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Old Jan 31st, 2003, 11:10 AM   #1
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Red Cooper new feature

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?!

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Old Jan 31st, 2003, 11:55 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: new feature

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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.

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Old Jan 31st, 2003, 05:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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And you can fold them mirror down when you wash the car so they drain.

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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!

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Old Feb 1st, 2003, 01:10 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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.

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Old Feb 1st, 2003, 08:30 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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?

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

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Old Feb 1st, 2003, 10:32 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: new feature

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

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