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Hat · Jan 31st, 2003, 11:10 AM

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 · Jan 31st, 2003, 11:55 AM

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 · Jan 31st, 2003, 05:30 PM

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

lightbody · Feb 1st, 2003, 01:00 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 01:10 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 08:30 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 10:06 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 10:32 PM

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 · Feb 2nd, 2003, 08:27 AM

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

Jan 31st, 2003, 11:10 AM	#1
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	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?!

Jan 31st, 2003, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Re: new feature 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 Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jan 31st, 2003, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 06:44 PM Posts: 541 Offline	And you can fold them mirror down when you wash the car so they drain. MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

Feb 1st, 2003, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
lightbody MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 888 Offline	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! Attached Thumbnails Rob Lightbody - http://www.roblightbody.com 2004 Red/Black Cooper replaced a 2001 BRG/White Cooper

Feb 1st, 2003, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
M0D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Crawley, UK Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 260 Offline	Re: new feature 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?

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Feb 1st, 2003, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 785 Offline	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

Feb 1st, 2003, 08:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
ARitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson,Ohio Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 191 Offline	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

Feb 1st, 2003, 10:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 785 Offline	Might be a rather expensive retrofit but an interesting idea particularly for anyone who dares to park their MINI on the road. Regards Christopher

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EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:44 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Wooo I didnt know that!! COOL!! Almost like the BMW ///M mirrors... just not automatic... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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