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View Poll Results: Should I get LCI Blacklines on my 2009 Alpine White
Yes they make it more modern and aggressive 69 81.18%
No, keep it original they look fine stock 8 9.41%
No, get the regular LCI lights, they are classier than blackline 8 9.41%
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      05-01-2014, 11:17 AM   #1
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Question Should I do LCI Blacklines?

I'm debating whether I should get some LCI blacklines for my 2009 135i. My car is Alpine White. Keep it stock for the original look or go with the more modern LCI blackline?
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      05-01-2014, 11:18 AM   #2
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Blacklines is one of the reason I chose the 135i over the 335i. Must have mod, the taillights look awesome and unique.
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      05-01-2014, 11:23 AM   #3
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LOVE my Blacklines.
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      05-01-2014, 11:25 AM   #4
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Definitely. I'll be copping a pair soon. Really gives the 1er a futuristic look.
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      05-01-2014, 11:33 AM   #5
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I'm debating whether I should get some LCI blacklines for my 2009 135i. My car is Alpine White. Keep it stock for the original look or go with the more modern LCI blackline?
Absolutely. Totally changes the personality of the car from the rear. And for the cost is quite worth it.
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      05-01-2014, 11:39 AM   #6
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Every time I see a car with blacklines, I think about how great they look. Very tempting...
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      05-01-2014, 12:33 PM   #7
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Oh yes darlines look amazing and its next on my list after my 50bhp remap in 10 days time
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      05-01-2014, 12:41 PM   #8
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Blacklines. Love mine.

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      05-01-2014, 01:08 PM   #9
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It's funny...i actually like the original tails...I personally like it redder instead of that darker tint....personally if i were to get the LCI tails i'd rather get the non black line version :/

Just me i guess.
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      05-01-2014, 01:24 PM   #10
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I'm with rsr552, I like the stock lights as well, just something about the stock ones that are nice and subtle and fit the look of the car very well.

That said, it's not that I dislike the Blacklines. I think they do look great, but a very different look to me.
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      05-01-2014, 01:35 PM   #11
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yes, i love mine
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      05-01-2014, 09:45 PM   #12
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yes, i love mine
Looks awesome! Your car looks exactly the same as mine from the rear minus the Blacklines.....where did you source yours? Thinking of pulling the trigger!
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      05-01-2014, 10:28 PM   #13
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      05-02-2014, 02:15 AM   #14
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Yes, it is a MUST. They're so much more aggressive looking than the pre lci tail lights.
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      05-02-2014, 03:29 AM   #15
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Hmm, Im in the same Dilemma.. I have a 2008 AW/CR and I purchase the regular LCI.. but for some reason I like the original during the day time and I think he Lci looks better at night better at night but I can't seem to install mine cause the OG lights are so clean..

Call me crazy but I don't like the blackline.. especially on the AW.. It looks okay with other colors…

Just my 2 cents..
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      05-02-2014, 06:10 AM   #16
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Definitely get blacklines, i've had numerous comments from people on how good they look.
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      05-02-2014, 06:22 AM   #17
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Considering blacklines to go with my black overlays, black 135i badge, and gloss black grills. I have alpine white too. The carbon fiber or black rear spoiler certainly doesnt hurt to tie it together either.
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      05-02-2014, 07:14 AM   #18
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Rear Driver tail light died on me and I just purchased a set of blacklines! Can't wait to get them on the car and see them in person. They should be here on Monday.
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      05-02-2014, 07:59 AM   #19
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Get the Blacklines then a Euro headlight switch. Nice having rear fog lights. They work great for tailgaters.
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      05-02-2014, 08:57 AM   #20
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Where is the best place to purchase the Blacklines from? What is the cost for them?
Thanx
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      05-02-2014, 09:48 AM   #21
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Looks like soon all of our #asses will look the same hahahaha.
Nope.
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      05-02-2014, 10:11 AM   #22
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Get the Blacklines then a Euro headlight switch. Nice having rear fog lights. They work great for tailgaters.
My rear fogs stopped working after installing my black lines
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