[fortythirtyfive]

Has anyone got any side by side shots or before/after photos of the 4 series blackline lci's tail lights?

I retrofitted the original lci's and I've been wanting them lightly tinted for ages now, but I'm just not keen on the DRL's and reverse lights discolouring.

So I'm very close to pulling the trigger on ordering them

[perryo91]

I would try ordering some cheap DIY tint on amazon and just applying it! Doesnt have to be perfect obviously but atleast you get a first person view for minimal cost

[fortythirtyfive]

Originally Posted by perryo91

I would try ordering some cheap DIY tint on amazon and just applying it! Doesnt have to be perfect obviously but atleast you get a first person view for minimal cost

We have annual MOT inspections in the UK which would require it stripping off each time unfortunately. Unlike my decat downpipe which I can remove for the inspection, I reckon applying a tint perfectly each time could be annoying eventually.

I managed to get a pair ordered and delivered by the next day so I'll post some comparison photos up after work tonight!

[perryo91]

Originally Posted by producerlawson

We have annual MOT inspections in the UK which would require it stripping off each time unfortunately. Unlike my decat downpipe which I can remove for the inspection, I reckon applying a tint perfectly each time could be annoying eventually.

I managed to get a pair ordered and delivered by the next day so I'll post some comparison photos up after work tonight!

Aint no replacement for the real thing congrats, cant wait to see it!

[fortythirtyfive]

Outer light comparison:


Inner light comparison:


Original LCI's


Blackline:

[F80DXB]

They look fantastic. Could you please share a link to where you purchased your Original and Blackline LCIs?

Also how was the install process? Is it difficult?

[fortythirtyfive]

Originally Posted by CloudCode

They look fantastic. Could you please share a link to where you purchased your Original and Blackline LCIs?

Also how was the install process? Is it difficult?

I got both of mine through a parts store of a dealership, they kind of help out the community with really good prices too. That way I get good shipping and a 2 year manufacture warranty.

The install for me was plug and play, purely because I did the conversion a little while ago.

What I did in essence was create one of these out of parts:



The plugs from BMW though added up to around £50, so by the time you've been to an electrical store for some wire and varied size crimp connector pins you'll have spent around £60/65.. so you may as well buy the premade kits on eBay that retail for about £60 (basically whats on that photo).

All you have to do is plug this into your final set of wires before your inner tail lights, almost like daisy chaining them, and then you plug your inner tail light connectors into that adapter. All whats left then is to run the extra white cable into your harness in the boot (near the battery) - super simple, you just have to take your time and read up on the instructions a few times before hand so that it doesn't seem as daunting

[Mick.86uk]

Originally Posted by producerlawson

I got both of mine through a parts store of a dealership, they kind of help out the community with really good prices too. That way I get good shipping and a 2 year manufacture warranty.

The install for me was plug and play, purely because I did the conversion a little while ago.

What I did in essence was create one of these out of parts:



The plugs from BMW though added up to around £50, so by the time you've been to an electrical store for some wire and varied size crimp connector pins you'll have spent around £60/65.. so you may as well buy the premade kits on eBay that retail for about £60 (basically whats on that photo).

All you have to do is plug this into your final set of wires before your inner tail lights, almost like daisy chaining them, and then you plug your inner tail light connectors into that adapter. All whats left then is to run the extra white cable into your harness in the boot (near the battery) - super simple, you just have to take your time and read up on the instructions a few times before hand so that it doesn't seem as daunting

I've just installed the harness pictured and LCI tail lights.

Routing the inner indicator cables was a pain on the F36 but got them wired through.

Last thing I need to do is connect into the REM, I'd rather posi tap to the existing outer indicator cables.

Which cables do I need to connect onto?

Thanks.

EDIT:

Found it on your other thread.

"Again based on my experience, these were the following:
Left indicator: black & white striped wire running into the far right plug on the REM module
Right indicator - purple & black striped wire running in the left plug on the REM module (not middle! this only controls the inner right light, we need the original source of the indicator from the outer right light)"

[S5N]

Originally Posted by fortythirtyfive

I got both of mine through a parts store of a dealership, they kind of help out the community with really good prices too. That way I get good shipping and a 2 year manufacture warranty.

The install for me was plug and play, purely because I did the conversion a little while ago.

What I did in essence was create one of these out of parts:



The plugs from BMW though added up to around £50, so by the time you've been to an electrical store for some wire and varied size crimp connector pins you'll have spent around £60/65.. so you may as well buy the premade kits on eBay that retail for about £60 (basically whats on that photo).

All you have to do is plug this into your final set of wires before your inner tail lights, almost like daisy chaining them, and then you plug your inner tail light connectors into that adapter. All whats left then is to run the extra white cable into your harness in the boot (near the battery) - super simple, you just have to take your time and read up on the instructions a few times before hand so that it doesn't seem as daunting

Don't suppose you could let me know if what the part store is called mate? I'm about to pull the trigger on a set of blackline lights on eBay for £779.. just curious if I can get them cheaper from a dealer??

[Tallest]

Wow, they look so similar, and cost so much I honestly would spend money on smth else.

[BWbimmer]

The are noticeable enough. Especially in the sun. The normal ones are really in your face whilst the black lines stay moderate.