radar detector
07-11-2014, 11:56 PM
#12
Senior Member
Blendmounts are nice but are retarded expensive.
Just think outside the box.
Got 2 of these off eBay for less that $3. Problem solved.
Got a bolt and mount from the detector and bolted them together and installed on the mirror. Done!
Wayne
Just think outside the box.
Got 2 of these off eBay for less that $3. Problem solved.
Got a bolt and mount from the detector and bolted them together and installed on the mirror. Done!
Wayne
07-12-2014, 07:51 AM
#14
Raptor Minion
Yes, Blendmount is expensive but very elegant and well made, with rubber to reduce vibration and the ability to set it just the way you want it.
My pet peeve is that after spending all that money, Escort goes and changes it's mount, which is why I'm not buying a new Escort Max.
My pet peeve is that after spending all that money, Escort goes and changes it's mount, which is why I'm not buying a new Escort Max.
07-12-2014, 02:52 PM
#15
Member
Are you agreeing that it is a quick, simple, effective solution to the problem?
Or do you think it is a crude, unattractive, ineffective, unsatisfactory solution? If so, how do you feel about rear-view mirrors, wiper rain sensors, etc., installed that way by the manufacturers? Is there some aspect of this I overlooked?
07-13-2014, 02:39 AM
#16
Excuse me? I'm not sure what you mean by hack job.
Are you agreeing that it is a quick, simple, effective solution to the problem?
Or do you think it is a crude, unattractive, ineffective, unsatisfactory solution? If so, how do you feel about rear-view mirrors, wiper rain sensors, etc., installed that way by the manufacturers? Is there some aspect of this I overlooked?
Are you agreeing that it is a quick, simple, effective solution to the problem?
Or do you think it is a crude, unattractive, ineffective, unsatisfactory solution? If so, how do you feel about rear-view mirrors, wiper rain sensors, etc., installed that way by the manufacturers? Is there some aspect of this I overlooked?
07-13-2014, 12:19 PM
#18
Member
Yes. There are a lot of kinds of epoxy and you want to be careful to use one that will work well bonding to glass. Just as a tip, if you want to reduce the integrity of the epoxy a little to make it easier to remove later, mix in a little talcum powder, just a bit.
I facet gem stones. The process involves attaching the rough stones to a rod that can be chucked into a spindle. After finishing the first side of the gem, a rod must be attached to the completed side and the rod removed from the unfinished side so it can be faceted. Obviously the joints must be very stable while you are working on the gem and during the transfer, but must be removable without damage when finished. Doing this for 40 or 50 years with different kinds of adhesives provides a lot of experience with epoxy and other resins.
I facet gem stones. The process involves attaching the rough stones to a rod that can be chucked into a spindle. After finishing the first side of the gem, a rod must be attached to the completed side and the rod removed from the unfinished side so it can be faceted. Obviously the joints must be very stable while you are working on the gem and during the transfer, but must be removable without damage when finished. Doing this for 40 or 50 years with different kinds of adhesives provides a lot of experience with epoxy and other resins.
07-13-2014, 04:08 PM
#19
Senior Member
I've purchased from this dude on more than one occasion, (for two previous vehicles, and again when I picked up the F150). Such a simple mount and heavy-duty 3M adhesive, but it does wonders here in the Texas heat as well as the cold. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171360965991
For me, this works great, as my Redline fits perfectly above my rear-view mirror on the left side. It isn't visible on the exterior thanks to the dot matrix, doesn't interfere with my sunshade, and allows mt to keep it there 24/7.
While my mounting location is not ideal for laser, I don't really care. (let's be honest, when "Laser Alert" screams at you, it's already too late, even with a Redline or V1, haha). But I still get great Ka reception for the bands that my local agencies use, and that's what matters most to me.
For me, this works great, as my Redline fits perfectly above my rear-view mirror on the left side. It isn't visible on the exterior thanks to the dot matrix, doesn't interfere with my sunshade, and allows mt to keep it there 24/7.
While my mounting location is not ideal for laser, I don't really care. (let's be honest, when "Laser Alert" screams at you, it's already too late, even with a Redline or V1, haha). But I still get great Ka reception for the bands that my local agencies use, and that's what matters most to me.
07-13-2014, 09:24 PM
#20
Yes. There are a lot of kinds of epoxy and you want to be careful to use one that will work well bonding to glass. Just as a tip, if you want to reduce the integrity of the epoxy a little to make it easier to remove later, mix in a little talcum powder, just a bit.
I facet gem stones. The process involves attaching the rough stones to a rod that can be chucked into a spindle. After finishing the first side of the gem, a rod must be attached to the completed side and the rod removed from the unfinished side so it can be faceted. Obviously the joints must be very stable while you are working on the gem and during the transfer, but must be removable without damage when finished. Doing this for 40 or 50 years with different kinds of adhesives provides a lot of experience with epoxy and other resins.
I facet gem stones. The process involves attaching the rough stones to a rod that can be chucked into a spindle. After finishing the first side of the gem, a rod must be attached to the completed side and the rod removed from the unfinished side so it can be faceted. Obviously the joints must be very stable while you are working on the gem and during the transfer, but must be removable without damage when finished. Doing this for 40 or 50 years with different kinds of adhesives provides a lot of experience with epoxy and other resins.