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      11-13-2019, 01:27 PM   #1
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My mirrors don't fold at the same speed

When I fold in my mirror, they don't fold at the same speed. They start folding at the same time but the right one stops 2 seconds later than the left one. I have a little OCD, especially on my cars, so if there is a way to reduce the difference in time or get rid of the difference completely, I would like to try it. Any suggestion appreciated!
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When I fold in my mirror, they don't fold at the same speed. They start folding at the same time but the right one stops 2 seconds later than the left one. I have a little OCD, especially on my cars, so if there is a way to reduce the difference in time or get rid of the difference completely, I would like to try it. Any suggestion appreciated!
Sounds normal to me.

Be thankful they don't moan like mine do.
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Sounds normal to me.

Be thankful they don't moan like mine do.
My old car had that on hotter days, and I just sprayed lots of WD40 into the gap and got rid of it
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Sounds normal to me.

Be thankful they don't moan like mine do.
My old car had that on hotter days, and I just sprayed lots of WD40 into the gap and got rid of it
I'm replacing both mirrors over the winter.

I will lube the new ones before I pop the glass in.
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There's a very slight delay in the times mine close too.

And mine groan a bit too.
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When I fold in my mirror, they don't fold at the same speed. They start folding at the same time but the right one stops 2 seconds later than the left one. I have a little OCD, especially on my cars, so if there is a way to reduce the difference in time or get rid of the difference completely, I would like to try it. Any suggestion appreciated!
yeah mine start to fold at the same time but do so at different speeds too, but my right one is faster than my left. I don't know if there is anything you can do about it so I'm keen to figure it out as well. Zero groaning or loud noises for mine, they're very quiet.
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