Folding Mirrors Thread - All You Want To Know
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Folding Mirrors Thread - All You Want To Know
Hello chaps!
Who here has the power folding side mirrors and do you know if they can be retrofitted into the US spec C Class?
Thanks!
Who here has the power folding side mirrors and do you know if they can be retrofitted into the US spec C Class?
Thanks!
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BruNo has them.
Don't think it's an easy procedure to retrofit them though. Firstly I guess there are completely different mirror assemblys (and wires), secondly you need to replace the mirror-button panel on your dash, since the cars with foldable mirrors have two extra buttons. I wouln't say it would be worth the amount of money it would cost to retrofit them.
Just my $0.02
Don't think it's an easy procedure to retrofit them though. Firstly I guess there are completely different mirror assemblys (and wires), secondly you need to replace the mirror-button panel on your dash, since the cars with foldable mirrors have two extra buttons. I wouln't say it would be worth the amount of money it would cost to retrofit them.
Just my $0.02
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From: Honolulu
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Need folding mirrors
Does anyone know where I can get folding mirrors for my C240? My new apartment has the narrowest parking stalls I have ever seen. the stalls are enclosed and are designed to fit 2 cars. I already broke my passenger mirror trying to put my car as close to the wall as possible in order to get away from the monstrous SUV assigned to the "COMPACT CAR" spot next to mine! 
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C320 Sports Coupe 2003
Japanese version should have this feature --- actually I believe mirrors can be folded remotely.
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.jp/e/pas...pec_csc_2.html
Though have no idea if or how they can be imported...
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.jp/e/pas...pec_csc_2.html
Though have no idea if or how they can be imported...
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Originally posted by enri007
Email Steve. Ive been bugging him for months about it, maybe if we can get a bunch of us to buy 'em he will get them faster.
Email Steve. Ive been bugging him for months about it, maybe if we can get a bunch of us to buy 'em he will get them faster.
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Originally posted by mdp c230k
My C230k has folding mirrors stock. Also, see if the is a minimum legal width for parking spaces in your area, there is in L.A. .
My C230k has folding mirrors stock. Also, see if the is a minimum legal width for parking spaces in your area, there is in L.A. .
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Folding mirror for a W203 will end up quiet expensive compared to folding mirrors on the W202 and W210. In the W203 the headlight switch needs to be replaced for one with the folding feature (approx 180 euro)...the control units in the doors (relays) come in different versions as well and not all versions are suiteable for folding mirrors...I presume that the US spec 203s come with one of the most complete (full optioned) relay types in the doors, but am not sure of that...so it might be that these control units need to be replaced as well.
I have shipped 2 sets to the states in the past and those are still in a box there...during my next trip I want to install a set of folding mirrors on a US spec C230k coupe to see what needs to be changed and what not (wiring probably only needs to be added from relay to mirror)...
It can be done...but will it be worth the costs?
greetingz,
I have shipped 2 sets to the states in the past and those are still in a box there...during my next trip I want to install a set of folding mirrors on a US spec C230k coupe to see what needs to be changed and what not (wiring probably only needs to be added from relay to mirror)...
It can be done...but will it be worth the costs?
greetingz,
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Originally posted by mdp c230k
They are manually foldable so they are less likely to be broken off hitting an object at slow speeds.
They are manually foldable so they are less likely to be broken off hitting an object at slow speeds.
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im really interested in getting the folding mirrors. how much would it approx be. more than say $500. im just guessing, but if you want to try on someone steve, you can try on my car.
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Originally posted by mdp c230k
They are manually foldable so they are less likely to be broken off hitting an object at slow speeds.
They are manually foldable so they are less likely to be broken off hitting an object at slow speeds.
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Originally posted by vadim
This is not what they call "Folding mirrors" overseas - ours have only one position - fully extended, whereas theirs can be folded and kept in that position with a flick of a switch. But personally I won't park my car where you have to fold the mirrors - chances are it will get dinged/scratched in a tight space like that. Of course, we are spoiled here - on the other side of the pond lack of parking space leaves no choice.
This is not what they call "Folding mirrors" overseas - ours have only one position - fully extended, whereas theirs can be folded and kept in that position with a flick of a switch. But personally I won't park my car where you have to fold the mirrors - chances are it will get dinged/scratched in a tight space like that. Of course, we are spoiled here - on the other side of the pond lack of parking space leaves no choice.
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
I would actually use it more in my garage then in a parking lot. I pass my car inside my garage all the time and the mirrors stick out way to much, it makes passing the car annoying.
Erik
I would actually use it more in my garage then in a parking lot. I pass my car inside my garage all the time and the mirrors stick out way to much, it makes passing the car annoying.
Erik
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Originally posted by vadim
Then you are going to scratch your own car with buttons, buckles, zippers, etc.
Then you are going to scratch your own car with buttons, buckles, zippers, etc.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
im really interested in getting the folding mirrors. how much would it approx be. more than say $500. im just guessing, but if you want to try on someone steve, you can try on my car.
im really interested in getting the folding mirrors. how much would it approx be. more than say $500. im just guessing, but if you want to try on someone steve, you can try on my car.
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally posted by tsberkey
Do you think even STEVE can find mirrors in that color?
Do you think even STEVE can find mirrors in that color?
...greetingz,
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Out of the 2 sets I have...2 covers are silver...one is blue and the third is ...citron ...
greetingz,
Out of the 2 sets I have...2 covers are silver...one is blue and the third is ...citron
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how much its going to cost for parts and labor ?
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Originally posted by alexbenz
hey MBenzNL how much are the folding mirrors for the w210? and are they hard to install?
hey MBenzNL how much are the folding mirrors for the w210? and are they hard to install?
greetingz,
