EAS Valentine 1 mount in a coupe?

Gladius · 06-29-2014, 06:07 PM

Just bought the EAS aluminum mount for the V1. First, I had a helluva time getting the thing installed...and now that it's on there, I can't adjust my mirror correctly. Has anyone else tried this on an M Coupe? I don't know if the mirror on the M is different, or if the positioning on the coupe is different than the roadster, but there's very little room between the mirror and the plastic cowl that covers the electronics, such that I can't move the mirror side to side very much with the mount in place.

And it was a bear to get on! Note to others trying: you need a small allen wrench for the large bolts and a T6 torx bit for the tiny bolts. Had to buy a cellphone screwdriver and bust off the plastic handle to get the bit in the tight space between roof and mirror! At the price they charge for this thing, EAS should have included a tool for this...

nesrevival · 06-29-2014, 07:32 PM

I got one from here. blendmount.com
they included tools. I know it is expensive but it worth buying.

mfanatic325 · 06-29-2014, 08:25 PM

I've been running one for a long time, for use with my V1. I'm the only one that drives the car, so I almost never have to touch the center rearview mirror. And perhaps because I'm not particularly tall (or short for that matter), maybe the adjustment is perfect for me; such that I'm happy with the limited adjustment available post-install.

I totally agree with you on the fact that tools should've been included lol

Gladius · 06-29-2014, 08:40 PM

nesrevival, which one did you get? Having trouble figuring it out from their photos.

Devious21 · 06-29-2014, 11:07 PM

I have mine installed ABOVE and to the right of the rear view mirror. It is IMPOSSIBLE to see unless you're sitting inside the car. For roadster, EVEN with the top down.

nesrevival · 06-30-2014, 08:58 AM

http://store.blendmount.com/blendmou...014-p1658.aspx

this one. you won't regret

and make sure use coupone cod: friend10

Gladius · 06-30-2014, 09:43 AM

Thanks, I'm going to give it a try. ty for the coupon code.

ShakyDog · 06-30-2014, 02:02 PM

Exact same experience that I had when I purchased my EAS mount. It is sitting a drawer at my house. Have not found a use for it yet :-(

Steve

Gladius · 07-04-2014, 01:38 PM

I bought the Blendmount. It installed in less than a minute and seems rock steady. More importantly, it fits and allows me to adjust the mirror. It cost about 50% more than the EAS mount (which I'm RMAing) but will be worth it in the long run.

06-29-2014, 06:07 PM	#1
Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	EAS Valentine 1 mount in a coupe? Just bought the EAS aluminum mount for the V1. First, I had a helluva time getting the thing installed...and now that it's on there, I can't adjust my mirror correctly. Has anyone else tried this on an M Coupe? I don't know if the mirror on the M is different, or if the positioning on the coupe is different than the roadster, but there's very little room between the mirror and the plastic cowl that covers the electronics, such that I can't move the mirror side to side very much with the mount in place. And it was a bear to get on! Note to others trying: you need a small allen wrench for the large bolts and a T6 torx bit for the tiny bolts. Had to buy a cellphone screwdriver and bust off the plastic handle to get the bit in the tight space between roof and mirror! At the price they charge for this thing, EAS should have included a tool for this... __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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06-29-2014, 07:32 PM	#2
nesrevival First Lieutenant 28 Rep 392 Posts Drives: Z4MC 07' Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	I got one from here. blendmount.com they included tools. I know it is expensive but it worth buying. Last edited by nesrevival; 06-30-2014 at 09:01 AM..
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06-29-2014, 08:25 PM	#3
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I've been running one for a long time, for use with my V1. I'm the only one that drives the car, so I almost never have to touch the center rearview mirror. And perhaps because I'm not particularly tall (or short for that matter), maybe the adjustment is perfect for me; such that I'm happy with the limited adjustment available post-install. I totally agree with you on the fact that tools should've been included lol
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06-29-2014, 08:40 PM	#4
Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	nesrevival, which one did you get? Having trouble figuring it out from their photos. __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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06-29-2014, 11:07 PM	#5
Devious21 Captain 38 Rep 711 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	I have mine installed ABOVE and to the right of the rear view mirror. It is IMPOSSIBLE to see unless you're sitting inside the car. For roadster, EVEN with the top down. __________________ \|Evolve Airbox - Euro Headers - Strömung Exhaust - H&R Coils - 19" BBS CH-R\|
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06-30-2014, 08:58 AM	#6
nesrevival First Lieutenant 28 Rep 392 Posts Drives: Z4MC 07' Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	http://store.blendmount.com/blendmou...014-p1658.aspx this one. you won't regret and make sure use coupone cod: friend10 __________________ 2016 MK7 GTI PP LP DCC 2015 Macan Turbo Ordered!!! http://www.porsche-code.com/PF1XIUS5 ----------------------------------------------------------- Gone: 2007 Supercharged ESS VT-525 Z4MC
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06-30-2014, 09:43 AM	#7
Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	Thanks, I'm going to give it a try. ty for the coupon code. __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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06-30-2014, 02:02 PM	#8
ShakyDog Captain 183 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Alpine White/Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (4)	Exact same experience that I had when I purchased my EAS mount. It is sitting a drawer at my house. Have not found a use for it yet :-( Steve
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07-04-2014, 01:38 PM	#9
Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	I bought the Blendmount. It installed in less than a minute and seems rock steady. More importantly, it fits and allows me to adjust the mirror. It cost about 50% more than the EAS mount (which I'm RMAing) but will be worth it in the long run. __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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