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bevot9 · 07-09-2009, 03:29 PM

I have a Escort Passport 8500 radar detector (https://www.escortradar.com/store/pa...0-x50-red.html) and want to know where i should put it. In all are other cars we have them suctioned to the window with the suction cups they give you but those leave permanent rings on the window, which i do not my Camaro to have. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help

69307 · 07-09-2009, 04:10 PM

How about a visor clip:

http://www.amazon.com/Escort-Visor-C.../dp/B0003NN81M

White Devil · 07-09-2009, 04:25 PM

May not solve the suction issue... http://www.guysoflidar.com/detectormounting.html, but that will get you best results.

SK360 · 07-09-2009, 04:29 PM

There is a guy on the 350z forums that manufactures mounts meant to wrap around the rearview mirror post. he makes one specifically for the 8500 and one for the Valentine 1

I have one in the GTO for my Escort 8500 X50 and it is fantastic. Very easy to hardwire coming down from the headliner.

If you want his info, let me know, they are not very expensive (20 bucks)

67 GTO · 07-09-2009, 04:33 PM

This works for me.

SSINSTR · 07-09-2009, 04:42 PM

I have mine suction cupped right below the mirror, it does cut down the visibility a bit, but I havn't thought of anything better. Hmm, that mirror mount looks promising..

fee5fofum · 07-09-2009, 09:03 PM

Low on your windshield but with a clear view..

*****Escort 9500ix****

wlknthedog · 07-09-2009, 09:24 PM

I guess i never seen suction cup rings that wouldn't clean off....

In my BMW I have my STi mounted (suction cup) to the window and the far drivers side. It sit below my garmin GPS and only I can see it when sitting in the car. I love it there, but I doubt it would recieve a laser hit from the rear and you may have to count on a radar bounce as well from the rear off a street sign. Being aware of the issue is half the battle. I bent the mount slightly to meet the curve of the window.

I also have a rx 65 or whatever it is (Bel) in my Sierra. I have a dash mat in the truck and it is simply velcroed to it where the power cabel runs out of the way of any radio controls. Having not even sat in a Camaro yet, I can't offer up any ideas other than what I have done with other vehicles.

SK360 · 07-09-2009, 10:42 PM

Mounting low in an attempt to detect Laser better is stupid IMO... by the time your radar detector gets a laser hit, you are already busted... pull over.

Id keep it mounted high for the best pickup of radar. Mirror mount ftw

H3LLJumper · 07-09-2009, 11:18 PM

Aren't they illegal? If so...wouldn't you want it somewhat hidden?

bigd1276 · 07-09-2009, 11:28 PM

I just bought the same radar detector. I've been checking this out on Amazon.com. It gives you both windshield and dashboard mount options.

http://www.amazon.com/Radar-Detector...W48512MREN6ANK

SleepWarz · 07-09-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H3LLJumper

Aren't they illegal? If so...wouldn't you want it somewhat hidden?

Thats what I always thought.

trm0002 · 07-09-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Thats what I always thought.

They're not illegal in most US States.

lordfriday2 · 07-10-2009, 12:04 AM

keep in mind, when it comes to mounting, the lower the better, post number 5 is great!

07-09-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
bevot9 Drives: Chevy Camaro 2LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 27 View My Garage	Radar Detector-Where to Place-Need Suggestions I have a Escort Passport 8500 radar detector (https://www.escortradar.com/store/pa...0-x50-red.html) and want to know where i should put it. In all are other cars we have them suctioned to the window with the suction cups they give you but those leave permanent rings on the window, which i do not my Camaro to have. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help

07-09-2009, 04:42 PM	#6
SSINSTR Michelin Man Assassin Drives: '10 IBM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 217 View My Garage	I have mine suction cupped right below the mirror, it does cut down the visibility a bit, but I havn't thought of anything better. Hmm, that mirror mount looks promising.. __________________

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69307 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 175	How about a visor clip: http://www.amazon.com/Escort-Visor-C.../dp/B0003NN81M

07-09-2009, 04:25 PM	#3
White Devil Drives: Summit White 1SS Soon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 52	May not solve the suction issue... http://www.guysoflidar.com/detectormounting.html, but that will get you best results.

07-09-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
SK360 Account Suspended Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 591	There is a guy on the 350z forums that manufactures mounts meant to wrap around the rearview mirror post. he makes one specifically for the 8500 and one for the Valentine 1 I have one in the GTO for my Escort 8500 X50 and it is fantastic. Very easy to hardwire coming down from the headliner. If you want his info, let me know, they are not very expensive (20 bucks)

07-09-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	This works for me.

07-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#7
fee5fofum Drives: 2012 CTS-V Coupe & 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 374	Low on your windshield but with a clear view.. ***Escort 9500ix**

07-09-2009, 09:24 PM	#8
wlknthedog Drives: 2007 Sierra Duramax Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 44	I guess i never seen suction cup rings that wouldn't clean off.... In my BMW I have my STi mounted (suction cup) to the window and the far drivers side. It sit below my garmin GPS and only I can see it when sitting in the car. I love it there, but I doubt it would recieve a laser hit from the rear and you may have to count on a radar bounce as well from the rear off a street sign. Being aware of the issue is half the battle. I bent the mount slightly to meet the curve of the window. I also have a rx 65 or whatever it is (Bel) in my Sierra. I have a dash mat in the truck and it is simply velcroed to it where the power cabel runs out of the way of any radio controls. Having not even sat in a Camaro yet, I can't offer up any ideas other than what I have done with other vehicles.

07-09-2009, 10:42 PM	#9
SK360 Account Suspended Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 591	Mounting low in an attempt to detect Laser better is stupid IMO... by the time your radar detector gets a laser hit, you are already busted... pull over. Id keep it mounted high for the best pickup of radar. Mirror mount ftw

07-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#10
H3LLJumper Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS VIN#11184 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 580	Aren't they illegal? If so...wouldn't you want it somewhat hidden?

07-10-2009, 12:04 AM	#14
lordfriday2 Proud Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 878	keep in mind, when it comes to mounting, the lower the better, post number 5 is great!