new radar detector location
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Tampa Bay Area, U.S.A. (Zombie Nation)
The lower the car is to the ground the more important it is to mount a RD as high as possible. There is no metalized film embedded in the windshield of a Corvette that would block radar signals as is the case with some cars.
A RD that is looking for GPS satellites, such as the Escort 9500i, should also be mounted as far forward as possible. A suction-cup mount on the windshield takes care of this automatically but they are not very reliable. A well-forward mechanical mount can result in instability due to the effects of cantilevering. But even with a hefty detector like the 9600i this instability can be resolved by using appropriate materials and design techniques.
A RD that is looking for GPS satellites, such as the Escort 9500i, should also be mounted as far forward as possible. A suction-cup mount on the windshield takes care of this automatically but they are not very reliable. A well-forward mechanical mount can result in instability due to the effects of cantilevering. But even with a hefty detector like the 9600i this instability can be resolved by using appropriate materials and design techniques.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
This is how my V1 is mounted, except on the driver's side. Can't be seening from outside of the car from either back approach or from the front. It does work very well through the windshield tint.
Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood TN
Charlie
Drifting
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From: New Rochelle, NY New York
The mount came with the detector but you can order this to work..
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1610
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Hollister, California
I pick up the signals from the rear with plenty of time to spare. Would probably work a smige better if a little higher. This location works best for me for quick removal purposes also.
Drifting
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From: New Rochelle, NY New York
I personally never remove my detector so I wanted a more permanent spot 
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