Electric Folding Exterior Mirrors.
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As title says and if so has anyone done this and approx. how much does it cost.
Wishing I had specced this as an option now.
Wishing I had specced this as an option now.
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Originally Posted by Palmo' post='453235' date='Jul 30 2007, 05:04 AM
As title says and if so has anyone done this and approx. how much does it cost.
Wishing I had specced this as an option now.
Wishing I had specced this as an option now.
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='453247' date='Jul 30 2007, 12:52 PM
Here in the US you manually open and close them by pushing a button, there is no setting to have them open/close automatically when you start or shut off the car. You can just push the one you want back by hand.
I can obviously fold them each by hand, but this is not always appealing especially when in heavy rain (like we've been having in in the UK recently).
Can I add electric mirror folding to my car?
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Originally Posted by Palmo' post='453298' date='Jul 30 2007, 12:29 PM
So I'm clear, I'm not necessarily wanting the mirrors to fold / unfold when I start / shut down. What I'm wanting is to be able to fold the mirrors electrically by pushing a button if I require them to be folded for e.g on occasions when parking in tight spaces.
I can obviously fold them each by hand, but this is not always appealing especially when in heavy rain (like we've been having in in the UK recently).
Can I add electric mirror folding to my car?
I can obviously fold them each by hand, but this is not always appealing especially when in heavy rain (like we've been having in in the UK recently).
Can I add electric mirror folding to my car?
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='453301' date='Jul 30 2007, 05:33 PM
Usually you can buy mirror assemblies and the button and new panel for the door switching but I don't know first hand.
Does anyone else know if this is something that can easily be added?
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Originally Posted by Wiu-Bimmer' post='453309' date='Jul 30 2007, 06:06 PM
Search for retrofit M5 mirrors. I believe there are member that have successfully retrofitted that function
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Let me know how you get along doing this mod, as i'd like to do the same
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Originally Posted by Palmo' post='453345' date='Jul 30 2007, 07:44 PM
Thanks for the advice! ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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Apparently it's not that easy.
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My Ride: E60 525d M-Sport Saloon M57N2 3.0d LCI
EXTERIOR: Jet Black, ///M-Aerodynamic Bodystyling, ///M-Rear Spoiler, De-badged, Gradual Tint Windscreen, ///M-Double Spoke 172M 19" Alloy Wheels (with non-run flats & space saver spare wheel) & ///M-Sports Suspension;
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='453604' date='Jul 31 2007, 01:22 PM
You need both the door panel switch with the folding button, but also the module that fits behing the door panel. I was asking about the same for retrofitting m5 mirrors.
Apparently it's not that easy.
Apparently it's not that easy.
Do you have any idea on the prices of:
1. Door panel switch with the folding button.
2. Module that fits behing the door panel (is this x 2 - one for each door / mirror?).
3. Programming by the BMW dealer.
Thanks.