Folding mirrors
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People say that it can be coded - but I have not found anyone who has actually managed it (including dealers).
You can gain this functionality with a smart top unit, maybe have a look at that (I have done this & can confirm it works perfect with the mirrors auto folding on lock / unlock).
Matt
You can gain this functionality with a smart top unit, maybe have a look at that (I have done this & can confirm it works perfect with the mirrors auto folding on lock / unlock).
Matt
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I find it really odd that this function isn't available as standard and can only be added with a 3rd party module. On a car like this it seems like such a basic option. Someone mentioned that maybe the mirrors aren't stress tested to be repeatedly folded in and out, but if I didn't have the smarttop I would manually do this anyway.
I followed an Evo home the other day and he had his mirrors folded in when driving.
First I thought what a plonker.
Then I thought - Actually how often do you actually use wing mirrors versus how often do you think some knobber coming the other way is going to hit them ?
Maybe we should keep them folded and only unfold when you actually need them
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First I thought what a plonker.
Then I thought - Actually how often do you actually use wing mirrors versus how often do you think some knobber coming the other way is going to hit them ?
Maybe we should keep them folded and only unfold when you actually need them
.You will be able to run a relay to have them auto fold in an out on locking and unlocking, this was quite a big topic on the Civinfo site and a lot of guys did this mod. Took a bit of work but not more than £20 to get it all working. It's just wether someone wants to be the first to take their door to bits for this!
With regards to the manual button press, it does come in handy when there is a really tight spot and you know that they car will just make it through but the mirrors sticking out could be hit. I've never had to do it on the E89 but I had to at a Volkswagen garage in Edinburgh in my FN2 when a car transporter was blocking most of the road. Worked a treat
With regards to the manual button press, it does come in handy when there is a really tight spot and you know that they car will just make it through but the mirrors sticking out could be hit. I've never had to do it on the E89 but I had to at a Volkswagen garage in Edinburgh in my FN2 when a car transporter was blocking most of the road. Worked a treat
Jasey said:I followed an Evo home the other day and he had his mirrors folded in when driving.
First I thought what a plonker.
Then I thought - Actually how often do you actually use wing mirrors versus how often do you think some knobber coming the other way is going to hit them ?
Maybe we should keep them folded and only unfold when you actually need them
Your first thought was right. I suspect that the door mirrors should be used quite alot. For a start, you couldn't overtake anything.
Lazyboy said:
I think you may be about to become very popular!
Lazyboy - there are quite a few people here that would be interested, could you just confirm a few details so we might be able to do the same?
(I) Was it done on a BMW z4 e89?
(II) Remotely... how is that exactly?
(III) A guy. Any chance of sharing the username?
(IV) the other board. Again, any chance of sharing which board?
I would love to be able to just put this one to bed & say - 'yes it can be done', would be great if you could follow up.
Cheers - Matt
(I) Was it done on a BMW z4 e89?
(II) Remotely... how is that exactly?
(III) A guy. Any chance of sharing the username?
(IV) the other board. Again, any chance of sharing which board?
I would love to be able to just put this one to bed & say - 'yes it can be done', would be great if you could follow up.
Cheers - Matt