retractable mirrors, I gotta bring it up
09-11-06, 08:19 AM
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momentary toggle switch?
I know it wouldnt be stock but is it possible you could hook up a separate momentary 3 way toggle switch?
Ground in the middle and open/ close on the other two contacts?
Ground in the middle and open/ close on the other two contacts?
09-17-06, 08:49 PM
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For my power folding mirror project, I'm thinking of doing a "piggyback" controller, since that would be much easier than replacing the stock electronics, and figuring out how the memory positions are set up.
02-15-07, 01:19 PM
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Swapping Side Mirror Housings with JDM Folding Ones
Anyone know if I can switch out the side mirror housing and mounting bracket of my SC and use them with the JDM electrical folding mechanism? ...or modify them to fit. I want to keep my side mirror housing as they are newly re-painted and color matched.
02-15-07, 05:35 PM
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Man, if I ever had to drive somewhere where I needed folding mirrors, I probably wouldn't be driving there. I mean how much do the mirrors stick out, a few inches? If you really need to park somewhere where you need to fold them up..how would you get out???? It hink something liek this is just another novelty jdm thing to just say 'oh yea i got the folding mirrors'.
02-16-07, 05:29 AM
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My excuses:
-Look cool
-Ultrasonic clean thing is pretty convenient
-Flip them in when some jerk is driving with high beams on behind you (kinda hard to do if you're driving alone, gotta reach for the passenger side, not exactly safe)
-JDM TYTE YO!
If I was ever to do this mod I'd tint the mirror with anti glare, I'd definitely want USDM mirror lenses, I'd probably mod the housing so I could place turn signals in them. I'd hook them up to an alarm system so when you lock the car, the mirrors fold in.
Flame me for wanting it but folding mirrors are a nice addition and turn signals on the mirrors just more safe. I also would love to have a rear windshield wiper, I drove a hatch Celica and I miss having a rear windshield wiper for when it's raining hard.
-Look cool
-Ultrasonic clean thing is pretty convenient
-Flip them in when some jerk is driving with high beams on behind you (kinda hard to do if you're driving alone, gotta reach for the passenger side, not exactly safe)
-JDM TYTE YO!
If I was ever to do this mod I'd tint the mirror with anti glare, I'd definitely want USDM mirror lenses, I'd probably mod the housing so I could place turn signals in them. I'd hook them up to an alarm system so when you lock the car, the mirrors fold in.
Flame me for wanting it but folding mirrors are a nice addition and turn signals on the mirrors just more safe. I also would love to have a rear windshield wiper, I drove a hatch Celica and I miss having a rear windshield wiper for when it's raining hard.
