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      02-17-2019, 10:26 PM   #1
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Blackline Tail Lights - Coding?

I'm looking to get the blackline euro tail lights. I've seen several on eBay from Germany or Latvia that are about $400 less than from dealers in the US. The eBay listings all say coding is required, however the US dealer sites don't mention that as necessary. Does anyone know if coding is required? I've got a '17 ZCP so I figured that since it's LCI the coding would not be required, but wanted to confirm or see if anyone has any experience with buying these. If coding is required, do you know what it needed? Thanks!
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      02-17-2019, 11:13 PM   #2
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      02-17-2019, 11:32 PM   #3
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That's what I was hoping!
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      02-18-2019, 03:24 AM   #4
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yep, straight swap for LCI. Though I took the opportunity to replace the reverse lamps to LED.
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I just bought a set from a Bmw dealer (in Germany) and it cost me €310. The mark up on them stateside is crazy.. They should look great on my BSM.
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      02-18-2019, 10:48 AM   #6
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I just bought a set from a Bmw dealer (in Germany) and it cost me €310. The mark up on them stateside is crazy.. They should look great on my BSM.
Mine is BSM as well. Post some pictures when you get them installed. I'm looking forward to seeing how they look!
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      02-18-2019, 11:12 AM   #7
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Worth it for yellow turn signals alone

One of my favorite mods.
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      02-19-2019, 11:02 PM   #8
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I just installed them last night. I referenced the LCI DIY by EAS and it was relatively easy. If I did it again I could do it much faster. Took me a little to get the inner lights (on trunk) to seal and sit flush. I’ll snap some daytime pics today. I love how the yellow turn signal matches the side marker and head light blinker.
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I love how the yellow turn signal matches the side marker and head light blinker.
yep
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      02-20-2019, 11:40 AM   #10
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Here are a couple of pics for reference.
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Here are a couple of pics for reference.
what are those 2 white horizontal lines in the outer taillight? 1 above and between the red light? Never noticed those in my lights.
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      02-20-2019, 12:14 PM   #12
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That looks great! I'm really looking forward to getting mine now.
How was installation?
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      02-20-2019, 12:44 PM   #13
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what are those 2 white horizontal lines in the outer taillight? 1 above and between the red light? Never noticed those in my lights.
I’m not sure, I’ll take a peek and report back.
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what are those 2 white horizontal lines in the outer taillight? 1 above and between the red light? Never noticed those in my lights.
I’m not sure, I’ll take a peek and report back.
Any way to make these work for F82??? Willing to try atleast
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I have them on my 2015 M3 that originally did not come with led taillights. I had to buy the retrofit cable and also code the taillights to blink properly. Did it all through the BimmerCode application. See photos.
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Finally got them installed, and figured I would share a pic. I absolutely love them! Much more clean, and nice looking than the standard mass of red at the back.
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Finally got them installed, and figured I would share a pic. I absolutely love them! Much more clean, and nice looking than the standard mass of red at the back.
It actually doesn't look as bad as I thought on a BSM. Would you mind sharing the link with me?
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have they made any for the f82 yet???? its been a while and nothing for the m4 with the red/clear taillights
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      04-01-2019, 07:52 PM   #19
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Looks great on BSM and MG.

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what are those 2 white horizontal lines in the outer taillight? 1 above and between the red light? Never noticed those in my lights.
I have those lines, too. Never noticed before.
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Blackline taillights look great! Wonder what they would look like on an '16 LSB M3.


What are you guys paying for the Blackline taillights?
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Blackline taillights look great! Wonder what they would look like on an '16 LSB M3.


What are you guys paying for the Blackline taillights?
~$600 from Schmeidmann
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~$600 from Schmeidmann
Is that per taillight? I can't find it on their website.
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