indicators

[Old Den]

Front Indicators..... This is not something that applies just to the `LC` but I`ve experienced what I can only describe as drivers confused at my exit from traffic islands in as much as if I`ve not signalled. I`ve now come to the conclusion that the design of the indicator does not allow it to be seen from sideways on. It`s great from straight ahead to perhaps 45degrees after which it appears as if your not signalling. I very often use a hand signal to confirm my intention but with the new `LC` I seem to be doing it more.
So the question is does any body know an auxiliary light that would perhaps fit on the panel below the winker wired in parallel with the original without upsetting the can-bus ? Also I thought side indicators were now compulsory on other road vehicles?
Cheers D

 

[geesexr]

Front Indicators..... This is not something that applies just to the `LC` but I`ve experienced what I can only describe as drivers confused at my exit from traffic islands in as much as if I`ve not signalled. I`ve now come to the conclusion that the design of the indicator does not allow it to be seen from sideways on. It`s great from straight ahead to perhaps 45degrees after which it appears as if your not signalling. I very often use a hand signal to confirm my intention but with the new `LC` I seem to be doing it more.
So the question is does any body know an auxiliary light that would perhaps fit on the panel below the winker wired in parallel with the original without upsetting the can-bus ? Also I thought side indicators were now compulsory on other road vehicles?
Cheers D

You should get away with any LED type stock indicators. I put extra LED lights onto my single cammer and wired them straight into the loom so thay came on with the existing switch, there was no problems. LED's require very little power to run and so should't affect the cam bus but I would always seek proffesional advice.

 

[Nutty]

You need some of those LED's located behind the BMW roundels

 

[tony23]

here you go