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Yes, everytime, everywhere. It's second nature/muscle memory
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Do you use your blinker?

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='793454' date='Feb 15 2009, 04:08 PM
Most people I see in BMW's use their blinkers... is this true on this forum?

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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What is the next poll- do we stop for red lights?
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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My wife thought it was funny when I used the blinker to move my car from one side of the driveway to the other. It's second nature with me..
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='793893' date='Feb 16 2009, 05:47 AM
it takes no extra effort whatsoever. i brush the lever with my hand while changing lanes, now with the 3 blinker feature it is even easier. one thing i dislike is that the turn signal indicators are out of my line of sight, i actually have to lean forward to see if my signal is on.
Why don't you adjust your steering wheel so you can see the blinker indicator WITHOUT leaning forward?
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='794001' date='Feb 16 2009, 11:40 AM
Why don't you adjust your steering wheel so you can see the blinker indicator WITHOUT leaning forward?
For me...I adust my seat for the most comfortable driving position. If I were to adjust the seat to be able to see the blinker indicators, my drving positon would be all screwed up. It's not a big deal for me, but it is an annoyance.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='794014' date='Feb 16 2009, 08:57 AM
For me...I adust my seat for the most comfortable driving position. If I were to adjust the seat to be able to see the blinker indicators, my drving positon would be all screwed up. It's not a big deal for me, but it is an annoyance.
I have the same exact problem, right side only though that i can't see. And yes I use it most of the time espcially the lane change blinker only if it was 4 times instead of three
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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I caught myself signalling around a sharp 90 degree bend in the road the other day
ooops, I guess that is why it is called muscle memory!
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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2nd nature
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='794001' date='Feb 16 2009, 11:40 AM
Why don't you adjust your steering wheel so you can see the blinker indicator WITHOUT leaning forward?
because then my steering wheel will be out of the perfect adjustment i have it at right now.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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I use my signals all the time - the sad thing is when you signal to change lanes and the jerk in the next lane speeds up so as not to let you in once he sees your signal......
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