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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Would appreciate some suggestions on built in detectors that work. I have been considering a K 40 Calibre Radar/ Laser detector
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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what do you mean by "built in?"

my v1 is mounted like this and is wired @ the mirror, nice and neat:

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Look up the Bell detector. They are supposed to have one of the best to build in but I think it's around $1500. Maybe less now. They also make the Escort detectors. These days you need a Laser jammer too if you want better coverage. Lots of threads on the subject if you search it.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
what do you mean by "built in?"

my v1 is mounted like this and is wired @ the mirror, nice and neat:

Am I being stupid or is that not a stock C5 mirror?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Am I being stupid or is that not a stock C5 mirror?
the temp, compass and homelink mirror was an option.

it was code RPO-BS6































































































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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
the temp, compass and homelink mirror was an option.

it was code RPO-BS6
Man now I need to go out and check it on my car to see if I have it haha. Was it offered on all years and models?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Man now I need to go out and check it on my car to see if I have it haha. Was it offered on all years and models?
uhhhh...yeaaah....


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uhhhh...yeaaah....


LOL you don't have to be an *** bro. It's been a long day at work.
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LOL you don't have to be an *** bro. It's been a long day at work.
alright, alright...here's the thread if you want to know about the mirror

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1592603

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alright, alright...here's the thread if you want to know about the mirror

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1592603

deception! Wow I honestly though I was missing something there big time. You made me doubt my C5 knowledge lol.
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Hey Jason can you get it without Home Link?
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Hey Jason can you get it without Home Link?
there's tons or mirror options out there. just hit the auction site and search for "auto dimming mirror".

they all start from there and just pile on the options. my mirror is as loaded as you can get.

i went with gentex because it's a pretty reputible brand.
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Goes well with the cloaking device option I retrofitted to my car, Here is a couple of dozen pics:









now some from the back:








side shots, first right:





then left:






I can't even see it to take pics from the front,,,,sorry

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Originally Posted by Silverbullet00
Goes well with the cloaking device option I retrofitted to my car, Here is a couple of dozen pics:









now some from the back:








side shots, first right:





then left:






I can't even see it to take pics from the front,,,,sorry

Great
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Originally Posted by Silverbullet00
Goes well with the cloaking device option I retrofitted to my car, Here is a couple of dozen pics:









now some from the back:








side shots, first right:





then left:






I can't even see it to take pics from the front,,,,sorry

Thanks. That makes my day.
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