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caminicks · Sep 21st, 2003, 08:19 PM

Near our house - there are about 5 minis that I see parked on the street regularly and i have noticed that more often than not their wing mirrors are turned in. Is this a new thing that people are doing now? My mini is coming in a few weeks time - sadly not pepper white as i had hoped - my husband persuaded me that black was a more sensible choice - but should i be doing the fold back thing?? Would like to know if its being the norm to protect our precious minis from any unfortunate scratches?

ScottyG · Sep 21st, 2003, 08:25 PM

Welcom to the wonderful jolly world of MINI2 caminicks!

I don't do the fold in thing but i do park 2 feet from the kerb!

Can get away with it tho cos my street's a quiet dead-end, wouldn't fancy trying it on a busy road!

Kinster · Sep 21st, 2003, 08:29 PM

A lot of people have been doing it for a long time, if they care about their cars. I do it when parking on narrow roads.

Paul · Sep 21st, 2003, 10:50 PM

I always do it when parking on or by the roadside.

mrhollio · Sep 21st, 2003, 11:42 PM

I turn the drivers side in when I go thru the drive-thru... then I can pull up close to the order window so I don't have to stretch too far.

dcfkan · Sep 22nd, 2003, 01:41 AM

I would advise turning them in if you live on a narrow road with lots of traffic, or on a ferry, or if you park facing the opening of a pedestrian access.

People have very little respect for other people's properties these days

DK

:apple:

EBMCS03 · Sep 22nd, 2003, 03:23 AM

LOL I should try it sometime... i never tried it... might just snap off hehe

NEMINI · Sep 22nd, 2003, 03:57 AM

i turn mine in to get the mail from the mailbox and turn mine outwards when I wash it, lets the water drain out faster

mikeythemini · Sep 22nd, 2003, 08:35 AM

When I get my electric folding mirrirs things will be a lot easier

BeanyBoy · Sep 22nd, 2003, 09:40 AM

I have parked all my cars outside my house on the road ever since i passed my test ( 9 years ) and never had my wing mirror clipped. The day I got my BRAND NEW MINI I got home from the dealer parked up in my normal place and hadn't even turned the engine off when my mirror got clipped

Hows that for annoying and frustrating ??? Fortunatley when I got out and had a look it was fine and must have been the lightest clip ever as there wasn't even a mark. From inside though it sounded like armageddon.

Morale of this story, I'm one unlucky ***.......... no thats not it, its tuck them mirrors in

goonermini · Sep 22nd, 2003, 11:49 AM

I'm undecided on the mirrors turned in theory.

I do usually turn mine in when parked, but I wonder if when people driving along see the mirrors turned in, they think they can go that little bit closer to the parked cars, and could end up scratching the whole length of the cars panels? Personally, I'd rather have my mirror dinged than a scratch the length of the car. (I think the mirrors only stick out about an inch further than the widest point of the door?) Any thoughts?

My favourite parking tactic is parking in front/behind some huge Merc M-class, BMW X5 or similar, so that the MINI is nicely tucked into the kerb, and drivers will adjust for the wider parked vehicles so hopefully the MINI is nice and protected.

gm

Paul · Sep 22nd, 2003, 11:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini

(I think the mirrors only stick out about an inch further than the widest point of the door?) Any thoughts?

True, but the wing mirrors are wing mirror height, so if you're on a narrow street, cars either side with wing mirrors stuck out, and a car driving down the middle wing mirrors out, there's more chance of a scrape than if they're folded away.

EBMCS03 · Sep 22nd, 2003, 08:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini

I'm undecided on the mirrors turned in theory.
My favourite parking tactic is parking in front/behind some huge Merc M-class, BMW X5 or similar, so that the MINI is nicely tucked into the kerb, and drivers will adjust for the wider parked vehicles so hopefully the MINI is nice and protected.

gm

Hahaha me too... well for me it doenst have to be in front of a SUV or by a SUV just park a tad more in then the other person so he will be protecting me.

Note: I never park my MINI in the streets maybe like twice so far. even with my other car i do this.

caminicks · Sep 29th, 2003, 08:58 PM

parking behind a bigger car is very sensible advice - thank you! getting 17inch wheels so will have to be really switched on with my parking so i dont' damage them!

Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini

I'm undecided on the mirrors turned in theory.

I do usually turn mine in when parked, but I wonder if when people driving along see the mirrors turned in, they think they can go that little bit closer to the parked cars, and could end up scratching the whole length of the cars panels? Personally, I'd rather have my mirror dinged than a scratch the length of the car. (I think the mirrors only stick out about an inch further than the widest point of the door?) Any thoughts?

My favourite parking tactic is parking in front/behind some huge Merc M-class, BMW X5 or similar, so that the MINI is nicely tucked into the kerb, and drivers will adjust for the wider parked vehicles so hopefully the MINI is nice and protected.

gm

R1 · Sep 29th, 2003, 09:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I always do it when parking on or by the roadside.

So do I.

goonermini · Sep 29th, 2003, 09:10 PM

Oooooh, good luck with the 17s! When I got my MINI the one thing I decided I HAD to have were the 17s!

When you are parking, you need to lower the appropriate wing mirror so that you get a better view of the kerb and your back wheel - this should at least reduce the chance of kerbing your beautiful alloys! (After a bit of practice, a quick movement with the left hand should have the mirror perfectly in place ready for parking!)

gm

MarkW19 · Sep 29th, 2003, 09:19 PM

I accidentally clipped a white transit van with my wingmirror the other day, quite hard. Overtaking and he pulled out quickly to my lane, mustve been in his blindspot.

And...

I'm pleased to say that although it got quite a whack, the wingmirror folded in and upwards, which saved it from damage. Had a job leaning out of the passenger window though at the traffic lights to try and straighten it !

Just a little white mark from the van, but not scratched. Will hopefully rub out when I get the time :-)

caminicks · Sep 29th, 2003, 09:19 PM

yet more sensible advice - i will definitely try that tactic - only a couple more weeks to wait now!

Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini

Oooooh, good luck with the 17s! When I got my MINI the one thing I decided I HAD to have were the 17s!

When you are parking, you need to lower the appropriate wing mirror so that you get a better view of the kerb and your back wheel - this should at least reduce the chance of kerbing your beautiful alloys! (After a bit of practice, a quick movement with the left hand should have the mirror perfectly in place ready for parking!)

gm

ogopogo · Sep 29th, 2003, 10:46 PM

RickB · Sep 29th, 2003, 11:36 PM

I've never turned mine in, but one time upon returning to my parked car, found one had been turned in. I assumed it had been vandalized, then concluded that some thoughtful soul had turned it to gain access to their vehicle. In general, I think the mirrors act like a cat's whiskers, as indicators of how wide the car is, and I'll leave them out to keep others from crowding that extra inch closer.

Sep 21st, 2003, 08:19 PM	#1
caminicks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 32 Offline	Wing mirrors - what do you do with yours? Near our house - there are about 5 minis that I see parked on the street regularly and i have noticed that more often than not their wing mirrors are turned in. Is this a new thing that people are doing now? My mini is coming in a few weeks time - sadly not pepper white as i had hoped - my husband persuaded me that black was a more sensible choice - but should i be doing the fold back thing?? Would like to know if its being the norm to protect our precious minis from any unfortunate scratches?

Sep 21st, 2003, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	A lot of people have been doing it for a long time, if they care about their cars. I do it when parking on narrow roads. Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Sep 21st, 2003, 11:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
mrhollio road trip time Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PV - SoCal Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 441 Offline	I turn the drivers side in when I go thru the drive-thru... then I can pull up close to the order window so I don't have to stretch too far. Trust not the heart of a man for whom old clothes, and the Mini, are not venerable!

Sep 22nd, 2003, 03:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	LOL I should try it sometime... i never tried it... might just snap off hehe EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Sep 22nd, 2003, 03:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 03:59 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	i turn mine in to get the mail from the mailbox and turn mine outwards when I wash it, lets the water drain out faster NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org Last edited by GMINI03 : Sep 29th, 2003 at 11:47 PM.

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Sep 21st, 2003, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyG The new improved ScottyG! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 1,287 Online	Welcom to the wonderful jolly world of MINI2 caminicks! I don't do the fold in thing but i do park 2 feet from the kerb! Can get away with it tho cos my street's a quiet dead-end, wouldn't fancy trying it on a busy road!

Sep 21st, 2003, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	I always do it when parking on or by the roadside.

Sep 22nd, 2003, 01:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	I would advise turning them in if you live on a narrow road with lots of traffic, or on a ferry, or if you park facing the opening of a pedestrian access. People have very little respect for other people's properties these days DK :apple:

Sep 22nd, 2003, 08:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	When I get my electric folding mirrirs things will be a lot easier Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Sep 22nd, 2003, 09:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
BeanyBoy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Derbyshire Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 7 Offline	I have parked all my cars outside my house on the road ever since i passed my test ( 9 years ) and never had my wing mirror clipped. The day I got my BRAND NEW MINI I got home from the dealer parked up in my normal place and hadn't even turned the engine off when my mirror got clipped Hows that for annoying and frustrating ??? Fortunatley when I got out and had a look it was fine and must have been the lightest clip ever as there wasn't even a mark. From inside though it sounded like armageddon. Morale of this story, I'm one unlucky ***.......... no thats not it, its tuck them mirrors in

Sep 22nd, 2003, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
goonermini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 294 Offline	I'm undecided on the mirrors turned in theory. I do usually turn mine in when parked, but I wonder if when people driving along see the mirrors turned in, they think they can go that little bit closer to the parked cars, and could end up scratching the whole length of the cars panels? Personally, I'd rather have my mirror dinged than a scratch the length of the car. (I think the mirrors only stick out about an inch further than the widest point of the door?) Any thoughts? My favourite parking tactic is parking in front/behind some huge Merc M-class, BMW X5 or similar, so that the MINI is nicely tucked into the kerb, and drivers will adjust for the wider parked vehicles so hopefully the MINI is nice and protected. gm Very special 'chillied' red and white Cooper, 17" alloys, and a very proud owner Born on 3 January 2003.

Sep 22nd, 2003, 11:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini (I think the mirrors only stick out about an inch further than the widest point of the door?) Any thoughts? True, but the wing mirrors are wing mirror height, so if you're on a narrow street, cars either side with wing mirrors stuck out, and a car driving down the middle wing mirrors out, there's more chance of a scrape than if they're folded away.

Sep 22nd, 2003, 08:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini I'm undecided on the mirrors turned in theory. My favourite parking tactic is parking in front/behind some huge Merc M-class, BMW X5 or similar, so that the MINI is nicely tucked into the kerb, and drivers will adjust for the wider parked vehicles so hopefully the MINI is nice and protected. gm Hahaha me too... well for me it doenst have to be in front of a SUV or by a SUV just park a tad more in then the other person so he will be protecting me. Note: I never park my MINI in the streets maybe like twice so far. even with my other car i do this. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Sep 29th, 2003, 08:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
caminicks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 32 Offline	parking behind a bigger car is very sensible advice - thank you! getting 17inch wheels so will have to be really switched on with my parking so i dont' damage them! Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini I'm undecided on the mirrors turned in theory. I do usually turn mine in when parked, but I wonder if when people driving along see the mirrors turned in, they think they can go that little bit closer to the parked cars, and could end up scratching the whole length of the cars panels? Personally, I'd rather have my mirror dinged than a scratch the length of the car. (I think the mirrors only stick out about an inch further than the widest point of the door?) Any thoughts? My favourite parking tactic is parking in front/behind some huge Merc M-class, BMW X5 or similar, so that the MINI is nicely tucked into the kerb, and drivers will adjust for the wider parked vehicles so hopefully the MINI is nice and protected. gm

Sep 29th, 2003, 09:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I always do it when parking on or by the roadside. So do I.

Sep 29th, 2003, 09:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
goonermini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 294 Offline	Oooooh, good luck with the 17s! When I got my MINI the one thing I decided I HAD to have were the 17s! When you are parking, you need to lower the appropriate wing mirror so that you get a better view of the kerb and your back wheel - this should at least reduce the chance of kerbing your beautiful alloys! (After a bit of practice, a quick movement with the left hand should have the mirror perfectly in place ready for parking!) gm Very special 'chillied' red and white Cooper, 17" alloys, and a very proud owner Born on 3 January 2003.

Sep 29th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	I accidentally clipped a white transit van with my wingmirror the other day, quite hard. Overtaking and he pulled out quickly to my lane, mustve been in his blindspot. And... I'm pleased to say that although it got quite a whack, the wingmirror folded in and upwards, which saved it from damage. Had a job leaning out of the passenger window though at the traffic lights to try and straighten it ! Just a little white mark from the van, but not scratched. Will hopefully rub out when I get the time :-)

Sep 29th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
caminicks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 32 Offline	yet more sensible advice - i will definitely try that tactic - only a couple more weeks to wait now! Quote: Originally Posted by goonermini Oooooh, good luck with the 17s! When I got my MINI the one thing I decided I HAD to have were the 17s! When you are parking, you need to lower the appropriate wing mirror so that you get a better view of the kerb and your back wheel - this should at least reduce the chance of kerbing your beautiful alloys! (After a bit of practice, a quick movement with the left hand should have the mirror perfectly in place ready for parking!) gm

Sep 29th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
ogopogo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 27 Offline	curb Ogo the Pogo is here!

Sep 29th, 2003, 11:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 777 Offline	I've never turned mine in, but one time upon returning to my parked car, found one had been turned in. I assumed it had been vandalized, then concluded that some thoughtful soul had turned it to gain access to their vehicle. In general, I think the mirrors act like a cat's whiskers, as indicators of how wide the car is, and I'll leave them out to keep others from crowding that extra inch closer.

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