Dash mount for V1?
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Dash mount for V1?
Has anyone seen a C6 dash mount for a Valentine 1? I've never liked the suction cupos I've used for years as I always have trouble getting them to stick. Then recently I saw/purchased a mirror mount but it was nothing more then a twisted piece of metal ...fine as long as you have only one driver and assuming you can bend it to fit your mirror-direction preference. So now I'm wishing someone would make a high quality, adhesive mount to go on the dash with plenty of adjustment, clean looking design, etc.
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as for the mirror mounting of the V1, I've had no problems with it, just bend it more to conform, and the adhesive holds it tight, though it hangs under the mirror, its tight enough that it looks integral to it, besides, I have a black interior for a back drop, hard to distinquish it from outside 
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Originally Posted by web1
as for the mirror mounting of the V1, I've had no problems with it, just bend it more to conform, and the adhesive holds it tight, though it hangs under the mirror, its tight enough that it looks integral to it, besides, I have a black interior for a back drop, hard to distinquish it from outside
I did a search on Google and found a company named RAM (ram-mount.com) that offers a dash mount but I'm wondering if it will be too big and clunky. I'm not real concerned about theft on the dectector. I think thieves have figured out they're not worth much and are concentrating on laptops these days...
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Originally Posted by ChickenHawk
Has anyone seen a C6 dash mount for a Valentine 1? I've never liked the suction cupos I've used for years as I always have trouble getting them to stick. Then recently I saw/purchased a mirror mount but it was nothing more then a twisted piece of metal ...fine as long as you have only one driver and assuming you can bend it to fit your mirror-direction preference. So now I'm wishing someone would make a high quality, adhesive mount to go on the dash with plenty of adjustment, clean looking design, etc.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1270529
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Originally Posted by FastMover
I use a small bungee cord to secure the V1 to the speaker grill, the power cord hides between the windshield and dash to the fuse panel in the passenger foot well This takes about 5 min to do.. It connects to the heated seat fuse and comes on with the ign.
I can't find the thread where you told me what the widget you piggybacked onto the seat fuse was, would you please repeat that?
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Originally Posted by xs650
I won't have a C6 fuse panel to look at for about 6 weeks yet. What did you use for a ground connection in the fuse panel?
I can't find the thread where you told me what the widget you piggybacked onto the seat fuse was, would you please repeat that?
I can't find the thread where you told me what the widget you piggybacked onto the seat fuse was, would you please repeat that?
The heated seat FUSE is switched I use it for my V1
The black wire at the left edge of the pic is grounded to the metal frame
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The Great Lakes visor mount addresses your concerns. It's in a fixed location, it's up high so you will actually get good coverage, and there are no suction cups.
I use it along with an invisicord and it's a great combo.
I use it along with an invisicord and it's a great combo.
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Originally Posted by serendipity
The Great Lakes visor mount addresses your concerns. It's in a fixed location, it's up high so you will actually get good coverage, and there are no suction cups.
I use it along with an invisicord and it's a great combo.
I use it along with an invisicord and it's a great combo.
I use this mount too, and I am pleased with it.
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That bungiee cord really looks good, unobtrusive. Think I'll try that. Thanks. I always take mine V1s up to Hi Fi Buys here in Atlanta. They do a nice switched install for $50 and I don't have to worry about screwing things up or spending my usual half day doing it....
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Originally Posted by ChickenHawk
That bungiee cord really looks good, unobtrusive. Think I'll try that. Thanks. I always take mine V1s up to Hi Fi Buys here in Atlanta. They do a nice switched install for $50 and I don't have to worry about screwing things up or spending my usual half day doing it....
on the dash as up higher BUT never tried it. It takes 5 minuets to set it up temporarly using the cig lighter plug and give it a try. Find one of those "Your Speed Is" signs and test it your self
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I really like the looks of Fastmover's bungee install, but I don't think it gives the rear antenna a clear shot, and I've never been much for a visor mount ...seemds a little too much in my face (or my wife's). I guess that's why there's different mounts for different guys. I do appreciate all the input, guess I'm sticking (no pun intended) with suction cups for now. Hi Fi Buys installed the wiring for me Friday ...I think Ralph there was bummed that I wanted the V1 low enough to clear the rear antenna view...he thought it looked ugly.
Anyway that's done and now I'm looking at Laser Jammers... Anyone tried Blinder or Excort?
Anyway that's done and now I'm looking at Laser Jammers... Anyone tried Blinder or Excort?
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Originally Posted by FastMover
The heated seat FUSE is switched I use it for my V1
The black wire at the left edge of the pic is grounded to the metal frame
The black wire at the left edge of the pic is grounded to the metal frame
The manual doesn't seem to say and I won't have my car to check until May 3rd at 0745, not that I'm keeping track.
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Originally Posted by ChickenHawk
Has anyone seen a C6 dash mount for a Valentine 1? I've never liked the suction cupos I've used for years as I always have trouble getting them to stick. Then recently I saw/purchased a mirror mount but it was nothing more then a twisted piece of metal ...fine as long as you have only one driver and assuming you can bend it to fit your mirror-direction preference. So now I'm wishing someone would make a high quality, adhesive mount to go on the dash with plenty of adjustment, clean looking design, etc.
The key is to slide the detector in and out of the bracket.
Don't keep pulling the suction cups off as they have a limited lifespan
Plus replacement sets are like $1.00
