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Old 06-17-2007 | 06:46 AM
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Sideview Mirrors

Supposedly the sideview mirrors fold in on the RX8 - I have tried but they do not move and I afraid if I push to hard they will break. Is there something I have to do before - like maybe remove a screw - before I can fold them?
Old 06-17-2007 | 07:25 AM
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I've also heard they fold in, but I've never tried it...
Old 06-17-2007 | 08:39 AM
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Yes, they can definitely fold in. (Well, at least on USA cars they can. I can't imagine it's different in Canada.)

Just use a bit more force—you won't hurt anything.
Old 06-17-2007 | 08:59 AM
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Canadian spec RX-8, page 3-54 in the owners man. They do fold.....
Old 06-17-2007 | 11:55 AM
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They fold both in and swing out.
Old 06-17-2007 | 03:25 PM
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you must apply more force to push them in because the unit has to lift up off it's groove. don't be afraid.
Old 06-17-2007 | 04:05 PM
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If you cup the mirror with both of your hands and then lift up from the bottom of the mirror and push towards the door, it might be easier. I think the lifting up from the bottom of the mirror helps the mirror fold in better than just going head on and pushing it.
Old 06-17-2007 | 04:34 PM
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............and snap!

lol just joking.
Old 06-17-2007 | 10:21 PM
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............and snap!

lol just joking.
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Old 06-17-2007 | 11:21 PM
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yes, they fold.

Uh,...hasn't someone asked this question before?
Old 06-18-2007 | 02:24 AM
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Did you buy the car used? Maybe you have aftermarket mirrors that don't fold. Post pics.
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Never tried to fold mine either. That's why this forum is so cool. Things that you may never wonder about are constantly being discussed.
Old 06-21-2007 | 06:21 PM
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Thanks for he help - did manage to fold them in.
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