new feature (actually old feature 'discovered': folding mirrors)

[Hat]

i just found out yesterday morning that the wing mirrors swivel on their stalks. i never knew that before.



ps doesn't this car have a great big horn?!

[Paul]

Quote:

Originally posted by Hat
i just found out yesterday morning that the wing mirrors swivel on their stalks. i never knew that before.



ps doesn't this car have a great big horn?!

They do indeed.

Even cooler though is that in Japan (and maybe other markets) they automatically fold! Now that's a nice touch.

Paul

[BillK]

And you can fold them mirror down when you wash the car so they drain.

[lightbody]

For those of us who live and park on cramped city streets and lanes, the folding mirrors are crucial! If the electric-fold option had been available I'd DEFINITELY have gone for it!

Picture below of me putting this to good use!

[Chris Williams]

A very useful feature. As Paul mentioned the automatic folding mirrors are a standard feature on cars supplied to Japan. As I've previously posted it would be a good new option for the MINI.

Regards
Christopher

[ARitz]

Do you think this option can be retrofitted? I would deffinitely get it for the right price. Is it another toggle switch or does it do it automatically when you park?

-Andrew

[Chris Williams]

Might be a rather expensive retrofit but an interesting idea particularly for anyone who dares to park their MINI on the road.

Regards
Christopher

[M0D]

Quote:

Originally posted by Hat
i just found out yesterday morning that the wing mirrors swivel on their stalks. i never knew that before.

Wouldn't it be good if the electric mirrors just took control of this?
>> keep bringing them in, they will fold in on you! Hmmm?

[EBMCS03]

Wooo I didnt know that!! COOL!! Almost like the BMW ///M mirrors... just not automatic...