C5 Window Valet
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Why not just adjust the windows?
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Corvette Garage has it for 149.00.
He sent mine out USPS priority for 6.00.
That option is not listed but if you email him first he will do it.
I like to roll the windows down before I get into the car on a hot day and roll them up after putting my top up without getting back into the car.
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
He sent mine out USPS priority for 6.00.
That option is not listed but if you email him first he will do it.
I like to roll the windows down before I get into the car on a hot day and roll them up after putting my top up without getting back into the car.
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
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A window valet allows you to open and close your windows (vert or coupe) with your key fob. It has nothing to do with the fitment of the windows. You need to adjust the top if there is a problem.
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correct, as for the window valet, Southern Car Parts is where ours came from, awesome addition to any vehicle, with I could get it for my GMC.
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This question/statement is somewhat cornfusing. (as we used to say in Kansas) Does the op want his windows adjusted or looking for the best price on one of those window valet thingies?
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There is only one brand of window valet, Top-Down Technologies. It is sold by many different vendors. Aside from the window functions there are several other things it can do, such as display the highest top speed you have attained for a given time frame by moving the speedo needle to the mph. Good for checking how fast your car was driven if someone else drives your car, such as when bringing in for service.
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Put mine in yesterday as well as an OBD2 module for my Torque Master app.
Works great.
The instructions text size is tiny and you have to read half way through to get to the window setup then enter the last 4 digits of the serial number as a pin.
Other than that it's pretty easy to set up.
Works great.
The instructions text size is tiny and you have to read half way through to get to the window setup then enter the last 4 digits of the serial number as a pin.
Other than that it's pretty easy to set up.
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Just wanted to say thanks for serving, my son is in the navy and proud of him and all of you who served! And yes i want a window valet (good quality) and i know i will have to get the window adjusted soon.
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Put mine in yesterday as well as an OBD2 module for my Torque Master app.
Works great.
The instructions text size is tiny and you have to read half way through to get to the window setup then enter the last 4 digits of the serial number as a pin.
Other than that it's pretty easy to set up.
Works great.
The instructions text size is tiny and you have to read half way through to get to the window setup then enter the last 4 digits of the serial number as a pin.
Other than that it's pretty easy to set up.
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There is only one brand of window valet, Top-Down Technologies. It is sold by many different vendors. Aside from the window functions there are several other things it can do, such as display the highest top speed you have attained for a given time frame by moving the speedo needle to the mph. Good for checking how fast your car was driven if someone else drives your car, such as when bringing in for service.
There are a lot more features the Window Valet provides than just opening and closing the windows. I have an aftermarket NAV head unit so many of the OEM radio features won't work, but it offers some great add-ons.I also agree about the instructions. They were clearly written by an engineer and not the marketing team.
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When using the window valet, the window up function is pressure sensitive and the window will roll back down if the resistance is too great. So preforming the auto adjustment might keep you from getting frustrated.
I think the instructions of the window valet address this.PS. This is a must have on a Convertible
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When I had the valet on my previous C5 the passenger window had just a little more resistance when going up. A few times that I used it to close the windows when walking away, I came back to find both windows totally open. The passenger window reversed and rolled them both down. BTW, you can also use it to open the windows partially when parked to let heat escape.
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Another feature is programing the doors to unlock when the parking brake is used, this makes for convenient unlocking of the passenger door when letting a passenger out while the engine is still running.
Yes, I know there is a door unlock button, but it is so much easier to just pull the parking brake lever a fraction of an inch and undo the locks than start searching on the door panel for the unlock button.
The other feature I use is turning the radio off when the ignition is turned off, instead of being activated when the door is opened.
It is a very useful multi-function device.
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Yes, I know there is a door unlock button, but it is so much easier to just pull the parking brake lever a fraction of an inch and undo the locks than start searching on the door panel for the unlock button.
The other feature I use is turning the radio off when the ignition is turned off, instead of being activated when the door is opened.
It is a very useful multi-function device.
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Southern has the instructions as a pdf online here
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...alet-p-81.html
Scroll to where it says Install it Yourself.
It has the tiny script like the instructions that come with it so after saving the file I copied and pasted what I wanted into Word with a 12 text size and it is much easier to read if I have to redo it for some reason.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...alet-p-81.html
Scroll to where it says Install it Yourself.
It has the tiny script like the instructions that come with it so after saving the file I copied and pasted what I wanted into Word with a 12 text size and it is much easier to read if I have to redo it for some reason.
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I Just Bought a C6 I Have A C5 Valet For Sale $99.00 5.00 Shipping Interested PM Me Or Email jtrich@Suddenlink.net