Where does everyone mount radar detectors?
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From: Syracuse NY
Where does everyone mount radar detectors?
Question for all you veterans. Just bought a new Z06 and wondering where everyone mounts their radar detectors and how they wire them to make the look very clean? Narrowed my search to the Escort 8500 x50 with blue display, but want it to look good in the car. Any help?? 
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just got the vette myself with SAME radar detector... I think i am going to bring it to an audio place by me and have it hard wired. it looks the cleanest
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However you do it I would recommend mounting it so you can remove it when needed. Two reasons for this, one in some states they are illegal, and two it is the number one stolen accessory in automobiles. I have had my window smashed in with a rock so some knucklehead could reach in and steal the thing. I went the easy route, I just stuck it on the windshield and ran the cord down and plugged in.
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From: Griffin Ga.
Originally Posted by shurite44
However you do it I would recommend mounting it so you can remove it when needed. Two reasons for this, one in some states they are illegal, and two it is the number one stolen accessory in automobiles. I have had my window smashed in with a rock so some knucklehead could reach in and steal the thing. I went the easy route, I just stuck it on the windshield and ran the cord down and plugged in.
Windshield so you can remove with out lots of problems.
Racer
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Mounted detector (either V1 or Passport 8500x50) to bottom of rear view mirror with bracket from Great Lakes Trophy (about $30). Hardwired directly to auto dimming mirror with "short wire" from CF member Teamspeed ($12.95). Can easily unplug wire and slip the detector out of the bracket any time you want. Clean and slick.
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My V1 is mounted just to the left of the mirror, about the same level. The tint line is right at the top edge of the V1, so the V1 is "peeking" under the tint. I ran the hardwire behind the mirror, down the top channel (I have a coupe), behind the pilar and down to the fusebox where I used one of the switched wires from the bundle. It was very easy to do, except that I have somewhat broad shoulders so the wiring down below was difficult for me.
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Check these out... scroll to the bottom of the page for the non-logo version.
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/Conn...arDetector.htm
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/Conn...arDetector.htm
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From: Santa Cruz Mountains CA
I walked a different path.
Put mine right below the headliner next to the driver's A pillar. Ran the wire in A-pillar wire channel.
The detector is virtually invisible to all but the driver. Flipping down the sun visor makes it even less visible.
Personally, I prefer this spot to the rear view mirror location that most others opt for.
Put mine right below the headliner next to the driver's A pillar. Ran the wire in A-pillar wire channel.
The detector is virtually invisible to all but the driver. Flipping down the sun visor makes it even less visible.
Personally, I prefer this spot to the rear view mirror location that most others opt for.
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From: Central Ma
Originally Posted by mew
Mounted detector (either V1 or Passport 8500x50) to bottom of rear view mirror with bracket from Great Lakes Trophy (about $30). Hardwired directly to auto dimming mirror with "short wire" from CF member Teamspeed ($12.95). Can easily unplug wire and slip the detector out of the bracket any time you want. Clean and slick.
Highly recommended.
Steve
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You may want to enlarge your search - I have K40, both are built in (with active lights showing up in the dash/instrument panel).
IMHO, it is the only way to have a radar/laser dector installed.
IMHO, it is the only way to have a radar/laser dector installed.
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Originally Posted by Pipes
I walked a different path.
Put mine right below the headliner next to the driver's A pillar. Ran the wire in A-pillar wire channel.
The detector is virtually invisible to all but the driver. Flipping down the sun visor makes it even less visible.
Personally, I prefer this spot to the rear view mirror location that most others opt for.
Put mine right below the headliner next to the driver's A pillar. Ran the wire in A-pillar wire channel.
The detector is virtually invisible to all but the driver. Flipping down the sun visor makes it even less visible.
Personally, I prefer this spot to the rear view mirror location that most others opt for.
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by mew
Mounted detector (either V1 or Passport 8500x50) to bottom of rear view mirror with bracket from Great Lakes Trophy (about $30). Hardwired directly to auto dimming mirror with "short wire" from CF member Teamspeed ($12.95). Can easily unplug wire and slip the detector out of the bracket any time you want. Clean and slick.
I've wired mine directly off the rear view mirror. I just wrap the little cord around the back of the mirror and stick my V1 in the glove compartment. Presto! No radar detector.