Mirror-Matic - Automate your electric folding mirrors
02 June 2013, 11:43 AM
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Mirror-Matic - Automate your electric folding mirrors
***** UPDATE 20th Aug 2016 - I made more than I needed for the little GB recently (easier to make in certain batch sizes) - I have some units up for grabs *****
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Hi Guys
I've been making these little devices on & off for a few years and have run several successful group buys on the GTR Owner's Club & also the GTiR Owner's Club. I did have a thread on here back in 2009 and all the people who bought one were very happy with them.
It's been a long time since I've run a thread on here as I got a lot of negativity from a small number of members (who didn't actually want a device!) over the price I set initially. It was fair comment, the initial price was too high and I reduced it but I've been reluctant to do another GB since.
I've had several emails recently about the Mirror-Matic though asking if I'd build one-offs. They're a ball-ache to make though and so I didn't want to make just one or two. A very nice chap who I've had a nice conversation with suggested that I try another GB. So here it is
It works on cars with electrically operated folding mirrors that have a manual rocker-type switch to work them (see photos attached to this post). The mirrors will fold out with either the 'Acc' or 'On' position on your ignition and will fold in when 'off'. The rocker switch can also override the module and fold the mirrors in if required whilst the ignition is on. Any alarm with a 12v output can be wired up to the module for folding on arming. A simple switch can also be installed to prevent the unit from folding the mirrors in if you want to leave the vehicle with the mirrors out.
These are simple to fit and can be removed without problems in a couple of minutes at some future time. The last one took me 15 minutes to install. Supplied with all wiring/connectors. Detailed fitting instructions can be downloaded.
These will fit all Imprezas that have electric folding mirrors from early classics right up to the 2009 Hatch.
The price of these units is £22.50 posted within the UK. I used to charge less, but because the unit won't quite glide through the bloody royal mail slot thing like a greased weasel, they charge me £2.85 2nd class.
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Hi Guys
I've been making these little devices on & off for a few years and have run several successful group buys on the GTR Owner's Club & also the GTiR Owner's Club. I did have a thread on here back in 2009 and all the people who bought one were very happy with them.
It's been a long time since I've run a thread on here as I got a lot of negativity from a small number of members (who didn't actually want a device!) over the price I set initially. It was fair comment, the initial price was too high and I reduced it but I've been reluctant to do another GB since.
I've had several emails recently about the Mirror-Matic though asking if I'd build one-offs. They're a ball-ache to make though and so I didn't want to make just one or two. A very nice chap who I've had a nice conversation with suggested that I try another GB. So here it is
It works on cars with electrically operated folding mirrors that have a manual rocker-type switch to work them (see photos attached to this post). The mirrors will fold out with either the 'Acc' or 'On' position on your ignition and will fold in when 'off'. The rocker switch can also override the module and fold the mirrors in if required whilst the ignition is on. Any alarm with a 12v output can be wired up to the module for folding on arming. A simple switch can also be installed to prevent the unit from folding the mirrors in if you want to leave the vehicle with the mirrors out.
- Here is a video of a prototype running on my old Skyline
- And a finalised version running on my old WRX Impreza Wagon
- These will also work in conjunction with turbo timers
These are simple to fit and can be removed without problems in a couple of minutes at some future time. The last one took me 15 minutes to install. Supplied with all wiring/connectors. Detailed fitting instructions can be downloaded.
These will fit all Imprezas that have electric folding mirrors from early classics right up to the 2009 Hatch.
The price of these units is £22.50 posted within the UK. I used to charge less, but because the unit won't quite glide through the bloody royal mail slot thing like a greased weasel, they charge me £2.85 2nd class.
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02 June 2013, 01:39 PM
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Hi Steve,
I got mine last week as you know,quick question,can you give me some pointers on how exactly i get the perm +12v feed connected from the back of the radio/hazard warning light,have followed the instructions to wire up the module to the switch connector and mirror loom,just need some help on the perm live,i've cut a length of wire and connected it from the module and run it through the center console,where it is currently hanging in the drivers footwell!
cheers in advance!
I got mine last week as you know,quick question,can you give me some pointers on how exactly i get the perm +12v feed connected from the back of the radio/hazard warning light,have followed the instructions to wire up the module to the switch connector and mirror loom,just need some help on the perm live,i've cut a length of wire and connected it from the module and run it through the center console,where it is currently hanging in the drivers footwell!
cheers in advance!
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02 June 2013, 02:05 PM
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Thanks mate.
I'll PM you mate and we'll go through it rather than clutter up my GB thread 
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I should point out to avoid confusion that p1_cjv got his unit last week as I had one left over from a GB I did on the GTR forum last year (maybe 2011, lol).
Hi Steve,
I got mine last week as you know,quick question,can you give me some pointers on how exactly i get the perm +12v feed connected from the back of the radio/hazard warning light,have followed the instructions to wire up the module to the switch connector and mirror loom,just need some help on the perm live,i've cut a length of wire and connected it from the module and run it through the center console,where it is currently hanging in the drivers footwell!
cheers in advance!
I got mine last week as you know,quick question,can you give me some pointers on how exactly i get the perm +12v feed connected from the back of the radio/hazard warning light,have followed the instructions to wire up the module to the switch connector and mirror loom,just need some help on the perm live,i've cut a length of wire and connected it from the module and run it through the center console,where it is currently hanging in the drivers footwell!
cheers in advance!
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I should point out to avoid confusion that p1_cjv got his unit last week as I had one left over from a GB I did on the GTR forum last year (maybe 2011, lol).
02 June 2013, 02:29 PM
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02 June 2013, 08:15 PM
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Despite the fact that madam wrote off what was left of my car towing it to Subaru4you yesterday, if I don'tget another one it will most likely prove useful in the future. Put me down for one please.
Sort of on topic, do either the RB5 or P1 come with electric folding mirrors or is that yet another thing that got stripped off on the boat from Japan?
BTW I think that price is a bargain for all the hard work being done for you.
Sort of on topic, do either the RB5 or P1 come with electric folding mirrors or is that yet another thing that got stripped off on the boat from Japan?
BTW I think that price is a bargain for all the hard work being done for you.
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02 June 2013, 09:10 PM
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03 June 2013, 07:17 PM
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There was a little sarcasm there, but it's possible you misunderstood. These will convert electrically folding mirrors into automatic electrically folding mirrors. If your mirrors do not have the motors to fold them contained within, my little tiny box will not create them. If your mirrors fold electrically, your mirror controls will look like one of the pics in the first post.
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03 June 2013, 07:39 PM
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Got a pair of classic electric folding mirrors for sale.
How hard is this witchcraft to fit? Are they supplied with destructions?
If they're easy and have destructions, then put me on the list.
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