Moles Dad

Do all Jap cars have 'auto park' door mirrors?

Thats it...simple as that.

Katana

No.

Moles Dad

Thanks, dare I ask...which do have it?

johnfelstead

mine does.

STi5 TypeRA V-Limited

gravelexpress

what are auto park mirrors? mine fold back but i need to press a switch.

Someone told me that Japan has very narrow streets, hence the usefullness of folding back mirrors

Butty

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I thought they would be useless in the uk until I hit car park spaces designed for Sinclair C5s and the roads of Devon & Cornwall.
The look on some peoples faces as you race up to them and then reduce your width, cracks me up every time...
Oh little things please little minds.

Moles Dad

Yep, thats the ones, so are they only on 'V Ltd' models then?

Oh so they are not 'auto' but switched, thanks.

[Edited by Moles Dad - 7/13/2002 12:42:26 AM]

Butty

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I think they are found on all Jap imports in lieu of heated mirrors.
I've got them on my Forester STB by the way.

Nick

Moles Dad

Katana reckons not, I was just interested as I had a thought of fitting them on my UK.

Love gadgets

caz1562

you'd need to modify wiring looms, both mirrors and the switches. By the time you do that, ask this one question, Is it worth it....... better using your cash on other mod's IMHO.

Check out this thread.

http://forums.sidc.co.uk/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=1576

Nearly all jap imports come with these folding mirrors, the RA might not as this would be seen as extra weight

mega_stream

You'll be after a rear wiper next MD

Would be nice on a damp morning though

chrisp

I have folding mirrors on my MY00 RA LTD and a mate of mine has a SWB shogun and that has them as well. On mine theres no rear wash wipe, side sills, headlamp washers and most importantly no bright switch . I do have to put up with air con, SWRT blue alcantara seats, blue dash, blue console and ally pedal extensions

Trout...

I have them on my Sti V four-door - they are on all Version Vs I have been in!

Trout

Pete Croney

Also on STi4

XRS

I have them on my STi IV.

Must have used them at least once or twice in the past two and a half years.

barge

not on my 93 wrx, but I think Mark 'Markus' Warren may have them on his 94 wrx waggon

Jon743

I have them on my sti 3. Bloke at work has just got an imported mr2 which also has them.

Moles Dad

OK, OK...I wont have electric folding mirrors then!

1. wouldnt use them much (in two and a half years)
2. makes it look like I want a rear wiper (I do)
3. dont know which model to get them from
4. could use funds on 'better' mods
5. they are heavy
6. would have to modify wiring loom

So thats all the negative points then

And the positive point(s)...

I like 'em

chrisp

dont know about not using them I always fold mine when its parked also great going in and out of the garage ie dont have to get out and pull the wing mirrors out. Also on a pose value scale its much higher than tacky neons or a VTA DV

Moles Dad

I wasnt going to mention tacky neons for fear of upsetting the neon fraternity!!

I might get them and not tell anyone...Doh! done it again

[quick typing]...the mirrors the mirrors, NOT the neons!!!

[Edited by Moles Dad - 7/13/2002 1:52:41 PM]

wrxrob

yep got them on my 94 wrx as well as a rear wiper,mirrors excellent when parked in the garage

Katana

I honestly don't have that gadget on my import. I think the newer ones have it but not on my ancient machine that is soon to be replaced..

Moles Dad

wrxrob, and I spose wiper exellent when coming OUT of the garage!

Katana, chill man! I believe.

juninho

Yep, Rear wiper and foldy mirrors. WRX 95

Mark

Peter Chan

There's one more plus point of having folding mirrors - it could increase the top speed of the car!

Cheers!
Peter.

Hol

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I have to fold the mirrors on my car to get in the garage!.

Got rear wiper too!

MD mail me your phone number, I might be able to help you locate a rear wiper locally.

That sounds a bit dodgy!, bit its not illegal or anything, so no-one worry.

DaveD

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Although apparently present on most jap cars, I think the foldy mirrors are an option, like air con. Most imports have them, but some don't.
Oh, and to add to your stats, my 93 WRX doesn't have foldy mirros , but then I've never had need to use them .

Moles Dad

Thanks everyone....Hol YHM.

clarence

I think the elec folding mirrors are present on all WRX from MY94, and they are standard equipment. A/C is standard in all Jap cars apart from the RA or the RA-STi.

Stuart J

Folded them in once to let a Bike squeeze between me & another rather posh car, cant remember what the car was but the bike rider thought it was great & by the look on the car drivers face his expensive motor didnt have them, he he he !

Stuart