Special brake effect
01-11-2012, 07:09 PM
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That's true. However, I think BMW designed the LCI to function way it is so that it would be easier to discern for safety's sake. Here's a scenario. Picture some guy driving on the freeway in mild traffic behind that E60 and thinks "Cool angel wings lights on that car.". He turns away to chat with a buddy next to him. Meanwhile the E60 slams on his brakes because the car in front of him suddenly stopped. The driver looks back at the road to see the same "angel wings" and thinks..."Cool wings...hey, it's getting closer...WTF!" ...BLAM!!! He didn't know the E60's tails got brighter. The only clue he probably had was that the car is coming closer fast and maybe the 3rd red light strip at the top of the rear windshield.
I do like the function for daytime or when the lights are off. Is it possible to have that for day but at night when the lights are on to have it function like stock?
I do like the function for daytime or when the lights are off. Is it possible to have that for day but at night when the lights are on to have it function like stock?
Now, for your scenario above, I hate to debate this, but take my word for it, you definitely know when brake is being depressed. It's bright. Plus the fact that it lights up the same time with the third brake light should let anyone know it's braking time. I have had this done on mine for two years now, and nobody has ever rear ended me, lol.
And the last thing you said... yes, it's possible, but too much work for me, lol. I would do it... for the right amount.
01-14-2012, 06:03 AM
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Nomis... maybe we can gather something in appreciation of your help.
01-14-2012, 12:41 PM
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I have My BFD flashing now thanks to Simon, much easier to spot and I noticed cars backoff sooner!
01-14-2012, 01:58 PM
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simon, how did you get it done. ive used the oem cables before....im guessing that u achieved these effects via coding? if so, was it LM1 or LM2....and since my car is (now) a 2006 is which LM model is that lol?
im looking for a good deal on some more lci tails, when i do, i def would like to perform this mod myself....thanks!
im looking for a good deal on some more lci tails, when i do, i def would like to perform this mod myself....thanks!
01-15-2012, 10:12 AM
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simon, how did you get it done. ive used the oem cables before....im guessing that u achieved these effects via coding? if so, was it LM1 or LM2....and since my car is (now) a 2006 is which LM model is that lol?
im looking for a good deal on some more lci tails, when i do, i def would like to perform this mod myself....thanks!
im looking for a good deal on some more lci tails, when i do, i def would like to perform this mod myself....thanks!
The car in the video has LM1.
01-15-2012, 10:45 AM
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But Simon, you dont explain HOW it's done lol!
...unless this is just a service you are now offering to paying customers (which I totally understand) .
Originally Posted by nomis_nehc' timestamp='[url="tel:1326654754"
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I don't actually do it by coding. I am under the impression that it might be possible to just achieve it via coding (though not sure if the effects are the same), but never bothered to look into it.
The car in the video has LM1.
I don't actually do it by coding. I am under the impression that it might be possible to just achieve it via coding (though not sure if the effects are the same), but never bothered to look into it.
The car in the video has LM1.
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