Window Valet users I have questions...
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Burning Brakes
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Window Valet users I have questions...
1) Anyone had any problems with this unit?
2) Did you read the disclaimer, if so what precautions do you advise?
3) Do you think it is worth the $150 plus shipping?
Thanks,
Doug
2) Did you read the disclaimer, if so what precautions do you advise?
3) Do you think it is worth the $150 plus shipping?
Thanks,
Doug
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 930
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From: Lawrenceville GA
I like mine... once it helped when some jerk parked his pickup truck so close I couldn't get in until I lowered the window (lucky that he didn't bounce his door off mine...). 
I probably could have reached the window switch without it, but it was a lot easier just to hit the unlock button three times. 
Worth $150? That's a call you'll have to make.
Oh, and so far no problems...
I probably could have reached the window switch without it, but it was a lot easier just to hit the unlock button three times. Worth $150? That's a call you'll have to make.Oh, and so far no problems...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,786
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From: Iowa
1) not really! the extended RAP feature seems to have a very short delay, maybe 1/2 second. when you open the door the radio goes out for that time then comes back on until I lock the car. no big deal. had it stop working once, turned out it had partially fallen out of the ODB2 socket, easy fix!
2) don't stick your head in the window path and press the lock button 3 times in a row.
3) yes, great mod, much fun! I love to show off the remote windows and there isn't a mod which is easier to install.
probably the #1 most disappointing thing with it is the safety feature built in to keep someone from getting their head caught in the window, the windows will go down from any position, but if you are putting the windows up by remote they must start from the all the way down position. other wise they will go up then go right back down. I was hoping that I could leave my windows cracked on warm days and use the valet to put them up quickly if it started raining or something so I wouldn't have to go out in the rain, but I would have to put them down first. kinda annoying.
2) don't stick your head in the window path and press the lock button 3 times in a row.
3) yes, great mod, much fun! I love to show off the remote windows and there isn't a mod which is easier to install.
probably the #1 most disappointing thing with it is the safety feature built in to keep someone from getting their head caught in the window, the windows will go down from any position, but if you are putting the windows up by remote they must start from the all the way down position. other wise they will go up then go right back down. I was hoping that I could leave my windows cracked on warm days and use the valet to put them up quickly if it started raining or something so I wouldn't have to go out in the rain, but I would have to put them down first. kinda annoying.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 6,683
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From: Memphis Tennessee
One of my favorite mods.
Should have come this way from the factory!!!!!!
Paid about $120 for mine, but I would spend $150 to get another one. Once you begin using the various features you are HOOKED.
Should have come this way from the factory!!!!!!
Paid about $120 for mine, but I would spend $150 to get another one. Once you begin using the various features you are HOOKED.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I've had mine for a long time now. When I bought a newer Vette, pulled it out of my '98 and it worked right off the bat with no reprogramming. I like being able to vent the interior before getting in on a hot day. Another cool feature is that you can record your current highest speed attained. After doing a high speed run, since I was paying attention to my driving, I was able to see my highest speed after the run.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I've had mine for a few years. Its a nice gizmo but in all honesty even with a Vert I could live without it.
It was nice to drop the windows on approach in Vegas. It let some of the hot air out before I climbed in. If I'm going to drop the top it saves a few seconds. I never use RAP or the monitoring features.
Was it worth £150; probably but its marginal. I'm probably not mainstream in my views though.
It was nice to drop the windows on approach in Vegas. It let some of the hot air out before I climbed in. If I'm going to drop the top it saves a few seconds. I never use RAP or the monitoring features.
Was it worth £150; probably but its marginal. I'm probably not mainstream in my views though.
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From: Central Ohio
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For a vert, it is very handy. What I like most is being able to raise the windows after putting the top up, without reaching back into the car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 769
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From: Zahnd Indiana
I'm about 6 foot, 170 pounds so I'd say about average, but having a camaro for all my life and now having a vette, i was thinking this would be awesome for the simple fact that you have 1/2 the door to wiggle around when getting out. I wish I had this for my 1998 camaro, since I would take the tops off and on constantly without getting back in the car after. With the vette top being so big, i'm not sure how anyone puts the top back on gracefully without sitting inside the car.
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,616
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From: Minnesota
Elite Engineering has it for $135 shipped every day of the week. Worth every penny.
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C5Window_Valet.html
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C5Window_Valet.html
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Longview Texas
