No more BMW turn signals - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

removedonut · 08-11-2022, 11:43 AM

The consequences of having a forum that still runs on vbulletin lol. message board platforms from at least the previous decade have the common sense to put long quoted posts in an expandable box.

WolfpackS2k · 08-11-2022, 02:41 PM

why did Subaru/Toyota adopt this? Those stupid turn signals are one of the worst features in a modern BMW.

Ohio Enthusiast · 08-11-2022, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

why did Subaru/Toyota adopt this? Those stupid turn signals are one of the worst features in a modern BMW.

Probably had some leftovers from the Zupra

Sasquachulator · 08-11-2022, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

why did Subaru/Toyota adopt this? Those stupid turn signals are one of the worst features in a modern BMW.

I think alot of manufacturers adopted this for some reason.

One of those "if it aint broke...dont fix it" situations where BMW decided whatever worked just didnt work enough.....

Sapphireho · 08-11-2022, 04:29 PM

My guess is a manufacturer, that BMW owns a good share of, made a bunch of a "new design" turn stalk. No one wanted them, so instead of taking a loss, BMW said, "none of our customers use the turn signal stalk, so we can put them in our cars and no one will notice."

Spektyr · 08-11-2022, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

My guess is a manufacturer, that BMW owns a good share of, made a bunch of a "new design" turn stalk. No one wanted them, so instead of taking a loss, BMW said, "none of our customers use the turn signal stalk, so we can put them in our cars and no one will notice."

This checks out.

EDIT: and as part of the deal for the Supra engines, BMW talked Toyota into buying an absolute crapload of them citing "minimum purchase quantities".

chinee · 08-11-2022, 05:26 PM

As Lexus owner, I can tell you these turn signals have been in use for more than a decade... I doubt it's bimmer thing. I like 'em, just like I cannot do without that cruise control stalk. Rented a Rav4 that did not have the cruise control stalk and I almost turned it in early!

Tcoat · 08-11-2022, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chinee

As Lexus owner, I can tell you these turn signals have been in use for more than a decade... I doubt it's bimmer thing. I like 'em, just like I cannot do without that cruise control stalk. Rented a Rav4 that did not have the cruise control stalk and I almost turned it in early!

Tat instant response cruise stalk is the best thing ever put in a car! It is in exactly the right spot to be operated wit the flick of a finger, requires zero looking down and gives real time action. I struggle with top of the wheel mounted one every single time now.

Sasquachulator · 08-11-2022, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Tat instant response cruise stalk is the best thing ever put in a car! It is in exactly the right spot to be operated wit the flick of a finger, requires zero looking down and gives real time action. I struggle with top of the wheel mounted one every single time now.

Ahh yes, the Pinnacle of Toyota KISS engineering.

That and the digital clocks.

Ultramaroon · 08-13-2022, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

That and the digital clocks.

If it ain't broke...

NoHaveMSG · 08-13-2022, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

If it ain't broke...

…fix it until it stops working as intended

removedonut · 01-28-2023, 07:04 PM

For anyone who is interested in this swap, but intimidated by the idea of repinning a connector, I’ve started producing plug and play harnesses. Selling these for $40 + shipping. I have 1 left from the initial run, and supplies coming to make 15 more. PM me if interested.

BR86ZFA20 · 02-11-2023, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by removedonut

For anyone who is interested in this swap, but intimidated by the idea of repinning a connector, I’ve started producing plug and play harnesses. Selling these for $40 + shipping. I have 2 left from the initial run, and supplies coming to make 15 more. PM me if interested.

Any possibility of making a harness for the 2022 WRX to 2020 BRZ/86 or this harness working for me?

removedonut · 02-13-2023, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BR86ZFA20

Any possibility of making a harness for the 2022 WRX to 2020 BRZ/86 or this harness working for me?

More detailed response in DMs, but for anyone else wondering - putting the BMW style turn signals into a 1st gen is just short of impossible.

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removedonut Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Drives: 2022 Toyota GR86 Premium 6MT Location: Denver Posts: 82 Thanks: 11 Thanked 223 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The consequences of having a forum that still runs on vbulletin lol. message board platforms from at least the previous decade have the common sense to put long quoted posts in an expandable box.

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Sapphireho Famous Potatoes Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 14,007 Thanks: 5,800 Thanked 19,569 Times in 9,211 Posts Mentioned: 162 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My guess is a manufacturer, that BMW owns a good share of, made a bunch of a "new design" turn stalk. No one wanted them, so instead of taking a loss, BMW said, "none of our customers use the turn signal stalk, so we can put them in our cars and no one will notice."

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chinee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Drives: Trueno Blue Base AT Location: FL Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As Lexus owner, I can tell you these turn signals have been in use for more than a decade... I doubt it's bimmer thing. I like 'em, just like I cannot do without that cruise control stalk. Rented a Rav4 that did not have the cruise control stalk and I almost turned it in early!

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