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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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I'm trying to figure out if the dealership now has autofold /folding mirrors for 2004-2007 e60's (US version).

Since all the new 2008 e60's have it, why shouldn't the older models have an easy retrofit right?

And the retrofit kit would be obviously new or used foldable mirrors, and new mirror / window switch, and reprogramming. I have two out of three, (foldable mirrors, and window switch).


If anyone knows dealership's pretty well, can anyone ask about it?



Thanks in advance!
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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BTW, I've researched most possibilities for retrofit.

I've bought European modules from an M5 (has folding option), and installed it into my car, didn't work.

People have suggested to run a wire to the fold switch and power the fold option on the mirror. That doesn't work because its not just a power signal that goes to the wire, the Door module (I have a 09/2003 production year car) controls the signal to fold and unfold the mirror.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Mike,
Might as well put your 530i back to stock, sell it and get a 535i. Then the folding mirrors will work, and you get the chance to play with the boost!
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='732034' date='Nov 26 2008, 01:14 PM
Mike,
Might as well put your 530i back to stock, sell it and get a 535i. Then the folding mirrors will work, and you get the chance to play with the boost!
sure... if you pay for the 535i! hahaha.

I heard you're in town. What are you doing out here? vacation or business?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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I should be in NYC this Friday or early next week. Right now, I'm in visiting with family in DE.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='732046' date='Nov 26 2008, 01:35 PM
sure... if you pay for the 535i! hahaha.

I heard you're in town. What are you doing out here? vacation or business?
Just confirmed vegastrashed will receive $$$ [that's big] bailout dollars and buy Senior e60 members latest LCI vehicles. Even taking his corporate jet to NYC to pick up the cash!

WHAT A GUY!
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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M5s all around, but only good for people with 5000+ posts.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='732071' date='Nov 26 2008, 01:03 PM
M5s all around, but only good for people with 5000+ posts.
How about 4000+ posts ?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Frank,
For you, I'll make the exception.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='732071' date='Nov 26 2008, 11:03 AM
M5s all around, but only good for people with 5000+ posts.
We'll i better be an post horr starting now
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