If you drop them, they'd probably be difficult to recover.

Here are some pics. R-L, the first three are before.

longislandbmw · 11-26-2006, 03:16 PM

and one more for good measure:

Mokelizer · 12-03-2006, 08:39 PM

Where can I find a place to purchase these from?

Chesmu · 12-03-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mokelizer

Where can I find a place to purchase these from?

morristown bmw

crown autoparts

check the market threads

ebay

good luck... their totally worth it.

Lucid4000 · 12-03-2006, 09:09 PM

Hey one quick stupid question, the turn signals you had to go out any buy them in amber... correct??

just4kickz · 12-03-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucid4000

Hey one quick stupid question, the turn signals you had to go out any buy them in amber... correct??

no, they come w/ the amber bulb already

longislandbmw · 12-04-2006, 07:41 AM

I got mine off eBay. I believe the seller was Bavarian Motors - or something along those lines.

850CSi · 12-17-2006, 03:15 AM

So wait, if I only want to make the turn signal part white (as opposed to being red), do I have to buy the whole thing?

I'm not so concerned about the 'blackline' look (although it is pretty cool), but I like the turn signal area white a lot more than red.

850CSi · 12-28-2006, 02:47 AM

^Anyone?

- Paul - · 12-28-2006, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 850CSi

So wait, if I only want to make the turn signal part white (as opposed to being red), do I have to buy the whole thing?

I'm not so concerned about the 'blackline' look (although it is pretty cool), but I like the turn signal area white a lot more than red.

Not 100% sure I understand your question but to get the turn signal to white (as you say) - its actually more of a smoked effect, you need to buy a full set of these lights. You could then convert them to whitelines I think?

borsalino · 01-24-2007, 12:59 AM

how do you push the plugs back in?? They are very hard to push in with ur thumb..

05-22-2006, 09:22 PM	#45
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08-30-2006, 01:39 AM	#52
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	I did it and they look great, thanks man. Your help really did the trick. __________________
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08-30-2006, 09:43 AM	#53
DJF3 New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Audi A4 1.8T S-Line Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Blackline tail lights - also available in white? Hi, I like the blackline lights. Does anyone know if there are 'white-line' lights aswell? Now the top part of the lights are a bit too dark.. They can be BMW original or 3rd party - I don't care Tnx!
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09-23-2006, 04:35 PM	#55
ShinBalNom Captain 23 Rep 669 Posts Drives: AW 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So. CAL iTrader: (1)	Thanks Long... your DIY helped alot.
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11-26-2006, 03:12 PM	#56
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11-26-2006, 03:16 PM	#57
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12-03-2006, 08:39 PM	#58
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longislandbmw New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: HUMMER H3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	I got mine off eBay. I believe the seller was Bavarian Motors - or something along those lines.
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12-17-2006, 03:15 AM	#63
850CSi 16 years and counting... 101 Rep 471 Posts Drives: '06 325i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (2)	So wait, if I only want to make the turn signal part white (as opposed to being red), do I have to buy the whole thing? I'm not so concerned about the 'blackline' look (although it is pretty cool), but I like the turn signal area white a lot more than red. __________________ E90 325i 6MT + E61 530xiT 6AT = N52B30*2
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01-24-2007, 12:59 AM	#66
borsalino Private First Class 15 Rep 172 Posts Drives: BMW e90 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fraser River iTrader: (0)	how do you push the plugs back in?? They are very hard to push in with ur thumb..
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