M5 Folding Mirrors Possible?

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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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M5 Folding Mirrors Possible?

I was wondering if we could install the new M5 folding mirrors without losing any of the functions?? I know there is a problem with the M3 mirrors and the heating function, but would it still be there and is there any way to fix it?
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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you could get Inspire rear view mirrors that NightHawkBlack has that fold in and out.
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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getting the inspire mirror will lose the heated mirror function

just fold your mirror manually
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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 02:56 AM
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hMm anything is possible just if you willing to put out the money to do it . . . IMO the mirror heater aint no problem cuz i never use it at all . . but thats me
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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 09:46 AM
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I have both folding mirror and Heated feature. Its a lot of work and you have to compensate for the angle difference in the housing. They work great though.
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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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Just don't leave them folded if you parked at a store lot. Some idiot will come along and "fix" it for you.
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 12:21 AM
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The way the M5 side view mirror folds is a bit different than what most people think about folding side view mirrors.

Here is a MPG of what Beason is talking about.
http://www.bmwtips.com/misc/m5-mirror.mpg

As for your comments, I dont think it will work... at least it wont be a direct fit and plug in type. I'm sure a lot of work will be involved which boils down to cost.
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 02:38 AM
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video not found?
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 05:43 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
video not found?
fixed, try again
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 12:01 PM
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Is it Lamborghini Door style mirror??



I think INSPIRE looks much better.
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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 12:27 AM
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wow now that's special. i am sure it's hella hard to install on the tl
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