MSG C5

Anyone find a good Radar Detector mount for the whacky 2002-2004 rear view mirrors?

I've seen a few nice ones, however they only fit the round mirror mounts. I don't like using suction cups and since I would like to wire the detector into the back of the mirror, I would like a nice, solid mount.

I like these (banner ad), unfortunately they don't fit the OEM mirror mount...

http://www.blendmount.com/corvette.html

MR.Z06

Sweet thanks, I was looking for something like that.

MSG C5

Thanks. What year do you have or is your mirror aftermarket?

The mounts on the link don't fit our OEM 2002-2004 mirrors. Do they fit yours?

MR.Z06

I have a 2001 but it looks like it will work.

TP C5

Big Jay E

All the Valentines in all of my cars are on the dash with Velcro. When you have to park in a lot, you can just pull it off and put it on the floor.

I even take one of them with me when I fly somewhere and rent a car. Have some velcro and piut it right on the dash of the rental.

Bills03Coupe

Check out the mounts from www.vettemods.com They mount using the visor hardware, are very sturdy, and make your detector less visible.

MSG C5

Very nice. What set up is this? Obviously not a stock OEM mirror.

TP C5

The mirror is from Gentex www.gentex.com and the mount is from this site Blendmount http://www.blendmount.com

MSG C5

I think it works for you because you have a 99' and they changed the mirror mount in 2002. When you installed the gentex Homelink mirror, did you swap out the mount or just remove the OEM mirror?

xlr8nflorida

Mounting of Radar Detectors is personal preference. That being said.....

I have a Valentine 1. I don't like the visor clip because the detector is not level. I used the suction cups and my detector has been on the passenger windshield (right under visor) for years without any issue. This is accomplished by leaving the detector up all the time or simply sliding the detector off the mount as opposed to pulling the suction cups off each time.

Power is run from under the passenger seat rug and it goes on/off with the ignition. The wire runs under the pillar and you can't see it.

Best of all Cops don't see it either if you get pulled over like they will if you have something mounted under your mirror. They will also see your lights as well unless you have a remote unit.

I have a remote display wired under my rug and it runs to my ashtray where nobody can see it but me. If I park or get pulled over , I simply hide it by closing the ashtray cover.

I think its the easiest method, cheapest method (nothing to buy) to setup a valentine but your outcome might be different

TP C5

I just removed the OEM mirror. But I know for a fact that Blendmount will accommodate your 2002. If the mount is smaller there is a insert so it will fit appropriately. I hope this helps!

BigTattooMan

I guess it won't help for you but I recently bought the blendmount and it is a solid set up It looks like it could fit around the round piece that is closest to the mirror of your year, but if it would I guess they would say that on their site.

MSG C5

Thanks, however their website indicates that their mounts will not work with the revised C5 mounts from 2002-2004. I had an email exchange with them as well to confirm.

I like the idea of mounting it under the mirror and connecting the power wire through the mirror (auto dimming feature mod).

If anyone has one of these mounts in a 2002-2004 using the stock mirror/mount, please post pics of your setup.

Thanks!

BATM4N

WTF??? I just bought a Valentine and I'm stuck with the suction cup? The visor holder it came with is great but too much off to the side and too high for the small convertible window

kerryt1

I have a Blendmount in my Trailblazer SS and love it. I wish they'd make something for the 02-04 'vette.

BATM4N

What's up with "WILLFULONE" and "CORVETTEMODS1"???!!! Don't they know us 2002-2004 C5 guys are hurtin for somethin to hold our Valentine's off the rearview mirror?

Where are these guys when you need them?

MSG C5

Anyone know why GM even changed the mirror mount during those years? Did they also change the mirror?

mpride

I have radar mounts from blendmount in 2 of my cars including the 2002 Z. It works like a champ. Are the mirrors different in the coupes and convertibles?

The Highlander

I have an 02 too, but their website says incompatible... I guess it works.. can you post pics of your setup?