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Old 02-01-2008, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary__Rocket
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
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.
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
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.

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Old 02-01-2008, 08:42 PM
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You could take it to the track. Then you wouldn't need one of those contraptions.
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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.
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Old 02-01-2008, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
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.. .
Old 02-01-2008, 10:27 PM
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How can you use a rdar dector on the way to work?

There's way too much traffic.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
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
Old 02-02-2008, 12:32 AM
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And they are all parking lots.
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negative. It's the beauty of being the boss, I get in whenever I want. (hence, NO traffic)
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I've never once denied that.


back on topic: got home late, not much light out. I'll take pics tomorrow and upload
Old 02-02-2008, 01:30 AM
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MORE pics jedi.. please

oh btw how would you mute yours since your not using your cable thing?
Old 02-02-2008, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Wind Dance
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.
Old 02-02-2008, 10:01 AM
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Pictures from Driver's side

Originally Posted by Wind Dance
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







I hope these help...

- Eric
Old 02-02-2008, 10:43 AM
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I like that Eric.

Can you easily remove it?
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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!
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Originally Posted by Razz1
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.

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



A little scary on what we have alike. Bracket works great.
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Originally Posted by shazbot28
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?
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I know my location is not optimal for rear detection, but I like the location because it's semi hidden.

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






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thats sweet, i would love that for my radar detector.
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Originally Posted by perks11
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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