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funkarooo · Oct 1st, 2004, 05:14 PM

Elec Folding Exterior Mirrors (Make me feel a bit James Bond

)

I think I'm the only person who has added it to their spec. Does this mean its a bad choice??

Does anyone else have this option?

Think it may be better to get rid of this and go for ASC+T???

Dealer is going to phone me any day to confirm order

M@

tagheuer · Oct 1st, 2004, 05:19 PM

I got folding mirrors on my Cooper S best thing I did especially when putting the car in the garage and when parked on narrow roads. Stops all those scrapes on the mirrors, because it will happen!

stillthewhizz · Oct 1st, 2004, 05:34 PM

My bro's got it on his and it's fab. I really miss not putting them on but I suppose it ain't the end of the world. Since getting my MINI I always put my mirrors in wherever I go.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Oct 1st, 2004, 05:36 PM

I had these on a Citroen a couple of years ago and they were great! They were particularly useful when passing other cars in narrow lanes (it is Cornwall, you know). I would go to pass another car and then at the last moment I would press the button and the car would effectively narrow by about 7 or 8 inches. Was great, wish I still had it.

If you think that MINI charge a lot for it - go into a Volvo dealership and see how much they charge. That's the only reason I don't have it on my current company car. I would have definately had it on my Cooper if it had been available just 4 months ago!

Tigger.

jedi67 · Oct 1st, 2004, 05:46 PM

My MCS is on order.

I did not see this option. Is it a European only option.

Dennis

funkarooo · Oct 1st, 2004, 07:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jedi67

My MCS is on order.

I did not see this option. Is it a European only option.

Dennis

I'm not too sure if this is an exclusive to Europe. Will have to look into it. Just thinking if the ability to miss cars by folding the mirrors is better than another switch on the dash to also help me stop hitting things, and i would have £60 change as well!!

M@

TomUK23 · Oct 1st, 2004, 09:52 PM

i've never had folding mirrors and in the 5 odd years of driving i don't think i've ever scrapped my mirrors.

think they look cool though

StevePSB · Oct 1st, 2004, 10:47 PM

They originally were an option (or was it standard?) in Japan, IIRC. They're now up for speccing on UK cars, although I can't comment on the rest of Europe. That's the second US resident to mention that they couldn't get them, so it would appear that they aren't available for the US market from the looks of it.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Oct 2nd, 2004, 07:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TomUK23

i've never had folding mirrors and in the 5 odd years of driving i don't think i've ever scrapped my mirrors.

think they look cool though

Interesting one this. I used to work for a Bristol based company. My colleagues used to have their cars stolen or pick up dents when their cars were parked. However I, living in Cornwall, used to get my mirrors ground away as a result of narrow lanes with cornish banks (sort of like a hedge, but made of granite - very crunchy when you brush them with a mirror!)

Depends on where you live, I suppose.

Tigger

lightbody · Oct 2nd, 2004, 12:41 PM

Got them on my new Cooper, delivered last Tuesday.

They're FAB!

Question :- Can they be folded manually e.g. by someone who doesn't realise they're powered or by a knock from a passing car?

MadHatter · Oct 3rd, 2004, 06:45 AM

at this link

https://www.newministuff.com/news.htm

You can order it here ...

https://www.newministuff.com/shop/?a...ductshow&id=40

(Please note these Links are a secure ssl weblink as it is part of their ordering online web store)

212 Pounds UK for full automatic

160 Pounds UK for manual

Also at this link you have two short videos that show how the mirrors work. For us in America that have not seen them move

- MadHatter

funkarooo · Oct 3rd, 2004, 03:08 PM

Thanks all for the input. Seems like the people who have them like them so i will leave it on my spec. Will have to go without the traction control, although i dont think i will be driving it to its full potential to make the most of it!

Cheers guys and gals

M@

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Oct 3rd, 2004, 08:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by funkarooo

Thanks all for the input. Seems like the people who have them like them so i will leave it on my spec. Will have to go without the traction control, although i dont think i will be driving it to its full potential to make the most of it!

Cheers guys and gals

M@

As I said before I'm a fan of folding mirrors.

I ordered traction control on the MC really just to make sure there wasn't a blank on the row of switches! It does that job really well, but as far as having a practical use, I haven't found it yet

Therefore, good choice!

Tigger

northandy · Oct 5th, 2004, 01:06 PM

when i replace my mini next year I will be adding it to my options, great for those "on street" parking situations....

Oct 5th, 2004, 01:23 PM

Quote:

212 Pounds UK for full automatic
160 Pounds UK for manual
Also at this link you have two short videos that show how the mirrors work. For us in America that have not seen them move

I always wanted them for my tiny garage.
The install looks really difficult.

dalboyne · Oct 5th, 2004, 04:45 PM

I admit I have yet to discover a genuine NEED for mine, but the pose-value is something else!

mikeythemini · Oct 5th, 2004, 07:33 PM

Time consuming but not too hard
I would give yourself a full day

Baggers · Oct 5th, 2004, 08:30 PM

No, I've asked for these on my new Cooper, ariving in November sometime (yippee!). I haven't seem them in action, but I thought it was a good idea in car parks (didn't think about using them for passing in narrow lanes, a great idea).

I think the spec says that they're heated as well, should be good for winter.

robfenn · Oct 7th, 2004, 12:41 PM

I have them specced on my Cooper. Do they lift up like BMWs? That would be cool..

-Rob

tagheuer · Oct 7th, 2004, 01:01 PM

Video here: http://64.62.156.57/scooperman/norca...r_CooperS3.htm

Oct 1st, 2004, 05:14 PM	#1
funkarooo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Walsall Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Am i the only person going for Elec Folding Exterior Mirrors??? Elec Folding Exterior Mirrors (Make me feel a bit James Bond ) I think I'm the only person who has added it to their spec. Does this mean its a bad choice?? Does anyone else have this option? Think it may be better to get rid of this and go for ASC+T??? Dealer is going to phone me any day to confirm order M@

Oct 1st, 2004, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
tagheuer MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 132 Offline	I got folding mirrors on my Cooper S best thing I did especially when putting the car in the garage and when parked on narrow roads. Stops all those scrapes on the mirrors, because it will happen! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18658/45504.jpg yesterdays tomorrow is today

Oct 2nd, 2004, 07:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Door mirror life expectancy Quote: Originally Posted by TomUK23 i've never had folding mirrors and in the 5 odd years of driving i don't think i've ever scrapped my mirrors. think they look cool though Interesting one this. I used to work for a Bristol based company. My colleagues used to have their cars stolen or pick up dents when their cars were parked. However I, living in Cornwall, used to get my mirrors ground away as a result of narrow lanes with cornish banks (sort of like a hedge, but made of granite - very crunchy when you brush them with a mirror!) Depends on where you live, I suppose. Tigger

Oct 2nd, 2004, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
lightbody MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 888 Offline	Got them on my new Cooper, delivered last Tuesday. They're FAB! Question :- Can they be folded manually e.g. by someone who doesn't realise they're powered or by a knock from a passing car? Rob Lightbody - http://www.roblightbody.com 2004 Red/Black Cooper replaced a 2001 BRG/White Cooper

Oct 3rd, 2004, 06:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
MadHatter MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 68 Offline	Folding Mirror Video and UK Source at this link https://www.newministuff.com/news.htm You can order it here ... https://www.newministuff.com/shop/?a...ductshow&id=40 (Please note these Links are a secure ssl weblink as it is part of their ordering online web store) 212 Pounds UK for full automatic 160 Pounds UK for manual Also at this link you have two short videos that show how the mirrors work. For us in America that have not seen them move - MadHatter

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Oct 1st, 2004, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
stillthewhizz The King of Bling Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 148 Offline	My bro's got it on his and it's fab. I really miss not putting them on but I suppose it ain't the end of the world. Since getting my MINI I always put my mirrors in wherever I go.

Oct 1st, 2004, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	I had these on a Citroen a couple of years ago and they were great! They were particularly useful when passing other cars in narrow lanes (it is Cornwall, you know). I would go to pass another car and then at the last moment I would press the button and the car would effectively narrow by about 7 or 8 inches. Was great, wish I still had it. If you think that MINI charge a lot for it - go into a Volvo dealership and see how much they charge. That's the only reason I don't have it on my current company car. I would have definately had it on my Cooper if it had been available just 4 months ago! Tigger.

Oct 1st, 2004, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
jedi67 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 01:23 PM Posts: 193 Offline	My MCS is on order. I did not see this option. Is it a European only option. Dennis

Oct 1st, 2004, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
funkarooo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Walsall Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jedi67 My MCS is on order. I did not see this option. Is it a European only option. Dennis I'm not too sure if this is an exclusive to Europe. Will have to look into it. Just thinking if the ability to miss cars by folding the mirrors is better than another switch on the dash to also help me stop hitting things, and i would have £60 change as well!! M@

Oct 1st, 2004, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
TomUK23 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 169 Offline	i've never had folding mirrors and in the 5 odd years of driving i don't think i've ever scrapped my mirrors. think they look cool though

Oct 1st, 2004, 10:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 1,569 Offline	They originally were an option (or was it standard?) in Japan, IIRC. They're now up for speccing on UK cars, although I can't comment on the rest of Europe. That's the second US resident to mention that they couldn't get them, so it would appear that they aren't available for the US market from the looks of it.

Oct 3rd, 2004, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
funkarooo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Walsall Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Cheers Guys Thanks all for the input. Seems like the people who have them like them so i will leave it on my spec. Will have to go without the traction control, although i dont think i will be driving it to its full potential to make the most of it! Cheers guys and gals M@

Oct 3rd, 2004, 08:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by funkarooo Thanks all for the input. Seems like the people who have them like them so i will leave it on my spec. Will have to go without the traction control, although i dont think i will be driving it to its full potential to make the most of it! Cheers guys and gals M@ As I said before I'm a fan of folding mirrors. I ordered traction control on the MC really just to make sure there wasn't a blank on the row of switches! It does that job really well, but as far as having a practical use, I haven't found it yet Therefore, good choice! Tigger

Oct 5th, 2004, 01:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 14,330 Offline	when i replace my mini next year I will be adding it to my options, great for those "on street" parking situations....

Oct 5th, 2004, 01:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
yorobby Posts: n/a	Quote: 212 Pounds UK for full automatic 160 Pounds UK for manual Also at this link you have two short videos that show how the mirrors work. For us in America that have not seen them move I always wanted them for my tiny garage. The install looks really difficult.

Oct 5th, 2004, 04:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
dalboyne Are we nearly there yet? My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 2,009 Offline	Powerfold Mirrors I admit I have yet to discover a genuine NEED for mine, but the pose-value is something else! *I have no idea what I'm talking about*

Oct 5th, 2004, 07:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 9,491 Offline	Time consuming but not too hard I would give yourself a full day Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 5th, 2004, 08:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Baggers Is it just me, or...? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Graz, Austria! Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 546 Offline	No, I've asked for these on my new Cooper, ariving in November sometime (yippee!). I haven't seem them in action, but I thought it was a good idea in car parks (didn't think about using them for passing in narrow lanes, a great idea). I think the spec says that they're heated as well, should be good for winter.

Oct 7th, 2004, 12:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
robfenn MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London/Kent Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 413 Offline	I have them specced on my Cooper. Do they lift up like BMWs? That would be cool.. -Rob

Oct 7th, 2004, 01:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
tagheuer MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 132 Offline	Video here: http://64.62.156.57/scooperman/norca...r_CooperS3.htm http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/18658/45504.jpg yesterdays tomorrow is today

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