Retrofit Folding mirrors on my US Spec 2004 530i
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From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='886863' date='May 22 2009, 05:24 PM
I was going to ask you if we could add a button... and you did it... you are the man... post DIY pls.... if it's easy then I'm diff getting the mirrors....
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From: Quincy, MA, USA
My Ride: E60 530i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='886845' date='May 22 2009, 04:43 PM
Well not sure, but the module from Germany, the Innoparts Sam is $85 shipped from germany. But the extra module you might need to get locking / folding options enabled is another $150. So dont know if its worth it when u can just press the button before you lock up your car.
Also the module does not enable unlock / unfold. only in case some Ahole parks close to you and you unlock your car, the mirrors will fold into it you know?
Also the module does not enable unlock / unfold. only in case some Ahole parks close to you and you unlock your car, the mirrors will fold into it you know?
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From: Fremont, CA
My Ride: '05 545i Silver Gray Metallic
Nice Mod,
Although i will skip this one, Base on the pictures and videos i saw...
THAT FOLDED POSITION WILL CATCH ALL THE RAIN and SOAK :thumbsdown: ! this is for people without own garage, or for those who has,,, when you go out for errands in a rainy day
Just my opinion.
Although i will skip this one, Base on the pictures and videos i saw...
THAT FOLDED POSITION WILL CATCH ALL THE RAIN and SOAK :thumbsdown: ! this is for people without own garage, or for those who has,,, when you go out for errands in a rainy day
Just my opinion.
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From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
Nice Mod,
Although i will skip this one, Base on the pictures and videos i saw...
THAT FOLDED POSITION WILL CATCH ALL THE RAIN and SOAK :thumbsdown: ! this is for people without own garage, or for those who has,,, when you go out for errands in a rainy day
Just my opinion.
Although i will skip this one, Base on the pictures and videos i saw...
THAT FOLDED POSITION WILL CATCH ALL THE RAIN and SOAK :thumbsdown: ! this is for people without own garage, or for those who has,,, when you go out for errands in a rainy day
Just my opinion.
Also, have you ever seen M5 mirrors up close? Its two pieces. The water comes out between the pieces.... And these mirrors / parts were designed to go through weather. I'm sure BMW thought of that... I think?
I think you missed the point of the post. All 2004-2007 US Non M5 E60's does not have folding option available, even through programming. I was able to use this module and enable that feature. Whether or the mirrors fold up or in, this post is just saying anything possible with these cars sometimes.
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From: Fremont, CA
My Ride: '05 545i Silver Gray Metallic
You realize that M5's have this right? So you're saying that the M5 mirrors are not meant to be folding?
Also, have you ever seen M5 mirrors up close? Its two pieces. The water comes out between the pieces.... And these mirrors / parts were designed to go through weather. I'm sure BMW thought of that... I think?
I think you missed the point of the post. All 2004-2007 US Non M5 E60's does not have folding option available, even through programming. I was able to use this module and enable that feature. Whether or the mirrors fold up or in, this post is just saying anything possible with these cars sometimes.
Also, have you ever seen M5 mirrors up close? Its two pieces. The water comes out between the pieces.... And these mirrors / parts were designed to go through weather. I'm sure BMW thought of that... I think?
I think you missed the point of the post. All 2004-2007 US Non M5 E60's does not have folding option available, even through programming. I was able to use this module and enable that feature. Whether or the mirrors fold up or in, this post is just saying anything possible with these cars sometimes.
You are right.
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Hi Everyone! I finally did it! My 2004 530i with function folding mirrors with a press of a button. (still working on how to enable it for locking/unlocking).
My hands are torn up from this. Took roughly 5 hours to do. I can it a lot faster though since I figured out all the methods to route the wires.
BTW, Thanks to Bruce Miranda on some tips!
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to help you do this in the NYC area.
Enjoy!
Pictures of button:
Attachment 79620
Attachment 79621
Videos:
Without button installed on driver side console
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpr4ftGHGI
With button installed on driver's side console
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PXyeGBIpAY
Outside of the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnD-f-DPFjw
My hands are torn up from this. Took roughly 5 hours to do. I can it a lot faster though since I figured out all the methods to route the wires.
BTW, Thanks to Bruce Miranda on some tips!
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to help you do this in the NYC area.
Enjoy!
Pictures of button:
Attachment 79620
Attachment 79621
Videos:
Without button installed on driver side console
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpr4ftGHGI
With button installed on driver's side console
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PXyeGBIpAY
Outside of the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnD-f-DPFjw
would you ever do a DIY for this?? Dude you are the MAN!!!!!... NO HOMO lol