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

John · 10-22-2006, 12:51 PM

since blacklines are a very common mod for us e90 owners, here is some basic info that should be read about it before you post topics about it.

-blacklines are replacement taillights for the e90.
-they are purely cosmetic and serve as to improve the look of the rear e90 lights that lots of people gripe about.
-the turn signals blink amber
-this is a BMW part, not an aftermarket part

pics of it can be seen below.

this is a before and after pic, on the left are regular tailights, and right are the blacklines.

RGRAY's car (Sparkling Graphite)

blacklines with turn signals/hazards on
yeung330xi's car

blacklines on Alpine white

Alpine's car

blacklines on Arctic

oneshare325's car

blacklines on electric red

sonny's ride

blacklines on titanium silver

AxelLopez's car

blacklines on Barrique Red

Dutchy's car

blacklines on Mystic Blue

Sedan_Clan's car

Kammando's car

blacklines on Black Sapphire

blacklines on Monaco Blue

blacklines on e91 mystic blue
lili's car

some pics of install of blacklines on e91 TiAg
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=e91

What is the blackline part #?
- 632 104 066 78

Where can i buy blacklines for my e90?
-the most common and cheapest place to get blacklines are
morristown:
their ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/Morristown-BMW
their parts website http://morristownbmw.cpclogic.com/dsp_parts.cfm

what is the best way to get it installed?
-Yourself! Longtran's DIY : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4660

are blacklines similar to the euro taillights?
-No, euro taillights are the same as the U.S. spec version except
the turn signal is amber instead of red

remmib · 10-22-2006, 01:43 PM

Just one thing. The blacklines for e90 do not fit the ones for e91, other then that great write up.

Asiann · 10-22-2006, 02:35 PM

Great job!

ChineseGuy · 10-22-2006, 03:46 PM

I HATE YOU!!~

hate looking at those pics......

i'm still waiting for my blacklines.......haha

Alpine · 10-22-2006, 07:04 PM

Very nice. Now if only everyone would read this...

DILLIGAF · 10-22-2006, 10:22 PM

Great write up...its about time someone did it. Lets hope it gets put to good use.

SES_D · 10-23-2006, 12:17 AM

nice!!! i think the blacklines look especially good on titanium silver!
What do you guys think?

just4kickz · 10-23-2006, 10:51 PM

good sticky john

oneshare325 · 10-25-2006, 08:31 PM

:rocks: Wow...I feel privilaged! My car made your sticky....
I was waiting for someone to make one of these! It is almost everyday that someone posts a question about blacklines! Thanks alot!!

oneshare325 · 10-25-2006, 08:36 PM

Here is another helpful before and after pic, if anyone cares...

REB330D · 10-28-2006, 05:38 AM

Hi,

Just fitted new Blackline lights to my E90 330D M Sport

. Thought you might like to see them added to the gallery. It's a great improvement to the rear end looks.

Dann902 · 10-29-2006, 11:16 AM

I apologize if this is a stupid question...Do you still retain the adaptive brake lights with the blacklines?

KL2DC · 10-29-2006, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dann902

I apologize if this is a stupid question...Do you still retain the adaptive brake lights with the blacklines?

Of course, they are in everyway as per your orginal lights...

Dann902 · 10-29-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

Of course, they are in everyway as per your orginal lights...

Thanks for the quick reply, KL2DC! I'm going to install them today!!!

KL2DC · 10-29-2006, 11:44 AM

Welcome to the evergrowing club...

On another note, I have yet to see a Deep Green or Sonora Blacklines combo...

Dann902 · 10-29-2006, 07:36 PM

Now, I'm officially a member...Blacklines now in!!!

ilshim · 11-05-2006, 03:32 PM

i dont really notice the difference. Do some people think the rear lights are too big and want black lines to make the over all appearence smaller? why do people not like the original>?

RGRAY · 11-05-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilshim

i dont really notice the difference. Do some people think the rear lights are too big and want black lines to make the over all appearence smaller? why do people not like the original>?

The blacklines make the rear look lower and wider.

The originals are just too RED.

ilshim · 11-05-2006, 04:09 PM

ahh gotcha

just4kickz · 11-08-2006, 12:26 PM

not only that put it makes the rear look more horizontal than vertical

Stronie · 11-08-2006, 12:44 PM

Hey John, I take it your a big fan of the Blacklines?
I have them as well very nice write up.

How would I make my OEM Taillight non-blackline to blink amber like the euros'

Chesmu · 11-08-2006, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

Hey John, I take it your a big fan of the Blacklines?
I have them as well very nice write up.

How would I make my OEM Taillight non-blackline to blink amber like the euros'

the red lens makes any light in the area look red. the blacklines have an amber bulb.

10-22-2006, 12:51 PM	#1
John Captain Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 945 iTrader: (1)	Blacklines FAQ since blacklines are a very common mod for us e90 owners, here is some basic info that should be read about it before you post topics about it. -blacklines are replacement taillights for the e90. -they are purely cosmetic and serve as to improve the look of the rear e90 lights that lots of people gripe about. -the turn signals blink amber -this is a BMW part, not an aftermarket part pics of it can be seen below. this is a before and after pic, on the left are regular tailights, and right are the blacklines. RGRAY's car (Sparkling Graphite) blacklines with turn signals/hazards on yeung330xi's car blacklines on Alpine white Alpine's car blacklines on Arctic oneshare325's car blacklines on electric red sonny's ride blacklines on titanium silver AxelLopez's car blacklines on Barrique Red Dutchy's car blacklines on Mystic Blue Sedan_Clan's car Kammando's car blacklines on Black Sapphire blacklines on Monaco Blue blacklines on e91 mystic blue lili's car some pics of install of blacklines on e91 TiAg http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=e91 What is the blackline part #? - 632 104 066 78 Where can i buy blacklines for my e90? -the most common and cheapest place to get blacklines are morristown: their ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/Morristown-BMW their parts website http://morristownbmw.cpclogic.com/dsp_parts.cfm what is the best way to get it installed? -Yourself! Longtran's DIY : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4660 are blacklines similar to the euro taillights? -No, euro taillights are the same as the U.S. spec version except the turn signal is amber instead of red __________________ E90post Project 325i www.creativeautoworks.com James@creativeautoworks.com 858.279.8900 Last edited by John; 10-09-2007 at 11:41 PM.
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10-22-2006, 01:43 PM	#2
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,681 iTrader: (0)	Just one thing. The blacklines for e90 do not fit the ones for e91, other then that great write up. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

10-22-2006, 02:35 PM	#3
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10-22-2006, 07:04 PM	#5
Alpine Major Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Very nice. Now if only everyone would read this... __________________

10-22-2006, 10:22 PM	#6
DILLIGAF Lieutenant Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 432 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Great write up...its about time someone did it. Lets hope it gets put to good use. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob

10-22-2006, 03:46 PM	#4
ChineseGuy QuickShifter Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole Posts: 1,501 iTrader: (2)	I HATE YOU!!~ hate looking at those pics...... i'm still waiting for my blacklines.......haha

10-23-2006, 12:17 AM	#7
SES_D pewpew! Drives: 06 gt silver E90 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF, Bay Area Posts: 20,806 iTrader: (24)	nice!!! i think the blacklines look especially good on titanium silver! What do you guys think?

10-23-2006, 10:51 PM	#8
just4kickz boku no namae ha... Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ Posts: 10,592 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	good sticky john __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"

10-25-2006, 08:31 PM	#9
oneshare325 Brigadier General Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia, NoVA Posts: 4,164 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	:rocks: Wow...I feel privilaged! My car made your sticky.... I was waiting for someone to make one of these! It is almost everyday that someone posts a question about blacklines! Thanks alot!! __________________ Arctic/Gray/Alum/Step/ZPP/ZCW/Xenon Mods: Interior Xenon/Xenesis Fogs/330 Chrome Exhaust Tips/Rear fog light switch/Blacklines/Charcoal filter removal/K&N Drop in Filter/Smoked Vinyl Overlays/Blackout grill/Pearlescent Hand-Brake/Happy Robot Mod/CF Door Pillars/OEM style Trunk spoiler/CF Splitters/Smoked LED Turn Signal

10-25-2006, 08:36 PM	#10
oneshare325 Brigadier General Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia, NoVA Posts: 4,164 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Here is another helpful before and after pic, if anyone cares... Attached Images __________________ Arctic/Gray/Alum/Step/ZPP/ZCW/Xenon Mods: Interior Xenon/Xenesis Fogs/330 Chrome Exhaust Tips/Rear fog light switch/Blacklines/Charcoal filter removal/K&N Drop in Filter/Smoked Vinyl Overlays/Blackout grill/Pearlescent Hand-Brake/Happy Robot Mod/CF Door Pillars/OEM style Trunk spoiler/CF Splitters/Smoked LED Turn Signal

10-28-2006, 05:38 AM	#11
REB330D BMW Nut! Drives: E90 330D M Sport (2005) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 20 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 330D M Sport [0.00]	Blacklines on Le Mans Blue Hi, Just fitted new Blackline lights to my E90 330D M Sport . Thought you might like to see them added to the gallery. It's a great improvement to the rear end looks. Attached Images __________________ REB E90 330D M Sport - Le Mans Blue, Pro Nav, BT & VR, Grey Leather, Power Seats, Blacklines.

10-29-2006, 11:16 AM	#12
Dann902 Second Lieutenant Drives: '09 550i/TiAg/M-sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 257 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I apologize if this is a stupid question...Do you still retain the adaptive brake lights with the blacklines? __________________ '09 550i Titanium Silver/Steptronic/Black Dakota Leather/Dark Poplar/ZMP/VP/ZCW/Sat Radio/Park distance/Power rear sunshade Last car: '06 330i Titanium Silver/Black Dakota/Light Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP

10-29-2006, 11:44 AM	#15
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10-29-2006, 07:36 PM	#16
Dann902 Second Lieutenant Drives: '09 550i/TiAg/M-sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 257 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Now, I'm officially a member...Blacklines now in!!! __________________ '09 550i Titanium Silver/Steptronic/Black Dakota Leather/Dark Poplar/ZMP/VP/ZCW/Sat Radio/Park distance/Power rear sunshade Last car: '06 330i Titanium Silver/Black Dakota/Light Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP

11-05-2006, 03:32 PM	#17
ilshim Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	i dont really notice the difference. Do some people think the rear lights are too big and want black lines to make the over all appearence smaller? why do people not like the original>? __________________

11-05-2006, 04:09 PM	#19
ilshim Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	ahh gotcha __________________

11-08-2006, 12:26 PM	#20
just4kickz boku no namae ha... Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ Posts: 10,592 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	not only that put it makes the rear look more horizontal than vertical __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"

11-08-2006, 12:44 PM	#21
Stronie Captain Drives: 2009 Silverstone II E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	Hey John, I take it your a big fan of the Blacklines? I have them as well very nice write up. How would I make my OEM Taillight non-blackline to blink amber like the euros'

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