Radar Detector "install"

[goodkid]

So, how is everyone mounting and wiring their Valentine Ones?

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[_M_]

I think I'm just going to get one of the kits and tap in to the rearview mirror

 

[Spa2k]

Me too. There has to be a 12-volt power source in or above the mirror that's not controlled by a dimmer or fader circuit. Is there a 10- or 16-wire on a connector on the back of the mirror, or is all the wiring buried in the headliner above the windshield header? The latest Invisicord on their website is for the 2011 Mustang.

I also found this site from Anchor Room; it says the kit works for Mustangs through 2016.
http://www.anchor-room.com/product_info.php?products_id=18185?osCsid=m3idvp4qtioer7ehsbksu7fgf0.

 

[HizliBullet]

i just attach it old fashion to 12v

 

[Earlsays]

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31734

I did. Mirror tap for power and blend mount. It's the best.

 

[mpwillis]

+1 Blend Mount with Escort MAX, works great.

 

[mrdci]

Subded... Even in the speed hating state of Virginia where detectors are illigal Ill be adding my V1 as always.

 

[bdub85]

Subded... Even in the speed hating state of Virginia where detectors are illigal Ill be adding my V1 as always.

V1 has saved my ass more than a few times.

Which model blendmount is the right one?

 

[Phines]

You can also save some money on the mirror taps by just removing the dome light and tapping the wiring in the headliner that goes to the mirror. Also makes a cleaner install.

 

[eric n]

Anyone running the new ESCORT MAX 360. Looks like the real deal.

https://www.escortradar.com/max360/

 

[XKRJAG]

Go to http://www.rdforum.org/forum.php best place to learn about what's up in countermeasures. Max has a spotty reputation and is still not trusted by many, Max 360 will have to prove itself to most. V1 has fallen behind most in performance. Redline was the champ, but new Stinger ($$$$) is impressive, and Radenso SE is beating the Redline in many tests, I'm running a Radenso right now and really like it. I've got a Redline as my second choice, Max 2 in the wife's car, and a V1 (3.893) sitting in my basement as I prefer the others to it.

 

[OMGPonies]

Do people still have good success with radar and laser detectors only? I was involved in public safety a few years ago and it seemed at the time that once LiDAR technology became more common, detectors were going to be virtually useless. A LiDAR/laser detector essentially just tells you they've read your speed.

Intelligent use of a jammer is the way to go for avoidance but of course I'd never consider use of such a device as a law abiding California resident. ;)

 

[ohtobbad]

wish they were legal here. Get caught here with one, big fine and they take the detector.

 

[XKRJAG]

Do people still have good success with radar and laser detectors only? I was involved in public safety a few years ago and it seemed at the time that once LiDAR technology became more common, detectors were going to be virtually useless. A LiDAR/laser detector essentially just tells you they've read your speed.

Intelligent use of a jammer is the way to go for avoidance but of course I'd never consider use of such a device as a law abiding California resident. ;)

The LIDAR is very jammable, and in many states this is legal. However, I don't think many places use LIDAR, here in Iowa you see it once in a blue moon, but its very, very rare. It requries them to be stationary, and they can't shoot through glass, so its not much fun when its 20 below or raining.

Around here rolling instant on is the threat, so range is VERY important to having a chance of getting a warning. I wish LIDAR would take off as there are several very functional jammers that would make life easy. Some states ban them, but on a federal level they are legal unlike radar jammers (FCC controls radar, laser is food and drug administration IIRC).

 

[OMGPonies]

The LIDAR is very jammable, and in many states this is legal. However, I don't think many places use LIDAR, here in Iowa you see it once in a blue moon, but its very, very rare. It requries them to be stationary, and they can't shoot through glass, so its not much fun when its 20 below or raining.

Around here rolling instant on is the threat, so range is VERY important to having a chance of getting a warning. I wish LIDAR would take off as there are several very functional jammers that would make life easy. Some states ban them, but on a federal level they are legal unlike radar jammers (FCC controls radar, laser is food and drug administration IIRC).

Not being able to use laser in the rain or through glass is something I was aware of... but it did not come to mind as my spoiled butt lives in California. That would explain why it seemed to be gaining popularity in my area for a long time but has not become very widespread. The fact that people with detectors were unable to defeat them until it was too late and the range/accuracy were the positive features that led a lot of highway patrol and local police around here to favor them. Also government here isn't afraid to get spendy on toys with tax dollars.

Laser jammers are illegal here in California but there is a technique to using them discretely and I have yet to hear of anyone facing much trouble for it. Maybe I'll ask a friend to try it and report back with their results.

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