Power folding mirrors - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

trinitron · 10-05-2012, 11:10 AM

Folds in when locked. Founds back when unlocked

http://www.aichi-toyota.jp/shop/prod...product_id=851

ichitaka05 · 10-05-2012, 11:41 AM

For US owners, we need more than those wires

Capstan · 10-05-2012, 12:14 PM

Yeah seems like you would need entirely new mirror mounts with motors in them, etc. But I'm not sure why anyone would bother in the US. Those things are for places like Japan where the streets are frequently incredibly narrow.

truenosan · 10-05-2012, 12:19 PM

Power folding mirrors are also ridiculously heavy as well.

jarviz · 10-05-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capstan

Yeah seems like you would need entirely new mirror mounts with motors in them, etc. But I'm not sure why anyone would bother in the US. Those things are for places like Japan where the streets are frequently incredibly narrow.

or nyc

BRAWL · 10-05-2012, 12:59 PM

This is standard on Australian models I believe

CMOS · 10-05-2012, 01:47 PM

If you ever park in a parallel lot and find your mirror smashed or hanging by the wires, you will know why these are important.

SkullWorks · 10-05-2012, 02:09 PM

...totally unnecessary on this car if you cannot parallel park this car, you can't drive, and if the spot is too narrow for this car with mirrors extended....its TOO NARROW...

Only vehicle i have ever wanted or used power folding mirrors is HD trucks ie F250-F450 2500HD's ETC

BRAWL · 10-05-2012, 03:44 PM

I had a mirror smashed on my 300zx (the sotck power ones failed and no longer went in

). Was some over developed cumshot in a 4x4 parked next to me. I was SO PISSED!

Once I calmed down, I decided it was time to replace them with Ganador mirrors and have not regretted that decision in the slightest

Bristecom · 10-05-2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullWorks

...totally unnecessary on this car if you cannot parallel park this car, you can't drive, and if the spot is too narrow for this car with mirrors extended....its TOO NARROW...

Only vehicle i have ever wanted or used power folding mirrors is HD trucks ie F250-F450 2500HD's ETC

Well, in our case, our garage is pretty tight so folding up the mirrors makes it easier for us to get around the cars. And instead of manually doing it every time, the new Kia Optima we have does it with the push of a button and it has proved pretty useful. But since my car is parked outside, it never really matters. So it just depends...

jadewbj · 10-05-2012, 04:06 PM

Or you could just fold them the gold old fashioned manual way.

ichitaka05 · 10-05-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bristecom

Well, in our case, our garage is pretty tight so folding up the mirrors makes it easier for us to get around the cars. And instead of manually doing it every time, the new Kia Optima we have does it with the push of a button and it has proved pretty useful. But since my car is parked outside, it never really matters. So it just depends...

FYI, the op is only fold when you turn on the alarm.

The ones you want is OEM power folding mirror kit

CMOS · 10-05-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullWorks

...totally unnecessary on this car if you cannot parallel park this car, you can't drive, and if the spot is too narrow for this car with mirrors extended....its TOO NARROW...

Only vehicle i have ever wanted or used power folding mirrors is HD trucks ie F250-F450 2500HD's ETC

#1 Parallel park != parallel parking lot, i can't balance my car on the side to get more room

#2 My spot is $100 a month, next alternative is $600 and doesn't look any bigger

#3 The mirrors are often hit when someone in a minivan/suv backs up since they don't even look at them, they are avoiding the car (and often miss if you look at the forum) or they get snagged by coats/purses/backpack straps, folding gives you just a little bit more room for stupid to get out without taking a piece of your car with them

dem00n · 10-05-2012, 04:23 PM

People that lazy?
Who needs more weight?

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trinitron Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: gts 86 Location: Melbourne Posts: 143 Thanks: 30 Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Power folding mirrors Folds in when locked. Founds back when unlocked http://www.aichi-toyota.jp/shop/prod...product_id=851

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Capstan Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 55 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah seems like you would need entirely new mirror mounts with motors in them, etc. But I'm not sure why anyone would bother in the US. Those things are for places like Japan where the streets are frequently incredibly narrow.

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truenosan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 Firestorm FRS Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Power folding mirrors are also ridiculously heavy as well.

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BRAWL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Velocity Orange Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 447 Thanks: 74 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is standard on Australian models I believe

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CMOS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2012 FUJI Z Location: Chicago Posts: 109 Thanks: 7 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you ever park in a parallel lot and find your mirror smashed or hanging by the wires, you will know why these are important.

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SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	...totally unnecessary on this car if you cannot parallel park this car, you can't drive, and if the spot is too narrow for this car with mirrors extended....its TOO NARROW... Only vehicle i have ever wanted or used power folding mirrors is HD trucks ie F250-F450 2500HD's ETC

10-05-2012, 03:44 PM	#9
BRAWL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Velocity Orange Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 447 Thanks: 74 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a mirror smashed on my 300zx (the sotck power ones failed and no longer went in ). Was some over developed cumshot in a 4x4 parked next to me. I was SO PISSED! Once I calmed down, I decided it was time to replace them with Ganador mirrors and have not regretted that decision in the slightest

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