Show some creative mounts for Escorts
Burning Brakes
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From: Murrieta CA
Check out the VetteMods solution. This is a great product. Beats the hell out of the suction cup mounts.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1452337
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1452337
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Just installed the Vettemods mount last week - before I have used velcro to mount it on the dash, just above the center vent. I have noticed a little more vibration with the Vettemods mount than I'd like, so I will be modding it - I am going to add some foam between the top of the detector and the mount arm (I bought one of those foam paint brushes to harvest the foam from). Other than the vibration I really like it.
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From: Highland Village TX
I have continued to use the suction cup mount at the top left center of the windshield with an Invisicord so the Escort can remain on the left side of the mirror. The hard mount that is now available by Vettemods looks like a first class product but puts the display too far out of my view for my taste. Unfortunately, the suction cup mount requires frequent maintenance, especially with the heat on it and wants to sag and fall down. Hopefully a hard mount for the left side becomes available that does not obstruct the mirror. Just my $.02 worth.
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Go to West Coast Corvettes WEB site.
They have a 'screw' that replaces the mirror to windshield screw.
Cost a bunch of $$$ for a damn screw, but it does work well, and keeps the radar unit just below the rear view mirror.
They have a 'screw' that replaces the mirror to windshield screw.
Cost a bunch of $$$ for a damn screw, but it does work well, and keeps the radar unit just below the rear view mirror.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Here you go!
C5 Escort & Valentine One visor mounting bracket
Available in Brushed or Black
VŌZtech has designed and manufactured this unique radar detector mount with a mounting tab that enables its use with both Escort and Valentine One detectors.
This item is fabricated from aluminum so its sturdy, reducing bounce and vibration. This bracket attaches to the passengers visor clip placing it just under the tint line on the windshield, while making it less visible from outside of the car. Also, as shown above, you are still able to place the visor in the down position. The VŌZtech radar detector bracket uses the visor clip screw to hold it securely in place.
C5 version $25.00
C5 Escort & Valentine One visor mounting bracket
Available in Brushed or Black
VŌZtech has designed and manufactured this unique radar detector mount with a mounting tab that enables its use with both Escort and Valentine One detectors.
This item is fabricated from aluminum so its sturdy, reducing bounce and vibration. This bracket attaches to the passengers visor clip placing it just under the tint line on the windshield, while making it less visible from outside of the car. Also, as shown above, you are still able to place the visor in the down position. The VŌZtech radar detector bracket uses the visor clip screw to hold it securely in place.
C5 version $25.00
Last edited by vettemods.com; Aug 17, 2006 at 02:56 PM.
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My vettemods bracket with an Escort 7500 powered by an 8" invisicord wired to the rear view mirror power.
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ptdrummer54
The vibration should be very minimal. Please make sure the visor clip is seated fully into our bracket and that the detector has "clicked" into the slot on the mounting tab. If those things are done and you still have an issue shoot me a PM.
Thanks,
Rick
Just installed the Vettemods mount last week - before I have used velcro to mount it on the dash, just above the center vent. I have noticed a little more vibration with the Vettemods mount than I'd like, so I will be modding it - I am going to add some foam between the top of the detector and the mount arm (I bought one of those foam paint brushes to harvest the foam from). Other than the vibration I really like it.
The vibration should be very minimal. Please make sure the visor clip is seated fully into our bracket and that the detector has "clicked" into the slot on the mounting tab. If those things are done and you still have an issue shoot me a PM.
Thanks,
Rick
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
Just installed the Vettemods mount last week - before I have used velcro to mount it on the dash, just above the center vent. I have noticed a little more vibration with the Vettemods mount than I'd like, so I will be modding it - I am going to add some foam between the top of the detector and the mount arm (I bought one of those foam paint brushes to harvest the foam from). Other than the vibration I really like it.
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
Just installed the Vettemods mount last week - before I have used velcro to mount it on the dash, just above the center vent. I have noticed a little more vibration with the Vettemods mount than I'd like, so I will be modding it - I am going to add some foam between the top of the detector and the mount arm (I bought one of those foam paint brushes to harvest the foam from). Other than the vibration I really like it.
mine also vibrates while I drive...trying to decide what to do about it...other then that- it fits great along with my rear view wire tap...you can't see it from the outside and it is not intrusive to the passenger (where it mounts to the visor clip)
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Originally Posted by vettemods.com
ptdrummer54
The vibration should be very minimal. Please make sure the visor clip is seated fully into our bracket and that the detector has "clicked" into the slot on the mounting tab. If those things are done and you still have an issue shoot me a PM.
Thanks,
Rick
The vibration should be very minimal. Please make sure the visor clip is seated fully into our bracket and that the detector has "clicked" into the slot on the mounting tab. If those things are done and you still have an issue shoot me a PM.
Thanks,
Rick
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
Originally Posted by PeterNLois
I have continued to use the suction cup mount at the top left center of the windshield with an Invisicord so the Escort can remain on the left side of the mirror. The hard mount that is now available by Vettemods looks like a first class product but puts the display too far out of my view for my taste. Unfortunately, the suction cup mount requires frequent maintenance, especially with the heat on it and wants to sag and fall down. Hopefully a hard mount for the left side becomes available that does not obstruct the mirror. Just my $.02 worth.
Works great !
