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Flashing Brake Lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kahanabob, Nov 29, 2020.

  1. Nov 29, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    kahanabob

    kahanabob [OP] Well-Known Member

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    saw a 3rd gen today with them, i googled and many options out there. anyone out there have these and if so any link to which ones i exactly need to get? last thing i need is searching the forum for burnt out fuses.
     
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  2. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Pulse break lighting came with my previous Taco as a $299 add-on. Hindsight is 20/20, I know I was ripped off for $289. I believe it is a common dealer add-on to ensure profits are made on vehicle sales.

    That said, I think they are effective. Catches my eye every time I see a pulse break light.
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    I've got one on my third brake light. See the link in my signature for more information.
     
  4. Nov 29, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    i have to get my yearly safety check this week and i will ask them.
     
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  6. Nov 29, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    All the things!
    I can't stand them. Personally I don't think they add any safety, instead they just annoy the person behind you... like those flashing motorcycle headlights, but as others have said, it's so easy add.
     
  7. Nov 29, 2020 at 7:47 PM
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    The act of annoying the person behind you means they are paying more attention to you. More attentive drivers are safer drivers.

    Think about it.
     
  8. Nov 29, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    no, you are just needlessly pissing off 99.9% of drivers who do pay attention. It’s this mindset that brings us “nanny state bullshit”, Think about it.
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    I'd hate to see your reaction when someone turns their blinker on...
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    Don’t be stupid. blinkers are designed to flash automatically and are not as bright. Brake lights and headlights are not. There is a reason they don’t, and also why those “flashing” units are banned in many countries.
     
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    I never expressed my opinion on them. I just assumed you don't like flashy things. :p
    Besides, they're illegal in the US as well.
     
  13. Nov 29, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    Pretty sure thats a false correlation... if there was any concrete foundation behind that statement, pretty sure flashing head and taillights would be installed/mandatory from the factory. If a solid/bright red light doesn't get your attention, I doubt making it look like a disco tech is going to help you.
     
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    I only like women flashing things.:thumbsup:
     
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    Just a messenger

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    Do you have a link to back up this absurd statement?
     
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    15741ED3-119C-42AC-8545-7E84B9306071.jpg My @MESO customs 3rd brake light flashes 3 times before going solid. I love it coupled with the 2 angled down BD rock lights hitting the bed.
     
  19. Nov 29, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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    Most States have a Law on Red Lights Flashing to the Front of a moving vehicle, Not to the Rear.
     
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