Mike's Radar Detector Mount
12-21-2005, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dartmouth01
Is this still true? Darn, the reason I spent the $20 was to keep myself from having to tool one. Too bad I didnt get mine in the mail today, won't know what I'll need to do until I get it. Flfire, what do you mean by motor tool? Dremel?
) It is a very easy modification. Took me a whole 30 minutes. That includes the time it took me to figure out it was not cut for the non-premium mirror. The mount is plastic so, just use your "DREMEL" with the sandpaper type filing bit to open the hole. Take the time to test and re-test so you don't over widen the hole.
12-22-2005, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Omi
thanks jb. I need to get one of those for the M. The rearview mount should be identical to the G mount I am thinkin.
My guess is that they both use the same mirror.
12-22-2005, 11:13 PM
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Just installed mine as well. Had to shave it down with a dremel, but it wasn't much. Fits pretty well, the only thing that is bad is that I can't pull the lever to flip the mirror into anti-glare mode (something you homelink mirror people dont have to worry about!) Its solid, and pretty stealthy. Here is a night pic:
and here is a pic with lights on. Got all the things I need to travel with now at my fingertips: Garmin GPS, cellphone in a Proclip holder, and the Passport 8500:
and here is a pic with lights on. Got all the things I need to travel with now at my fingertips: Garmin GPS, cellphone in a Proclip holder, and the Passport 8500:
12-22-2005, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dartmouth01
Fits pretty well, the only thing that is bad is that I can't pull the lever to flip the mirror into anti-glare mode (something you homelink mirror people dont have to worry about!)
12-23-2005, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dartmouth01
Thanks FLFIRE. Yeah, I'd rather have the detector closer to the mirror and more steathy than being able to access the switch.
My car lacks the Premium Package too. I got a 2005 Premium mirror on eBay for $60 and had Lokey install it. Lokey also installed a hot-link for my Valentine 1 at the same time.
Don't underestimate the value of the auto-dimming mirror. It is a tremendous feature... it only dims as much as required and also seems to have the capacity to dim much darker than my original non-premium mirror.
Changing my mirror to the auto-dim version is one of my best mods... probably not sexy enough to warrant putting in my Sig, but I really like it.
12-23-2005, 01:26 PM
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I never had a radar detector b4, but planning to get a V1. How easy is it to remove the detector from that mirror mount? It seems like you have to remove the bolts and stuff. I just wouldn't feel secure to leave a $400 euipmentment in the car like that.
12-23-2005, 01:35 PM
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Hmm, thats not a bad idea jb. I'll have to add that to my list of mods. Do you know if he had to pull the whole mirror assembly from the windsheild, or if you can just swap the mirrors and leave the base? Also, did he have to pull the headliner to install the wiring harness for it?
antirice, the suction cup mounts that come with V1 and the escort both have quick release mechanisms built in. You use those suction cup mounts without the suction cups combined with Mike's mount, so you still retain the quick release functionality. I practiced removing the plug and releasing the detector with one hand last night, just in case I do get pulled over. I know detectors are legal, but no sense giving the cop a reason to dislike me.
antirice, the suction cup mounts that come with V1 and the escort both have quick release mechanisms built in. You use those suction cup mounts without the suction cups combined with Mike's mount, so you still retain the quick release functionality. I practiced removing the plug and releasing the detector with one hand last night, just in case I do get pulled over. I know detectors are legal, but no sense giving the cop a reason to dislike me.
12-23-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by antirice
I never had a radar detector b4, but planning to get a V1. How easy is it to remove the detector from that mirror mount? It seems like you have to remove the bolts and stuff. I just wouldn't feel secure to leave a $400 euipmentment in the car like that.
The two bolts on Mike's mount bolt to the Valentine mount where the suction cups used to be. You just remove the two suction cups and bolt the lower part of Mike's mount directly to that piece, then slide the detector in.
One nice thing about Mike's mount is that you can put a windshield reflector in front of it. I usually do that instead of removing the detector all the time.
12-23-2005, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dartmouth01
Hmm, thats not a bad idea jb. I'll have to add that to my list of mods. Do you know if he had to pull the whole mirror assembly from the windsheild, or if you can just swap the mirrors and leave the base? Also, did he have to pull the headliner to install the wiring harness for it?
You can also buy the Premium mirror directly from the manufacturer. They have several different models, but they all fit. Search for "50 GENK-40" on Google to find them. Here's one place that sells them.
I was going to purchase one of these mirrors, but my good buddy Ferk found a better deal on eBay.
Originally Posted by dartmouth01
antirice, the suction cup mounts that come with V1 and the escort both have quick release mechanisms built in. You use those suction cup mounts without the suction cups combined with Mike's mount, so you still retain the quick release functionality. I practiced removing the plug and releasing the detector with one hand last night, just in case I do get pulled over. I know detectors are legal, but no sense giving the cop a reason to dislike me.
