Blackline Taillights

chez80 · 10-05-2008, 11:13 AM

is it worth painting them or just buying them ?

Big Windy · 10-05-2008, 11:53 AM

buy em.

montreal red · 10-05-2008, 12:16 PM

you cant paint your original taillights to become "blacklines" its not just a tint. the upper portion of the outer lens is actually clear and is darkened from the inside. if you search for pics, you'll know what i mean. tinted taillights and blacklines arent the same thing.

doesnt mean tinted taillights arent good... i had blacked out taillights myself but i am just saying they are different so you have to know what look you want.

Mark · 10-05-2008, 12:26 PM

Buy them for sure, painted lights always look a little off and not 100% OEM in appearance... buy em

chez80 · 10-05-2008, 09:32 PM

does anyone have comparison pics??

chez80 · 10-05-2008, 09:39 PM

here is an example of the painted http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=230980
now those are pretty dark.... are the one's you buy just as dark

White Shark · 04-06-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

buy em.

Does anyone know the availability of Blackline Taillights for 2009 E90 M3?

M3WC · 04-07-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Why can't they make white lines? I like the look, but the smoke-look is ass IMO... especially if you want to car to remain stock looking. But if you're going for black grills, some carbon fibre, it's a good look.

For some reason when I see them on a white E90's, they don't really look smoked at all. You couldn't get a lighter smoke color. Plus they are BMW factory parts, so you can't go wrong.

Really they are not dark at all. They couldn't look any cleaner, except for the bad fitment of the Vorsteiner trunk.

M3WC · 04-07-2009, 02:32 AM

To the OP. Just buy them. They are rather inexpensive. $275/shipped from Tischer BMW.

jk6672 · 04-07-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chez80

does anyone have comparison pics??

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I know my exhaust looks nasty, but that's my next mod

mPlasticDesign · 04-07-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Why can't they make white lines? I like the look, but the smoke-look is ass IMO... especially if you want to car to remain stock looking. But if you're going for black grills, some carbon fibre, it's a good look.

You mean like this? Looks ok, but not OEM like the blacklines.
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jackolo · 04-07-2009, 01:00 PM

Can you guys recommend a place to purchase 09+ E90 M3 Blackline taillights?
I did a quick search through some popular BMW vendors and I'm not getting anything.
Thanks.

REP1KRR · 04-07-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jackolo

Can you guys recommend a place to purchase 09+ E90 M3 Blackline taillights?
I did a quick search through some popular BMW vendors and I'm not getting anything.
Thanks.

No LCI available just yet (or ever?). What's interesting is BMWUSA tells me "No 09' LCI-blacklines are available outside Europe."

I can't find a THING about them anywhere - I'd have to bet its not true.

Mr_Z · 04-07-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jackolo

Can you guys recommend a place to purchase 09+ E90 M3 Blackline taillights?
I did a quick search through some popular BMW vendors and I'm not getting anything.
Thanks.

http://www.e92-lighting.com/catalog/...LINE-28-1.html

Scroll to the bottom to see the set for the E90. I might pick up a set for my E92.

-Adam

mach330 · 04-07-2009, 05:00 PM

the oem ones (like from Tischer) are lighter compare to non-oem ones.

mPlasticDesign · 04-07-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Z

http://www.e92-lighting.com/catalog/...LINE-28-1.html

I don't think these are OEM...

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Originally Posted by mach330

the oem ones (like from Tischer) are lighter compare to non-oem ones.

+1, OEM look better, IMO. Tischer, Tischer, Tischer... can't say it eough. Best price, Best service!

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

jk6672 · 04-07-2009, 05:55 PM

here is a link to were I orderd mine. They were at my house in three days. Mine are the DEPO Blacklines. The also offer the clear LED.

http://www.exclusive-autosport.com/i...9c69b66f6c7d2d

E92-Lighting · 04-14-2009, 11:12 PM

buy them dont paint it

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