Darren S Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Hi all, Does anyone know of a UK Supra which has had the elctrically folding mirrors option fitted to it? If so, how easy or difficult is it to do and can the original mirrors be used to avoid any re-spraying? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I think the whole thing with folding mirrors, no matter what Supra it was fitted to, meant that it replaced having heated mirrors - ie, you could have one, but not both. And as we all live in within the Arctic circle (it seems to be cold enough to me) then I'd hold onto your heated mirrors tight as you can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren S Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 Oh right, didn't realise it meant losing the heated function. In that case I agree, heated is much more useful. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I agree that having no heated mirrors can be a pain in the ars*, but the folding mirros are so cool !!! I have mine connected to my alarm system, and when activated they fold in ! I love it. I would say if you fancy running the risk of some kids smashing them off on a walk by or some motor completly destroying them then keep the mirrors warm. Ok .. so I have to keep a sponge and credit card in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithStalker Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 does a GZ have heated mirrors? if so how do i activate them i need folding ones really as i have to try and squeeze it into a garage every night anyone got a storm blue and want to swap ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Mine's an RZ but the previous owner liked his gadgets (Japs for you) so I can imagine that the folding mirrors where upgraded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren S Posted January 8, 2002 Author Share Posted January 8, 2002 I must say that the folding mirrors are very different and having them fold in when activating the alarm would be a bonus. Plus, the damn things aren't that cheap if some little swine does decide to knock them off. Can anyone confirm whether the 'folding' internals are in the door or the mirror? (I guees the mirror!!) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Anyone folded their mirrors at speed to see if it cuts down opn wind noise/drag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Well I didn't install them, but as they are not standard (someone is going to put me right here) I would imagine that there is no available space, so as a result my guess would be that they are internal to the mirror. They are so cool ! You could always get a hair dryer to plug into the ligher port, to heat up those mirrors ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Hockley Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Ha ha ha ! Never tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Quote: from ajefford on 1:36 pm on Jan. 8, 2002[br] does a GZ have heated mirrors? if so how do i activate them I believe they all had heated mirrors apart from the few Supras with folding mirrors, and you activate them by switching the ignition on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 The motors and mirror are a one-piece unit, the body coloured housing clips on to the motorised assembly, as far as I know. I have folded them in at speed only to find that one would not open due to air pressure at 140. I have also tried to demist them by folding them in, did not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I think they come on with the rear screen heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I'm with Darren on that, i'm fairly sure the heating was linked to the rear heater. Strangly I thought all supras had the heated mirrors (my SZ does) except the ones with folding mirrors (like my new one). And my money is definatly on heated mirrors! The folding ones are neat, but thats about it. The heated ones allow you to see properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cargill Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 I didn't know they were heated until a week or so ago when I noticed them steaming!! Not sure exactly how they are controlled, but with other cars I've had it's been with the heated rear screen. I'd agree that it is more useful that folders, but I did like them on my MR2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 On a UK car they are defenitely controlled by the rear window heater switch. So i guess the same for Jap spec with heated mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazz72 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Does anyone have the wiring diagram, so that I can remove my old (heated I Think) mirrors that are covered in scratches, and replace them with my new folding mirrors that have no scratches on them. Even if it means wiring them into my alarm, i dont care. Theyve just been sitting in a box for 10 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Wow this is an old thread. Is this a record? sorry cant help with the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 The heating element is built in to the glass so i'm sure it would be possible to fit a heated mirror to a folding mirror case. Just be a case of running some new wires up through the door. BTW the mirrors on my GZ fold manually - i assume they all do, for roadside parking etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Revive! How do I tell if my heated mirrors are working? or if I have them? I don't have folding mirrors so I am guessing I do have heated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Turn your rear window heater on when your wingmirrors are frosted up, then you'll know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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