blackline part question

hudaman · 10-08-2007, 06:56 PM

i just installed my blackline taillights and one thing struck me as odd. The inner lights came with the required nut, but the outer lights did not. I had to reuse the nuts from the old lights, 3 per side.

I'm a little suspicious since the box these came in looked resealed. I got it from the dealer. Is this normal? Anyone else with blacklines encounter the same?

Just in case I want to sell my OEM tail lights in the future.

normtrum · 10-08-2007, 07:15 PM

hudman - I installed my blacklines on Saturday. There weren't any nuts in any of my boxes...no hardware whatsoever! I just used the existing nuts from my old set. I purchased mine from Morristown BMW online. Does that help? Hope so.

hudaman · 10-08-2007, 07:49 PM

normtrum, thanks for the quick response. yes, that is good to know I'm not the only one.

ohsnap · 10-08-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hudaman

i just installed my blackline taillights and one thing struck me as odd. The inner lights came with the required nut, but the outer lights did not. I had to reuse the nuts from the old lights, 3 per side.

I'm a little suspicious since the box these came in looked resealed. I got it from the dealer. Is this normal? Anyone else with blacklines encounter the same?

Just in case I want to sell my OEM tail lights in the future.

I have mine sitting in boxes still and went to just check. Just as you stated, the inner piece did come with a nut and the outer piece did not. Got mine from Tischer.

Kev · 10-08-2007, 09:36 PM

same deal when I installed mine (bought from Morristown)

normtrum · 10-08-2007, 11:09 PM

Oh guys I'm sorry, ya mine did come with that same nut...but it has to, it's attached to the unit. It moves an inside piece of plastic inside the light. By screwing/tightening this nut, an attachment on the other end (you can't see it) moves up, or expands to pull the light into place. It's kind of hard to explain, but you'll see what I'm talking about when you remove your oem lights.

On the oem's, screw this same nut down, but not all the way. As it moves downward, the entire light loosens up, then finally comes off. THE NUT SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED ALL THE WAY!!!!! Dont forget to pop out the 2 release tabs on the outside of the light, seen here in longtrans diy (which is a must read before installation).

I think I kind of butchered this explanation, but believe me you'll see what I'm talking about.

hudaman · 10-09-2007, 12:45 PM

you guys are awesome.

even bringing out the photo proof...

shragon · 10-09-2007, 01:16 PM

hmmmm from what i recall i had to reuse all the nuts from the stock tail lights. installed in early 2006.

karliejai · 10-10-2007, 10:16 PM

same inner lights with nuts and outter lights no nuts

MooseCaboose · 10-14-2007, 02:36 AM

nuts....nuts...we all have them, we all need them!

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hudaman Noob 7 Rep 104 Posts Drives: AW E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (3)	blackline part question i just installed my blackline taillights and one thing struck me as odd. The inner lights came with the required nut, but the outer lights did not. I had to reuse the nuts from the old lights, 3 per side. I'm a little suspicious since the box these came in looked resealed. I got it from the dealer. Is this normal? Anyone else with blacklines encounter the same? Just in case I want to sell my OEM tail lights in the future.
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normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	hudman - I installed my blacklines on Saturday. There weren't any nuts in any of my boxes...no hardware whatsoever! I just used the existing nuts from my old set. I purchased mine from Morristown BMW online. Does that help? Hope so. __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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hudaman Noob 7 Rep 104 Posts Drives: AW E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (3)	normtrum, thanks for the quick response. yes, that is good to know I'm not the only one.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	same deal when I installed mine (bought from Morristown) __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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10-08-2007, 11:09 PM	#6
normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	Oh guys I'm sorry, ya mine did come with that same nut...but it has to, it's attached to the unit. It moves an inside piece of plastic inside the light. By screwing/tightening this nut, an attachment on the other end (you can't see it) moves up, or expands to pull the light into place. It's kind of hard to explain, but you'll see what I'm talking about when you remove your oem lights. On the oem's, screw this same nut down, but not all the way. As it moves downward, the entire light loosens up, then finally comes off. THE NUT SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED ALL THE WAY!!!!! Dont forget to pop out the 2 release tabs on the outside of the light, seen here in longtrans diy (which is a must read before installation). I think I kind of butchered this explanation, but believe me you'll see what I'm talking about. Attached Images __________________ 07 335i sedan \| Steptronic \| Black saphire \| Terra \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Cold Weather \| CA \| PDC \| Nav \| OEM Alarm
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hudaman Noob 7 Rep 104 Posts Drives: AW E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (3)	you guys are awesome. even bringing out the photo proof...
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	hmmmm from what i recall i had to reuse all the nuts from the stock tail lights. installed in early 2006. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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karliejai Da Kid 121 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	same inner lights with nuts and outter lights no nuts __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust
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MooseCaboose First Lieutenant 29 Rep 367 Posts Drives: with a doge Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	nuts....nuts...we all have them, we all need them!
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