I think that this is a subject that may have been covered some time ago, but opinions seemed to vary. Are the door mirrors on the MGF (2001) designed to fold back, or does this simply break them? I have been given (free!) use of a 60s garage for my car when it arrives, but it is narrow so I will need to fold the mirrors to use it (or else have to stay in the car when it's in there!).
If they are a problem is there a modification/update to cure it?
MGF door mirrors
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
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willyphixitt
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Re: MGF door mirrors
Hi, the door mirrors are sprung loaded and do not fold. You will break them if you try.
Bill
Bill
Re: MGF door mirrors
Thanks, Bill.
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RobboMC
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Re: MGF door mirrors
Climb out through the roof, mate!
Re: MGF door mirrors
Thanks, RobboMC. Unfortunately the garage is one in a block next to the flats that live in and I suspect might get a bit damp and spidery in the winter - not good for the interior! The roof needs to be up. For now, I have settled on a half-cover and a sheltered parking position outside.
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John SS
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Re: MGF door mirrors
Really? I regularly fold mine back when the car is in the garage to avoid knocking them and never had a problem.willyphixitt wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:22 pmHi, the door mirrors are sprung loaded and do not fold. You will break them if you try.
Bill
Re: MGF door mirrors
Thanks John SS. interestingly the owners handbook (page 23) indicates that the mirrors DO fold back "into a 'park' position".