4th Gen Auto Folding Power Mirrors

Woodbert · 02-25-2004, 01:50 AM

Well folks, for those of you interested, I've been pretty busy lately and haven't been around here much. I did get a pretty cool mod done today by the dealer and I thought I'd let you all know.

As some of you may know, the HILUX SURF SSR-G (US market "Limited" equivalent) has power folding side view mirrors. Well Toyota JDM came out with an auto power folding function that AUTOMATICALLY folds the side view mirrors in when you lock the doors and AUTOMATICALLY opens them back up when you unlock the doors. Of course if the key is in the ignition, they stay open unless I push the button to fold them in or open them.

It's not a 4th Gen lift or a killer bumper/grile guard but I like it.

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02Runner · 02-25-2004, 03:32 AM

Hey Woody,

I want to see them locked away.

Thats a good idea. I fold my mirrors in all the time.

Doug

JGage · 02-25-2004, 08:26 AM

The Hilux definately has a lot cooler features than the 4Runner. Wonder why we don't get any of them.

Tacoma Dude · 02-25-2004, 08:27 AM

'cause we'd break them and sue Toyota

EDGE · 02-25-2004, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGage

The Hilux definately has a lot cooler features than the 4Runner. Wonder why we don't get any of them.

The 4Runner will eventually get them but if they put all the features on the 1st year what is their to add in the up coming years, look at the Nav in 2003 and then 04 has the back up camera

It's also the whole Lexus verse Toyota :wtf:

Anyways nice mod Woody, what did it cost you around and the only US cars I've seen with the power folding mirrors are the high end expensive BMW's but their is a switch to fold them in and out they don't go in and out like yours.

Not to get off topic but are their any USA brand cars in japan, cause I had a friend who traveled their and said their was some but the Japananese look at the US cars as crap

lee · 02-25-2004, 12:50 PM

the cadillac escalade also has this feature.

BLING BLING.

JGage · 02-25-2004, 04:04 PM

...and the Lincolin Navaguesser.

Andrey · 02-25-2004, 04:16 PM

Wonder if his can be added to 3rd generation as well?

-- Andrey

02-25-2004, 08:19 PM

I hate to ask this, but what is the point, I can see heated mirrors, but folding? That seems about as useful as wipers on my front lights...

Andrey · 02-25-2004, 08:26 PM

I can certainly have very good use for folding mirrors when I parallel park at my university. I reduce chances of some idiot scratching or smashing my mirror by good 80% percent.

The interesting thing is that when I was in Europe, at least half of the drivers over there fold their mirrors by hand after leaving the car. At first I couldnt understand why they do that, but after seeing all those tiny streets and parking lots, folding mirrors made perfect sense!

-- Andrey

Bob_98SR5 · 02-25-2004, 08:28 PM

lee,

bling, bling? hardly.

think of this mod in the context of NARROW streets in japan. for that matter, if you've ever been to an asian country, the side streets are littered with broken off mirrors. sure, the auto/power aspect makes it easier on the person but does it make it bling bling? if it does, do me a favor and disconnect your power windows and side mirrors.

bob

lee · 02-25-2004, 08:47 PM

hahah i was kidding, making reference to the escalade, which is bling bling.

i fold my mirror in when i parallel park at work, so it would be useful to me sometimes...

EDGE · 02-25-2004, 08:49 PM

I normally fold in the mirror on the street side whenever I park in the city and Im not the only one who does that

hungryStu · 02-25-2004, 08:59 PM

Dood, that's a cool mod. Anything motorized.

My boss has a F350 and even after folding his big a$$ mirrors (like 275 a piece!!) in, drivers-side has been intercepted thrice. Bad day every time that goes down needless to say.

Woodbert · 02-25-2004, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

lee,

bling, bling? hardly.

think of this mod in the context of NARROW streets in japan. for that matter, if you've ever been to an asian country, the side streets are littered with broken off mirrors. sure, the auto/power aspect makes it easier on the person but does it make it bling bling? if it does, do me a favor and disconnect your power windows and side mirrors.

bob

Absolutely correct Bob and others. I've had to retract mine when meeting an oncoming vehicle on some streets so we could both fit by. Not to mention parallel parking when trucks and buses are flying by within inches. I've had mirrors torn off of much smaller cars here.

This is a very functional no BLING BLING mod.

Doug,

What kind of pic do you want to see? With them retracted?

Woodbert · 02-26-2004, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDGE

The 4Runner will eventually get them but if they put all the features on the 1st year what is their to add in the up coming years, look at the Nav in 2003 and then 04 has the back up camera

It's also the whole Lexus verse Toyota :wtf:

Anyways nice mod Woody, what did it cost you around and the only US cars I've seen with the power folding mirrors are the high end expensive BMW's but their is a switch to fold them in and out they don't go in and out like yours.

Not to get off topic but are their any USA brand cars in japan, cause I had a friend who traveled their and said their was some but the Japananese look at the US cars as crap

Thanks Edge, sorry I missed your questions earlier.

It was about $170 for the automatic retract/extend function. The mirrors were already power from the factory to retract/extend by pushing a button next to the door lock/unlock button.

There is a Ford dealer about a mile from my house. There are far more European makes than American in Japan because the Japanese with lots of cash view them as a status symbol with name brand recognition. Plus the european makes often have many of the same functional features the Japanese are accoustomed to like, power mirrors

, RHD, all automatic windows etc. The people that buy these cars here pay top Yen because of import tarrifs, road tax, plates etc. For a 70K cheesy Audi or Benz, they can buy a COMPLETELY loaded Celsior (JDM top of the line Lexus) and not bother with the maintenance/repair hassles and cost and get a much more reliable car.

Generally speaking, they don't hold anything but the very high end, price wise, of American models, (Caddy, Lincoln) in very high regard, mainly because of the status and name brand recognition. They do know a POS when they see one and are interested mainly in fuel economy, convienience/functional items and reliability.

I'll get a pic for you tomorrow Doug.

02Runner · 02-26-2004, 03:40 AM

Thanks Woody.

Woody said it right on the tariffs and why they don't buy American. See how much a Harley Davidson goes for over there! But, when one drives by, many people just stop and stare.

Doug

skipjakk · 03-09-2004, 09:18 PM

Woody or anybody, do you think it would be possible to get the Hilux power folding mirror assembly from Japan and install them on a US 4th Gen?

Woodbert · 03-10-2004, 02:23 AM

I think, if it were mechanically/technically possible, you would need to pursue it from the US side of the pond.

Do the Lexus LX/GX have this feature in the US market? Maybe see if you can go that route.

02-25-2004, 03:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
02Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SW Fla Posts: 758	Hey Woody, I want to see them locked away. Thats a good idea. I fold my mirrors in all the time. Doug __________________ 2003 Runner SE / Cruisers 1971,1980,1997(40th) & 2005

02-25-2004, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
JGage Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NW Florida Posts: 585	The Hilux definately has a lot cooler features than the 4Runner. Wonder why we don't get any of them. __________________ 2003 Galactic Gray Limited 4WD V8 w/ X-reas. Passenger and Driver window tint mod. <G> Royal Purple ! Amsoil in the Diffs and TC. "…..there’s always a way of balancing things. Someday it’ll come. Don’t hunt for it, don’t pledge revenge – revenge is for children. It’s a lot more satisfying to f#ck with their mind. Just keep your eyes open and wait for the chance. The take it for everything its worth. "

02-25-2004, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,360	'cause we'd break them and sue Toyota __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

02-25-2004, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
JGage Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NW Florida Posts: 585	...and the Lincolin Navaguesser. __________________ 2003 Galactic Gray Limited 4WD V8 w/ X-reas. Passenger and Driver window tint mod. <G> Royal Purple ! Amsoil in the Diffs and TC. "…..there’s always a way of balancing things. Someday it’ll come. Don’t hunt for it, don’t pledge revenge – revenge is for children. It’s a lot more satisfying to f#ck with their mind. Just keep your eyes open and wait for the chance. The take it for everything its worth. "

02-25-2004, 04:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,009	Wonder if his can be added to 3rd generation as well? -- Andrey __________________ '01 4Runner SR5 - 4x4 - 1" lift PP springs, deckplate mod, amsoil air filter, optima battery, alum. skid plate, alum. tube steps - Pioneer 8500MP, PhoenixGold Amp + Infinity Kappas, RockfordFosgate Amp (mono) + Audobahn 10" Sub - Yakima roof rack, Silverstars, Black Pearl emblems, Wet Okole seat covers, Wood Trim - TRD Supercharger, 7th inj. kit... weee heee!!!

02-25-2004, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	the cadillac escalade also has this feature. BLING BLING.

02-25-2004, 08:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
funglenn Guest Posts: n/a	I hate to ask this, but what is the point, I can see heated mirrors, but folding? That seems about as useful as wipers on my front lights...

02-25-2004, 08:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,009	I can certainly have very good use for folding mirrors when I parallel park at my university. I reduce chances of some idiot scratching or smashing my mirror by good 80% percent. The interesting thing is that when I was in Europe, at least half of the drivers over there fold their mirrors by hand after leaving the car. At first I couldnt understand why they do that, but after seeing all those tiny streets and parking lots, folding mirrors made perfect sense! -- Andrey __________________ '01 4Runner SR5 - 4x4 - 1" lift PP springs, deckplate mod, amsoil air filter, optima battery, alum. skid plate, alum. tube steps - Pioneer 8500MP, PhoenixGold Amp + Infinity Kappas, RockfordFosgate Amp (mono) + Audobahn 10" Sub - Yakima roof rack, Silverstars, Black Pearl emblems, Wet Okole seat covers, Wood Trim - TRD Supercharger, 7th inj. kit... weee heee!!!

02-25-2004, 08:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	lee, bling, bling? hardly. think of this mod in the context of NARROW streets in japan. for that matter, if you've ever been to an asian country, the side streets are littered with broken off mirrors. sure, the auto/power aspect makes it easier on the person but does it make it bling bling? if it does, do me a favor and disconnect your power windows and side mirrors. bob

02-25-2004, 08:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	hahah i was kidding, making reference to the escalade, which is bling bling. i fold my mirror in when i parallel park at work, so it would be useful to me sometimes...

02-25-2004, 08:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
EDGE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: outside NYC Posts: 2,038	I normally fold in the mirror on the street side whenever I park in the city and Im not the only one who does that __________________ 2003 ES300 2003 V8 LTD 4Runner 2006 Nissan Maxima SE

02-25-2004, 08:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
hungryStu Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 205	Dood, that's a cool mod. Anything motorized. My boss has a F350 and even after folding his big a$$ mirrors (like 275 a piece!!) in, drivers-side has been intercepted thrice. Bad day every time that goes down needless to say. __________________ -Stu. '97 Ltd. 4WD : Sold! Black/Anthracite on Oak Factory Locker : Kenwood Z828 : Dynomax 17747 : Deckplate : Amsoil AF : Tinted front with strip : Breather Extension : Clear Bumper Lenses : FLX-210

02-26-2004, 03:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
02Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SW Fla Posts: 758	Thanks Woody. Woody said it right on the tariffs and why they don't buy American. See how much a Harley Davidson goes for over there! But, when one drives by, many people just stop and stare. Doug __________________ 2003 Runner SE / Cruisers 1971,1980,1997(40th) & 2005

03-09-2004, 09:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
skipjakk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 19	Woody or anybody, do you think it would be possible to get the Hilux power folding mirror assembly from Japan and install them on a US 4th Gen?

03-10-2004, 02:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
Woodbert Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,147	I think, if it were mechanically/technically possible, you would need to pursue it from the US side of the pond. Do the Lexus LX/GX have this feature in the US market? Maybe see if you can go that route. __________________ Woody "Drive your Dreams" 2003 Dark Blue Mica 4X4 Hilux Surf SSR-G 5VZ-FE V6. My 2003 HILUX Surf Checkout My Truck \|Full Leather\| \|Moon Roof\|\|XREAS\| \|Rear Torsen LSD\| \|Mobil 1 Synth Oil\| \|TRD Sport Oil Filter\| \|TRD Cat-Back Exhaust\|\|Dueler A/T Revos 265-70-17\|\|THULE/Toyota Lappland 619 Roof Rack/Basket\| \|Full Husky Liners\| \|Cee Bailey's Window shades\| \|Toyota OEM Vent Visors\|\|Griots and Porter "Corey" wax treatment\| \|Soon: TRD Air Filter\|Stay tuned for more...\| 2001 Kawasaki 1100 STX DI Jet Ski "With the right vessel, it easy to get a good crew." 1993 Hilux Surf SSR-G "Sold"

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