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vixen_w202
03-27-2013, 09:19 AM
There have been some minor circumstances when I have needed folding mirrors badly, and my car doesn't have them. On top of that, mine are the pre-facelift rectangle/blocky looking mirrors and personally I would like ones that fold and have turn signal indicators built in.

For my 96, what are some options avaliable that I can find that will still work with my power mirror switch on the console and perform these additional functions? I'm aware that there may be some additional wiring/modifications required to get the additional features working....but these I would really like to have over the ones I have now.

I'm also open to aftermarket/3rd party non OEM, but the catch is they have to look appropriate on the car and still have motorized mirrors. No tacky slap on ones.
vixen_w202
03-27-2013, 09:33 AM
There have been some minor circumstances when I have needed folding mirrors badly, and my car doesn't have them. On top of that, mine are the pre-facelift rectangle/blocky looking mirrors and personally I would like ones that fold and have turn signal indicators built in.

For my 96, what are some options avaliable that I can find that will still work with my power mirror switch on the console and perform these additional functions? I'm aware that there may be some additional wiring/modifications required to get the additional features working....but these I would really like to have over the ones I have now.

I'm also open to aftermarket/3rd party non OEM, but the catch is they have to look appropriate on the car and still have motorized mirrors. No tacky slap on ones.


Speaking of mirrors.....


It was kind of an impulse buy, but was definately worth it:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f250/stiracing101/IMG_2824.jpg

It's called a Broadway mirror. Most JDM/Import guys use them as kind of a ricer styling thing, but for me I just like fact the clarity behind me in my rearview is about 100x better and the field of vision about doubled. Because our rearview mirrors are kinda funky shaped, the only way I could get it to fit was flipping it upside down (it has spring tension clamp arms). But I'm happy with it. 20 bucks and IMO it improved my safety a little when I drive.
wichipong
03-27-2013, 07:31 PM
w210 mirrors with the blinkers... :D
vixen_w202
03-28-2013, 05:37 PM
w210 mirrors with the blinkers... :D

Yeah, I was thinking some would fit from another model but wasn't sure which model it would be. Do all year w210 side mirrors work with the w202?
wichipong
03-28-2013, 05:51 PM
it would be nice if its the auto folding one... but just putting the w210 mirrors with blinkers makes the car looks new and upgraded... i think mbsickness did that...
97C28O
03-30-2013, 05:06 PM
Use Broadway mirrors on all my cars, extra wide to see blind spots that your side mirrors don't pick up. ANd they have ones that are anti-glare that helps out really well at night. I know the OEM mirrors do that too, but i feel they're pretty short...
vixen_w202
03-30-2013, 05:59 PM
Use Broadway mirrors on all my cars, extra wide to see blind spots that your side mirrors don't pick up. ANd they have ones that are anti-glare that helps out really well at night. I know the OEM mirrors do that too, but i feel they're pretty short...

I have a broadway mirror on my rear view already, I love it. To me the stock side mirrors offer ample viewing, but I'm more interested in having OEM mirrors that have the folding option and have the blinker indicators on the housings.

I didn't even know they made broadwy mirrors for the exterior side ones. Can I see pics of yours?
jc1kz
03-30-2013, 07:50 PM
I've been looking for the folding mirrors for some time....they were not an option for the W202 in US. The euros are a fourtune to get if you can find someone who will post to US, most say no cause the don't want the hassle for all the install questions....plus you will need the pre-facelift mirrors from a W210 they have the turn signals but not all are folding....goodluck
97C28O
03-30-2013, 09:34 PM
I have a broadway mirror on my rear view already, I love it. To me the stock side mirrors offer ample viewing, but I'm more interested in having OEM mirrors that have the folding option and have the blinker indicators on the housings.

I didn't even know they made broadwy mirrors for the exterior side ones. Can I see pics of yours?

No, not exterior mirrors