Blacklines vs the Po-Po

vertebra · 04-20-2013, 01:34 AM

I know every state has their own laws regarding tint on the tails. It seems to be a grey area here in Georgia. Has anyone that has Blacklines run into a problem with the police? If so where?

Adam135 · 04-20-2013, 01:55 AM

They aren't that dark. You'll be fine.

135i OREO · 04-20-2013, 05:50 AM

They are an OEM product so you will be fine. And like Adam said, they really arent that dark.

abirmaher · 04-21-2013, 09:49 PM

I had my tails tinted for a while here in Florida and I know it's technically illegal but I was never stopped for it. Anyways I have blacklines now and I am a lot less worried about being pulled over for it. You should have no issue with the blacklines.

Mstandard · 04-21-2013, 09:58 PM

They're alot like the new VW tailights regarding the shade. It's very subtle but you definately notice them being darker. Got mine since last summer and never had an issue here in Canada.

Colt · 04-21-2013, 10:49 PM

I was pulled over for "excessive noise" and given a warning for my exhaust setup. Told him it's the BMW performance exhaust from the factory lol. Just say it's OEM, they can't tell the difference and most likely drop the topic if you get pulled over

fam · 04-22-2013, 10:39 AM

Live in Boston, have had the blackline tails for three months and no issues. Considering I see people driving around cars with completely blacked out aftermarket tail lights, I'm not too worried. As others have noted, other manufacturers like VW seem to be use comparably tinted tail lights as OEM.

deletedgone · 05-01-2013, 05:23 PM

I've had them in Atlanta for a few months now. I don't expect any problems.

631twentyeighteye · 05-01-2013, 05:38 PM

I'm in NY and have had zero problems with them. They're really not dark at all compared to what some stupid people do tinting-wise. They're very bright when lit up too, it's easy to tell when your on the brakes and when your off.

in other words, get them! they looks amazing and change the whole rear end of the car.

vertebra · 05-01-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

I'm in NY and have had zero problems with them.

Im from Stony Brook. Went to school in Atlanta. Moved back after school and set up a practice in Port Jeff. Couldn't deal with the winters and high taxes anymore. Needless to say they do things a little differently down here...that was the reason for my concern.

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Originally Posted by spesler

I've had them in Atlanta for a few months now. I don't expect any problems.

I'm gonna order them today!

04-20-2013, 01:34 AM	#1
vertebra Lieutenant 21 Rep 493 Posts Drives: 2010 135i vert Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Audi A4 Vert [0.00] 2010 BMW 135i Vert [0.00]	Blacklines vs the Po-Po I know every state has their own laws regarding tint on the tails. It seems to be a grey area here in Georgia. Has anyone that has Blacklines run into a problem with the police? If so where?
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Adam135 Captain 75 Rep 961 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	They aren't that dark. You'll be fine.
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135i OREO Lieutenant 28 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 an OEM product so you will be fine. And like Adam said, they really arent that dark. __________________ 2009 BSM 135i 6MT
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Mstandard For Pony!!! 16 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2015 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Québec \| CAN iTrader: (0)	They're alot like the new VW tailights regarding the shade. It's very subtle but you definately notice them being darker. Got mine since last summer and never had an issue here in Canada.
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fam Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2013 135is / #134 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 135is [0.00]	Live in Boston, have had the blackline tails for three months and no issues. Considering I see people driving around cars with completely blacked out aftermarket tail lights, I'm not too worried. As others have noted, other manufacturers like VW seem to be use comparably tinted tail lights as OEM. __________________ Current: '13 135is Space Gray / Black Leather / DCT / Tech / Lux 5000K / Blackline LCI 134 of 613 '09 135i (retired) '04 330ci (retired) '03 325i (retired)
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deletedgone Private 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I've had them in Atlanta for a few months now. I don't expect any problems.
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	I'm in NY and have had zero problems with them. They're really not dark at all compared to what some stupid people do tinting-wise. They're very bright when lit up too, it's easy to tell when your on the brakes and when your off. in other words, get them! they looks amazing and change the whole rear end of the car. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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