Idea! Power folding mirror

sandyeggo325i · 02-26-2008, 07:00 PM

Someone should come up with a DIY that folds your mirrors when you put the car in park, or turn it off...

Probably better for when it turns off...

Just a thought!

canucklion · 02-26-2008, 07:09 PM

here's the DIY:

1) engage gear to the P position for steptronic cars; neutral for manual-transmission cars

2) open the door from inside

3) walk out of the car

4) using one hand, fold the driver side mirror

5) repeat step 4 on the passenger side

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

Someone should come up with a DIY that folds your mirrors when you put the car in park, or turn it off...

Probably better for when it turns off...

Just a thought!

GAM3OVR85 · 02-26-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

here's the DIY:

1) engage gear to the P position for steptronic cars; neutral for manual-transmission cars

2) open the door from inside

3) walk out of the car

4) using one hand, fold the driver side mirror

5) repeat step 4 on the passenger side

And if u have auto folding mirrors:

1) engage gear to the P position for steptronic cars; neutral for manual-transmission cars

2) press the button

very easy, and i think u r just lazy

rit · 02-26-2008, 07:15 PM

I agree with the OP. Auto-folding mirrors would have been nice / cool.

canucklion · 02-26-2008, 07:16 PM

all kidding aside, some members have been trying to do a retrofit, it's not that easy of a retrofit.

LEDZEP · 02-26-2008, 07:20 PM

and then there would be several people who would complain "I don't always want my mirrors to fold in", or "my fingers got pinched in the folding mirror, can I sue BMW?"

I manage to find the strength to push the button, and that seems to do the trick.

sandyeggo325i · 02-26-2008, 08:32 PM

oh no doubt i'm lazy...which is why i have a step...

just thought it'd be a cool feature...similar to the locking of the doors at x miles/km per hour.

canuck you're still a jerk..........jk

canucklion · 02-26-2008, 09:34 PM

you know I was just f-ing around

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

oh no doubt i'm lazy...which is why i have a step...

just thought it'd be a cool feature...similar to the locking of the doors at x miles/km per hour.

canuck you're still a jerk..........jk

GAM3OVR85 · 02-26-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

oh no doubt i'm lazy...which is why i have a step...

just thought it'd be a cool feature...similar to the locking of the doors at x miles/km per hour.

canuck you're still a jerk..........jk

but i think MB has it, when u press the lock button to lock the car from the outside, the side mirrors folds.

canucklion · 02-26-2008, 11:01 PM

^ I believe 3ers in the other markets also has that option , only in NA where that feature not available

benny90 · 02-26-2008, 11:26 PM

Wasn't this available on the early 06 e9x with CA? I think after that they decided for us that we didn't need this, bummer would be a cool feature.

nmcampbell · 02-26-2008, 11:43 PM

Maybe I'm demonstrating my ignorance...but what's so tough about pushing the button that folds/unfolds the mirrors? And mine automatically open when I put it in drive and hit a certain speed or distance (haven't figured out which it is yet)

sandyeggo325i · 02-27-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nmcampbell

Maybe I'm demonstrating my ignorance...but what's so tough about pushing the button that folds/unfolds the mirrors? And mine automatically open when I put it in drive and hit a certain speed or distance (haven't figured out which it is yet)

nothing's tough about it...it would have just been nice to have the OPTION of that feature built in...

such as auto door locks when you drive off, i assume you use that feature? it's a convenience thing i guess?

or the triple signal thing, where you knock the signal stick and it turns on for 3-5 (??) blinks and shuts off. just enough to change lanes with. am i too lazy to do it manually? of course not, just a nice feature...

they make them open automatically, obviously for safety reasons, would you have been too lazy to open them yourself?

not trying to start a fight...but i think you get my point

sandyeggo325i · 02-27-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

you know I was just f-ing around

no doubt......that's what you do best

john0213 · 02-27-2008, 04:26 AM

i think having the auto folding mirror feature is just another way of making comfort access more meaningful, every possible feature to make us human lazy. LOL

but yes, i do admit, i want that feature too.

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rit Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I agree with the OP. Auto-folding mirrors would have been nice / cool. __________________ Matt 335i Sedan \| Arctic Metallic \| Black Leather / Light Poplar \| All Options Read About My Performance Center Delivery (with Pics)
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	all kidding aside, some members have been trying to do a retrofit, it's not that easy of a retrofit. __________________
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sandyeggo325i Captain 65 Rep 629 Posts Drives: BMW e90 \| 09 Accord V6 EXL Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (6)	oh no doubt i'm lazy...which is why i have a step... just thought it'd be a cool feature...similar to the locking of the doors at x miles/km per hour. canuck you're still a jerk..........jk __________________ SG e90 \| Black Dakota Leather \| ZPP \| ZSP \| 19" BBS LM Reps \| Steptronic iDrive \| Aluminum Trim \| Xenon \| CF Roundels \| 15% Tint
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	^ I believe 3ers in the other markets also has that option , only in NA where that feature not available __________________
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john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	i think having the auto folding mirror feature is just another way of making comfort access more meaningful, every possible feature to make us human lazy. LOL but yes, i do admit, i want that feature too.
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