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Power fold mirrors

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#1 ·
Someone on Reddit did it, curious if you’re on here
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#4 ·
he said he's making a kit to sell. on one of his vids on the GRC"I will also be building the kit from all the part that I had to purchase. so please email me at carstomit@gmail.com. I will try to to get you a kit. This take a log time comming guys. I love having Power folding mirrors. I do not understand why a lot of cars do not have it in the US."
 
#14 ·
Alrighty I see lots of people here with folding mirror "experience".. so here is what I found on another forum

DIY: Power folding mirrors

I also emailed the dude who has the working prototype but the way he sounds, he'll be looking for $$$$$ (5 dollar signs on his post). It's definitely a nice to have but hopefully he prices the retro fit with sanity else there's always a DIY option right..

Just a few things I noticed:
1. on the aliexpress set, I don't think our GR's have a blank slot for the folding mirror button but hey I could be wrong (will edit away when I check). If so there might be replacement controls for the window switches on the drivers side door controls.
2. the mirrors were opening too far
 
#15 ·
Alrighty I see lots of people here with folding mirror "experience".. so here is what I found on another forum

DIY: Power folding mirrors

I also emailed the dude who has the working prototype but the way he sounds, he'll be looking for $$$$$ (5 dollar signs on his post). It's definitely a nice to have but hopefully he prices the retro fit with sanity else there's always a DIY option right..

Just a few things I noticed:
1. on the aliexpress set, I don't think our GR's have a blank slot for the folding mirror button but hey I could be wrong (will edit away when I check). If so there might be replacement controls for the window switches on the drivers side door controls.
2. the mirrors were opening too far
1. Without cold weather you get a blank. I'm willing to bet the switch will be that blue back lit color. Not white like ours. That drive me crazy.
2.Usually the left stops too soon. The right opens too far. This is due to being setup for RHD. A stop will need to be added somehow. Sometimes you can get around it with mirror adjustments.
 
#18 ·
Don't be coy now, also he hasn't released anything yet so how sure are you?
Also send a pic, link with the kit

I imagine it would look like this
Also is the back lit led white? inquiring minds and all
 
#19 ·
he has a yt video of the install up, but I'll be having him install a kit on my car some time later this month or early next. I'll post pics when i get it done.
 
#25 ·
I saw dollar signs in his post so I assumed it would be. Tho $380 seems on par with the stuff on aliexpress so I agree it's not bad.
 
#26 ·
if you do reach out to him, tell him Bryan sent you. hopefully, he gives me a discount on the install ;)
 
#29 ·
Nice, it has most the features from japan except the larger infotainment. The only thing I'm jealous on your trims is that the CE equivalent model in AU removes the carbon roof, it's going to cost me extra to have to wrapped and the upkeep isn't worth the aesthetics IMO. for the lower cost in the US and more availability, i don't mind missing out on those features you listed. Im sure later MYs will get those upgrades barring the mirrors.
 
#31 ·
The Aussie GTS variant (1485kg) is actually lighter than the Circuit (1490kg) with the Carbon roof! For me, no carbon roof isn't an issue, its just another thing that needs to be protected, especially if left out in the sun. Maybe Carbon Roof weight is offset by the extra airbags you have in the US versions. We don't get the Front Passenger under Seat or the rear seat side Airbags.
 
#32 ·
Welp I want all the Aussie addons please and thanks. The folding mirrors dude said he'll get back to me when he has the mirrors for sale so that's covered. Just need our cool Aussie fiend @GR_BNE to send us part numbers for the HUD :)
 
#34 ·
Aliexpress kit arrived and not plug and play
Motors for the mirrors worked since all 12th Gen Corollas are basically the same.
The harnesses Ali supplied did not match our GR.
Hopefully I can return without any hassle.

Ended up buying the CarStomIt kit for $380 and is 100% plug and play.
All done in under 2 hours and zero running wires thru door jams.
Only flaw in this new kit is the mirror switch illuminates blue and not white.
 
#36 · (Edited)
Did not take photos of the process, also the reason how I sped through it. (Only took pics of the mirror connector)
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My process didn’t involve tearing up the entire mirror adjuster to run wires. Only need to separate the two main plugs from the white housing in order to run through cavity.
The YouTube video was my baseline guide.