Retrofit Folding mirrors on my US Spec 2004 530i
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wow....very nice....can u make my passenger seat eject?
also....do people not look at u when doing all this in a garage parking?
It would appear you're trying to steal an AM radio or cassette changer....
also....do people not look at u when doing all this in a garage parking?
It would appear you're trying to steal an AM radio or cassette changer....
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='881972' date='May 18 2009, 11:50 AM
If you have Euro Non M5 folding mirrors, then yes, it can work. Our US Non-M5 mirrors doesn't have folding to begin with so you would need mirrors that fold, regardless if they are M5 or Non-M5.
Also to everyone that wants to do this. You have to make sure your M5 mirrors have the motor inside. This is my second set of M5 mirrors. I tried to retrofit the fold a while back but couldn't due to BMW and their BS non-programming standard for US cars. There are two wires, a yellow and white one. If you take apart the housing of the M5 mirror, you can inspect it to see if you have the option available. If you have that, then you'll be able to enable folding options on your M5 mirrors.
Also to everyone that wants to do this. You have to make sure your M5 mirrors have the motor inside. This is my second set of M5 mirrors. I tried to retrofit the fold a while back but couldn't due to BMW and their BS non-programming standard for US cars. There are two wires, a yellow and white one. If you take apart the housing of the M5 mirror, you can inspect it to see if you have the option available. If you have that, then you'll be able to enable folding options on your M5 mirrors.
now you need to post a DIY video 
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so siiick... and i'm soooo jealous.. congrats man!!
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Originally Posted by SoCalBimmer' post='882368' date='May 19 2009, 12:27 AM
but if you fold them, how are people going to see how cool M5 mirrors look?
