Detector outside view 2

 

I'd love to see some kind of bracket that made it easy to install and remove. I've got an Escort/Passport 8500 that need the power outlet. The suction cups, as noted, aren't too stealthy plus I can't get them or the bracket adjusted to where the detector doesn't rest in the dash or is up so high as to be really annoying. Simply putting it on the dash with velcro won't sit it up high enough to function properly. If anybody has any good ideas, I'd love to hear them. Think Escort could come up with a better bracket?????

 

I had to make one. PIA, but worth it ultimately.

 

Well, I've lived with my detector for about a week now in it's new lower-left-dash location, and have decided (a) I love the location, and (b) I needed a more attractive bracket. So I got to creating today, and made a nicer one. Pics follow.

 

from the side...

 

... and the view from the driver's seat.

 

I keep my radar detector in my pocket (PBA cards, and soon my badge) Whats wrong with you people wanting to speed, dont you know that breaking the law :p

I think the radar looks fine in the middle of the windshield, kind of offsets the homelink mirror. IDK my .02

 

There is a direct wire smart cord available for the 8500. That, and the jammer, are on my list of must haves for this car.

 

To add this little bit of info about the radar detector; when I went to mount mine, (Passport 8500), I looked into the possibility of mounting it in the same place that Omicron has his currently mounted, (as seen in this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...5&pagenumber=1). In doing my little bit of testing, (as anyone who read my post concerning grounding kits should know...:D ). I broke out a laser level, and held it in place where the detector was to go, and pointed the lighted end out BOTH the front and the rear. I found that there is no obstruction in either direction. I am also working on a different mount for the detector, and will post it along with pix when I get it done. I'll include pix of the laser tests as well. With any luck, that will be sometime this weekend. Yes - I know, this is a double post, sorry!
-Doc

 

Hi folks, I have been reading the posts regarding the problems with power supply. I remember last time (few years ago) I had a device with battery supply, it worked fine. If there was a threat of being caught by police for using it, I just took it off from the provided magnet and slipped below the seat.
Does anyone have experience with similar thingy? Is any newer model of this kind available now?
thx

 

The Passport Solo 2 that I use is actually cordless. But if you mount your detector up by the rear view mirror and are willing to pull down the overhead console so you can get at the wiring, it's a simple matter to run power to a detector in this location.

 

I should probably point out that I no longer have my detector mounted in the lower left corner of the windshield as pictured in this thread... I have fabricated a bracket just like Doctorr did at the beginning of this thread.

 

I also have the bel. I didnt like to have the detector above the mirror since it caused 2 problems.

1. The rearview mirror has to sit low (in the original position) so that it blocks up most of the center of the windshield.
2. Since the bel unit comes with the laser detector front and back, it should sit lower if possible.. (probably not a big deal)

So, I mounted mine upside down right snug under the rearview mirror, with the mirror positioned as high as possible. Also, when I had it mounted high, I had to use a custom fabricated bracket, and it had too much play. THe one that comes with the radar detector works perfectly behind the mirror with a little creative use of extra strength velcro and a tie wrap.

The laser sensors are low, and has a clear view out front and back , and the radar detector uses less space than the mirror.. AND i can easily read it and reach the buttons, and it is closer to my ear and easier for me to hear when the radio is up.

 

Good solution, Guy. But personally, it would drive me NUTS having it upside down. I'm just like that.

 

The words are right side up.. just the buttons are on the boddom.

I'll take a pic and post it tommorrow. not as "Stealth" as the top install but it doesnt really stand out either.

 

I tried my detector hanging under the rear view mirror for a short while - had to make a bracket and everything. Then Mrs. Omi took the car for a short trip and hated the location, said it blocked her view. So it came down - both to keep the peace, and because I kind of agreed.

Still, nice version. Love to see pics.

 

I have the Solo S2 and ran into the same problem mentioned earlier in this thread with the standard suction cups not sticking to the painted surface on the top center of the windshield.

My 2 cent solution: put a little rectangular peice of clear 3M packing tape over the spot where you want to attach the suction cups. Perfect.

Jeff