Power Folding Mirrors?

[Hanzo]

More weight, more money, more expensive to replace, more things to go wrong for something that you don't exactly need.

[NYC BRZ]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

In a tight-space area like Japan or Asia, folding your mirrors after you park is essential so that your mirrors will not be destroyed by others. The North America spec does not have this feature because no one here would need to use it.

You've obviously never lived in Queens, NY lol. Seriously mirrors get taken off all the time on sidestreets in NYC. The roads are never wide enough and some arshole always has to double park so that you can move without trying to squeeze through.

[M-17]

Originally Posted by NYC BRZ

You've obviously never lived in Queens, NY lol. Seriously mirrors get taken off all the time on sidestreets in NYC. The roads are never wide enough and some arshole always has to double park so that you can move without trying to squeeze through.

Most definitely, but still the person can get out their car and fold it themselves or reach over to do so as well.

[michaelahess]

Originally Posted by RRnold

To me, power folding mirrors are another one of those dumb features; just like the AUTO feature for headlights.

I NEVER touch my headlights, they are always on the way I want them, I don't even think about it anymore, love that feature!

The mirror thing, yeah, no interest.

[Laika]

FWIW...

The power folding mirrors are not a "dumb feature". They are an extremely useful JDM feature for navigating through tight JAPANESE roads.

That's why the USDM cars dont have them, we have large USDM sized roads

[Oriental Life]

Apparently you never had one of these, living in metropolitan areas:



I'd take it.

[Turbowned]

They're still MANUAL folding mirrors. Don't everyone start crying at once!

[DEC1]

Imagine living in a place where the width of a mirror is a space issue...yikes...I don't want to live there for sure...Japan or NYC.
Agreed on no need for power folding. With all the other compromises to light weight and purpose built performance this seems like an odd addition...

[fistpoint]

God I hope it doesn't...I keep my vehicles a minimum of 7 years. This would be just another random and useless thing to break after time, at significant cost most likely. Mirrors are already really expensive to replace. Tail and headlights have also fallen into this new dilemma.

[slaxx]

I would really appreciate folding mirrors in San Francisco! I'm carefully squeezing between cars everyday. As in less than 2"

[Oriental Life]

Originally Posted by slaxx

I would really appreciate folding mirrors in San Francisco! I'm carefully squeezing between cars everyday. As in less than 2"

Just O'farrell Parking and other undergrounds near Union\Market, these alone can justify folding mirrors.

I used those in EU - loved them. Very handy. Will go JDM, probably.

[sterile stork]

I had this feature on my recent 3-series. I'd certainly look to add this feature if at all possible after receiving my BRZ, hopefully a DIY surfaces in that time.

[Bristecom]

We have tight garage space with 2 fairly wide sedans and are often trying to get around them and always having to fold the mirrors up. The new Kia we got does this at the push of a button so it's already much nicer. But it's not a big deal. This car is narrower than many anyway.

[WhiteGDB]

Originally Posted by fistpoint

God I hope it doesn't...I keep my vehicles a minimum of 7 years. This would be just another random and useless thing to break after time, at significant cost most likely. Mirrors are already really expensive to replace. Tail and headlights have also fallen into this new dilemma.

They're not auto folding mirrors like some luxo cars. You still have to push a button. So if they break/fail on you, it'll be like you never had them and you'll be back to manual folding mirrors.