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01-09-2013, 11:55 PM | #1 |
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Have a rader detector? Hate the suction cups?
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01-10-2013, 06:54 AM | #3 |
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You could just tap into power up in the roof console, bring it down through the tube for the mirror base and drill a small hole to bring it back out for the mirror mounted detector. Watch the Valentine DIY install at M3Forum.net for details. It is the green/white wire in the second wire block (next to the very small block) that you tap use. Test with a test light with ignition on and off. The red/white wire next to it is always on so you don't want to use that.
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01-10-2013, 08:11 AM | #4 |
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I have an escort 9500 ix and I had it wired so the little module is in my ashtray. You can't even tell its there. If this was available when I installed mine this would have been a simpler option.
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01-10-2013, 08:22 AM | #5 |
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I like the idea but then it hangs too low for me... and is too visible... I like how my 9500ix is tucked in almost hidden from view so I don't have to worry about hiding it everytime I get out of the car.
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01-10-2013, 09:00 AM | #6 |
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I prefer the unit in the mirror. Check out radar-mirror.com
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01-10-2013, 11:51 AM | #8 |
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Starting at $1599 my money is better spent on other things. And the amount of work to do it the $140 dollar Blendmount makes sense. I guess you have a lot of expendable time and money.
Yes, that is the model I ordered. Completed the install as per http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409010 and piggy backed the power for my dash cam. |
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It's $799 depending on which mirror you have which includes a fully refundable core charge of $400 so it really only costs $399. You only glanced at the page. $1599 is a complete system with the radar detector and all sorts of other parts. |
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01-10-2013, 12:09 PM | #10 | |
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Wow, I thought this wouldn't get shit on. But I guess I was wrong. Thanks TECH. I'm still happy with the $140 dollars I spent. |
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01-10-2013, 12:16 PM | #11 | |
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I'm indeed happy that you like your outcome. I was providing another option that I enjoy. |
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01-10-2013, 01:52 PM | #13 |
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Do you have the same setup?
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01-10-2013, 01:56 PM | #14 |
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01-23-2013, 05:39 AM | #16 |
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I was gonna tough it out with the suctions cups, but the new ones I bought keep falling off. I just ordered the blend mount for the V1.
Side note, use coupon code FRIEND for 12.5% off. |
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01-23-2013, 10:37 PM | #17 |
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I like my mega suction cup mount. Less than $30.00 on ebay and rately faslls off. Way better that the original.
Blendmount will not work on my car with the rain sensor on the mirror.
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01-24-2013, 05:27 AM | #18 |
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02-28-2013, 03:48 PM | #19 |
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I don't see it on the Blendmount site?
Isn't there another method I saw somewhere that allows you to mount the main V1 unit in the rear near the headrest? Keeps it out of sight....
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05-14-2013, 05:15 PM | #21 |
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Not sure if this has been mentioned previously, but there is another alternative from country joy crafts...
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/escortmount.html It's a little lighter on the wallet at only $60...
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05-14-2013, 09:35 PM | #22 |
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Oh snap this looks perfect? You already using one from this place? How is it working; auto dimming, quality, fit and finish etc?
EDIT: Never mind, I just saw it cost $2400.... Last edited by lsmkr01; 05-14-2013 at 09:44 PM.. |
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