BRZ ‘s “boomerang” LED strip mystery - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Merry Browen · 07-06-2012, 04:28 AM

The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on.

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DyoGTS · 07-06-2012, 10:39 AM

This is something that I will be looking into this weekend... I like the look of the eyes/halos/boomerangs, but I don't like having to turn on the parking lights to get them. I'm looking at having this come on either when the car is on/accessory, when the DRL's are on, or maybe just adding a dedicated switch for them.

tdoggy57 · 07-06-2012, 04:11 PM

I need these on my FR-S

DrakeM · 07-06-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DyoGTS

This is something that I will be looking into this weekend... I like the look of the eyes/halos/boomerangs, but I don't like having to turn on the parking lights to get them. I'm looking at having this come on either when the car is on/accessory, when the DRL's are on, or maybe just adding a dedicated switch for them.

A dedicated switch would be perfect! Or any other kind of independent control over the boomerang lights.

Don’t get me wrong, I know that one can drive in the daylight with the parking lights on and obtain a similar effect, but to me it still looks like a Christmas tree.

MrBodyMassage · 09-01-2012, 02:11 PM

Has anyone tried to wire the boomerangs independently yet? Or possibly find out the lighting of them so we can make it brighter? My dad's BMW Z4 has the halos and the bulbs are user-replaceable, so all the owners get much brighter white LEDs.

inimitable · 09-02-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbxgz

Just drive around with the parking break up. Problem solved.

Hahaha

Don't knock it till you try it! Bad for MPG though.

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lookchris · 09-10-2012, 05:10 AM

Is there anyway to change the color of the boomerang light?

ngabdala · 09-10-2012, 07:51 AM

I do the same thing too. Granted the car speaks for itself with or without them on

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Originally Posted by brett_g

I think it's a fair assumption to say that if you're not an idiot, that you would realize very quickly that the boomerang + LED bar combo does not throw enough light for safe driving when it's dark out.

That being said, when I reference driving boomerang + LED, that is during the day. I figure might as well ignite the boomerang's if they're there right? Plus it just adds to the "WTF is that" mystique the car still has on people since it's so new..

swag · 12-04-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kido1986

Isnt that the parking light setting?

No lie, I've been driving around with them on just because

First car I've owned that looks badass and I cant help it!

I'm guilty also...but I figured this mode was just for the boomerang lights, not triggering other light settings too.

Chauntalei · 12-04-2012, 08:08 PM

So, I tested this the other day. If you set the stalk to AUTO, and the DRL's turn on, both the boomerangs AND the LED's light up ONLY if the parking brake is disengaged. If it's up, everything shuts off. I'm willing to bet most people are like me, you turn on DRL's, and get out of the car to check with the parking brake engaged.

Make sure you're on a level surface and try it for yourself. :P

OrbitalEllipses · 12-04-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chauntalei

So, I tested this the other day. If you set the stalk to AUTO, and the DRL's turn on, both the boomerangs AND the LED's light up ONLY if the parking brake is disengaged. If it's up, everything shuts off. I'm willing to bet most people are like me, you turn on DRL's, and get out of the car to check with the parking brake engaged.

Make sure you're on a level surface and try it for yourself. :P

You can also do this by checking the headlights' reflection on the bumper of the car in front of you; you'll see the same behavior in regards to the parking brake.

swift996 · 12-05-2012, 09:09 AM

You can also work the ebrake and turn your garage into a nightclub with the strobe effect from the DRLs.

Jaylyons1 · 12-05-2012, 07:09 PM

I only have mine on when it starts to get gloomy, normally during the day. When it hits dusk the headlights are on.

The only reason I don't run mine all day long is I am not sure how long they will last. Although I'm sure it won't take too long for aftermarket companies to make brighter more popular bulbs, I would like to make these last.

BRZfan · 12-06-2012, 11:14 AM

Don't you have any friends that can stay in the car while you take a photo????

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Originally Posted by Tbxgz

I tried to take a picture with the boomerang and LEDs on but the LEDs turn off when the parking break is up.

Ive just been driving around the boomerangs and LEDs. I think thats the best looking setup. Not sure if the boomers stay on with the headlights.

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