PART 105
AFTER MARKET AUTO FOLDING ORVM
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HaruH
I know - it was your dream, long been waited and how much you are thrilled to know that there is an opportunity available now that you can make it.
I just recalled your query in this thread on 20th March 2014
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...new-honda-city-white-albus-20.html#post373975
AND MY REPLAY: ABOUT AFTER MARKET AUTO FOLDING ORVM
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...new-honda-city-white-albus-21.html#post374322
We may also add an additional switch as available to make it fold but you will lose the pleasure of seeing it getting automatically folded when you lock and go out of your car.
Moreover, we know it is a motorized mechanism and any brutal/ forcible folding should not damage them as it is inevitable in INDIA.
All the best for those who are going to try.
Hello Doctor,
As usual very good and detailed reply.
Yesterday was sleepless night for me as I found something very interesting. Tried to find out wiring to do this thing but not able to figure out anything from Internet. (All the information is either for Accord or for Civic) as City only available in emerging markets.
In the morning got reply from seller for my questions, he is not able to answer the procedure of fixing but he gave me contact number of that other person who ordered those mirror from India. I have contacted that person on phone called as Mr, Rahul. Another auto enthusiast like us, very helpful person, Our conversation is,
R: its a very simple installation and can be done within 1 hour if you have correct electrician with you.
Me: I don't have any electrician who know this kind of work.
R: Don't worry you can order mirror, when you go for installation give me call I'll make video call along with my technician who did this work and guide your person.
Me: That's great news, any other suggestions or info you have for this?
R: Mirrors are good quality and very durable, I have installed one relay kit which fold and unfold this mirrors on locking and unlocking of car (Purchased from India)
Also keep in mind that these are not traffic or India friendly mirrors, If someone try them to fold manually or on other direction then game over, You have to install new set again..
This is my 2nd set as 1st got broke off due to this, so I put this relay kit.
Can be this kind of kit:
Mirror Folding Relay
With all this and some other chit chat we ended our call.
Now what???? Big question...
Option is there but should go or not. My concerns are,
1. Most of the time my car park in road side or on traffic area. Anyone can easily damage this mirrors.
2. Lot's of wire tempering is required to make this 2 pin conversion. Durability of work totally depends on workmen ship.
3.
Cost: Mirror Set + Button Switch + Shipping = Aprrox Rs.: 15,000/-
Really? So much money for this.. Cost will add up more as Custom duty, Labor charges and Auto folding relay is required to add. So it will be around
22k to 23k approx. Not justified at all. (Spent whole day to negotiate with seller on shipment cost as they are charging Rs. 4000 for standard shipping, No use they are firm on there pricing. Not ready to give internal parts also as external part can be use from existing car mirror)
With all this factors major is
Durability with heavy heart I have to drop this plan for now. Very sad...
But as someone said "NEVER LOSE YOUR HOPES", so again wait starts for some new, durable and cheaper option.
Hope some other member will try this on his beloved City and get back with feedback and other information. Or with something fresh..
Thanks...