Powered Folding Mirrors
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Racer
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Powered Folding Mirrors
I have to say, I really am happy I have the Powered Folding Mirrors. Initially, I thought it was a novel, unnecessary option. However, I now have to say I very much appreciate this option.
Admiitedly, I simply cannot remember the more mundane things I do everyday without thinking. One of those items is remembering to set "Lucy's" alarm.
Now all I have to do is glance at her & if her mirrors are up, I know she's armed. Peace of Mind, priceless.
The exterior light doesnt hurt either.
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Admiitedly, I simply cannot remember the more mundane things I do everyday without thinking. One of those items is remembering to set "Lucy's" alarm.
Now all I have to do is glance at her & if her mirrors are up, I know she's armed. Peace of Mind, priceless.
The exterior light doesnt hurt either.
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I'm totally with you and love my 'folders'... However there are 2 drawbacks to the folding mirrors I have discovered ;
1) it's also easy for others to see when you have forgotten to lock the car
2) the wing mirrors are pretty much the same width as the rear arches on the '4' so folding them in 'saves the glass but not the ***'
3) you have to unlock the car and put the key in the engine to take a decent photo
4) they're not the sports design mirrors (drool)
4) they delete any ability to count..
1) it's also easy for others to see when you have forgotten to lock the car
2) the wing mirrors are pretty much the same width as the rear arches on the '4' so folding them in 'saves the glass but not the ***'
3) you have to unlock the car and put the key in the engine to take a decent photo
4) they're not the sports design mirrors (drool)
4) they delete any ability to count..
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One thing I noticed the other day - there is only one part number for folding mirrors on the 991. I am wondering if we can simply add the switch and programming to add this feature on our cars if we don't have the power option?
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I'm totally with you and love my 'folders'... However there are 2 drawbacks to the folding mirrors I have discovered ;
1) it's also easy for others to see when you have forgotten to lock the car
2) the wing mirrors are pretty much the same width as the rear arches on the '4' so folding them in 'saves the glass but not the ***'
3) you have to unlock the car and put the key in the engine to take a decent photo
4) they're not the sports design mirrors (drool)
4) they delete any ability to count..
1) it's also easy for others to see when you have forgotten to lock the car
2) the wing mirrors are pretty much the same width as the rear arches on the '4' so folding them in 'saves the glass but not the ***'
3) you have to unlock the car and put the key in the engine to take a decent photo
4) they're not the sports design mirrors (drool)
4) they delete any ability to count..
I ordered mine for the lights under it.
Burning Brakes
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.................................... I know she's armed. Peace of Mind, priceless.
The exterior light doesnt hurt either.
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The exterior light doesnt hurt either.
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Mostly yes, but if you lock and then unlock without turning the key in the ignition then no. The car will stay unlocked with the mirrors up.
We do this when we store the car for the winter and keep the car unlocked.
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I'd like to know, too. And also ball park cost? (cost to DIY vs. dealer install)
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Racer
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[QUOTE=MJBird993;11860291]OP - you don't really leave that radar detector on your windshield like that when you park the car, do you? That's just asking for trouble...[/
I will take out detector if I am out on the town...& it is hard wired.
I will take out detector if I am out on the town...& it is hard wired.
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