Blendmount

Merlin_83 · 07-28-2015, 11:05 AM

Greetings,

Has anyone purchased and installed a BlendMount ? wondering if this and their corresponding MirrorTap works well long term.

I have never had issues with the suction cups on my Valentine 1 - but want something more, well blended into the overall interior aesthetics.

Oh, and this is part one of this quest for adding my Valentine 1

- thought better to have a separate post as to why I want (need) to do this.

Best,
Merlin

kong24680 · 07-28-2015, 11:39 AM

The Blendmount works exceptionally well, only downside is the price.

B8bydesign · 07-28-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by big greasy taco

I dont believe the blend mount fits cars with the rain sensor on the back of the mirror. (if you dont have the rain sensor, carry on) Maybe it has been fixed since, but definitely worth checking into before you buy

Last I looked this was still the case. Mine is hardwired above my mirror, very clean and barely noticeable.

delirium330 · 07-28-2015, 04:28 PM

I'm pretty sure they make one for every type (see link). I personally am not a fan... I think the V1 tucks up really nicely up high and out of the way on its own. The Blendmount just makes a bigger set of plastic stuff hanging there in the window. Also, no reason to do any tapping into the mirror. There is a really easy DIY to run the cable around the headliner and into the glovebox fusebox - ends up very clean.

http://www.blendmount.com/bmw-mseries-e90.html

mjposner · 07-28-2015, 07:08 PM

I have blendmount and rain sensor still works. Rattles a bit but works well and beats suction cup. I have an escort smart radar with the small screen on the mirror.

NashvegasR · 07-28-2015, 08:26 PM

It's great. Trust me. Worth the 90 or 100 bucks. I have one on my e93 M3... only issue is that the silly red clown nose hangs down a bit far and hits my Redline... so I put some felt between it and the detector.

lorinzo · 07-29-2015, 11:33 AM

Perfect fit and great quality!
I do not have yet, but strongly considering the MirrorTap.

vastano · 07-29-2015, 01:36 PM

Blendmount didn't work on my car with V1. I have the giant hump behind my mirror, not sure if thats the rain sensor or what.

d0o0fy · 07-29-2015, 03:26 PM

The Blendmount works fine with the rain sensor, you just need to get reference BV1-2014 (2013 E92 M3). If you hard-wire your detector and run the cable around the windshield it makes for a very clean install.

KlingsM3 · 07-29-2015, 08:47 PM

I have had my V1 for about a month now, and just received my blendmount and wire tap in the mail yesterday. I was planning to install this weekend. Quick question for you guys??? Is there an advantage to hardwiring it around the windshield to the glove box? It seems intuitive that the wire tap in the rear view mirror would be easier to install rather then running a hardwire to the glove box? If anyone can point me in the right direction, that would be helpful. Also, if anybody has pics or links on how to do either install, that would be awesome!

NashvegasR · 07-31-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by B8bydesign

Last I looked this was still the case. Mine is hardwired above my mirror, very clean and barely noticeable.

It 100% fits rain sensor cars (I have it on my E93 with rain sensor now). It may NOT fit the cars with the auto high beam headlights (which have an add'l camera thingy in front of mirror).

BPMSport · 07-31-2015, 04:24 PM

I've had it on my M3 for about two years, no issues other than needing to tighten it for high G cornering. Rain sensor is no problem. Also bought one for my 1990 E32 but never got it to fit and have no idea where I put it.

07-28-2015, 11:05 AM	#1
Merlin_83 Merlin 474 Rep 730 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW M3 6MT w/ZCP Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Blendmount - is good ? Greetings, Has anyone purchased and installed a BlendMount ? wondering if this and their corresponding MirrorTap works well long term. I have never had issues with the suction cups on my Valentine 1 - but want something more, well blended into the overall interior aesthetics. Oh, and this is part one of this quest for adding my Valentine 1 - thought better to have a separate post as to why I want (need) to do this. Best, Merlin __________________ 2012 E92 M3 ZCP \| 2008 E90 335xi \| 2008 E90 335i \|
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07-28-2015, 11:39 AM	#2
kong24680 Captain 252 Rep 998 Posts Drives: Silverstone Metallic F06 M6 Gr Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	The Blendmount works exceptionally well, only downside is the price.
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delirium330 First Lieutenant 205 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 3 Pedals Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure they make one for every type (see link). I personally am not a fan... I think the V1 tucks up really nicely up high and out of the way on its own. The Blendmount just makes a bigger set of plastic stuff hanging there in the window. Also, no reason to do any tapping into the mirror. There is a really easy DIY to run the cable around the headliner and into the glovebox fusebox - ends up very clean. http://www.blendmount.com/bmw-mseries-e90.html
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	I have blendmount and rain sensor still works. Rattles a bit but works well and beats suction cup. I have an escort smart radar with the small screen on the mirror. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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NashvegasR Lieutenant 174 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 F83 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (4)	It's great. Trust me. Worth the 90 or 100 bucks. I have one on my e93 M3... only issue is that the silly red clown nose hangs down a bit far and hits my Redline... so I put some felt between it and the detector.
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07-29-2015, 11:33 AM	#7
lorinzo Captain 84 Rep 953 Posts Drives: e90 M3; i3 rex; e46 M3 vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Perfect fit and great quality! I do not have yet, but strongly considering the MirrorTap. __________________ \| 2011 M3 Sedan \| Le Mans Blue \| M-DCT \| ZC2 \| ZCP \| ZP3 \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Dinan exhaust \| Dinan software \| Dinan pulley \| Dinan intake \| Dinan pedals \| Bimmian LED interior \| Lux H8 V3 \| WeissLicht PY24W LED \| 20% tint \| IND reflectors \| IND front grills \| IND key hole cover \| IND hood vents \| IND M5 mirror covers \| Reus Systems audio \| Verstraβe shifter paddles \| BBS LM 20x9 et 15 and 20x10.5 et 15 \| Hankook Ventus V12 255/30/20 and 295/25/20 \| Red BBS Racing lug nut kit \| H&R Sport springs \|
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vastano Captain 103 Rep 893 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (5)	Blendmount didn't work on my car with V1. I have the giant hump behind my mirror, not sure if thats the rain sensor or what.
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07-29-2015, 03:26 PM	#9
d0o0fy Private First Class 22 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	The Blendmount works fine with the rain sensor, you just need to get reference BV1-2014 (2013 E92 M3). If you hard-wire your detector and run the cable around the windshield it makes for a very clean install. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT (06/13 built) :: Melbourne Red & Fox Red/Black/Black 2-tone :: H&R Sports+ Springs :: Ground Control Camber plates :: Essex/AP-Racing Radical Pro 5000R (CP9660) Front BBK :: 275/35/18 Maxxis RC1 on OZ Challenge HLT (track)
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KlingsM3 Private 9 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 MW/Blk Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sarasota, Florida iTrader: (0)	I have had my V1 for about a month now, and just received my blendmount and wire tap in the mail yesterday. I was planning to install this weekend. Quick question for you guys??? Is there an advantage to hardwiring it around the windshield to the glove box? It seems intuitive that the wire tap in the rear view mirror would be easier to install rather then running a hardwire to the glove box? If anyone can point me in the right direction, that would be helpful. Also, if anybody has pics or links on how to do either install, that would be awesome!
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