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      01-15-2022, 04:23 PM   #45
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I just got a ticket this morning! I was going to get a haircut and just cruising along. He clocked me at 77 in a 55. He dropped it to 74 to avoid "super speeder" status. Thank God for that but I'm still bummed out about the whole thing. Now I really want a radar detector. Haven't had one in years. I had planned to start a new thread but conveniently this one was already up and running. I really want a v1g2 but they are currently backordered. I plan to get this model and mount in this best way possible so I would like some ideas. I'm sick of using stupid suction cups and having it stuck under my mirror so the cops can easily see the thing! I like your mounting option FSHNGRY. Would you mind posting some pics of your setup? I would really appreciate it and anyone else who has a stealthy mounted detector.
blendmount can tuck under your mirror, an install can put it behind the bumper.

but for a dash unit, you need a mirror tap, or to stick it somewhere on the windshield.
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      01-16-2022, 06:57 AM   #46
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Radenso Pro M here.

It works very well and is very small compared to other window mount detectors.

My car is a lease, so I did not bother with an installed system.
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I have an Escort 360 Max and I'm using blend mount and mirror tap on my 21'. Between the radar detector and Waze it has saved me numerous times. The system isn't perfect (kind of bulky sitting under the rear view mirror and no laser jammer) but it's definitely better than having nothing at all.
Can you pls direct me to which blendmount you’re using?
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Pic of Radenso Pro-M with Blendmount + Mirrortap
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Pic of Radenso Pro-M with Blendmount + Mirrortap
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Pic of Radenso Pro-M with Blendmount + Mirrortap
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Super clean and the radar itself is tiny which does not make it stand out like larger radars in the cockpit.
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Uniden R7 with a Blendmount and MirrorTap. I use it with Waze as well.
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Uniden R7 with a Blendmount and MirrorTap. I use it with Waze as well.
That’s amazing! Where’d you purchase it from?!
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Blendmount and mirrortap. V1 Gen 2 until/if Theia ever comes out. Company has been blaming covid for being 2 years behind schedule but only time can tell.

Been running them in conjunction with Waze. Usually I get a blip a mile or so out and my eyes immediately go to Waze to see if anyone has been spotted.
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Blendmount and mirrortap. V1 Gen 2 until/if Theia ever comes out. Company has been blaming covid for being 2 years behind schedule but only time can tell.

Been running them in conjunction with Waze. Usually I get a blip a mile or so out and my eyes immediately go to Waze to see if anyone has been spotted.
^^^^. This ^^^

Waze by it self is okay but has so many false reports in my area. Or the police is already gone or got someone else.

By watching the radar, then checking waze- I can make sure it's not a false alarm when it's confirmed by both.
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Blendmount with mirror tap is good. There is a cheaper alternative to Blendmount but it did not look as good to me. There are copies of mirror tap that should be fine. Separating the plastic mirror frame is a little tricky and you can break a tab if not careful.
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I had originally bought a cheaper mirror mount that was not a Blendmount and it was a mistake. The mount went all the way around the mirror arm which made it interfere with the full movement of the mirror and I was unable to adjust the mirror to the position that I wanted. I removed it and went with the Blendmount and have never looked back.
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I have a Uniden R7 with a mirror tap, and used the stock suction cups to install right under my windshield, to the left of the mirror and behind the visor.

Looks and works great!

Refer to the mirror tap thread for more info, but it was a difficult install mainly due to taking the mirror cover off, and I broke a tab but have had zero issues with noise, vibrations or fit.
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I use a combination of Waze, a Uniden R3, and Valentine V1. The police (state and local) still use radar and routinely patrol with their Ka on so it provides an insight that a unit is close by. I also have an ALP setup on one of the cars which has been decent in performance. Disclaimer- I always drive the posted speed limit and only speed on an enclosed track or when in Mexico..haha
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ALP for laser detection and jamming, plus integrated radar detector of choice. No visible interior components, just smartphone app.
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ALP for laser detection and jamming, plus integrated radar detector of choice. No visible interior components, just smartphone app.
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This is an interesting and diverse thread, I had several posts penned and erased them.....LOL..

V1 in both my cars. Gen 2 in the M5, older one in the Boxster.



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Appreciate everyones thoughts. i'm actually having an issue maybe someone can offer advice on. I just picked up a 19 M5Comp. I installed my escort max on a blendmount as i've had in 2 previous cars. without issue. but with this car the laser alert is going off every 2 mins. not sure if there's a safety system i can turn off or something or a different mounting point but it's unbearable. appreciate any thoughts.

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V1G2 hard wired to the fuse panel in the passenger footwell w standard suction cup mount. Works great for me.
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Appreciate everyones thoughts. i'm actually having an issue maybe someone can offer advice on. I just picked up a 19 M5Comp. I installed my escort max on a blendmount as i've had in 2 previous cars. without issue. but with this car the laser alert is going off every 2 mins. not sure if there's a safety system i can turn off or something or a different mounting point but it's unbearable. appreciate any thoughts.

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It’s gesture control. You can disable in I drive but it still triggered laser on my v1.

I made a little mask for the gesture laser out of some black vinyl wrap I had laying around and works like a champ since.
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Macksea, outstanding. i turned off gesture control but still getting it. I'll try your mask. thanks!!
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