Rear view mirror detector mount?
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Racer
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From: North Las Vegas Nevada
Rear view mirror detector mount?
Anybody using the rear mirror mounting bracket for a detector? I ordered one from West Coast and was wondering how it worked out and if it is sturdy.
Thanks!
Rob
Thanks!
Rob
Drifting
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From: pasadena in the great state of TEXAS
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Originally Posted by rws.1
I use the Great Lakes Trophies one combined with an Invisicord on my
V-1
V-1
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Racer
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From: North Las Vegas Nevada
There is a comany that makes a little power cord that you can plug into the auto dimming rear view mirror for power to your radar detector. This is most convenient if you mount your detector to the mirror or upper windshield.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bergen County NJ
Originally Posted by rws.1
I use the Great Lakes Trophies one combined with an Invisicord on my
V-1
V-1
Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Originally Posted by HRDTOPC54FUN
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Racer
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From: North Las Vegas Nevada
Originally Posted by craig04c5
Thank you but I should have been more specific, I meant the mount. I have the invisicord but would like to mount to the mirror.
Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Originally Posted by allmee
The mirror power would be so cool, but there alot of complaints about this hook up. I may just run a long cord around the windshield frame and under the dash.
Race Director
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From: Pasco WA
You guys are making this way too complicated. Just get a 5-6" metal strap, and drill a hole in the mirror mount base to hang your detector. I painted mine flat black, so it's virtually invisible. To wire directly to your mirror power, you just need one of those cheapo testers that most people have for use around the house. Find a power, and ground wire that only works with the ignition on, and in first gear, and wedge the two-wires from your detector. The whole thing is real easy, and free. You'll have to experiment a little to get the strap the right length, but that's about the most difficult part.
Team Owner
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by SMR 67
Same here - great combo, but the prongs of the Invisicord don't sit very tight in the rear view mirror plug and they're a pain to get back in there. I'm getting my V1 hard wired but will keep the rear view mirror mount.
.......to lazy to fix it right
DH
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Originally Posted by SMR 67
Same here - great combo, but the prongs of the Invisicord don't sit very tight in the rear view mirror plug and they're a pain to get back in there. I'm getting my V1 hard wired but will keep the rear view mirror mount.
If you would like to do something about this purchase, please PM me. I have a very high success rate and satisfied customer base, so it dismays me a bit when I hear there is a problem.
