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Escort 8500
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Escort 8500
Well I took my 8500 out for a test drive yesterday and with exception of a few strays...didn't pick up much. But I did notice the reflection of the platnium finish on the windshield and curious if those sporting the 8500 get used to it or figure out some way to reduce the glare.
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St. Jude Donor '07
I mount mine high, next too the rv mirror. That should get rid of the glare probs you are having.
BTW, I am transferring back to Charleston in a few months and will be cruising to MB often. I will look forward to meeting you sometime!
mph1972
BTW, I am transferring back to Charleston in a few months and will be cruising to MB often. I will look forward to meeting you sometime!
mph1972
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I usually put mine up high too. However, I guess I never really noticed the glare. I have had several escort detectors and always upgrade to the lastest model. I love my blue readout 8500 X50.
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From: Bellingham WA
Placement is important.. too low or too high and the "eye" doesnt get
maximum exposure. remember it has to be able to "see" thru the back window/rear. Just below the rearview mirror is the best. I've picked up radar on my 8500 from not only around a corner but from as far as 2+ miles away.
maximum exposure. remember it has to be able to "see" thru the back window/rear. Just below the rearview mirror is the best. I've picked up radar on my 8500 from not only around a corner but from as far as 2+ miles away.
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Originally Posted by mph1972
I mount mine high, next too the rv mirror. That should get rid of the glare probs you are having.
BTW, I am transferring back to Charleston in a few months and will be cruising to MB often. I will look forward to meeting you sometime!
mph1972
BTW, I am transferring back to Charleston in a few months and will be cruising to MB often. I will look forward to meeting you sometime!
mph1972
So the tint doesn't impair performance?
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St. Jude Donor '07
Tint really shouldn't make a big difference. South Carolina and Hawaii TINT limitations are about the same. mounting just underneath the rearview mirror should be ideal for the coupe (as mentioned previously).
Anyone out there know what the best wiring is out there to hard wire the detector? I really get tired of the coiled cable haning down.
Micah
Anyone out there know what the best wiring is out there to hard wire the detector? I really get tired of the coiled cable haning down.
Micah
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From: North/Central NJ - a.k.a. Gotti in the CFNE section
St. Jude Donor '05
mph1972 - YES. www.cardomain.com order the hardwiring kit for the 8500 - its 9.95 + shipping.. i have 1 in my cts and ordered 1 the other day for my vette.. its basically a telephone cord, its thin, and very sleek.. its perfect for hardwiring as its in his name
http://www.cardomain.com/shop/item.pl?sku=ESCDIRECTWIRE
direct link for ya!
http://www.cardomain.com/shop/item.pl?sku=ESCDIRECTWIRE
direct link for ya!
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From: Newberry FL
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Z0Sick6
mph1972 - YES. www.cardomain.com order the hardwiring kit for the 8500 - its 9.95 + shipping.. i have 1 in my cts and ordered 1 the other day for my vette.. its basically a telephone cord, its thin, and very sleek.. its perfect for hardwiring as its in his name
http://www.cardomain.com/shop/item.pl?sku=ESCDIRECTWIRE
direct link for ya!
http://www.cardomain.com/shop/item.pl?sku=ESCDIRECTWIRE
direct link for ya!
Micah
