Blackline LCI's Installed on 2009 US Spec

135i OREO · 04-21-2012, 08:10 AM

One of the perks of living in Germany is being able to order directly for European BMW dealerships that have parts that you can't get in the States. I ordered these Blackline LCI's on Thursday, got them on Saturday morning and installed them. For everyone that was worried, these ARE completely plug and play as far as I can tell. No codes are being thrown or anything. Sorry about the dirty ass car. The weather pattern lately has been, light rain 10-20 minutes, pouring rain for 10 +/- 3 minutes, then clouds for about 10 minutes or so and then the sun will flirt with us for a second. Then the weather cycle repeats. So washing the car is not really an option.

Car is a US Spec 2009, built 11/08
Xenon and Adaptive Headlights.

Not sure what else matters.

Pol · 04-21-2012, 08:25 AM

Do you have a price ?

woosh · 04-21-2012, 08:25 AM

Great stuff mate, thanks for posting! I can't wait for my set to arrive soon.

You state your vehicle is 08 build with xenon and adaptive headlight option... mine is mid 09 with only xenons... so we'll see if the adaptive headlight option has a difference in the pnp results.

Do you mind sharing how much you paid in Germany? Just so the other guys who want to order later on have a benchmark.

135i OREO · 04-21-2012, 08:29 AM

It was 280 Euro, with my VAT form (Im military living in Germany) it dropped to 235 or something like that. About the same as regular LCI's.

woosh · 04-21-2012, 08:32 AM

Sounds about right.

Did you have to disconnect the battery for the install?

135i OREO · 04-21-2012, 08:34 AM

You probably should, I didnt, nothing blew up.

woosh · 04-21-2012, 08:37 AM

Good to know, thanks!

Rikx1M · 04-21-2012, 08:41 AM

Nice look Oreo...looking forward to seeing them at Welt on the 6th.

andrey_gta · 04-21-2012, 10:06 AM

Nice look!
Cant wait for my set. I have yet to see any blue e82 + black line

Dackelone · 04-21-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 135i OREO

One of the perks of living in Germany is being able to order directly for European BMW dealerships that have parts that you can't get in the States. I ordered these Blackline LCI's...

Looks VERY nice Oreo! Hey... were the blacklines made from glass or plastic? That was mentioned in the group buy - but I find it hard to believe they are glass tails.

I think this is my next mod(the new LCI's)... I just can't decide if the blacklines would look on on my silver 135i or if I should go with regular LCI's. ?

135i OREO · 04-21-2012, 10:18 AM

They are plastic, not glass as previously believed.

If you cant make up your mind before Welt, we can take off the regular LCI from Swadness and take my Blackline off and we can put them on your car to see which one you like better. Only 2 weeks away!

Dackelone · 04-21-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 135i OREO

They are plastic, not glass as previously believed.

If you cant make up your mind before Welt, we can take off the regular LCI from Swadness and take my Blackline off and we can put them on your car to see which one you like better. Only 2 weeks away!

Thanks for the offer. I can't wait until die Welt v3.0 meet. I think I will only need to see the clear LCI's and the tinted "Blacklines" in person to make up my mind.

I can't wait too.

Next weekend DTM @Hockenheim and then the Welt the next weekend!!

ken1137 · 04-21-2012, 10:25 AM

They look great ! Maybe you can buy a few more and ship them to me ?

NC135 · 04-21-2012, 12:11 PM

Looks awesome

Satalite · 04-21-2012, 01:39 PM

Looks sick!

WE can ASSUME that these will be PnP with any 1'er prior to 2012 by the looks of you not having to buy any harness/modules to get them to work on your '09. Damn BMW can't get their information about their products straight with regards to working with past models...

135i OREO · 04-21-2012, 01:49 PM

Yes, it is safe to ASSUME. It worked for me, I will update if anything happens and throws a code for some reason. Everything was identical except for the actual Blackline part. The part number was correct as well. You just cant order them from a US dealer.

Maconer98 · 04-21-2012, 02:22 PM

This is a very useful post. Thanks for clearing up some issues. I hope the Blackline LCI GB put together by Satalite goes through successfully.

BMW86 · 04-21-2012, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the informative post. Same build as my car, albeit Euro spec. Can't wait to get mine.

Eddie135 · 04-22-2012, 05:48 PM

Hi all

Group buy link for the black LCI tail lights.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674384

Swadeness · 04-22-2012, 10:42 PM

Very nice man! I'm looking forward to seeing them in person. So whats the next install? Downpipes? anti roll bar?

135i OREO · 04-22-2012, 11:43 PM

Depends on what gets here first. I want to have it all installed before Welt but it all depends on shipping time.

BBBluey · 04-23-2012, 10:44 PM

Oreo,
how about organizing the GB for all of us through Schaal in Bitburg? One large purchase and you ship them out. It's easy stuff.

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135i OREO Lieutenant 26 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spangdahlem, Germany iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	Blackline LCI's Installed on 2009 US Spec One of the perks of living in Germany is being able to order directly for European BMW dealerships that have parts that you can't get in the States. I ordered these Blackline LCI's on Thursday, got them on Saturday morning and installed them. For everyone that was worried, these ARE completely plug and play as far as I can tell. No codes are being thrown or anything. Sorry about the dirty ass car. The weather pattern lately has been, light rain 10-20 minutes, pouring rain for 10 +/- 3 minutes, then clouds for about 10 minutes or so and then the sun will flirt with us for a second. Then the weather cycle repeats. So washing the car is not really an option. Car is a US Spec 2009, built 11/08 Xenon and Adaptive Headlights. Not sure what else matters. __________________ 2009 BSM 135i 6MT Last edited by 135i OREO; 04-21-2012 at 01:31 PM..
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	Great stuff mate, thanks for posting! I can't wait for my set to arrive soon. You state your vehicle is 08 build with xenon and adaptive headlight option... mine is mid 09 with only xenons... so we'll see if the adaptive headlight option has a difference in the pnp results. Do you mind sharing how much you paid in Germany? Just so the other guys who want to order later on have a benchmark.
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135i OREO Lieutenant 26 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spangdahlem, Germany iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	It was 280 Euro, with my VAT form (Im military living in Germany) it dropped to 235 or something like that. About the same as regular LCI's. __________________ 2009 BSM 135i 6MT
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	Sounds about right. Did you have to disconnect the battery for the install?
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135i OREO Lieutenant 26 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spangdahlem, Germany iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	You probably should, I didnt, nothing blew up. __________________ 2009 BSM 135i 6MT
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	Good to know, thanks!
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135i OREO Lieutenant 26 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spangdahlem, Germany iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	They are plastic, not glass as previously believed. If you cant make up your mind before Welt, we can take off the regular LCI from Swadness and take my Blackline off and we can put them on your car to see which one you like better. Only 2 weeks away! __________________ 2009 BSM 135i 6MT
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	They look great ! Maybe you can buy a few more and ship them to me ? __________________ BMWCCA member
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	Looks sick! WE can ASSUME that these will be PnP with any 1'er prior to 2012 by the looks of you not having to buy any harness/modules to get them to work on your '09. Damn BMW can't get their information about their products straight with regards to working with past models... __________________
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135i OREO Lieutenant 26 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spangdahlem, Germany iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	Yes, it is safe to ASSUME. It worked for me, I will update if anything happens and throws a code for some reason. Everything was identical except for the actual Blackline part. The part number was correct as well. You just cant order them from a US dealer. __________________ 2009 BSM 135i 6MT
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Maconer98 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 135i AW/CORAL RED MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC - Brooklyn iTrader: (5)	This is a very useful post. Thanks for clearing up some issues. I hope the Blackline LCI GB put together by Satalite goes through successfully. __________________ Cold Weather Pkg / Sport Pkg / Active Steering / Comfort Access / Prem Hi-Fi / Bluetooth / Rear PDC / BMW Perf 313s wrapped with Michelin PSSs / Dunlop Winter Sport 3D (winter) on 17'' Motegis / Blacked Out 135i badge / BMW Performance Grills / BMW Performance Power Kit Stage 1 / BMW Performance Exhaust
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the informative post. Same build as my car, albeit Euro spec. Can't wait to get mine.
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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Hi all Group buy link for the black LCI tail lights. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674384
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Swadeness Captain 75 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: enroute iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Very nice man! I'm looking forward to seeing them in person. So whats the next install? Downpipes? anti roll bar? __________________
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135i OREO Lieutenant 26 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spangdahlem, Germany iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [0.00]	Depends on what gets here first. I want to have it all installed before Welt but it all depends on shipping time. __________________ 2009 BSM 135i 6MT
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BBBluey Major 77 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: very slow and courteous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vandenberg Village, California iTrader: (7)	Oreo, how about organizing the GB for all of us through Schaal in Bitburg? One large purchase and you ship them out. It's easy stuff.
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