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04Ram2500Hemi · 05-19-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by D1BADZ

Look clean, but hows that visibility?

I was wondering this too. Is there anyway you could take a picture from the driver seat towards the passenger side of the window (like if you were looking to your right as you are going around a corner)?

WySilverado · 05-19-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 04Ram2500Hemi

I was wondering this too. Is there anyway you could take a picture from the driver seat towards the passenger side of the window (like if you were looking to your right as you are going around a corner)?

I have a V1 and Blendmount in everything but my Camaro,I mounted it beside the mirror.... The mirror is big and clunky and blocks enough,a new rear view is in my future...... BTW,Blendmount kicks a$$!

BA-Jackpot · 05-19-2010, 12:52 PM

I Really need one of those before I loose my car. I never been hooked on anything like drugs or alcohol, but I have the need for speed when I get in my car. Already got 2 tickets in the last two weeks.

Both were from taking off like bat out of hell.

Good thing they saw me before I got out of second and third, or I would be without the car!

Can you all post up more links for the detector, and the parts, I have no problems with wireing or doing any work myself so it looks like an easy install. Especially with the easy to follow DIY!
Thanks,

EvolutioN · 05-20-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EvolutioN

Did you use the Visor mount on this install?

And if so, did you stick it in, "into the headliner" ?
I like this .. Also, wouldn't the Visor mount work as good?

Just thinking, there must be a reason you installed it this way..
Just curious..

Thanks // Chris

Nothing??

rcracer78 · 05-22-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WLDMCDDDY

I LOVE THAT MOUNT!

HOW DID YOU DO THAT?

HERE'S MINE:

Wizzer · 05-22-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by buddylok

I don't have the auto dimming mirrors with my 1LT and wires in the connector are different on the mirror side. So I have to tap into the top connector instead.

Black to Black, Red to Pink.

Mounted mine the same way there but I used a switch to control the power. I dont like how the V1 slides in the mounting plate when I try to touch it. This a nice switch on my overhead console does the trick. Nice write up.

rcracer78 · 05-22-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wizzer

Mounted mine the same way there but I used a switch to control the power. I dont like how the V1 slides in the mounting plate when I try to touch it. This a nice switch on my overhead console does the trick. Nice write up.

I tapped into the fuse box, went up the pillar and across the headliner. It turns on and off with the ignition only:

ukchris · 05-24-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tati

Oh wow, Nice!
I wish it wasn't illegal to have radar detectors here in Virginia , I could so use one of those!!..

If I canmake the display invisible for you do you have somewhere you can hide the V1?

RedJewel2SS · 05-24-2010, 12:20 PM

nice write-up but i think with it in this location, it is taking up valuable window space to see through the windshield. i mounted my V1 on the passenger side above the mirror, out of the way and still visible through the front and back windows.

ukchris · 05-24-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberDude

Check out this radar unit that a company built into the mirror of a BMW X5. Be nice if someone can do the same with a Camaro mirror.

They are nice but they charge a fortune and the quality isn't that great. Mine are at www.stealthmirror.com and I've done Camaro mirrors too

RedJewel2SS · 05-24-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tati

Oh wow, Nice!
I wish it wasn't illegal to have radar detectors here in Virginia , I could so use one of those!!..

there is a company that will take your stock rear view mirror and a V1 radar, and integrate the V1 radar stuff into the mirror. it's expensive, but stealth!

ukchris · 05-24-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

there is a company that will take your stock rear view mirror and a V1 radar, and integrate the V1 radar stuff into the mirror. it's expensive, but stealth!

I am 99% certain you will not find anyone who puts the actual V1 in there, it is just the display. I have embedded displays for the V1, Escort 9500ci, Blinder and LaserPark Pro. Within about a week I'll also have gauges in the mirror

gojo · 06-10-2010, 06:26 PM

Nice how to, just finished mine in about 10 minutes thanks to you!

Much Appreciated!

-Gojo-

ClutchKargo · 06-12-2010, 03:18 PM

Thanks for all the comments! I'm glad I could help. I really can't say enough good things about the Blendmount. Great Product!!

I just took a road trip to Chattanooga this week and the V-1 worked flawless! It was picking up radars from way out, the arrows are the best. I am still ammazed at how well this detector works.

Well I've changed things a bit since I posted this DIY, here is my set up now.

I added an Anztek mirror with navgation and a rear view camera. Awesome upgrade and it helps the wife back into her spot at work during the week.

Clutch

05-24-2010, 12:20 PM	#51
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	nice write-up but i think with it in this location, it is taking up valuable window space to see through the windshield. i mounted my V1 on the passenger side above the mirror, out of the way and still visible through the front and back windows. __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

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05-19-2010, 12:52 PM	#45
BA-Jackpot Drives: 2 SS Camaro white/ Orange stripes Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Loretto Tennessee Posts: 78 View My Garage	I Really need one of those before I loose my car. I never been hooked on anything like drugs or alcohol, but I have the need for speed when I get in my car. Already got 2 tickets in the last two weeks. Both were from taking off like bat out of hell. Good thing they saw me before I got out of second and third, or I would be without the car! Can you all post up more links for the detector, and the parts, I have no problems with wireing or doing any work myself so it looks like an easy install. Especially with the easy to follow DIY! Thanks,

06-10-2010, 06:26 PM	#55
gojo Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 36	Nice how to, just finished mine in about 10 minutes thanks to you! Much Appreciated! -Gojo-

06-12-2010, 03:18 PM	#56
ClutchKargo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 211	Thanks for all the comments! I'm glad I could help. I really can't say enough good things about the Blendmount. Great Product!! I just took a road trip to Chattanooga this week and the V-1 worked flawless! It was picking up radars from way out, the arrows are the best. I am still ammazed at how well this detector works. Well I've changed things a bit since I posted this DIY, here is my set up now. I added an Anztek mirror with navgation and a rear view camera. Awesome upgrade and it helps the wife back into her spot at work during the week. Clutch