Radar Mounting ????
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Le Mans Master
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Radar Mounting ????
Anybody using WCC mirror mounted detector holder?. If so, How do you like it? Are there any others available? I'm tired of the suction cup windshield mount. Thanks to all.
Melting Slicks
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I am using the Great Lakes Trophy visor mount modified so that my Beltronics detector will fit. I have it mounted on the left side of the mirror with a 12" Invisicord. I lke it fine.
Racer
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Well, I finally mounted my Escort with WCC mirror mount. I had Circuit City run the power cord down the passenger pillar to the fuses under the pasenger floorboard. He tied it into the heated seats circuit. I adjusted the mount so that the Escort would be level when mounted, peeled the tape off and stuck it to the mirror. For me, the install was easy and in the perfect location.
Just my 2 cents,
Jeff
Just my 2 cents,
Jeff
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St. Jude Donor '06
I have my V1 mounted on the mirror mount purchased from Great Lakes Trophies (www.greatlakestrophies.com) and hooked up to the mirror power using an 8" Invisicord (http://www.invisicord.com/order.html).
IMO in the best location for detection (front and back), viewing and adjusting. Works great!
IMO in the best location for detection (front and back), viewing and adjusting. Works great!
Last edited by C-INRED; Dec 11, 2006 at 01:29 PM.
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Originally Posted by Jeff in Sarasota
Well, I finally mounted my Escort with WCC mirror mount. I had Circuit City run the power cord down the passenger pillar to the fuses under the pasenger floorboard. He tied it into the heated seats circuit. I adjusted the mount so that the Escort would be level when mounted, peeled the tape off and stuck it to the mirror. For me, the install was easy and in the perfect location.
Just my 2 cents,
Jeff
Just my 2 cents,
Jeff
Racer
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From: Osprey Florida
I guess I just figured "better safe than sorry". I didn't want to mess up anything with the mirror electronics (On Star, compass, auto dimming, etc.) and CC only charged $32.00 to run a separate wire.
Bottom line is that it was my comfort level (and I was not aware of the above Invisacord until now)
Looks like Invisicord would have been the way to go for sure.
Bottom line is that it was my comfort level (and I was not aware of the above Invisacord until now)
Looks like Invisicord would have been the way to go for sure.
Last edited by Jeff in Sarasota; Dec 11, 2006 at 01:44 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Santee California
Originally Posted by C-INRED
I have my V1 mounted on the mirror mount purchased from Great Lakes Trophies (www.greatlakestrophies.com) and hooked up to the mirror power using an 8" Invisicord (http://www.invisicord.com/order.html).
IMO in the best location for detection (front and back), viewing and adjusting. Works great!
IMO in the best location for detection (front and back), viewing and adjusting. Works great!
This has got to be the best set up.
Burning Brakes
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From: slower lower DE
Had the mirror mount on my C5. Didn't like it because it blocked line of sight IMO. Went to the Vette Mods bracket - thought it was a great product and put the detector in the right place. Liked it so much I bought another when I got my C6.
Le Mans Master
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From: Huntington Beach California
Originally Posted by dcs191919
anyone had any problems with the glue melting from the heat. I live in dallas and everything that is glued on melts off in no time.
Former Vendor
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From: Loganville GA
I too had the great lakes and I didn't really care for the detector being so close to my face and its general obstruction of the view out the window. It was difficult to refocuse my eyes between the distance of the road and the detector when making my regular scans of the cockpit.
I now have the vettemods visor mount and love it.
I now have the vettemods visor mount and love it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by rwpatte
The original brackett didn't hold in the heat. Great Lakes changed the adhesive. I haven't heard of a problem since.
Also...it's important to make sure the back of the mirror is cleaned as directed with alcohol. The better you clean it, the better it's going to stick.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by corvette pilot
It was difficult to refocuse my eyes between the distance of the road and the detector when making my regular scans of the cockpit.
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From: Berkeley Lake GA
Originally Posted by PappyTinker
I am using the Great Lakes Trophy visor mount modified so that my Beltronics detector will fit. I have it mounted on the left side of the mirror with a 12" Invisicord. I lke it fine.
Great lakes, Valentine and Invisicord all shipped sooooooo fast. Thumbs up to all of them!