Radar detector mount?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Carson City Nevada
Radar detector mount?
Who sells one? I used a Blend Mount (I think that was the name of it) on my c5 for my Escort 850. I don't see where they make one for a c8. Anybody have an answer? Not that I would ever go fast or anything like that.
Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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Looks like you’re running an escort with the magmount? That mount lowers the detector a good inch or more. I run a V1 GEN2 and it tucks up nice behind the mirror. The blendmount for the C8 is definitely better than previous years.
Racer
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I had it up behind the mirror but access was limited to hit buttons
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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These are my two methods. First used on my two C7s for 7 years and C8 for two years. Used the Blendmout wire kit.
The second used about a year on my C8. Removed when I sold it a week ago and will install on my E-Ray at 3000. Will take just a few minutes
Removed from my C8 just sold and will install on my E-Ray. Wires hidden until they come out close to windshield. 3M Dual Lock much stronger than Velcro.
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I don't like how mounting a radar detector below the mirror blocks your vision so I mounted mine above the infotainment screen. I made my own mount but there are universal mounts available:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-detector.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-detector.html
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Waze works good in an urban area (unless you're the first one) but not in rural areas. I don't think I've seen one Waze alert where I live but I've had my RD notify me about real threats numerous times.
Burning Brakes
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I don't like how mounting a radar detector below the mirror blocks your vision so I mounted mine above the infotainment screen. I made my own mount but there are universal mounts available:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-detector.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-detector.html
I was lazy and bought one off of Amazon that mounts behind the infotainment screen. I run the power cord to the 12V outlet by the glove box. It takes just a few seconds to mount it, or remove all traces of it. I like it at/near eye level and both the front and rear RD receivers have an unobstructed "view" through glass. I also run Waze. I think the RD + Waze compliment each other nicely. YMMV.
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E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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The advantage for me with that detector is I ONLY drive locally. I now have ~10 years of recorded GPS locations where I have seen and marked a radar trap. Also have school zones and where there are sneaky spots that go from the typical rural 55 mph limit to 35 marked as some are hard to see from a distance. A nice "young ladies voice" comes up before the marked spot and says "speed trap!"
Last edited by JerryU; Nov 5, 2023 at 06:10 AM.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
BTW I use the Blendmount with Escort Max MKIi. Best mount I have found...not cheap. i am not sure how some say it blocks vision but say on top of Info screen doesnt block view. I have used even super suction mounts and one day find the detector had fallen. I have tried high end two face tape on bracket or snap lock, but always vibrates or chatters which drives me nuts.
Last edited by gliot1; Nov 4, 2023 at 06:55 PM.
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With laser that is true but not with radar. If the LEO has his radar continuously on (which many do in my area) then the RD goes off before he has a strong enough signal reflected back to his unit. If he is using instant-on radar then you usually see your RD going on and off as he is shooting other cars. If no one is around you then you may be the first to get hit with instant-on but that usually isn't the case.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I have only been banged with laser once in past 10 years....very few cops have them. Over my driving life RDs have saved me too many times to count. Most cops drive with them on most of the time and the directional detectors are very good. I can say this with a lot of confidence. If you don't have one, you are living on borrowed time until the next ticket, unless you keep it to just 5mph over.
