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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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I will buy one. Anyone know if we can get a little discount on it with a handful of buyers? I would be in.
Thanks.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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Got mine at the 50th celebration in Bowling Green. Never a problem. Best mod on the car! I use it every day!
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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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!!
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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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.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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Count me in for GP!
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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I'd go in on a GP if the price is right.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Corpsvette
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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.

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No problems with mine!
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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It's a "must have" for a convertible..........
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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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!
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.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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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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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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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.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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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
The website for Top Down Technologies, the one who makes the Window Valet is
> > Here < <.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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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.
I also have the problem with the windows occasionally rolling down after using the fob to raise them. The problem is that they will roll down a few minutes after I raise them. 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!
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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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.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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I'm in for one.
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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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

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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 02:30 AM
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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.
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 08:58 AM
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In for a good GP on this
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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Fred:

Now all we need is for someone to coordinate everything.

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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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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.
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