Blacklines or not? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

yahtzee · 04-13-2008, 03:20 PM

My AW E90 Sedan will be here in a week or so.....anyone have any side by side comparisons of the look of the different tail lights? Also, where do you buy them?

scollins · 04-13-2008, 03:28 PM

Mile One lists them for $245. Page 4 about half way down:
http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...47&startrow=76

I think they look far better than the stock taillights....

skierman64 · 04-13-2008, 03:40 PM

Just wondering, with the blacklines, which light is the one that changes from red to white on the upper outside portion of the taillight. Does it appear to be red when it's illuminated with a red bulb or something of that sort?

booforty · 04-13-2008, 05:49 PM

Blacklines are a must IMO...

scollins · 04-13-2008, 05:50 PM

Here is how the standard rear lights look:

Black lines:

The part that is changed is the upper outside portion from red to white. Also, the "triangle" on the truck lid goes from a white outline to a black outline.

The replaced upper outer red portion is the turn signal. Stock is flashing red, and I believe that black lines flash amber instead. I am not positive about that however.

Big Windy · 04-13-2008, 05:56 PM

blacklines FTW

Davinhci · 04-13-2008, 07:09 PM

blacklines look good man

Bama M3 · 04-13-2008, 07:30 PM

+1. Blacklines are a must-have. I'm shocked they're not standard on the M3.

JEllis · 04-13-2008, 07:32 PM

I honestly dont see a big difference......

I dont get it

ersin · 04-13-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEllis

I honestly dont see a big difference......

I dont get it

They're just for a different look. I'd have expected BMW to make these look different in the E90 M3 than either the standard 3-series or the blacklines. Oh, well.

yahtzee · 04-13-2008, 09:26 PM

My AW is due this week and I am definitely getting the blacklines to replace the stock....I think they would look ok on a black car but will really set it apart on the white.

REP1KRR · 04-13-2008, 11:49 PM

I wish they were "whitelines"! I'd like just the standard white look, but extended as the blacklines do - just not dark smoke!

photoshop job...

Jason · 04-14-2008, 10:42 AM

Here's some pics from this thread for comparison:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108800

!Xoible · 04-14-2008, 11:32 AM

blacklines = must on E90. definitely a must

zeebeda · 04-14-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

blacklines = must on E90. definitely a must

+1

scollins · 04-16-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

At first I thought "That E90 sure looks weird around the rear wheel! It is so "squat" looking."

The I counted 4 helmets inside the car, so I'm guessing some big guys are in the back raising the nose and lowering the rear.

Still, it looks kind of goofy from this angle.....

edlms · 04-16-2008, 06:51 AM

are there blacklines for the e92?

cheers

scollins · 04-16-2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edlms

are there blacklines for the e92?

cheers

No, I don't believe so. The e92 taillights aren't ugly like the e90's, so no need for blacklines really...

yahtzee · 05-08-2008, 08:23 AM

I'm switching back to OEM. Blacklines look a little to ricey for me. Like new set of blacklines heading to the FS section.

nMd · 05-08-2008, 11:04 AM

yeah Im not a fan of the smoked tail lights... It would look much classier with the white uppers

ihyln · 05-08-2008, 11:42 AM

I'm on the fence on this. OEM look is a bit better I think. I'd really have to see it in person I think.

!Xoible · 05-08-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

I'm on the fence on this. OEM look is a bit better I think. I'd really have to see it in person I think.

they're both OEM bro.

04-13-2008, 03:20 PM	#1
yahtzee Captain Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 620 iTrader: (1) View yahtzee's Garage	Blacklines or not? My AW E90 Sedan will be here in a week or so.....anyone have any side by side comparisons of the look of the different tail lights? Also, where do you buy them?

04-13-2008, 03:28 PM	#2
scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 1,887 iTrader: (2)	Mile One lists them for $245. Page 4 about half way down: http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...47&startrow=76 I think they look far better than the stock taillights.... __________________ Scott 2007 E90 335i 6MT ZSP æ Duals \| Advan Racing RS 18" Dark Gunmetallic \| STaSIS/Alcon 365mm front BBK \| ECS Tuning Mid and Rear SS Brakelines \| OEM M3 rear spoiler \| Black Lines

04-13-2008, 03:40 PM	#3
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04-13-2008, 05:49 PM	#4
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,814 iTrader: (0) View booforty's Garage	Blacklines are a must IMO... __________________

04-13-2008, 05:50 PM	#5
scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 1,887 iTrader: (2)	Here is how the standard rear lights look: Black lines: The part that is changed is the upper outside portion from red to white. Also, the "triangle" on the truck lid goes from a white outline to a black outline. The replaced upper outer red portion is the turn signal. Stock is flashing red, and I believe that black lines flash amber instead. I am not positive about that however. __________________ Scott 2007 E90 335i 6MT ZSP æ Duals \| Advan Racing RS 18" Dark Gunmetallic \| STaSIS/Alcon 365mm front BBK \| ECS Tuning Mid and Rear SS Brakelines \| OEM M3 rear spoiler \| Black Lines

04-13-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
Big Windy Major General Drives: nothing at the moment Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,171 iTrader: (0) View Big Windy's Garage	blacklines FTW

04-13-2008, 07:09 PM	#7
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,373 iTrader: (0) View Davinhci's Garage	blacklines look good man __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| Breyton GTS Race 19's \| APE Air Filter \| Premium \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Premium Sound \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| H&R Spacers \| RPI Scoops

04-13-2008, 07:30 PM	#8
Bama M3 First Lieutenant Drives: 08 M3 E90 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 356 iTrader: (1)	+1. Blacklines are a must-have. I'm shocked they're not standard on the M3. __________________ 2008 E90 ///M3 6MT \| Jerez Black / Fox Red / Aluminum \| Premium Pkg \| Technology Pkg \| Cold Weather Pkg \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Moonroof \| Forged 19" Wheels \| Park Distance Control \| Rear Window Shades \| iPod/USB \| Satellite Radio \| HD Radio \| Blackline Tail Lights \|

04-13-2008, 07:32 PM	#9
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,149 iTrader: (1)	I honestly dont see a big difference...... I dont get it __________________

04-13-2008, 09:26 PM	#11
yahtzee Captain Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 620 iTrader: (1) View yahtzee's Garage	My AW is due this week and I am definitely getting the blacklines to replace the stock....I think they would look ok on a black car but will really set it apart on the white.

04-13-2008, 11:49 PM	#12
REP1KRR Captain Drives: M3 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 630 iTrader: (1)	I wish they were "whitelines"! I'd like just the standard white look, but extended as the blacklines do - just not dark smoke! photoshop job... Attached Images __________________ M3 Saloon \| 360Spec5 \| VRS Boot & Bumper \| AA Pulley \| MS Filter > coming soon... Eibach \| Meisterschaft XX > > coming, later.... VRS Bonnet & ESS Supercharger

04-14-2008, 10:42 AM	#13
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 6,333 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage	Here's some pics from this thread for comparison: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108800

04-14-2008, 11:32 AM	#14
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	blacklines = must on E90. definitely a must

04-16-2008, 06:51 AM	#17
edlms Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	are there blacklines for the e92? cheers

05-08-2008, 08:23 AM	#19
yahtzee Captain Drives: Car Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 620 iTrader: (1) View yahtzee's Garage	I'm switching back to OEM. Blacklines look a little to ricey for me. Like new set of blacklines heading to the FS section.

05-08-2008, 11:04 AM	#20
nMd Chick Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	yeah Im not a fan of the smoked tail lights... It would look much classier with the white uppers __________________ ~ Natalia ~ my photography

05-08-2008, 11:42 AM	#21
ihyln Please wait...\| Drives: SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 3,165 iTrader: (1) View ihyln's Garage	I'm on the fence on this. OEM look is a bit better I think. I'd really have to see it in person I think.