B8.5 Power Folding Mirrors?

[Jay007]

My wife bought a Q5 a couple years ago and it comes with the power folding mirrors. I see a S4 locally here from time to time parked on the street with its mirrors up, so I assumed they come that way. Apparently that’s an aftermarket mod to make them fold up?

[laakness]

Or the person pushed them up manually.

[BigBluu]

My wife bought a Q5 a couple years ago and it comes with the power folding mirrors. I see a S4 locally here from time to time parked on the street with its mirrors up, so I assumed they come that way. Apparently that’s an aftermarket mod to make them fold up?

Yep!
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/Audi_B...015/ES2730867/

[14S4GWM]

My wife bought a Q5 a couple years ago and it comes with the power folding mirrors. I see a S4 locally here from time to time parked on the street with its mirrors up, so I assumed they come that way. Apparently that’s an aftermarket mod to make them fold up?

You can buy a kit to convert them. Not sure what years are available though. The link will give you some ideas but I don't see one for the 15.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-...erior/Mirrors/

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My wife bought a Q5 a couple years ago and it comes with the power folding mirrors. I see a S4 locally here from time to time parked on the street with its mirrors up, so I assumed they come that way. Apparently that’s an aftermarket mod to make them fold up?

There are kits available which you can fit to gain this function. Oddly Audi saw fit not to put this on the S4 models, very strange if you ask me:

Folding Mirror Package | A4, S4, RS4

Note that with these kits you can select what type of mirror switch works best for you. The all chrome switch is what matches yours now. Also note that delivery is 2-3 weeks for each individual order vs. waiting for inventory to arrive.

If you or anyone else has questions on these kits don't hesitate to shoot over a PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers,

[BigBluu]

There are kits available which you can fit to gain this function. Oddly Audi saw fit not to put this on the S4 models, very strange if you ask me:

Folding Mirror Package | A4, S4, RS4

Note that with these kits you can select what type of mirror switch works best for you. The all chrome switch is what matches yours now. Also note that delivery is 2-3 weeks for each individual order vs. waiting for inventory to arrive.

If you or anyone else has questions on these kits don't hesitate to shoot over a PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers,

How come your kit is for 2010 and up, while ECS has one for 2010-2012 and another one for 2013+?

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How come your kit is for 2010 and up, while ECS has one for 2010-2012 and another one for 2013+?

Likely because they change the switch to match the 2013+ changeover. The only part that differs between the 2010-2012 and the post-facelift (2013+) is the switch.

With the kits offered on the Europrice site you can select which switch you prefer versus it being set to the year.

Cheers,

[MrFunk]

You can buy a kit to convert them. Not sure what years are available though. The link will give you some ideas but I don't see one for the 15.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-...erior/Mirrors/

Same for all B8's... just need to get the right one if you have side assist.
(correct me if wrong)

Edit: yeah switch is slightly different (aesthetic though right? Chrome?)

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Same for all B8's... just need to get the right one if you have side assist.
(correct me if wrong)

Edit: yeah switch is slightly different (aesthetic though right? Chrome?)

There is an early setup (up to '09) and a late setup ('10 or later).

Then you can select which type of mirror switch you prefer, all black, chrome ring on top or all chrome (post-facelift).

No worries about side assist or other functions. They all remain the same and don't have a bearing on the folding mirror setup.

Cheers,

[MrFunk]

There is an early setup (up to '09) and a late setup ('10 or later).

Then you can select which type of mirror switch you prefer, all black, chrome ring on top or all chrome (post-facelift).

No worries about side assist or other functions. They all remain the same and don't have a bearing on the folding mirror setup.

Cheers,

Ah...
I'd LOVE to add this to mine. But 1k in parts plus a PITA install has kept me from doing this for years... even with the GB last year I could not justify it. Maybe if the kit was more like 300-400 range I'd go for it...

[AudiTFSI3o3]

best money I've ever spent. install wasn't too bad

[vacsimile]

You guys are sure this wasn't even an option for the B8 S4's? Practically all other models have this feature as an option... Even my B6 has it.

[shizzrock]

You guys are sure this wasn't even an option for the B8 S4's? Practically all other models have this feature as an option... Even my B6 has it.

Definitely one of the most satisfying mods

[mcoomer]

You guys are sure this wasn't even an option for the B8 S4's? Practically all other models have this feature as an option... Even my B6 has it.

Definitely wasn't an option. No idea why Audi didn't let us order this. Pisses me off just about every time I pull into the garage.

[Taff]

My car has this but I'm in UK, there is an option in the C locking menu to auto fold mirrors when the car locks.

[Jay007]

Don't use the option more than once or twice a year in the Q, and the mirrors on the Q are literally 3 times the size of the S4, so to me its definitely not worth a $1,000 aftermarket mod to have them fold up. I just find it strange that one comes with standard and one isn't even a factory option. The vehicles cost within 3% of one anther and have virtually identical options otherwise. Maybe its a standard on SUV's and not sedans anymore?

[JohnEnglish]

It's an option in Europe but not here. I had folding mirrors on a previous car. I used them once in the 4 years I had it.

[The Fat Kid]

You guys are sure this wasn't even an option for the B8 S4's? Practically all other models have this feature as an option... Even my B6 has it.

Yup, my B6 A4 had them, but the B8.5 S4 does not. I rarely park on the street, but did the other day; not having power-folding mirrors was irritating.

[littleredwagen]

Yup, my B6 A4 had them, but the B8.5 S4 does not. I rarely park on the street, but did the other day; not having power-folding mirrors was irritating.

S4 doesn't have them, but oddly the US spec A4 allroad does, that is a real head scratcher

[doug97gxe]

best money I've ever spent. install wasn't too bad

really? .. looking at ur mod's list i find that hard to believe

[doug97gxe]

S4 doesn't have them, but oddly the US spec A4 allroad does, that is a real head scratcher

wonder if getting the mirror housing from the junk yard would work

[littleredwagen]

wonder if getting the mirror housing from the junk yard would work

Probably but you need the whole assembly plus the switch, but also weirdly they fold differently, they don't fold up and in, but just in like the old B6 did

[b8audis4]

Although it is nice to have, when I had them in my 335i, I never used them. Until I get really bored with the car, and scratch off every other thing on my list, it probably won't be done.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

really? .. looking at ur mod's list i find that hard to believe

lol. sometimes you slowly start regretting certain mods during certain situations, but with the mirrors, absolutely no regrets. it's something i use every single day

[CrownSeven]

I purchased a set from the group buy and love them. Install wasn't too bad. Once you do one side, the other goes much quicker.

I have them setup to fold every time I lock the doors.

Should've came like this from the factory and well worth it.

[shizzrock]

lol. sometimes you slowly start regretting certain mods during certain situations, but with the mirrors, absolutely no regrets. it's something i use every single day

+1 Another awesome feature is you can fold them at the strip and they stay folded until you want to unfold them again.

[Dr GP]

Definitely wasn't an option. No idea why Audi didn't let us order this. Pisses me off just about every time I pull into the garage.

I'll tell you why. The B6/B7 S4s were designed and marketed directly against the M3. So Audi felt compelled to include all the bells and whistles they could. When the B8 was released , it was designed to compete against the 335i. In order to bring the cost down, certain features were left off the car. Folding mirrors were casualty. Recaro seats as well. But IMHO, Audi did a great job with the B8/8.5 S4. Released in Europe as a 2009 model, it is still far and away better than a new 335i/435i . I don't miss the folding mirrors, But what I don't understand is that the 2010 Prem + did not have mirros that dipped in reverse. Also there are a myriad of features like oil temp, having all the windows open and close with the key fob , etc that are not activated from the factory. It costs Audi NOTHING to do this. Fortunately we have a vag com!

[ekyp]

lol. sometimes you slowly start regretting certain mods during certain situations, but with the mirrors, absolutely no regrets. it's something i use every single day

Man... you are making me really tempted to get this mirror! I skipped on the GB last year as it was still a bit over my budget but I can't stop thinking that my parent's B7 has them, my brother's Tiguan has them but not my B8.5!

Not to mention the B8 mirror actually looks pretty cool when folded. Why can't they include this in the car

[BigBluu]

It's an option in Europe but not here. I had folding mirrors on a previous car. I used them once in the 4 years I had it.

Although it is nice to have, when I had them in my 335i, I never used them. Until I get really bored with the car, and scratch off every other thing on my list, it probably won't be done.

What do you mean you never use them? Don't they fold up every time you arm your car? If not, then it's not set up right.

[b8audis4]

What do you mean you never use them? Don't they fold up every time you arm your car?

On my 335i I didn't. On the B8 S4, you can have them fold automatically.

[Thumper3]

There are kits available which you can fit to gain this function. Oddly Audi saw fit not to put this on the S4 models, very strange if you ask me:

Extremely weird, my S3 has it.

What do you mean you never use them? Don't they fold up every time you arm your car? If not, then it's not set up right.

On my 335i I didn't. On the B8 S4, you can have them fold automatically.

The ones on my 328d don't go automatically, and there's no setting in the iDrive to do it. I think it can be coded, but IIRC when my wife asked the Genius at the second delivery he said it wasn't possible. Just gotten used to hitting the button now before I get out.

[CaptSlow]

I'll tell you why. The B6/B7 S4s were designed and marketed directly against the M3. So Audi felt compelled to include all the bells and whistles they could. When the B8 was released , it was designed to compete against the 335i. In order to bring the cost down, certain features were left off the car. Folding mirrors were casualty. Recaro seats as well. But IMHO, Audi did a great job with the B8/8.5 S4. Released in Europe as a 2009 model, it is still far and away better than a new 335i/435i . I don't miss the folding mirrors, But what I don't understand is that the 2010 Prem + did not have mirros that dipped in reverse. Also there are a myriad of features like oil temp, having all the windows open and close with the key fob , etc that are not activated from the factory. It costs Audi NOTHING to do this. Fortunately we have a vag com!

Pretty sure it costs them resources to enable it though :)

[JohnEnglish]

I'll tell you why. The B6/B7 S4s were designed and marketed directly against the M3. So Audi felt compelled to include all the bells and whistles they could. When the B8 was released , it was designed to compete against the 335i. In order to bring the cost down, certain features were left off the car. Folding mirrors were casualty. Recaro seats as well. But IMHO, Audi did a great job with the B8/8.5 S4. Released in Europe as a 2009 model, it is still far and away better than a new 335i/435i . I don't miss the folding mirrors, But what I don't understand is that the 2010 Prem + did not have mirros that dipped in reverse. Also there are a myriad of features like oil temp, having all the windows open and close with the key fob , etc that are not activated from the factory. It costs Audi NOTHING to do this. Fortunately we have a vag com!

The B7 RS4 competed against the M3.

[littleredwagen]

The B7 RS4 competed against the M3.

The E92 M3, The B6/B7 was designed to compete with the E46 M3 and it did quite well against it.

[Dr GP]

The B7 RS4 competed against the M3.

Yes , but that was later in the game. The B6 S4 WAs the direct competitor to the M3. At that point there was no RS4 in the US. B6/B7 S4s are basically the same car.

[svander]

I have had the parts sitting on a shelf waiting for some carbon fiber caps to arrive since October of last year... I should have the caps soon and I'll be installing mine shortly after.

Our 2014 allroad has them stock.

[The Fat Kid]

Yes , but that was later in the game. The B6 S4 WAs the direct competitor to the M3. At that point there was no RS4 in the US. B6/B7 S4s are basically the same car.

My 2004 B6 A4 came with power-folding mirrors and that car was NOT competing against the M3.

[Dr GP]

My 2004 B6 A4 came with power-folding mirrors and that car was NOT competing against the M3.

My 2004 B6 S4 also had them as well.

[mattchat]

My wife bought a Q5 a couple years ago and it comes with the power folding mirrors. I see a S4 locally here from time to time parked on the street with its mirrors up, so I assumed they come that way. Apparently that’s an aftermarket mod to make them fold up?

Op, was it me? I bought the kit from a forum sponsor. Install is not for the faint of heart, but it was a fun project. I like having it a lot, should have come stock. They fold automatically when I lock, and unfold when I start up the car.

[PatDelaney7]

Anyone know how you would go about setting up a group buy??