AP V3 Mounting Solutions?
#1
AP V3 Mounting Solutions?
So, not even 6 months of owning the AP3 and I've had to redo my 3M double sided tape over 3 times. It's almost as if the AP is too heavy because the 3M tape always undos from the top and over time the AP begins to sag forward until eventually the whole thing comes off.
I have mine mounted exactly like this and have circled where it always comes undone. I've tried different 3M (supposedly stronger for outdoor) from Home Depot and still does the same thing.
Another issue is the cable. The two... well I'm not even sure what to call them...push-in buttons that you use to release the cable from AP have... well... broken. It's been a real PITA to remove my AP3 lately.
Anyone else having similar issues?
I have mine mounted exactly like this and have circled where it always comes undone. I've tried different 3M (supposedly stronger for outdoor) from Home Depot and still does the same thing.
Another issue is the cable. The two... well I'm not even sure what to call them...push-in buttons that you use to release the cable from AP have... well... broken. It's been a real PITA to remove my AP3 lately.
Anyone else having similar issues?
#2
I have the same issue, tape doesn't stick. Every time I get in the car I have to re-push it back on. Thou, I take the AP off the mount which helps.
I think I might move it to the left side and screw it to the trim, since it's short and SHOULD be cheap to replace IF the time comes.
I think I might move it to the left side and screw it to the trim, since it's short and SHOULD be cheap to replace IF the time comes.
#3
I have the same issue, tape doesn't stick. Every time I get in the car I have to re-push it back on. Thou, I take the AP off the mount which helps.
I think I might move it to the left side and screw it to the trim, since it's short and SHOULD be cheap to replace IF the time comes.
I think I might move it to the left side and screw it to the trim, since it's short and SHOULD be cheap to replace IF the time comes.
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In order for the Double sided tape to STICK ON for a long time,
take a sand paper and sand the back of oval shape piece. It is too GLOSSSY and not flat thats why tape wont stick very long. And YES MY CABLE BROKE too same exact tab I called cobb for a free replacement.
take a sand paper and sand the back of oval shape piece. It is too GLOSSSY and not flat thats why tape wont stick very long. And YES MY CABLE BROKE too same exact tab I called cobb for a free replacement.
Last edited by 3000GT-GTO; Sep 17, 2014 at 11:28 PM.
#5
Evolving Member
I have this problem daily. I thought about roughing up the mounting face like 3000GT suggested but haven't done it yet. I'm just going to buy the clip on mount so I dont have to worry about it anymore.
I think the main reason why this happens is because the suggested place to mount the AP is not on a flat surface as well as the weight of the AP itself.
I think the main reason why this happens is because the suggested place to mount the AP is not on a flat surface as well as the weight of the AP itself.
Last edited by .Adam; Sep 19, 2014 at 05:23 AM.
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Ahh....so there is no guarantee that this piece wont fall off all the time like the stock unit then¿?¿
I sanded the **** out of the stock mount and guess what? The tape just comes off from the dash now lol. I think I need stronger tape
I sanded the **** out of the stock mount and guess what? The tape just comes off from the dash now lol. I think I need stronger tape
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I'm curious as to why the install steps stop at just installing the mount to the dash. How does the second mount connect to the mount on the dash? It looks like its screwed into it but the pictures do not show any mounting holes.
#14
Evolved Member
^I've been using that. Clips onto the vent. It does shift a very small (hardly noticeable) amount while spirited driving (turns). Haven't bothered to secure it with something yet. Other than that, no complaints.
Last edited by .M.; Oct 2, 2014 at 03:35 PM.
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Our mounts come with holes pre-drilled for the pro-clip/ap mount. The generic Evo pro-clip does not, the instructions listed are pro-clips.