View Poll Results: Position of Radar Detector!!
On the visor
23
50.00%
On the windshield
23
50.00%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll
Which do you think is better for my RD??
I believe on the windshield the radar would fuction more properly and efficiently, the visor is a great idea but I would hate to have to look straight up to see what its doing, I suggest getting v1's power cable in which you can plug into a permanent power source plus that is made for a wire tuck
damn....everyone loves the visor. but everyone with a radar detector goes for windshield.
i tried it and i like it, but i dont see a difference in performance.
just driving around LA and such, my visor spotted everything well, even rear.
but 1 annoying thing about that, is when the sun gets in my eyes and i put my visor down, so comes down the RD
ill mount it tomorrow behind the rearview mirror and just wire it. no messy or long cables for me
i tried it and i like it, but i dont see a difference in performance.
just driving around LA and such, my visor spotted everything well, even rear.
but 1 annoying thing about that, is when the sun gets in my eyes and i put my visor down, so comes down the RD
ill mount it tomorrow behind the rearview mirror and just wire it. no messy or long cables for me
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http://guysoflidar.com/detectormounting.html
Mounting Your Radar Detector
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First off, it is a good idea to follow manufacturer's recommendations. Here is what the operator's manuals for the popular high-end detectors have to say:
Escort 8500 X50, BEL STi Driver, BEL RX-65:
"Using the Windshield Mount, mount your (detector) level, and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear."
Valentine One:
"Valentine One works best when mounted high in the windshield, and toward the center between the windshield pillars. Use your choice of windshield or visor mounts"
Performance Considerations
High mounting
Good for Radar: higher mounting gives you more "line-of-sight" with the targeting radar. If you do the math, one foot higher mounting gives you an few tenths of a mile extra, maybe even more than 1/2 mile. The average driver isn't likely to notice such a small difference in range, but it might help out in a pinch (detecting brief instant-on at long range)
Good for detecting laser targeting vehicles ahead, since it can "see" through their windows better etc.
Bad for detecting laser targeting you, since it is mounted further from the aiming point (front plate/headlight).
Low mounting
Not as good for radar, but you might not be giving up too much.
Good for detecting laser targeting you: closer to the aiming points(front plate/lights). More likely to give a laser warning when you are targeted, and you'll have time to slow down if they don't get a reading when you are first targeted, such as if you have a dark vehicle, are using VEIL, they aren't holding the gun steady etc.
Not as good for detecting laser targeting vehicles ahead, since it can't "see" through their windows as well
Mounting in the middle might give you some combination of the above.
Other Things to Consider:
If you don't have a laser jammer, but have a dark car, VEIL, etc, then consider mounting low. You'll have a better chance of getting a warning when you're being targeted, and might have a chance to slow down before he gets a speed reading.
If you don't have a laser jammer or VEIL, and have a light-colored car that can be easily targeted by laser, then consider mounting high. You'll have a better chance of getting lucky with a prior warning when a vehicle ahead is targeted.
If you have a laser jammer, then you are covered for laser pretty well. You might as well mount the detector high to maximize radar range.
If you mount TOO low then you could obscure the rear radar or laser sensor on your detector.
If you plan on leaving the detector in your vehicle, and theft is a concern in your area, then of course it should be mounted in a way that makes it the least visible from outside the vehicle. Many people in choose to hardwire the detector, and mount it high.
You also might want to mount the detector so that is is easily visible to the driver, and also easy to access for changing modes, muting, etc. The less time your eyes are off the road, the better.
Mounting Your Radar Detector
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First off, it is a good idea to follow manufacturer's recommendations. Here is what the operator's manuals for the popular high-end detectors have to say:
Escort 8500 X50, BEL STi Driver, BEL RX-65:
"Using the Windshield Mount, mount your (detector) level, and high enough on your front windshield to provide a clear view of the road from the front and rear."
Valentine One:
"Valentine One works best when mounted high in the windshield, and toward the center between the windshield pillars. Use your choice of windshield or visor mounts"
Performance Considerations
High mounting
Good for Radar: higher mounting gives you more "line-of-sight" with the targeting radar. If you do the math, one foot higher mounting gives you an few tenths of a mile extra, maybe even more than 1/2 mile. The average driver isn't likely to notice such a small difference in range, but it might help out in a pinch (detecting brief instant-on at long range)
Good for detecting laser targeting vehicles ahead, since it can "see" through their windows better etc.
Bad for detecting laser targeting you, since it is mounted further from the aiming point (front plate/headlight).
Low mounting
Not as good for radar, but you might not be giving up too much.
Good for detecting laser targeting you: closer to the aiming points(front plate/lights). More likely to give a laser warning when you are targeted, and you'll have time to slow down if they don't get a reading when you are first targeted, such as if you have a dark vehicle, are using VEIL, they aren't holding the gun steady etc.
Not as good for detecting laser targeting vehicles ahead, since it can't "see" through their windows as well
Mounting in the middle might give you some combination of the above.
Other Things to Consider:
If you don't have a laser jammer, but have a dark car, VEIL, etc, then consider mounting low. You'll have a better chance of getting a warning when you're being targeted, and might have a chance to slow down before he gets a speed reading.
If you don't have a laser jammer or VEIL, and have a light-colored car that can be easily targeted by laser, then consider mounting high. You'll have a better chance of getting lucky with a prior warning when a vehicle ahead is targeted.
If you have a laser jammer, then you are covered for laser pretty well. You might as well mount the detector high to maximize radar range.
If you mount TOO low then you could obscure the rear radar or laser sensor on your detector.
If you plan on leaving the detector in your vehicle, and theft is a concern in your area, then of course it should be mounted in a way that makes it the least visible from outside the vehicle. Many people in choose to hardwire the detector, and mount it high.
You also might want to mount the detector so that is is easily visible to the driver, and also easy to access for changing modes, muting, etc. The less time your eyes are off the road, the better.
Voted. I just hardwired mine to the left of the mirror and don't think it's too obvious. The thing with mounting to right of the mirror is that it might not be visible enough when you may need it to be
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You don't know what the f*** you are talking about. The K40 is almost $2000 and it has marginal radar detection and it failed to jam any lidar guns used by the police.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9fwJCRDk2Ik
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...706&pr=goog-sl
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/l...ng-rocked.html
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9fwJCRDk2Ik
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...706&pr=goog-sl
http://www.radarreviews.net/forums/l...ng-rocked.html
get the valentine remote display, theres a forum on here that shows the install for a super clean "factory" look where the oem clock is located, or run the power cable through the headliner and "a" pillar. congrats on one of the best purchases for an evo
get the valentine remote display, theres a forum on here that shows the install for a super clean "factory" look where the oem clock is located, or run the power cable through the headliner and "a" pillar. congrats on one of the best purchases for an evo