Turn Signal Click/Clack

tm30 · 10-07-2009, 12:20 PM

Is there any way to make the turn signal click/clack, um, not so loud?

As my wife pointed out the other day, "this is why BMW drivers don't signal".

oasis3582 · 10-07-2009, 01:11 PM

Doesn't sound loud to me at all.

HPFREAK · 10-07-2009, 02:12 PM

I wish I could silence all the bongs and beeps this car has. Kind of overkill.

NYC6 · 10-07-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tm30

Is there any way to make the turn signal click/clack, um, not so loud?

As my wife pointed out the other day, "this is why BMW drivers don't signal".

I laughed when I test drove a 135 a couple of weeks ago. It is loud! Sounds similar but not as loud and annoying as the one in my 09 Mini S. Must be the same knuckle head that designed the chimes for both cars. Im still trading it in on a 135 though. It will be easier to live with the BMW's foibles.

Judge · 10-07-2009, 02:25 PM

At least you'll never see a 1'er driving down a long stretch of highway with his blinker eternally flashing.

jeremyc74 · 10-07-2009, 02:53 PM

I almost wonder if BMW didn't make it louder in response to complaints that so many BMW drivers leave them on all the time. It's certainly the loudest one I've ever heard on a modern car.

jibaholic101 · 10-07-2009, 02:54 PM

its pretty quiet to me. hangover much?

Monterra · 10-07-2009, 02:58 PM

It is obnoxious if no music playing

KingOfJericho · 10-07-2009, 03:41 PM

I didn't want to be the one to start this thread but it's VERY loud for a blinker signal! It's by far the loudest of any car I've had (10+). When my girlfriend got in the car for the first time last week she said "that sounds like a horse walking..." I told her that's the extra horsepower.

I'm here all week folks... please tip your waitress.

plasar · 10-07-2009, 11:24 PM

I have just the opposite problem - mine isn't loud enough. I hope there's a solution to help all of us get to the right setting.

tm30 · 10-08-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I didn't want to be the one to start this thread but it's VERY loud for a blinker signal! It's by far the loudest of any car I've had (10+). When my girlfriend got in the car for the first time last week she said "that sounds like a horse walking..." I told her that's the extra horsepower.

I'm here all week folks... please tip your waitress.

+1

Lester · 10-08-2009, 08:54 AM

If this is what keeps you awake at nights, then you are extremely lucky.

Mark M · 10-08-2009, 12:06 PM

Agreed...it is loud. When at a traffic light in the turn lane I don't have my signal on until the light turns green because of how annoying it is.

hot_ride · 10-08-2009, 12:20 PM

LOL. My issue is when I'm on the (BT) phone, especially for work, people always know I'm in my car -- I actually avoid using turn signals while on calls (where possible!)

128hiway · 10-08-2009, 09:13 PM

Does the gong sound setting make the turn signal louder? I figured it did...but then I've never actually tried. I'd check but I'd have to walk out to the garage. I usually have the stereo on too loud to notice.

CrazyIvan · 10-08-2009, 10:37 PM

It is a bit louder than what I'm used to. However, I dont find it annoying.

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oasis3582 Lieutenant 146 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Doesn't sound loud to me at all. __________________ Current: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Previous: VW GTI, Tesla Model 3 LR, Mazda MX-5 RF, Ford Mustang GT (x2), Mazda 3, BMW Z4 sDrive35i, Acura TSX, BMW 135i, Acura TSX, Honda Accord Coupe V6, Acura RDX, Pontiac GTO 6.0, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
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HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	I wish I could silence all the bongs and beeps this car has. Kind of overkill. __________________ My Youtube Channel
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Judge First Lieutenant 38 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	At least you'll never see a 1'er driving down a long stretch of highway with his blinker eternally flashing.
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I almost wonder if BMW didn't make it louder in response to complaints that so many BMW drivers leave them on all the time. It's certainly the loudest one I've ever heard on a modern car.
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	its pretty quiet to me. hangover much? __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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Monterra Captain 19 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 15 X1 msport sdrive28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: HVNY iTrader: (0)	It is obnoxious if no music playing
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I didn't want to be the one to start this thread but it's VERY loud for a blinker signal! It's by far the loudest of any car I've had (10+). When my girlfriend got in the car for the first time last week she said "that sounds like a horse walking..." I told her that's the extra horsepower. I'm here all week folks... please tip your waitress. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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plasar plasar 24 Rep 385 Posts Drives: M3 Vert Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 Conv [0.00]	I have just the opposite problem - mine isn't loud enough. I hope there's a solution to help all of us get to the right setting.
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	If this is what keeps you awake at nights, then you are extremely lucky.
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Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Agreed...it is loud. When at a traffic light in the turn lane I don't have my signal on until the light turns green because of how annoying it is.
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hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	LOL. My issue is when I'm on the (BT) phone, especially for work, people always know I'm in my car -- I actually avoid using turn signals while on calls (where possible!)
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128hiway Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hades iTrader: (0)	Does the gong sound setting make the turn signal louder? I figured it did...but then I've never actually tried. I'd check but I'd have to walk out to the garage. I usually have the stereo on too loud to notice. __________________ Status Totaled: BMW 128i, Alpine White, Coral Red, Grey Poplar, Premium Pkg, Premium hi-fi, HD radio, IPod. Replacement 7/6/2010: BMW 128i, manual, Alpine White, Coral Red leather, Premium Pkg, Value Pkg, Harman Kardon surround, and M-Sport Pkg!
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CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	It is a bit louder than what I'm used to. However, I dont find it annoying. __________________
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