Is this part available via Subaru UK and is it dearer than japanparts?

[Twigman 93]

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_detail.php?submit.x=65&submit.y=10&NUMBER=00044085&VOLUME=484-010-006&DEALER=1&CAR=177&MIDDLE=2&SMALL=41&MAKER=5&VOLKEY=&SEARCH_DEALER=1&SEARCH_CAR=177&SEARCH_MIDDLE=2&SEARCH_SMALL=41&SEARCH_MAKER=&SEARCH_VOLKEY=&SEARCH_page=

The module that plugs into the loom in the driver's door that folds the mirrors in on locking and opens them on engine start.

Does anyone know if available through Subaru UK? If so how do they feel about selling bits to a GT86 owner and anyone know how much it is? Do i really want the wait and the customs hassle? I do think it would be useful though if only as a visual check that the car is locked.

[Bail 33]

You really are copying me aren't you. I have that part, from that store, I imported it as coundn't source it here, wasn't too hard, here's it in action..

 

http://vimeo.com/82193891

[Twigman 93]

You really are copying me aren't you.

not consciously, no.....

[Keethos 842]

Not that I know of Ian, looks to me after market only I'm afraid....but I could be wrong.

[rob275 1817]

It's pretty cool, but i'm sure someone was selling kits to do this in the states for $40?

[Twigman 93]

It's pretty cool, but i'm sure someone was selling kits to do this in the states for $40?

This particular part attracts me as it is manufactured by the OEM rather than some back room botch job.

[Bail 33]

It's pretty cool, but i'm sure someone was selling kits to do this in the states for $40?

There are a number of kits that will do it, but you need to work out the wiring loom for yoruself, this one is as Twigman says, OEM from Subary and just connects straight in, with 1 tap to the door lock mech and easy to fit, and removed if needed.

[rob275 1817]

This particular part attracts me as it is manufactured by the OEM rather than some back room botch job.

 

I'll have you know Jay's telemetry on his headunit works very well!

[Test Drives Unlimited 278]

Wouldn't mind this option on my GT

[Twigman 93]

Subaru UK have just confirmed to me by phone that they are unable to source this part....so it looks like japanparts and a long wait for me again....

why do I want stuff that needs importing all the time?

[CHOSENMAN007 81]

Hmmm I rather press the button. Just like a pilot. : ) I can think of cases where I would not want my mirrors to fold in.

Think its a bit gimmicky and a waste of money...

[Pitman 188]

I actually have the cheap version (which requires slight re-wiring) if any one wants it, just send me a pm.  I got lazy, and ordered the proper Subaru one from Japanparts, received the tracking number about half an hour ago.

 

Dave

[Bail 33]

Hmmm I rather press the button. Just like a pilot. : ) I can think of cases where I would not want my mirrors to fold in.

Think its a bit gimmicky and a waste of money...

 

It's expensive for what it does, but I find it really handy as a visual check being locked. I have a small garage, but I can push the button to close them and they stay closed till I'm out of it, so no accidental opening in tight spaces. Plus they move in everywhere else so no bumps or knocks in Tesco etc.

 

It's a little bit of "premium" for the car, some people do engines and exhausts, some do cosmetics

[Twigman 93]

James - did you have to cut any wires?

The wire that goes to the door lock mech: how does it secure to the red/pink wire?

[Bail 33]

No cutting, it has a inline tap connector that cuts the insulation but not the wire and taps into it. Bit fiddly to get the right one out and separated (You'll need to remove some of the black insulation electrical tape, then re-tape once you're done.

 

I'm going to try and find my rattle this weekend so if I have the door card off I'll take a few pics if I remember so you can see which one it is and how I did it.

[Twigman 93]

Thanks