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Old 11-08-06, 02:01 PM
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Just installed my new V1 radar mount. Great for hard wired apps. All metal and fit is clean. I am sure you have seen this one before, but I'll show you any way.



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Thanks for sharing the pics - I definitely want to do add a V1 to my car soon. Does that mount come with the kit or is that something you purchased separately?

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Old 11-08-06, 03:42 PM
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I am getting rid of my Tanabe exhaust for this mod.
Old 11-08-06, 04:34 PM
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how's it look from the front? great side pics as well
Old 11-08-06, 05:56 PM
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i hardwired mine and put it on the driver's side. bottom left corner of the windshield. its perfect for me, still gets signals, and easy to take off when i'm parked at school or something. easy to get to the buttons, passenger won't mess with it, and it's as 'stealthy' looking as i could get it.
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Originally Posted by javyLSU
Thanks for sharing the pics - I definitely want to do add a V1 to my car soon. Does that mount come with the kit or is that something you purchased separately?

Javier
No, it is from a small company that makes them for a specific make of cars.
Old 11-08-06, 07:10 PM
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not bad. if i hadn't had my setup already for a year, i would consider this. why don't you tell us where to get this from pls.
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and is there anything similar for an escort 8500?
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Check out thier website: http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/Conn...arDetector.htm
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Originally Posted by gassman
thanks. so is your v1 mounted in plain view, is it easy to see it from the outside hanging there (or do you just take it down)? also can the red light be seen easily from the rear with this setup?
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that looks really nice, much better than the ugly suction cups that Im using.

One question though, does it make it easier to see, (in line of sight) so that when your radar detector goes off, you can see it blinking. My music is usually on and I can't always hear it. Would much rather like having a light go off in my line of sight.

What size did you get? Sorry, Im too lazy to run out and measure.
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Originally Posted by MattyL147
and is there anything similar for an escort 8500?
Check the website above, I think there is one for escort.
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Originally Posted by kensteele


thanks. so is your v1 mounted in plain view, is it easy to see it from the outside hanging there (or do you just take it down)? also can the red light be seen easily from the rear with this setup?
This is not a stealth setup, so it is easy to see in and out of the car. Mainly it is used to keep the V1 in line with front/rear dtection and easy access.
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Originally Posted by Redpaste
that looks really nice, much better than the ugly suction cups that Im using.

One question though, does it make it easier to see, (in line of sight) so that when your radar detector goes off, you can see it blinking. My music is usually on and I can't always hear it. Would much rather like having a light go off in my line of sight.

What size did you get? Sorry, Im too lazy to run out and measure.
Sits right under the rearview mirror in full view. I ordered the 3/4 inch plain.
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Thanks so much for the info on where to order this! Mine is hardwired but I still have it suctioned to the window which makes it a pain for putting the sunshield in the window or putting down the sun visor. This holder right under the rearview mirror should eliminate that problem. Also, the radar detector cannot be seen from the outside when you are parked and using a sunshield unless someone is peering in the windows from the side.

Anyway, even though we have had posts ad nauseum about mounting the radar detectors, you have provided us with something new.


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