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Jedi54 02-01-2008 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by Rotary__Rocket (Post 2275948)
nice find.
it definitely helps a lot since my valentine 1 will be arriving

p.s. jedi, your set up looking good, so clean...

thank you!


Originally Posted by firebirdude (Post 2275959)
I can wait. lol

I'll take pics tonight when I get home. Any other angle you're looking for? Or just driver view?
I can tell you this: some people are hesitant to go this route because it 'impairs' their vision but it really doesn't if you think about it. What are you possibly looking at that is @ your 1 o'clock.

firebirdude 02-01-2008 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by Jedi54 (Post 2275988)
I can tell you this: some people are hesitant to go this route because it 'impairs' their vision but it really doesn't if you think about it. What are you possibly looking at that is @ your 1 o'clock.

I wouldn't say I think it'll impair my field of vision....maybe.... but more so, I just think it might look "cluttered". I'm the guy that's ripping my e-pass apart to hide somewhere rather than having it sticking on the windshield.lol I have my Bel RX65 behind the black dots now. I don't mind it there, but I haven't decided if performance is truly the same as without the dots. There has been several instances where I am practically on top of a cop before it sounds the Ka alert. (Not a cop running radar, just cruising around town) Also, times where I'm within a stones toss to the front door of Walgreens before the K-band alert appears. Also, it rattles against the windshield AND mirror in that position.

If you could just snap a few more from various places, I'd really appreciate it. :)

Razz1 02-01-2008 08:42 PM

You could take it to the track. Then you wouldn't need one of those contraptions.

mysql101 02-01-2008 08:49 PM

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I far prefer the detector over the rear view mirror.

If you don't like the suction cups, remove them, and use glass glue to stick the mount to the window.

Jedi54 02-01-2008 10:17 PM


Originally Posted by Razz1 (Post 2276394)
You could take it to the track. Then you wouldn't need one of those contraptions.

not all of us can drive on the track to get to work.. .

Razz1 02-01-2008 10:27 PM

How can you use a rdar dector on the way to work?

There's way too much traffic.

Jedi54 02-01-2008 11:35 PM


Originally Posted by Razz1 (Post 2276585)
How can you use a rdar dector on the way to work?

There's way too much traffic.

little traffic
I take 4 different freeways to get to the office

Razz1 02-02-2008 12:32 AM

And they are all parking lots.

Jedi54 02-02-2008 12:47 AM

negative. It's the beauty of being the boss, I get in whenever I want. (hence, NO traffic)

Razz1 02-02-2008 12:50 AM

being a BOSS makes you closer to the darkside than you think.

Jedi54 02-02-2008 12:52 AM

I've never once denied that.


back on topic: got home late, not much light out. I'll take pics tomorrow and upload

Wind Dance 02-02-2008 01:30 AM

MORE pics jedi.. please

oh btw how would you mute yours since your not using your cable thing?

firebirdude 02-02-2008 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by Wind Dance (Post 2276903)
MORE pics jedi.. please

oh btw how would you mute yours since your not using your cable thing?

My Bel has a VERY large "snooze like" bar across the top of the detector.

FriscoE 02-02-2008 10:01 AM

Pictures from Driver's side
 

Originally Posted by Wind Dance (Post 2276903)
MORE pics jedi.. please

oh btw how would you mute yours since your not using your cable thing?

I guess Jedi was out partying too late last night.

Here ae some pictures of my mount with my Escort 8500

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/...8888a6.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/...3b5250.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/...51bd85.jpg?v=0

I hope these help...

- Eric

Razz1 02-02-2008 10:43 AM

I like that Eric.

Can you easily remove it?

flip702 02-02-2008 11:35 AM

I like that mount... so fresh and so clean... but $$$ anyone fab their own? I'd like to know before i take the plunge and order this... thanks!

FriscoE 02-02-2008 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by Razz1 (Post 2277225)
I like that Eric.

Can you easily remove it?

The radar detector is mounted via the same adapter that the suction cups attach to...so he radar detetector can easily be taken off quickly.

To remove the actual bracket, you will need to unscrew two bolts with an alen wrench...probably would take less than 5 minutes - although I am not sure why you want to constantly remove it.

- Eric

Jedi54 02-02-2008 02:13 PM

great pictures Friscoe! I've got pictures as well (that I just took) but can't find my memory card ready. I'll have my pics up around 7 PST tonight. (when I get my laptop)

Phil's 8 02-02-2008 02:34 PM


Originally Posted by Jedi54 (Post 2249373)
I'm currently using it with my Escort 9500i



http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01632.jpg

A little scary on what we have alike. Bracket works great.

Jedi54 02-02-2008 02:37 PM

[IMG]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...h_MOV01639.jpg[/IMG]

flip702 02-02-2008 05:35 PM


Originally Posted by shazbot28 (Post 2254170)
Correction:
2005 w/ homelink requires 3/4" bracket (Jedi54 has one)
2006 w/ homelink requires 23mm bracket. (I have one)

SAFEST BET: measure your bracket.

They seem like they are made from home depot but actually are made from aluminum and anodized black. Quality is great and I like it a lot.


Mmmmkay... since i have a '06 w/ homelink i would need the 23mm then right?

altspace 02-02-2008 05:56 PM

I know my location is not optimal for rear detection, but I like the location because it's semi hidden.

http://www.altspace.com/rx8/radar_dash.jpg

Jedi54 02-02-2008 07:14 PM

Sorry for the delay, here' some pics I took this morning:


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01829.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01831.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01834.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01836.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01844.jpg

perks11 02-02-2008 08:10 PM

thats sweet, i would love that for my radar detector.

Jedi54 02-02-2008 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by perks11 (Post 2277933)
thats sweet, i would love that for my radar detector. did you make it, or where did you buy it?

bought it from: http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/Conn...arDetector.htm


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