DIY: automatic side mirror folding
04-06-2007 | 12:43 PM
#23
Originally Posted by z350boy
There is a company with a better solution. They are producing an electronic module that integrates into the wiring and will:
(1) have the mirrors tilt down when the reverse gear is engaged
(2) allow motorized folding
look for http://www.kptechnologies.com
(1) have the mirrors tilt down when the reverse gear is engaged
(2) allow motorized folding
look for http://www.kptechnologies.com
04-06-2007 | 01:49 PM
#24
Check out the support forum, www.kptechnologies.com it has its own section under the products category. It hasn't been released yet.
04-06-2007 | 10:48 PM
#25
Maybe this is a stupid question... but what is the significant with folding your mirrors in and out with a button or automatically? Do you guys fold your mirrors in so much that you want to make this electronic?
04-07-2007 | 05:50 AM
#26
When parking on the street some people like to fold their mirrors in to prevent them from being hit by passing cars.
It would be interesting to get a hold of the JDM housing/motor and see if it can be replicated state side.
It would be interesting to get a hold of the JDM housing/motor and see if it can be replicated state side.
04-07-2007 | 07:08 AM
#27
That was the only thing I could think off, so I went out to check out how far out the mirror is from the actual car body itself. Turns out, it's about 2 inches further out measuring from the front fender flare.
So, if a car was going to be that close to you, you wouldn't just be worried about the side mirror, you would worry about your whole side being scraped.
And really, I haven't heard of anyone complaining about getting their side mirror hit when parking up here. Maybe it's a chronic problem in other countries.
So, if a car was going to be that close to you, you wouldn't just be worried about the side mirror, you would worry about your whole side being scraped.
And really, I haven't heard of anyone complaining about getting their side mirror hit when parking up here. Maybe it's a chronic problem in other countries.
Originally Posted by KPierson
When parking on the street some people like to fold their mirrors in to prevent them from being hit by passing cars.
It would be interesting to get a hold of the JDM housing/motor and see if it can be replicated state side.
It would be interesting to get a hold of the JDM housing/motor and see if it can be replicated state side.
04-11-2007 | 10:56 AM
#30
i park in a small garage so i fold my driver side mirror when pulling in. Gives that extra couple of inches so i dont worry about taking my side mirror off. Would be a pretty cool option for me.
05-09-2007 | 09:06 AM
#31
Originally Posted by Barmats
That does look cool. What happens if someone tries to push the mirrors in by hand... will it damage the mechanism or will it just push inwards?
05-09-2007 | 09:08 AM
#32
Originally Posted by leeboyNY
I got a pair of JDM side mirrors. Then I transplanted JDM side mirror motor units to my side mirrors. I also got a relay that controls side mirrors. <- automobile DIY online shops sell these relays. When I turn the key, mirrors automatically open and mirrors close when the key is out. The relay also has a switch to open and fold mirrors on demand.
Click here to watch the video
Relay wires:
Red wire: power
Blue wire: switch
Black: ground
JDM side mirrors have 5 wires:
Yellow, blue, purple wires: mirror movement control.
Pink and orange wires: folding motor control
Click here to watch the video
Relay wires:
Red wire: power
Blue wire: switch
Black: ground
JDM side mirrors have 5 wires:
Yellow, blue, purple wires: mirror movement control.
Pink and orange wires: folding motor control
Wouldn't it be easier to but the JDM units and exchange the glass with the USDM version???
05-12-2007 | 06:14 AM
#33
Originally Posted by ZlleH
That was the only thing I could think off, so I went out to check out how far out the mirror is from the actual car body itself. Turns out, it's about 2 inches further out measuring from the front fender flare.
So, if a car was going to be that close to you, you wouldn't just be worried about the side mirror, you would worry about your whole side being scraped.
And really, I haven't heard of anyone complaining about getting their side mirror hit when parking up here. Maybe it's a chronic problem in other countries.
So, if a car was going to be that close to you, you wouldn't just be worried about the side mirror, you would worry about your whole side being scraped.
And really, I haven't heard of anyone complaining about getting their side mirror hit when parking up here. Maybe it's a chronic problem in other countries.
2inch of space is 2 inch of space. if you mirrir was folded he be able to get by. if your mirrors werent folded, he'd probably take it off trying to get by..
parking in the city is mandatory to fold the mirror in. if not chance are it will be hit sooner or later. driving in the city you learn to fit through tight spots. between cars and trucks double parked and bicycle riders all around ,you learn to make every inch around you count.
05-12-2007 | 06:23 AM
#34
Originally Posted by ZlleH
That was the only thing I could think off, so I went out to check out how far out the mirror is from the actual car body itself. Turns out, it's about 2 inches further out measuring from the front fender flare.
So, if a car was going to be that close to you, you wouldn't just be worried about the side mirror, you would worry about your whole side being scraped.
And really, I haven't heard of anyone complaining about getting their side mirror hit when parking up here. Maybe it's a chronic problem in other countries.
So, if a car was going to be that close to you, you wouldn't just be worried about the side mirror, you would worry about your whole side being scraped.
And really, I haven't heard of anyone complaining about getting their side mirror hit when parking up here. Maybe it's a chronic problem in other countries.
05-15-2007 | 10:09 PM
#36
relay !
does it come with some detailed instruction in English? I have a pair of JDM ones too + OEM JDM auto folding harness but I couldnt figure out how to wire it up! Could you send me the link of the company and email me a copy of your wiring instruction? thanks
Originally Posted by leeboyNY
I got a pair of JDM side mirrors. Then I transplanted JDM side mirror motor units to my side mirrors. I also got a relay that controls side mirrors. <- automobile DIY online shops sell these relays. When I turn the key, mirrors automatically open and mirrors close when the key is out. The relay also has a switch to open and fold mirrors on demand. ..
Click here to watch the video
Relay wires:
Red wire: power
Blue wire: switch
Black: ground
b
JDM side mirrors have 5 wires:
Yellow, blue, purple wires: mirror movement control.
Pink and orange wires: folding motor control
Click here to watch the video
Relay wires:
Red wire: power
Blue wire: switch
Black: ground
b
JDM side mirrors have 5 wires:
Yellow, blue, purple wires: mirror movement control.
Pink and orange wires: folding motor control
