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11-10-2013, 01:48 AM | #89 |
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Got my hands on a set of Blackline tails
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11-10-2013, 06:41 AM | #90 |
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The Blacklines really makes your car "pop". ![]()
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11-18-2013, 06:01 AM | #92 |
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11-18-2013, 07:12 AM | #93 | |
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![]() Or... just upgrade to the Blacklines. ![]()
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11-30-2013, 02:57 PM | #94 |
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I installed Blacklines from Schmiedmann on my '09 Black Sapphire Metallic 128i. Total time was about 30 minutes. Looks very nice.
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12-04-2013, 08:38 PM | #95 |
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I just installed mine tonight, thanks David for the DIY.
Just a quick questions, how tight should the three screws be or does it even matter? I know for the third light, it matters but I just want to make sure, I wouldn't want to find my taillights cracked. In addition, can someone further explain how to make the fitting of the taillights near perfect? Do you just kind of have to hold it as you screw the bolts on? |
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12-04-2013, 08:41 PM | #96 | |
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![]() We are probably talking like ~8 ft/lbs tightness. ![]()
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12-04-2013, 08:42 PM | #97 | |
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I think I'll try to readjust the fitting; have my friend hold the lights for me while I screw it in or something. weeeeeeeeeeeeee ![]() ![]() |
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12-05-2013, 07:20 AM | #98 |
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I used some pieces of a cereal box between the lights and the bumper to hold the lights in position until the nuts were tightened. Worked nicely.
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edit: the fitting is not perfect, but much better than before. Brilliant idea, I didn't think pieces of cargo box would hold it up haha. On a side note, I noticed the far side wires on each side of the lights face opposite of each other. For example, the wire on the left taillight faces down and the wire on the right taillight faces up. If someone is bored, you can check this and let me know if that's normal. I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter but just found it odd Last edited by sonicbimmer19; 12-06-2013 at 03:56 PM.. |
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Thanks for the DIY! Just finished this install myself! Woo-hoo!
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02-27-2014, 10:54 PM | #104 |
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I agree!
Thanks for the DIY. Just did this install myself. Probably the easiest mod yet haha. |
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05-10-2014, 12:56 PM | #106 |
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Which seals are you referring to check for water proofness?
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05-10-2014, 04:58 PM | #107 |
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The black foam seal that seals the tail lights to the car body. If the tail light is not tight enough... water can leak into the car. Also make sure the rubber flap/seal of the tail light is routed correctly to "deflect" water around the trunk seal.
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05-10-2014, 05:04 PM | #108 | |
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Do you have an up close picture of this area - the rubber flap/seal of the tail light is routed correctly to "deflect" water around the trunk seal. I just got my blacklines installed today and I think they are good to go but I just want to make sure the water will be deflected before I go for a car wash!
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05-10-2014, 05:10 PM | #109 | |
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05-10-2014, 08:07 PM | #110 |
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From the very top of the tail light rubber/plastic mine doesn't sit very "molded to the surface." They are positioned right but it can be pulled up / not perfectly flat. I guess that is normal.
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