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Old 11-30-2014, 09:31 AM
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Anyone use the great lakes mirror mount for the C7? I used their visor mount in my C6 which I liked. I have a hard time spending $100+ for a blendmount, seems excessive for a mount.
Old 11-30-2014, 09:43 AM
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I still use the suction cups mount for my Val 1, positioned just to the left of the mirror, works great for me.
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A couple of forum members have posted that they are using the great Lakes mount and are very happy with it.
I had the blend mount on my C6 and agree way over priced.
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I used this suction cup from Best Buy on my C5, and now on my 7. Works very well and only $20.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/escort-s...uId=1307700266
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I went with the Blendmount. No suction cups or wires. Nice and clean. It's worth the money.
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Originally Posted by rothchilds
Anyone use the great lakes mirror mount for the C7? I used their visor mount in my C6 which I liked. I have a hard time spending $100+ for a blendmount, seems excessive for a mount.
I initially had a hard time spending that much for the Blendmount in my C6 but eventually bit the bullet and wow am I glad I did. It's been rock solid, it looks like an OEM part. You have an expensive car, what's $100+ at this point?
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Like the OP, I am interested in the Great Lakes mount too. I like the detector to the side of the mirror, and higher.

That way it's more out of sight. Then I can use the V1 concealed display away from the windshield.
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Blendmount with spacers to move it forward and up higher. I tried the suction cups etc, but it hung too low for my taste.

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That's a really nice setup with the spacers.
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Originally Posted by Goaty
I initially had a hard time spending that much for the Blendmount in my C6 but eventually bit the bullet and wow am I glad I did. It's been rock solid, it looks like an OEM part. You have an expensive car, what's $100+ at this point?
That's why the Corvette tax still exists....
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Originally Posted by rothchilds
Anyone use the great lakes mirror mount for the C7? I used their visor mount in my C6 which I liked. I have a hard time spending $100+ for a blendmount, seems excessive for a mount.
I had one on my C7 - worked well. Left it on my C7 when sold it as I was afraid I might break the mirror trying to get it off.
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Agree.

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I went with the Blendmount. No suction cups or wires. Nice and clean. It's worth the money.
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Here's a 12.5% discount if you guys want a blend mount... bought mine today.

http://blendmount.refr.cc/BNMXMW3
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I am using the Great Lakes mount with zero problems and at a fraction of the cost of the Blendmount. Sorry, no pics at the moment as the car is outside in the cold garage and I am sitting at my computer, warm and comfy, sipping on a Merlot....
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Originally Posted by helip1lot
Here's a 12.5% discount if you guys want a blend mount... bought mine today.

http://blendmount.refr.cc/BNMXMW3
Just ordered one, thanks for the coupon.



Had a Blendmount on my C6 and it worked great.

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Originally Posted by LIE2ME
I am using the Great Lakes mount with zero problems and at a fraction of the cost of the Blendmount. Sorry, no pics at the moment as the car is outside in the cold garage and I am sitting at my computer, warm and comfy, sipping on a Merlot....
Will you post a picture when you are not quite so relaxed
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Just took some photos of the Great Lakes mount with my phone. I'll upload them as soon as I get home this evening...

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Will the Blendmount work with the PDR camera?
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Originally Posted by rothchilds
Will you post a picture when you are not quite so relaxed
As requested. Here are some photos with the Great Lakes mirror mount installed in my C7 vert. The mount attaches to the rear of the mirror with a healthy strip of 3m automotive tape. When I mounted mine, I clamped the mount to the mirror overnight just to make sure she was good and stuck. The mount has functioned perfectly since then...



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Nice, it looks good!


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