Mikes rearview mirror radar mount
#16
07-07-2005 | 03:34 AM
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I use this mount with my escort 8500 x50 and I notice that it's a little hard for me to slide the detector on and off the mount b/c the space between the release button and the rearview mirror is very tight. I don't think my fingers are that fat?! The thing is, I had to adjust/bend the mount a little so that the radar detector would be level, otherwise it's kinda slanted downward. Does anyone else have a problem sliding a 8500 on and off?
#17
07-07-2005 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by achen
I use this mount with my escort 8500 x50 and I notice that it's a little hard for me to slide the detector on and off the mount b/c the space between the release button and the rearview mirror is very tight. I don't think my fingers are that fat?! The thing is, I had to adjust/bend the mount a little so that the radar detector would be level, otherwise it's kinda slanted downward. Does anyone else have a problem sliding a 8500 on and off?
edit: BTW you can adjust the mount so it doesnt bend.. our mirrors can move up and down, left to right, and angles.. i bent my mount so theres about 80 degrees between my radar and mount.. just my mirrors sits a little higher then how i previously had it.
I hardwired Kyosho's radar today and he noticed that it wasnt pixing up the band as well as it was before.. so yeah maybe moving it from the bottom to the top of the windshield doesnt improve its performance.. we're pretty sure its not the power (hardwired into fuse box) cause its still displaying 14.something volts ._.
Last edited by EricIsKlumzyee; 09-17-2006 at 05:33 PM.
#18
07-07-2005 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by pratik97
I've had Mike's mount for a while for the Escort. I relaly like the mod because I think its in a good location and can get a clear view of the road with the radar.
As far as it hanging on the rear view, mine was pretty solid - even with a sub cranking out some good bass never had a problem with it falling off. What I did was put a layer of masking tape around the mount that sticks into the radar (You don't actually see this) so that made it have a nice tight fit..
I actually just sold my mount to someone on the boards though because of the fact I work in Virginia (where the damn radars are illegal) and was always concerned about pulling up next to cops and them seeing it so for now I mounted it up high via the suction cups next to the rear view. If VA had them legal I would have kept my mount though. If its hardwired it looks good.
As far as it hanging on the rear view, mine was pretty solid - even with a sub cranking out some good bass never had a problem with it falling off. What I did was put a layer of masking tape around the mount that sticks into the radar (You don't actually see this) so that made it have a nice tight fit..
I actually just sold my mount to someone on the boards though because of the fact I work in Virginia (where the damn radars are illegal) and was always concerned about pulling up next to cops and them seeing it so for now I mounted it up high via the suction cups next to the rear view. If VA had them legal I would have kept my mount though. If its hardwired it looks good.
#19
07-07-2005 | 12:01 PM
Originally Posted by G35UKY
How did you hard wire your detector? Did you just tap into the wires for the mirror auto dimmer or the dome lights right above the mirror?
However, if you are NOT comfortable doing the hardwire I'd just go to Circuit City or something like that and they'll do it for $20. I normally wouldnt trust them but even they cant mess this up.
#20
07-07-2005 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pratik97
No, i wired it to the passenger side A Pillar. Just stripped the car adapter along with it.
However, if you are NOT comfortable doing the hardwire I'd just go to Circuit City or something like that and they'll do it for $20. I normally wouldnt trust them but even they cant mess this up.
However, if you are NOT comfortable doing the hardwire I'd just go to Circuit City or something like that and they'll do it for $20. I normally wouldnt trust them but even they cant mess this up.
#24
07-07-2005 | 01:30 PM
I believe there's an ignition line there to tap into. Just tap into anything you can find there that turns on when you turn on the power to your car.
BTW, Mike has no website. In fact I'm not even sure he makes the mount anymore? I can give you guys his e-mail though if interested. I think he works in a machine shop or has some access to making these.
BTW, Mike has no website. In fact I'm not even sure he makes the mount anymore? I can give you guys his e-mail though if interested. I think he works in a machine shop or has some access to making these.
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07-07-2005 | 01:53 PM
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07-07-2005 | 06:10 PM
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klumzyee and i just received our mounts and installed in the past week. 
i definitely noticed a change in detection capabiliy; on my regular routes its not picking up some of the bands it used to detect, and on some it has been going off much later. i'm still not sure what the problem is, because i thought a higher mounting location would help but i guess not. i'll keep you guys posted. i dont even know why i bought a radar detector anyway. probably peace of mind, or just looks
. i dont even speed that much.
i definitely noticed a change in detection capabiliy; on my regular routes its not picking up some of the bands it used to detect, and on some it has been going off much later. i'm still not sure what the problem is, because i thought a higher mounting location would help but i guess not. i'll keep you guys posted. i dont even know why i bought a radar detector anyway. probably peace of mind, or just looks
. i dont even speed that much.
#30
07-07-2005 | 07:55 PM
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