BimmerTech Third Brake Light Flasher

[Twundy]

BimmerTech has already released the Front View Camera Retrofit as compatible with the MKV Supra, and now it looks like they also have a Third Brake Light Flasher module that could be compatible (my VIN checks out in their compatibility checker).

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/products-third-brake-light-flasher-for-bmw

It automatically flashes the brake light 4 times before going to solid, helping catch the attention of anyone following behind you - helpful for avoiding getting rear-ended. It also looks pretty neat.

You can search your VIN number on their site to see what other modules and add-ons are compatible with the Supra. Can also probably check with their customer service to verify compatibility.

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[razorlab]

Whenever I am behind cars that do this, I think they are broken.

 

[FuzzyRev]

Whenever I am behind cars that do this, I think they are broken.

Good, that means it's getting your attention one way or another.

 

[Evolution]

Isnt there an option in the I-drive menu to do this from the factory? Maybe it was for hard braking only but I could have sworn I saw it under one of the menus. I didnt drive my car today so I cant go out and check.

 

[razorlab]

Isnt there an option in the I-drive menu to do this from the factory? Maybe it was for hard braking only but I could have sworn I saw it under one of the menus. I didnt drive my car today so I cant go out and check.

Yes, there is. Under hard braking. Which is actually when you would want to get peoples attention.

 

[Evolution]

Yes, there is. Under hard braking. Which is actually when you would want to get peoples attention.

Well at least I am not going crazy.

 

[KBG]

Doesn't this option have to be coded via Bimmercode first?

 

[Evolution]

Doesn't this option have to be coded via Bimmercode first?

Pretty sure I didn't code it in but it's been almost 2 years since I originally coded my car so not 100% sure. I'll post pictures of how to get to the option once this wild child of mine goes to sleep.

 

[Kaitain]

Pretty sure I didn't code it in but it's been almost 2 years since I originally coded my car so not 100% sure. I'll post pictures of how to get to the option once this wild child of mine goes to sleep.

You poor soul, a week plus and the child still hasn’t slept, damn that’s rough! J/K.

 

[Evolution]

You poor soul, a week plus and the child still hasn’t slept, damn that’s rough! J/K.

Yep, you can only imagine how I feel! Note to self, do not feed kid cookies, ever.

I actually drove the Supra today, so if I can remember to take picture of how to get to the menu, I will.

 

[STV3]

This new trend of flashing brake lights is so tacky looking to me. I understand the potential safety benefit of it but it looks god awful. Reminds me of being behind an old crown vic when they're coming to a stop and the brake lights just keep pulsing on and off.

 

[Evolution]

You poor soul, a week plus and the child still hasn’t slept, damn that’s rough! J/K.

I cant find them in the I-drive. Must have been in BimmerCode then. Will try to check that tonight when I am back home with my dongle.

 

[J29DB03]

I cant find them in the I-drive. Must have been in BimmerCode then. Will try to check that tonight when I am back home with my dongle.

Brake Force Display? Yep, in BimmerCode. But I’m honestly not sure if it truly works on the Supra. Can anyone confirm?

 

[Evolution]

Brake Force Display? Yep, in BimmerCode. But I’m honestly not sure if it truly works on the Supra. Can anyone confirm?

No it was for the brake lights to flash when under hard braking. I can't find the setting anywhere. Saw the brake force in BimmerCode but saw nothing for the brake lights. Starting to think it was one of my other cars now....

 

[J29DB03]

No it was for the brake lights to flash when under hard braking. I can't find the setting anywhere. Saw the brake force in BimmerCode but saw nothing for the brake lights. Starting to think it was one of my other cars now....

Yea, that’s Brake Force Display. I believe you can set both the speed and pedal force to trigger it.

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