Electrical V-1 is killing my dash!
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V-1 is killing my dash!
Had it in the vehicle since delivery June '08. But in the hot sun, every once in a while, the suction cups give way and the damn thing dings my dash up! I've already got 3 small dimples where it dangled down and dinged it.
So....it's mounted driver side of rearview mirror, up very high, and works really well there, and I really want to leave it up there.
I've tried new suction cups, cleaning the glass and cups, etc. No luck. It stays up there 80%, but when it lets go, it dings the dash.
Has anyone come up with some sort of 'insurance' that would hold it up even if the suction cups let go?
Was thinking a spot of velcro, but really don't want to trash up things. Not sure where I could run a zip tie under it and connect above in the headliner, but figured someone else must have had this too.
Thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks.
So....it's mounted driver side of rearview mirror, up very high, and works really well there, and I really want to leave it up there.
I've tried new suction cups, cleaning the glass and cups, etc. No luck. It stays up there 80%, but when it lets go, it dings the dash.
Has anyone come up with some sort of 'insurance' that would hold it up even if the suction cups let go?
Was thinking a spot of velcro, but really don't want to trash up things. Not sure where I could run a zip tie under it and connect above in the headliner, but figured someone else must have had this too.
Thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks.
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That's where mine is located and the suction cups did let go when the temps got down into single digits. When I put the power wire through the headliner, I ziptied it at the length I wanted. When it's not installed, I've got a 2" wire that I can't even see behind the mirror. When the suction cups let go, it just dangled.
Mine also rests slightly on the rearview mirror. I attached an adhesive backed rubber "foot" to prevent rattling. That seems to take some of the pressure off of the suction cups.
Because they aren't legal here, I also have a tint strip at the top of my windshield and that gives it a smooth surface for the suction cups.
Last, but not least, I've heard they will stick better if you apply rain-x to the inside of the windshield. Haven't tried it yet so I can't vouch for it personally.
Mine also rests slightly on the rearview mirror. I attached an adhesive backed rubber "foot" to prevent rattling. That seems to take some of the pressure off of the suction cups.
Because they aren't legal here, I also have a tint strip at the top of my windshield and that gives it a smooth surface for the suction cups.
Last, but not least, I've heard they will stick better if you apply rain-x to the inside of the windshield. Haven't tried it yet so I can't vouch for it personally.
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x2, and regardless of hard wiring to the mirror or the fuse box it all tuck up there nice and easily, and keeps the nasty "rob this car" suction cup marks off the windshield.
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The Blend Mount option supposedly isn't compatible with a Mini but I thought I'd post the link - maybe there's a similar product out there that is compatible or something that can be done to modify it:
http://www.blendmount.com/make.html
http://www.blendmount.com/make.html
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this is what i use to mount mine,i picked it up in person since they are close to me the owner of the company also owns a r53 mini,i have used them in other cars i have owned,ill try to post picks up of my install,quality of the prosuct is amazing
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z....htmAdjustable
Valentine-1 Z Mini Mount for 5/8 stem only,thats the specific mini one
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z....htmAdjustable
Valentine-1 Z Mini Mount for 5/8 stem only,thats the specific mini one
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