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Blastin' Metallica · 07-18-2010, 08:19 PM

Purchased a visor mount bracket from Southern Car Parts for $25 and a direct wire cord for $10. Mounted Escort 9500 on driver side. Took around 20 minutes to push the wire in the headliner and clip it to another wire below the dash. Great setup and easy install!

montej23 · 07-18-2010, 08:31 PM

PICS?

slick rick · 07-18-2010, 08:33 PM

http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...nt-p-2653.html

CaniacFan · 07-18-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by slick rick

http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...nt-p-2653.html

Nice step by step DIY instructions, awesome job.. Didn't you also do the dash ABL?

Dippkpmann · 07-19-2010, 01:28 AM

Isnt it better to mount the radar lower, like on the dash? or is it as high as you can?

Shuffler · 07-19-2010, 09:51 AM

High would seem to be best coming over hills. At least IMHO.

Blastin' Metallica · 07-19-2010, 02:41 PM

A benefit of mounting it on a visor mount is that its nicely concealed from the outside view. I've read in the past that higher is better, but for models with GPS you have to make sure it has a clear view of the sky.

POWERFREAK · 07-19-2010, 02:44 PM

A member here was making the same bracket a while back...but it seems that he's not around any more.

2010 SSRS · 07-19-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by montej23

PICS?

+1

Don O · 07-19-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

A member here was making the same bracket a while back...but it seems that he's not around any more.

It looks like his bracket or a clone. I bought one for a PP 9500xi. The slot to lock the detector into is not far enough back to get a solid clamp, but a dremel tool mod fixed that. It is a nice mount up high and out of the way. I mounted it on the passenger side.

Don O

*The_Blur* · 07-19-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dippkpmann

Isnt it better to mount the radar lower, like on the dash? or is it as high as you can?

Radar Roy recommends mounting low. Escort recommends the same for laser, but indicates that a higher placement might do better for radar. Some guy named Harry McCaul says that low is a better idea.

I'd go with a low mount.

The 2010 Sin · 07-20-2010, 12:19 AM

thats only for visual safety and to not be noticed..

SummoneR · 07-20-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blastin' Metallica

Purchased a visor mount bracket from Southern Car Parts for $25 and a direct wire cord for $10. Mounted Escort 9500 on driver side. Took around 20 minutes to push the wire in the headliner and clip it to another wire below the dash. Great setup and easy install!

I was going to get one, but shipping is 3 times what it should be and they never answered my question as to whether or not it really works with Beltronics.

Capthowdy · 07-20-2010, 11:05 PM

use the invisacord that attaches to the onstar plug on the mirror....

Black Betty · 04-04-2012, 01:59 PM

Revived this thread from the dead, to ask a question. Does this mount limit the use of the sun visors? I know the visors are pretty much useless anyway, but I had to ask

pcrdude · 04-04-2012, 03:22 PM

You didn't ask, but I just installed a blendmount.

VERY expensive @ $90, but very secure.

http://www.blendmount.com/

SummoneR · 04-04-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pcrdude

You didn't ask, but I just installed a blendmount.

VERY expensive @ $90, but very secure.

http://www.blendmount.com/

Nope, no one asked but very cool! Thanks for sharing!
I like this one!

pcrdude · 04-04-2012, 03:36 PM

Now I just need someone to try out the invisicord option for wiring to a 2012 mirror (with rear-view display) before I try myself....

Anyone care to try it for me?

please....

ttexxan · 04-04-2012, 11:13 PM

I have seen one that mounts underneath the rear view mirror that I like better with the Valentine one. Cant remember the link but look cleaner to me than this below

SummoneR · 04-04-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ttexxan

I have seen one that mounts underneath the rear view mirror that I like better with the Valentine one. Cant remember the link but look cleaner to me than this below

Uhhh....

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcrdude

You didn't ask, but I just installed a blendmount.

VERY expensive @ $90, but very secure.

http://www.blendmount.com/

ttexxan · 04-04-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Uhhh....

ttexxan · 04-04-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Uhhh....

Just noticed someone posted about mine oops

lscamaro · 04-04-2012, 11:59 PM

Wouldn't the blend mount completely kill the visibility? I'm only asking this because i love that one and if it doesn't obstruct visibility that bad I might buy it

SummoneR · 04-05-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

Wouldn't the blend mount completely kill the visibility? I'm only asking this because i love that one and if it doesn't obstruct visibility that bad I might buy it

I personally can not see anything anyway where the mirror is and below. o it works for me.

JWoj3540 · 05-31-2012, 10:29 PM

Is it easy to remove the radar detector with the blendmount? I'm asking because I figure I'll put my radar detector in the glove box or something when I'm not in my car so people don't get tempted to steal it…do most people remove their detector when parking in public places?

07-18-2010, 08:19 PM	#1
Blastin' Metallica Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS, 2005 Mag Red C6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 18	Very happy with this radar detector mount Purchased a visor mount bracket from Southern Car Parts for $25 and a direct wire cord for $10. Mounted Escort 9500 on driver side. Took around 20 minutes to push the wire in the headliner and clip it to another wire below the dash. Great setup and easy install!

07-18-2010, 08:33 PM	#3
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,010 View My Garage	http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...nt-p-2653.html __________________

07-19-2010, 09:51 AM	#6
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,093	High would seem to be best coming over hills. At least IMHO. __________________

07-19-2010, 02:44 PM	#8
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,150	A member here was making the same bracket a while back...but it seems that he's not around any more. __________________ 2010 R6P-2SS/RS/LS3 - IBM w/ silver rally stripes / UNDER CONSTRUCTION. NY5thgen.com

07-20-2010, 12:19 AM	#12
The 2010 Sin CorkTulsa.com Drives: 2010 2SS BLK, 2013 2SS CRT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,725	thats only for visual safety and to not be noticed.. __________________

07-18-2010, 08:31 PM	#2
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 931 View My Garage	PICS?

07-19-2010, 01:28 AM	#5
Dippkpmann Drives: 2002 4 runner Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 71	Isnt it better to mount the radar lower, like on the dash? or is it as high as you can?

07-19-2010, 02:41 PM	#7
Blastin' Metallica Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS, 2005 Mag Red C6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 18	A benefit of mounting it on a visor mount is that its nicely concealed from the outside view. I've read in the past that higher is better, but for models with GPS you have to make sure it has a clear view of the sky.

07-20-2010, 11:05 PM	#14
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,046	use the invisacord that attaches to the onstar plug on the mirror....

04-04-2012, 01:59 PM	#15
Black Betty Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 26	Revived this thread from the dead, to ask a question. Does this mount limit the use of the sun visors? I know the visors are pretty much useless anyway, but I had to ask

04-04-2012, 03:22 PM	#16
pcrdude Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 157	You didn't ask, but I just installed a blendmount. VERY expensive @ $90, but very secure. http://www.blendmount.com/ __________________ My other ride.

04-04-2012, 03:36 PM	#18
pcrdude Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 157	Now I just need someone to try out the invisicord option for wiring to a 2012 mirror (with rear-view display) before I try myself.... Anyone care to try it for me? please.... __________________ My other ride.

04-04-2012, 11:13 PM	#19
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	I have seen one that mounts underneath the rear view mirror that I like better with the Valentine one. Cant remember the link but look cleaner to me than this below __________________ Way to many Mods to list!!!!

04-04-2012, 11:59 PM	#23
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 5,411	Wouldn't the blend mount completely kill the visibility? I'm only asking this because i love that one and if it doesn't obstruct visibility that bad I might buy it __________________ Current Mods: Vararam \| Borla ProXS Custom Axle-Back \| Mace 25mm Insulator \| MACE Ported Intake Manifold \| And a few other things Click here to visit my Build Thread!

05-31-2012, 10:29 PM	#25
JWoj3540 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 490	Is it easy to remove the radar detector with the blendmount? I'm asking because I figure I'll put my radar detector in the glove box or something when I'm not in my car so people don't get tempted to steal it…do most people remove their detector when parking in public places? __________________ Bowtie or die

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