Blacklines FAQ - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

lecatrache · 12-26-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGRAY

The blacklines make the rear look lower and wider.
The originals are just too RED.

In addition, the originals have an odd L shape, while the blacklines have a straight line and cleaner look.

I like them! I might consider this mod.

TheJackal · 12-31-2007, 07:47 PM

If this is an OEM part, can you just order your car with them? I have not taken delivery yet. Don't want to drop another $200+ if I do not have to.

BIMMER//DRIMMER · 01-04-2008, 01:21 AM

My dealership charges $500 for blacklines.

Seltho · 01-15-2008, 04:57 PM

I have now installed blacklines and it looks great! I followed the DIY thread and it was easy. But I have one problem, the backup light isn`t working

Everything else is working except the backup light... Does anyone know what can be wrong??

san~man · 01-15-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seltho

I have now installed blacklines and it looks great! I followed the DIY thread and it was easy. But I have one problem, the backup light isn`t working

Everything else is working except the backup light... Does anyone know what can be wrong??

Try swap the bulbs from L to R. That may help.

Does the light work with the OEM lights plugged back in?

Seltho · 01-16-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by san~man

Try swap the bulbs from L to R. That may help.

Does the light work with the OEM lights plugged back in?

Yes, all the lights are working except the backup light....??

remmib · 01-16-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seltho

Yes, all the lights are working except the backup light....??

And the bulbs works? Connection is OK?

Seltho · 01-17-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

And the bulbs works? Connection is OK?

Yes i think so.. Is there a singel bulb for the backup light?

JackMac · 01-17-2008, 10:18 AM

Great FAQ thread. I've had them on since early 2006. I prefer the amber blinkers.

Wonder what is going to happen with the anticiated switch to LED tail lights for MY09. Will have to wait and see, but planning an '06 to '09 upgrade next year.

remmib · 01-17-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seltho

Yes i think so.. Is there a singel bulb for the backup light?

One on each side.

cbad335 · 01-28-2008, 01:42 AM

Just ordered my blacklines! Should look great on my Ti silver e90.

TL335i · 02-05-2008, 01:10 AM

Can someone help me out. I just picked up a brand new E93 (335i, loaded, Barbera Red) and am interested in Blacklines. Would I order the same ones for an E92 or E91 for my E93?
THANKS for the help!!

san~man · 02-05-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL335i

Can someone help me out. I just picked up a brand new E93 (335i, loaded, Barbera Red) and am interested in Blacklines. Would I order the same ones for an E92 or E91 for my E93?
THANKS for the help!!

Sorry bro, blacklines are for the sedan/wagon only. No coupes or verts.

TL335i · 02-05-2008, 01:21 AM

Thanks. Explains why I couldn't find them. Given the two doors (well mostly the Coupe) are devoured by the "Mod Squad," you'd think the blacklines would be in heavy demand on those models.

beiowulf · 02-13-2008, 01:29 PM

really the blacklines aren't available on the e92's? anyone know if there are plans to make them for the e92?

Haasman · 02-23-2008, 02:39 AM

"I posted regarding this problem .... all the lights work properly ... any suggestions?"

I removed each bulb, reseated, and then found that one of the tail light mounting units was slightly loose. I reseated it and the problem went away.

Haasman

Davin · 03-02-2008, 09:03 PM

I dont know if anyone else has asked this question before but why couldn't BMW make them standard on all e90's? They look so much better. one of my friends on this forum said that it was because the European motor code didn't aprove of it or something like that... anyway, does anyone know why?

TimJ · 03-04-2008, 09:53 AM

In a different thread, I wrote:

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimJ

Don't understand the fascination with blacklines myself. Look kinda boring IMHO.

Now, mind you, I had only seen blacklines in photos. Had never seen them in person until yesterday. WOW! I couldn't have been more wrong. Saw a black 330i with em and was very pleasantly surprised. Definitely on my short list of future mods (although with a home renovation in progress and a baby on the way, it may be a while).

If anyone out there doesn't care for the look of blacklines in photos, do yourself a favor and find someone local that has em to see for yourself.

asdflkijd · 03-06-2008, 12:09 AM

does anyone know if they are comming out with LED blackline versions for the E90 anytime soon?

mikengo · 03-17-2008, 08:25 PM

Here's my recent mod of the blacklines

akemb · 04-01-2008, 04:21 AM

Good compare pics!

virusE90 · 04-09-2008, 05:47 AM

where is my Fav Sonora Met colour?????

01-15-2008, 04:57 PM	#92
Seltho Private First Class Drives: 320d e91 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bergen Posts: 167 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e91 320 d [0.00]	Problem with blackline I have now installed blacklines and it looks great! I followed the DIY thread and it was easy. But I have one problem, the backup light isn`t working Everything else is working except the backup light... Does anyone know what can be wrong??

02-05-2008, 01:10 AM	#100
TL335i Barbera Road Rash Drives: E90 M3 Space Gray & 328i wagon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Blacklines on E93 Can someone help me out. I just picked up a brand new E93 (335i, loaded, Barbera Red) and am interested in Blacklines. Would I order the same ones for an E92 or E91 for my E93? THANKS for the help!!

02-05-2008, 01:21 AM	#102
TL335i Barbera Road Rash Drives: E90 M3 Space Gray & 328i wagon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	That Sucks! Thanks. Explains why I couldn't find them. Given the two doors (well mostly the Coupe) are devoured by the "Mod Squad," you'd think the blacklines would be in heavy demand on those models.

03-17-2008, 08:25 PM	#108
mikengo Enlisted Member Drives: 323i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Macau Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	Here's my recent mod of the blacklines Attached Images __________________ 2007 323i E90 - Sparkling Graphite - Black Interior - CA - AS - BX - PDC

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12-31-2007, 07:47 PM	#90
TheJackal First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 e90 335xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 376 iTrader: (2)	If this is an OEM part, can you just order your car with them? I have not taken delivery yet. Don't want to drop another $200+ if I do not have to.

01-04-2008, 01:21 AM	#91
BIMMER//DRIMMER Lieutenant Drives: e90 330i 06 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Douglaston NY Posts: 516 iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	My dealership charges $500 for blacklines.

01-17-2008, 10:18 AM	#97
JackMac Recovering BMW Addict Drives: <OO (\|\|\|)(\|\|\|) OO> Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,920 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 MINI John Coop ... [4.83]	Great FAQ thread. I've had them on since early 2006. I prefer the amber blinkers. Wonder what is going to happen with the anticiated switch to LED tail lights for MY09. Will have to wait and see, but planning an '06 to '09 upgrade next year.

01-28-2008, 01:42 AM	#99
cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA Posts: 1,733 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00]	Just ordered my blacklines! Should look great on my Ti silver e90.

02-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#103
beiowulf New Member Drives: 08' 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	really the blacklines aren't available on the e92's? anyone know if there are plans to make them for the e92?

02-23-2008, 02:39 AM	#104
Haasman Enlisted Member Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 36 iTrader: (1)	"I posted regarding this problem .... all the lights work properly ... any suggestions?" I removed each bulb, reseated, and then found that one of the tail light mounting units was slightly loose. I reseated it and the problem went away. Haasman

03-02-2008, 09:03 PM	#105
Davin Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 335xi - 92 MB 300E Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC Posts: 1,700 iTrader: (0)	I dont know if anyone else has asked this question before but why couldn't BMW make them standard on all e90's? They look so much better. one of my friends on this forum said that it was because the European motor code didn't aprove of it or something like that... anyway, does anyone know why?

03-06-2008, 12:09 AM	#107
asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,433 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [4.50] 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	does anyone know if they are comming out with LED blackline versions for the E90 anytime soon?

04-01-2008, 04:21 AM	#109
akemb Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Good compare pics!

04-09-2008, 05:47 AM	#110
virusE90 Private First Class Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	where is my Fav Sonora Met colour?????