Adaptive tail lights?

donnynsc · 05-06-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

I'm fairly sure that is incorrect. It specifically says "under hard braking." Do you have a different source?

Anyway, to the OP, check out this video just posted a few days ago: www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258026

Just watch for a few minutes and you'll definitely see the adaptive tails in action. Personally, I think it is a novel and useful feature. Although other drivers would probably just think they were the regular taillights.

Check you M3 manual mate

akh23456 · 05-06-2009, 07:26 AM

i feel that the adaptive tail are useful in city driving however you know on the highway when people are just driving and all of a sudden a lot of traffic comes up. Some people put their flasher on and i feel it gets the attention of the people behind you faster than the adaptive tail lights would in that situation.

gr8000 · 05-06-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by foosh

As I said, you can always add a blinking (not a strobe) HMSL to virtually any car, it is just not U.S. DOT-approved.

Here is one example I found in a quick Google search:

http://www.kahtec.com/products.htm

Blinking tailights are a common feature among taxi drivers here in Athens who think they are F1 drivers!

Anyway, I wouldn't add it to my M3

Big Windy · 05-06-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by donnynsc

Check you M3 manual mate

well, i checked the manual, and it doesn't say anything...but i did some more research, and you are correct. it doesn't have to do with pedal pressure but, instead, has to do with deceleration.

when the anti-lock brake sensors detect deceleration in excess of 5 meters per second^2, the extra lighting is triggered.

gr8000 · 05-06-2009, 11:19 AM

(That's close to half a g)

mPlasticDesign · 05-06-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Oakleyguy

Don't forget though, if you activate your "rear fog lights" it disables Adaptive Brake lights (Because the adaptive lights are your "rear fogs").

That is incorrect.

RL in Florida · 05-06-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by akh23456

i feel that the adaptive tail are useful in city driving however you know on the highway when people are just driving and all of a sudden a lot of traffic comes up. Some people put their flasher on and i feel it gets the attention of the people behind you faster than the adaptive tail lights would in that situation.

Unfortunately, its illegal to drive with flashers on in Florida. Is it legal in your state?

RL in Florida · 05-06-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

That is incorrect.

So if the Rear Fog Lights are turned on, if I hit the brakes really hard, they get even brighter?

E90///M3` · 05-06-2009, 12:06 PM

sounds like a pretty cool idea

mPlasticDesign · 05-06-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RL in Florida

So if the Rear Fog Lights are turned on, if I hit the brakes really hard, they get even brighter?

What I was saying is if you do the rear fog light upgrade it does not 'disable' the brake force functionality. If your fogs are off your brake force should work fine. If your rear fogs are already on then no I don't think they will get brighter. Keep in mind you probabally won't/shouldn't keep your rear fogs on all the time.

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BTW, I don't understand why it would be on any build sheet, this is a standard option on all M3's and to my understanding it is refered to as Brake Force Display.

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

I keep seeing this on build sheets, and I don't know what it means. Anyone???

foosh · 05-06-2009, 12:57 PM

I think what he's saying is it is on the window sticker, which displays all std. and optional equipment, along with all the other required information, such as MSRP, estimated fuel mileage, etc.

ZorroSoBe · 05-06-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by akh23456

i feel that the adaptive tail are useful in city driving however you know on the highway when people are just driving and all of a sudden a lot of traffic comes up. Some people put their flasher on and i feel it gets the attention of the people behind you faster than the adaptive tail lights would in that situation.

The fashers are to tell drivers behind you that you are stopped in the middle of the highway (or close to it)

I consider it to bevery helpful, I always do it.

RL in Florida · 05-06-2009, 01:16 PM

[QUOTE=///Metak;5066506]What I was saying is if you do the rear fog light upgrade it does not 'disable' the brake force functionality. If your fogs are off your brake force should work fine. If your rear fogs are already on then no I don't think they will get brighter. Keep in mind you probabally won't/shouldn't keep your rear fogs on all the time.

Ok. that makes sense then. Thanks. (I just installed the rear-fog light mod, but honestly, haven't had to use them yet as its not rainy season here yet.)

akh23456 · 05-07-2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ZorroSoBe

The fashers are to tell drivers behind you that you are stopped in the middle of the highway (or close to it)

I consider it to bevery helpful, I always do it.

i agree with you

No its not legal to drive with them on but in that particular situation its all right.

SenorFunkyPants · 05-07-2009, 05:29 AM

Don't know if Brake force display has been activated for the UK market but we do have auto hazzard lights on, after severe braking.
If you stomp the brake pedal, (basically panic mode and certainly beyond anything you would use even with spirited driving) then the hazzard warning lights come on. For motorway/freeway driving this must be a massive safety benefit.

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RL in Florida Private First Class 17 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SouthWest Florida iTrader: (2)	[QUOTE=///Metak;5066506]What I was saying is if you do the rear fog light upgrade it does not 'disable' the brake force functionality. If your fogs are off your brake force should work fine. If your rear fogs are already on then no I don't think they will get brighter. Keep in mind you probabally won't/shouldn't keep your rear fogs on all the time. Ok. that makes sense then. Thanks. (I just installed the rear-fog light mod, but honestly, haven't had to use them yet as its not rainy season here yet.)
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