Homelink Transmitter in Sun Visor
11-02-2005, 07:57 AM
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Homelink Transmitter in Sun Visor
C5 Creations is offering a after market Homelink transmitter. You send them your visor and in a couple of weeks they send it back with a three-button, programmable Homelink system to open your garage door, gate, whatever. I've got Homelink on my Suburban and love it.
Anyone done this? Did the system fit without making the visor so thick it doesn't fit/close right on a Vert? Is it actual Homelink brand and work OK?
Anyone done this? Did the system fit without making the visor so thick it doesn't fit/close right on a Vert? Is it actual Homelink brand and work OK?
11-02-2005, 08:44 AM
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I did this myself but installed it in the center footwell area on the drivers side, about where my right knee rest. The advantage here was that I was able to wire it into the power from the cig. lighter and it was easier to cut a small hole in my carpet as opposed to removing, disassembling, and then re-sewing my visor. Bought one off of ebay for $50.00 (removed from some Chrysler vehicle). It works flawlessly, and if you didn't know it was there you would never notice it. Very convenient 
11-02-2005, 08:44 AM
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I had them install one on my convertible during the 2004 Corvettes@Carlisle event. They had visors already done at the show and just exchanged mine for one of theirs.
It doesn't make the visor any thicker. The only thing that is added is a small oval on the side facing you with the visor up, positioned in the upper right-hand corner.
Yes, it's a Homelink brand and it works just fine.
It doesn't make the visor any thicker. The only thing that is added is a small oval on the side facing you with the visor up, positioned in the upper right-hand corner.
Yes, it's a Homelink brand and it works just fine.
11-02-2005, 08:53 AM
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Had them install one for me at the Gambler's Classic in Laughlin, NV a couple of years ago. Has worked like a charm ever since......... Great product!!!!
11-02-2005, 08:55 AM
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That would be great to have in a C5! 
11-02-2005, 09:18 AM
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This was a great mod. I bought a tan colored homelink off Ebay for $15 and a can of black vinyl spray paint at a local parts store. 10 minutes to remove the visor from the car, 1 hour to cut the stitching, cut the fiber board inside and sew it up by hand. 5 minutes to reinstall in car. It does not make it look any thicker than before. Here's a pic of mine and a how-to link.
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11-02-2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
This was a great mod. I bought a tan colored homelink off Ebay for $15 and a can of black vinyl spray paint at a local parts store. 10 minutes to remove the visor from the car, 1 hour to cut the stitching, cut the fiber board inside and sew it up by hand. 5 minutes to reinstall in car. It does not make it look any thicker than before. Here's a pic of mine and a how-to link.
HomeLink how-to
HomeLink how-to
This forum is amazing. No matter what question I come up with someone has an answer.
11-02-2005, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
This was a great mod. I bought a tan colored homelink off Ebay for $15 and a can of black vinyl spray paint at a local parts store. 10 minutes to remove the visor from the car, 1 hour to cut the stitching, cut the fiber board inside and sew it up by hand. 5 minutes to reinstall in car. It does not make it look any thicker than before. Here's a pic of mine and a how-to link.
HomeLink how-to
HomeLink how-to
PLEASE SUBMIT this as a C5 Tech TIP!
11-02-2005, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by VinnieR
Thanks for the input. Great writeup and pictures! I think I'd like to look for a second visor in case I blow the install.
This forum is amazing. No matter what question I come up with someone has an answer.
This forum is amazing. No matter what question I come up with someone has an answer.
11-02-2005, 12:07 PM
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Did it myself. Bought the homelink from a Forum member, opended up the visor, wired it (simple), glued it in place and BINGO! Its a great mod and simply DIY if you're inclined. You can pick up the homelink from auto salvage yard as well.
11-02-2005, 12:43 PM
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Nice mod to do. 
11-02-2005, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by VinnieR
C5 Creations is offering a after market Homelink transmitter. You send them your visor and in a couple of weeks they send it back with a three-button, programmable Homelink system to open your garage door, gate, whatever. I've got Homelink on my Suburban and love it.
Anyone done this? Did the system fit without making the visor so thick it doesn't fit/close right on a Vert? Is it actual Homelink brand and work OK?
Anyone done this? Did the system fit without making the visor so thick it doesn't fit/close right on a Vert? Is it actual Homelink brand and work OK?
11-02-2005, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
This was a great mod. I bought a tan colored homelink off Ebay for $15 and a can of black vinyl spray paint at a local parts store. 10 minutes to remove the visor from the car, 1 hour to cut the stitching, cut the fiber board inside and sew it up by hand. 5 minutes to reinstall in car. It does not make it look any thicker than before. Here's a pic of mine and a how-to link.
HomeLink how-to
HomeLink how-to
Now i just have to win it and install it 
Thanks for sharing
11-03-2005, 12:23 AM
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Oh great. Now we'll all be bidding against each other on eBay and driving the prices up.
I think I'll wait a bit.
(I'm thinking economics, but my wife still calls it procrastination)
I think I'll wait a bit.
(I'm thinking economics, but my wife still calls it procrastination)
11-03-2005, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by VinnyG
Had them install one for me at the Gambler's Classic in Laughlin, NV a couple of years ago. Has worked like a charm ever since......... Great product!!!!
Wow! How very cool, and, convenient.