Having a tough time getting my suctions cups to stick. Anybody have an alternative?

Jeff Johnston · 06-23-2007, 11:59 PM

I have an Escort with the double suction cup mount that just won't stay on the tinted area above the mirror. The tint isn't smooth with all those little holes in it. I have to mash the crap out of the cups to get them to stick, and then they take a set in that flattened shape, and they let go. The best luck I've had so far (meaning I can get one of the cups to stay) is to put a piece of pipe wrapping tape on the windshield, then use contact cement to stick the cups to the tape. Everything lets go when it gets hot. The ones in my F-150 are in the same place, but the glass is smooth, and they're still hanging on.

Anybody ever rig up a mechanical mount (maybe from the headliner) that goes above the mirror and won't die in the heat?

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stu1811 · 06-26-2007, 09:29 AM

Lick the suction cup

gangolfus · 06-26-2007, 09:46 AM

OR lick your finger and wipe it on the suction cups

rexspeedmaster · 06-26-2007, 10:29 AM

I just bought some aftermarket suction cups at the local hardware store for like 39 cents each.

Aaron'z 2.5RS · 06-26-2007, 10:49 AM

ok, did they stick?

I just put mine down in the corner of the windshield almost on the dash..

cherriedgsr · 06-26-2007, 11:52 AM

i just thought of nipples all of a sudden

AcquaCow · 06-26-2007, 12:18 PM

Suction cups don't stick to an uneven, painted surface...this is common knowledge and common sense.

You need to stick them to the plain, clear glass on the windshield.

Also, your detector will work better if you aren't trying to hide it behind painted glass.

-- Dave

gangolfus · 06-26-2007, 01:23 PM

I'm thinking of a solution, but you are going to need the following items:

1) a dirty sock worn on the Ides of March when there was a full moon
2) 3 paperclips varying in size
3) an 8oz bag of Nestle Tollhouse Morsels
4) a magnifying glass
5) a turkey baster

Think about it

gangolfus · 06-26-2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcquaCow

Suction cups don't stick to an uneven, painted surface...this is common knowledge and common sense.

You need to stick them to the plain, clear glass on the windshield.

Also, your detector will work better if you aren't trying to hide it behind painted glass.

-- Dave

But seriously, this is doubly true because that sun screen is actually metal.... which is why my IPASS wouldn't read through it....

Black07Impreza · 06-26-2007, 07:11 PM

i would abandon the suction cups all together... i have my valentine mounted to my rearview mirror post. Here is the link for the same one but for your escort. http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/escortmount.htm

FLINTSTONESKID · 06-26-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gangolfus

I'm thinking of a solution, but you are going to need the following items:

1) a dirty sock worn on the Ides of March when there was a full moon
2) 3 paperclips varying in size
3) an 8oz bag of Nestle Tollhouse Morsels
4) a magnifying glass
5) a turkey baster

Think about it

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Jeff Johnston · 06-29-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gangolfus

I'm thinking of a solution, but you are going to need the following items:

1) a dirty sock worn on the Ides of March when there was a full moon
2) 3 paperclips varying in size
3) an 8oz bag of Nestle Tollhouse Morsels
4) a magnifying glass
5) a turkey baster

Think about it

Just one question: For the Morsels, was that milk chocolate, or semi-sweet?

And the detector works just fine behind the tint, when I can get it to stay up there.

WRBSubySTi · 06-29-2007, 04:07 PM

clean the area with rubbing alcohol, wipe it off, make sure the suction cup itself is clean of any residue, moisten it a bit and it should stick! lol

markscoob · 06-29-2007, 06:33 PM

super glue if all else fails

nhsilversti · 06-29-2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markscoob

super glue if all else fails

and when that fails....

drive the speed limit or as fast as the traffic around you

D-Boy · 06-30-2007, 05:07 AM

Just get an illegal immigrant to sit in the passenger seat and hold it up. It should only cost about 5 bucks a week. 10 if you dont run the AC. Take my advice and run the AC. And your helping the local economy because youve put someone to work.

Siper2 · 06-30-2007, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black07Impreza

i would abandon the suction cups all together... i have my valentine mounted to my rearview mirror post. Here is the link for the same one but for your escort. http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/escortmount.htm

That'd be cool if it weren't for the big Nissan "Z" logo.

One of the suction cups for my Whistler broke, many months ago. The company sells replacements, but who wants to pay shipping for a freakin' suction cup?

Yet I can't find replacements that fit. They all have the little mounting "nubs" that are too wide for my detector's bracket.

06-23-2007, 11:59 PM	#1
Jeff Johnston Scooby Newbie Member#: 66604 Join Date: Jul 2004 Vehicle: '05 WRX STi Crystal Gray	Having a tough time getting my suctions cups to stick. Anybody have an alternative? I have an Escort with the double suction cup mount that just won't stay on the tinted area above the mirror. The tint isn't smooth with all those little holes in it. I have to mash the crap out of the cups to get them to stick, and then they take a set in that flattened shape, and they let go. The best luck I've had so far (meaning I can get one of the cups to stay) is to put a piece of pipe wrapping tape on the windshield, then use contact cement to stick the cups to the tape. Everything lets go when it gets hot. The ones in my F-150 are in the same place, but the glass is smooth, and they're still hanging on. Anybody ever rig up a mechanical mount (maybe from the headliner) that goes above the mirror and won't die in the heat? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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06-26-2007, 09:29 AM	#2
stu1811 Scooby Specialist Member#: 124651 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: RI Vehicle: 2011 LGT DGM	Lick the suction cup

06-26-2007, 09:46 AM	#3
gangolfus Scooby Newbie Member#: 137780 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL	OR lick your finger and wipe it on the suction cups

06-26-2007, 10:29 AM	#4
rexspeedmaster Scooby Specialist Member#: 123103 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2003 WRX Full 07 STI trans	I just bought some aftermarket suction cups at the local hardware store for like 39 cents each.

06-26-2007, 10:49 AM	#5
Aaron'z 2.5RS Scooby Guru Member#: 1026 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Hickigan Vehicle: '00 RS/WRX Stg5 '98 RS Stock	ok, did they stick? I just put mine down in the corner of the windshield almost on the dash..

06-26-2007, 11:52 AM	#6
cherriedgsr * Banned * Member#: 97211 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles	i just thought of nipples all of a sudden

06-26-2007, 12:18 PM	#7
AcquaCow Scooby Guru Member#: 36838 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Oakton VA Vehicle: 2000 RS Sedan 2004 STi w/RS body swap	Suction cups don't stick to an uneven, painted surface...this is common knowledge and common sense. You need to stick them to the plain, clear glass on the windshield. Also, your detector will work better if you aren't trying to hide it behind painted glass. -- Dave

06-26-2007, 01:23 PM	#8
gangolfus Scooby Newbie Member#: 137780 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL	I'm thinking of a solution, but you are going to need the following items: 1) a dirty sock worn on the Ides of March when there was a full moon 2) 3 paperclips varying in size 3) an 8oz bag of Nestle Tollhouse Morsels 4) a magnifying glass 5) a turkey baster Think about it

06-26-2007, 07:11 PM	#10
Black07Impreza Scooby Newbie Member#: 131390 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cleveland, OH Vehicle: 2010 5 Door Spark Silver	i would abandon the suction cups all together... i have my valentine mounted to my rearview mirror post. Here is the link for the same one but for your escort. http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/escortmount.htm

06-29-2007, 04:07 PM	#13
WRBSubySTi Scooby Newbie Member#: 152691 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NNJ	clean the area with rubbing alcohol, wipe it off, make sure the suction cup itself is clean of any residue, moisten it a bit and it should stick! lol

06-29-2007, 06:33 PM	#14
markscoob Scooby Newbie Member#: 152315 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: u.k Vehicle: 1995 wrx wagon silver	super glue if all else fails

06-30-2007, 05:07 AM	#16
D-Boy Scooby Newbie Member#: 56423 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fortress Europa Vehicle: 07 STi UGM	Just get an illegal immigrant to sit in the passenger seat and hold it up. It should only cost about 5 bucks a week. 10 if you dont run the AC. Take my advice and run the AC. And your helping the local economy because youve put someone to work.