V1 Mount
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Burning Brakes
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V1 Mount
I used the suctions mounts on my C5 onto the front windshield just to the left of the rear view mirror. The C6 has that black bubble stuff on the inside of the windshield that prevents the suctions from sucking 
Anyways, how are people mounting their V1 into their C6s?
Anyways, how are people mounting their V1 into their C6s?
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St. Jude Donor '09
Like many forum members, I have the Great Lakes visor mount (http://t-rexsoftware.com/greatlakes/) and an Invisicord (http://www.invisicord.com/) and am very happy with that method. Mounted the V1 to the left of the mirror and connected the power to the mirror plug. Very clean, stealthy install.
Last edited by Indy-hp; Mar 26, 2006 at 11:26 AM.
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Originally Posted by Indy-hp
Like many forum members, I have the Great Lakes visor mount (http://t-rexsoftware.com/greatlakes/) and an Invisicord (http://www.invisicord.com/) and am very happy with that method. Mounted the V1 to the left of the mirror and connected the power to the mirror plug. Very stealthy.
That combo's the best solution, yet.
The detector's directly in one's sight of vision below the RV mirror.
I found mounting it higher on the windshield using the suction cups in my C5 forced me to deliberately look up to see if there was an alarm. An especially important detail if/when the stereo volume's turned up.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by Landru
That combo's the best solution, yet.
The detector's directly in one's sight of vision below the RV mirror.
I found mounting it higher on the windshield using the suction cups in my C5 forced me to deliberately look up to see if there was an alarm. An especially important detail if/when the stereo volume's turned up.
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You can use the suction cup mount on the C6 but must move it about 6" more to the right. Works fine there.
The bigger issue is that the tint band seems shorter and less dark than on the C5. The V1 in suction cup mount was almost invisible in the C5, sticks out like a sore thumb on a C6. That invites thieves and extra attention from constables, which you don't want. The Great Lakes mirror mount hangs too low and so also makes the unit conspicuious, their visor bracket might be good if it's high enough and also set back a little from the windshield to help hide the unit. The Valentine visor mount is not so great, you must fiddle with the visor to aim the unit.
The bigger issue is that the tint band seems shorter and less dark than on the C5. The V1 in suction cup mount was almost invisible in the C5, sticks out like a sore thumb on a C6. That invites thieves and extra attention from constables, which you don't want. The Great Lakes mirror mount hangs too low and so also makes the unit conspicuious, their visor bracket might be good if it's high enough and also set back a little from the windshield to help hide the unit. The Valentine visor mount is not so great, you must fiddle with the visor to aim the unit.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
You can use the suction cup mount on the C6 but must move it about 6" more to the right. Works fine there.
The bigger issue is that the tint band seems shorter and less dark than on the C5. The V1 in suction cup mount was almost invisible in the C5, sticks out like a sore thumb on a C6. That invites thieves and extra attention from constables, which you don't want. The Great Lakes mirror mount hangs too low and so also makes the unit conspicuious, their visor bracket might be good if it's high enough and also set back a little from the windshield to help hide the unit. The Valentine visor mount is not so great, you must fiddle with the visor to aim the unit.
The bigger issue is that the tint band seems shorter and less dark than on the C5. The V1 in suction cup mount was almost invisible in the C5, sticks out like a sore thumb on a C6. That invites thieves and extra attention from constables, which you don't want. The Great Lakes mirror mount hangs too low and so also makes the unit conspicuious, their visor bracket might be good if it's high enough and also set back a little from the windshield to help hide the unit. The Valentine visor mount is not so great, you must fiddle with the visor to aim the unit.
In the C5 I used the suctions cups high in the tint band, I felt OK with leaving the car with the top open for a short period of time because the V1 was inconspicious... I think I would be really nervous using the under mirror mount.. to the point of wanting to disconnect and hide it... Is that what you guys do? Is it easy to disconnect?
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Originally Posted by RacerChris
In the C5 I used the suctions cups high in the tint band, I felt OK with leaving the car with the top open for a short period of time because the V1 was inconspicious... I think I would be really nervous using the under mirror mount.. to the point of wanting to disconnect and hide it... Is that what you guys do? Is it easy to disconnect?it would be easy to remove if you wanted to.... I havn't removed it from it's location since I installed it.
I used a peice of velcro across the bottom of the Rear View mirror/top front of the detector, so the v1 is flush with the mirror. It also stops the shaking of the mirror from the added weight of the detector, and makes for a nice clean install.
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Originally Posted by iluvmyc6
I used a peice of velcro across the bottom of the Rear View mirror/top front of the detector, so the v1 is flush with the mirror. It also stops the shaking of the mirror from the added weight of the detector, and makes for a nice clean install.
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Originally Posted by RacerChris
I used the suctions mounts on my C5 onto the front windshield just to the left of the rear view mirror. The C6 has that black bubble stuff on the inside of the windshield that prevents the suctions from sucking
Anyways, how are people mounting their V1 into their C6s?
Anyways, how are people mounting their V1 into their C6s?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1270529
Racer
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http://8.3.8.118/greatlakes/corvette.htm
worked great on my C5, im still deciding if im going to get one for the C6 or not.
Dave
worked great on my C5, im still deciding if im going to get one for the C6 or not.
Dave
Burning Brakes
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From: Brevard NC
Originally Posted by Indy-hp
Like many forum members, I have the Great Lakes visor mount (http://t-rexsoftware.com/greatlakes/) and an Invisicord (http://www.invisicord.com/) and am very happy with that method. Mounted the V1 to the left of the mirror and connected the power to the mirror plug. Very clean, stealthy install.
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From: SW Florida
I used the invisicord (get 8") and mounted it with the suction cups about 4" to the left of the mirror (drivers side), just below the black bumps. I think the mirror mount would hang down too far and cause visibility problems around corners. I also read where the mirror mount falls off.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by speedwaylemans
I have a V1 also and want to mount it with invisicord and on one of the visors. Could you tell me how long a wire you ordered from him? I have Ed's Great Lakes visor mount ready to go, but no Vette yet. Also how hard is the invisicord to hook up? THanks for your help!
The invisicord is very easy to install, just follow the directions. If an invisicord pin won't go all the way into the mirror plug at first, try inserting it on a different side of the wire.
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I made my own visor mount and use the remote display
look at: http://homepage.mac.com/kenhaim/PhotoAlbum8.html
look at: http://homepage.mac.com/kenhaim/PhotoAlbum8.html
Racer
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Originally Posted by kenhaim
I made my own visor mount and use the remote display
look at: http://homepage.mac.com/kenhaim/PhotoAlbum8.html
look at: http://homepage.mac.com/kenhaim/PhotoAlbum8.html
I like that setup, what did you make the mount out of if you dont mind me asking? To be honest im not looking to spend $30 again for a small piece of mild steel.
Dave
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Originally Posted by Blue02Z06
I like that setup, what did you make the mount out of if you dont mind me asking? To be honest im not looking to spend $30 again for a small piece of mild steel.
Dave
Dave
i used electrical tape to make it black because i was too lazy too paint it but it would probably look better with paint. It probably cost me 3-5 bucks and took about 30-40 minutes to make it
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St. Jude Donor '06
Great Lakes mirror mount and Invisicord connected directly to mirror plug works great for me. Powers up and turns off with the ignition and is easily removed and stored in center console.
