automatic mirror dipping???

jksgoh · 08-12-2008, 04:35 PM

Hi guys,
i read on a previous thread that the mirror dipping on reverse is standard. However, mine doesnt do it. Gone through the instruction manual but havnt had much luck, just says set it to drivers side mirror and it should work. ive tried setting it to both drivers and passengers side mirrors with no luck. is there a way to set it? btw no idrive here.

cheers

08bmw128i · 08-12-2008, 05:00 PM

I think it's part of the premium package. I have it and my switch is set the the drivers side and when I put the car in reverse the passenger side mirror dips to the ground for me.

aarong_m3 · 08-12-2008, 05:00 PM

I know it's standard on my 135i. It should work when switched to driverside and put it in "R". I too do not have idrive. If it still doesn't work, take it in for warranty.

miro2296 · 08-12-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jksgoh

Hi guys,
i read on a previous thread that the mirror dipping on reverse is standard. However, mine doesnt do it. Gone through the instruction manual but havnt had much luck, just says set it to drivers side mirror and it should work. ive tried setting it to both drivers and passengers side mirrors with no luck. is there a way to set it? btw no idrive here.

cheers

Did you get Premium Package? I have the folding mirrors and it works if, as you said, you set the switch to the drivers side mirror.

AussieRacer · 08-12-2008, 05:04 PM

jksgoh do you have electric seats? If not, you won't have a reversing tilting/dipping mirror, unless you got the int & ext mirror package.

Talk of premium package is a US only thing.

jksgoh · 08-12-2008, 10:22 PM

thanks for the replies, no i dont have electric seats, i guess thats the reason.
looks like i'll deal with manually doing it.

Kris · 08-12-2008, 11:29 PM

Yep only part of premium package in Australia, ala 135

135iPSU · 08-12-2008, 11:56 PM

electric seats? thats so wierd, is that really an option?

Dazza · 08-13-2008, 05:45 AM

Its actually part of the "anti-dazzle" mirror option, the same option that folds the mirrors up when parking...... not sure if this is stad on the 135i in Aus. I've read you can drive off with mirrors folded up, and at 15km/h they will re-open, although..... as usual... stealer reckons not in Aus

AussieRacer · 08-13-2008, 06:19 AM

Dazza you get a reverse dipping mirror on the passenger side if you have:
a) electric seats (standard on 135i); and/or
b) the interior and exterior mirror package.

I have option b on my 120i, and they don't move back down until about 40km/h. You can't fold them up over 15km/h (why you would want to, but of course I've tried... :smile: ). I got that package cause I wanted the reverse tilting mirrors without spending extra on electric seats. Since my 135i will have the reverse tilt feature standard, I didn't bother again with the interior and exterior mirror package. For the 135i it only offers fold-up mirrors (not essential in Aust) and the anti-dazzle/dimming outside mirrors. That is a cool feature, but I never have really had a problem with other cars so I thought I'd skip it this time and spend the $$ on various BMW Performance parts instead.

arrutled · 08-13-2008, 06:26 AM

I hate that option, you dont want it!

jksgoh · 08-13-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

I hate that option, you dont want it!

really? when ever i park i basically always tilt my mirror down to make sure i dont curb the rims. but thats me i guess.
if you hate it you can just turn it off by flipping the switch ???

arrutled · 08-13-2008, 07:25 AM

I used to park cars, as much fun as that sounds, its not. But one thing i did learn is that this option blows, I couldnt park worth a damn with it. maybe it helps with parallel parking! but i suck at that so f-it

professor · 08-13-2008, 07:48 AM

you used to park cars and you suck at parallel parking?! and i was thinking practice makes perfect all this while!

arrutled · 08-13-2008, 08:01 AM

Yeah, don't trust valets. I also took a brand new Porsche GT3 for a good spin!! woo! fun!

professor · 08-13-2008, 08:04 AM

if it was in that stupid green or orange color with the huge label on the side, i hope you thrashed nice and good....

arrutled · 08-13-2008, 08:13 AM

Silver with no label, it was classy! and thank goodness for a ridiculous curve that made me slow down or else i woulda been in jail, freakin cops!

08-12-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	automatic mirror dipping??? Hi guys, i read on a previous thread that the mirror dipping on reverse is standard. However, mine doesnt do it. Gone through the instruction manual but havnt had much luck, just says set it to drivers side mirror and it should work. ive tried setting it to both drivers and passengers side mirrors with no luck. is there a way to set it? btw no idrive here. cheers
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08bmw128i Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2018 X5M Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln Rhode Island iTrader: (2)	I think it's part of the premium package. I have it and my switch is set the the drivers side and when I put the car in reverse the passenger side mirror dips to the ground for me.
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aarong_m3 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW M5 / 1974 BMW 2002 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Union City, CA - Norcal iTrader: (3)	I know it's standard on my 135i. It should work when switched to driverside and put it in "R". I too do not have idrive. If it still doesn't work, take it in for warranty. __________________ 2006 BMW M5 7spd SMG/SIlverstone : 2008 BMW 135i SGM/JB2/BMS(SOLD 1/2010) : 1974 BMW 2oo2(5spd w/ 3.91LSD) : 2002 BMW M3(AW/6spd) Sold 8/07 : 2002 BMW 325i(SGM) Sold 12/07 : 1993 BMW 325i Sold 8/04
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	jksgoh do you have electric seats? If not, you won't have a reversing tilting/dipping mirror, unless you got the int & ext mirror package. Talk of premium package is a US only thing. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	thanks for the replies, no i dont have electric seats, i guess thats the reason. looks like i'll deal with manually doing it.
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Yep only part of premium package in Australia, ala 135
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Dazza ex-E30 psycho, part-time Ducati fiend 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 125is Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Its actually part of the "anti-dazzle" mirror option, the same option that folds the mirrors up when parking...... not sure if this is stad on the 135i in Aus. I've read you can drive off with mirrors folded up, and at 15km/h they will re-open, although..... as usual... stealer reckons not in Aus __________________ Driving 125is (finally!) Riding - Ducati 748R :headbang: E30 - 333i (sold) E30 - 325is (sold)
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08-13-2008, 06:19 AM	#10
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Dazza you get a reverse dipping mirror on the passenger side if you have: a) electric seats (standard on 135i); and/or b) the interior and exterior mirror package. I have option b on my 120i, and they don't move back down until about 40km/h. You can't fold them up over 15km/h (why you would want to, but of course I've tried... :smile: ). I got that package cause I wanted the reverse tilting mirrors without spending extra on electric seats. Since my 135i will have the reverse tilt feature standard, I didn't bother again with the interior and exterior mirror package. For the 135i it only offers fold-up mirrors (not essential in Aust) and the anti-dazzle/dimming outside mirrors. That is a cool feature, but I never have really had a problem with other cars so I thought I'd skip it this time and spend the $$ on various BMW Performance parts instead. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	I hate that option, you dont want it! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	I used to park cars, as much fun as that sounds, its not. But one thing i did learn is that this option blows, I couldnt park worth a damn with it. maybe it helps with parallel parking! but i suck at that so f-it __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Yeah, don't trust valets. I also took a brand new Porsche GT3 for a good spin!! woo! fun! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Silver with no label, it was classy! and thank goodness for a ridiculous curve that made me slow down or else i woulda been in jail, freakin cops! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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