Window Valet
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Los Angeles I'm here for a good time, not a long time!
well Forum Vendors we have at least 8 who want the Window Valet, can any one offer a good price?? Speak now, the sale will happen I think, be the first to offer it and take all the money!!
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,354
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From: Richmond VA
I had one and never used it.
I always put the top up while the car was running and I got in the car to fasten to top so I rolled the windows up while I was in the car.
Some people like to walk around the car to fasten to pass side top.
I always put the top up while the car was running and I got in the car to fasten to top so I rolled the windows up while I was in the car.
Some people like to walk around the car to fasten to pass side top.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,678
Likes: 34
From: Fayetteville GA
Originally Posted by Corpsvette
truble,
best mod I ever bought. Makes it so much more convenient to take the top down plus all the other little things you can do with it. Well worth the money.
Jim Kay
best mod I ever bought. Makes it so much more convenient to take the top down plus all the other little things you can do with it. Well worth the money.
Jim Kay
No problems with mine!
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Wil Cooksey #256
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,814
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From: Sacramento Kalifornia
Originally Posted by OneBadGix
I love mine too!
The only problem that I have had with it is that it doesn't always let the windows down. No matter how many times I try it, it just won't do it. This is rather infrequent though. Also, you have to make sure that when you let your windows back up, make sure they stay up before leaving the vette. This happened to me. I was taking my wife to dinner and I let the windows up with the valet. I watched them start to go up and then we went inside the restaurant. When we returned, the windows were down.
It has a built in safety mechanism that if something obstructs the window from going up, it will let the windows back down. I think the molding was the obstruction. I really haven't found the cause of it yet. That happens sometimes too. I hope this helps!
The only problem that I have had with it is that it doesn't always let the windows down. No matter how many times I try it, it just won't do it. This is rather infrequent though. Also, you have to make sure that when you let your windows back up, make sure they stay up before leaving the vette. This happened to me. I was taking my wife to dinner and I let the windows up with the valet. I watched them start to go up and then we went inside the restaurant. When we returned, the windows were down.
It has a built in safety mechanism that if something obstructs the window from going up, it will let the windows back down. I think the molding was the obstruction. I really haven't found the cause of it yet. That happens sometimes too. I hope this helps!A feature I like, besides the obvious, is that if I take my daughter to the store and she wants to stay and listen to the radio, I can leave the radio on for her and take the keys.
Instructor
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 103
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From: Miramar FL
I'm up for a GP too. It is definitely a hassle to get back in the car to roll the windows up. I'm heading to Key West in a couple of weeks so I need it installed prior because the top will be coming off quite a bit while I'm down there.
Hopefully one of our vendors will hook us all up with a good GP price.
Hopefully one of our vendors will hook us all up with a good GP price.
Wil Cooksey #256
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Sacramento Kalifornia
Originally Posted by tmcclaff
If someone posts a place to buy them I would be interested in a group purchase. If not I would like one for myself 
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Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: South Joisey
Originally Posted by 50 4Ever
I have had mine for almost two years and the only problem I have ever had was similar to what was described above. Sometimes I would roll the windows up and everything was fine, other times I would roll them up and they would roll themselves down. The problem was that the unit was not programmed properly (User Error). When you get the unit you need to program it so it can tell where the window is supposed to stop. I did this with the drivers door open. That is what caused the problem. When programming it make sure both doors are closed all the way. Then it can properly sense where the window is supposed to stop. If it encounters too much resistance before the window is up, it will roll the windows down.
A feature I like, besides the obvious, is that if I take my daughter to the store and she wants to stay and listen to the radio, I can leave the radio on for her and take the keys.
A feature I like, besides the obvious, is that if I take my daughter to the store and she wants to stay and listen to the radio, I can leave the radio on for her and take the keys.
I did the prescribed calibration, perhaps I need to do it again. I now just raise the windows using the window switches before leaving the car with no problems.That said, I wouldn't be without it!!! I just love being able to lower the windows with my fob!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,026
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From: Jacksonville, NC
I understand from past posts that if you live in a place with drastic season changes/temperature changes, you have to recalibrate it on occasion to prevent the windows from rolling down after you leave. I do make sure they go up and stay up as I walk away. I will even stop before I lose sight of the car just for a recheck. I have yet to run into the problem. I use mine frequently but my baby is only 7 months old.
Jim K.
Jim K.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: cincinnati ohio
Senior Member
Cruise-In V Veteran
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Haven't heard of any problems. A very nice mod to have.
I have one and it works great too
no problems after several months of use
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
Had one since they first came out and am pleased. Great for lowering the windows in a summer car prior to approaching and getting, i.e. avoiding the "blast furnace" effect.
Only problem is that running the windows up with it is basically worthless if you change tops and/or leave the windows down a lot and the weather strip relaxes. One either has to redo the up stop-point frequently (a pain) or forego this feature.
All the best.
Only problem is that running the windows up with it is basically worthless if you change tops and/or leave the windows down a lot and the weather strip relaxes. One either has to redo the up stop-point frequently (a pain) or forego this feature.
All the best.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 256
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From: Chicago Il
Guys I've been trying to get a deal on this Window Valet without any luck.
Check this thread out :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=900708
LADP is selling them for 145.00
I personally feel that is a bit on the high side if we were going to buy 10 or more.
I think we need to find a forum vendor willing to sell the item for like 120.00 Shipped.
Any Ideas or Luck getting the GROUP discount? Anyone talk to the owner of the company (Think they are a forum vendor).
Keep us posted.
Check this thread out :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=900708
LADP is selling them for 145.00
I personally feel that is a bit on the high side if we were going to buy 10 or more.
I think we need to find a forum vendor willing to sell the item for like 120.00 Shipped.
Any Ideas or Luck getting the GROUP discount? Anyone talk to the owner of the company (Think they are a forum vendor).
Keep us posted.