Top down technology/window valet
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Le Mans Master
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Top down technology/window valet
Has anyone got any experience with their C-7 and the window valet?
I have it on my C-5 and love it, but I want to make sure they work OK on the C-7 as well.
thanks.
Steve
I have it on my C-5 and love it, but I want to make sure they work OK on the C-7 as well.
thanks.
Steve
Last edited by Phanni; Nov 23, 2015 at 08:28 AM.
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I have the Window Valet on my 2015 Coupe C7. It works great with the windows. No reported problems.
One point, the changed the horn beep to lights on. Every time I used the Window Valet the horn beeps, which was a little annoying.
One point, the changed the horn beep to lights on. Every time I used the Window Valet the horn beeps, which was a little annoying.
Racer
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Just installed mine a couple of weeks ago and it is wonderful! Was packing up the car at a show this weekend and closed my windows with 3 simple clicks while my dad was getting into his to put up his windows...I think I know what his next mod will be! 
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I have one on my 15 C7. In vent position, it often does not lower the windows enough to allow the hatch to close without slamming (the reason I purchased it). The manufacturer claims it lowers about 1/2 inch but I see about half that.
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Originally Posted by [B
Phanni;[/B]1590962904]They are $150 at the source, anyone know of a better deal?
My vent mode brings the window down the 1/2". Perhaps there is some kind of adjustment with the window. All I know is I use the vent mode and it works great with ample room between window top and rubber molding to have hot or warm air dissipate from the interior.
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RPIDesigns.com, a forum vendor, has it on sale for $139.95, enter their recently released discount code "christmas15" and it will knock $18.19 off for a total of $121.76.
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The $121.76 above is a good price. I bought mine via Southern Car Parts for $129.99 with free shipping.
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There were some reports about other devices connected to the OBDII to stop V4 engine operation in automatic C7's possibly causing battery failure. I emailed Window Valet and the President of Top Down Technology responded with the current draw. He stated: "The unit draws 0.12 milli amps."
The 2014 Service Manual indicates the C7 draws about 30 milliamps when stopped and the car will start after being off for about 30 days. So 0.12 mA's extra current draw is insignificant!
PS: Mine lowers both windows all the way when activated.
Last edited by JerryU; Jul 4, 2016 at 09:59 AM.