Radar detector on back glass - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

LS1M · 04-05-2017, 01:29 PM

Would a radar detector mounted where my third brake light used to be, work effectively there? The location in the middle of the back glass can "see" through to the front of the car, between the front seats. Thinking about getting a Valentine-1 with the remote display and hiding the main unit there. Could cut holes in the plastic if needed. Should be some easy power wiring nearby too.

Thoughts?

Thanks
-Mark

JazzleSAURUS · 04-05-2017, 01:38 PM

https://www.radarbusters.com/How-to-...tor-s/2386.htm

jasonojordan · 04-05-2017, 01:41 PM

Its possible sure but why?

This is what I did with mine as well as just pulling power off the mirror.

https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Mount-Radar-Detector-Bracket/dp/B0063N7UGA

LS1M · 04-05-2017, 01:46 PM

I just don't want anyone to know I have it. I'd like it to be 100% hidden if at all possible. Windshields, mirror and visor mounts still leave it exposed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonojordan

Its possible sure but why?

This is what I did with mine as well as just pulling power off the mirror.

https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Mount-Radar-Detector-Bracket/dp/B0063N7UGA

jasonojordan · 04-05-2017, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1M

I just don't want anyone to know I have it. I'd like it to be 100% hidden if at all possible. Windshields, mirror and visor mounts still leave it exposed.

If your worried about it being exposed mounting it on the rear window does the same thing so I guess who are you worried about it being exposed to?

JazzleSAURUS · 04-05-2017, 01:54 PM

If you're that worried, I'd consider mounting it in your grill behind a piece of plexi. It will take some weather proofing, but it's fairly common practice by custom install shops.

jasonojordan · 04-05-2017, 01:59 PM

http://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9262

tato.valverde · 04-06-2017, 05:36 PM

Check the link in my signature, it's not a cheap system.. but definitely stealth, no one will know you have a radar detector

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LS1M Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 100 Thanks: 18 Thanked 37 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Radar detector on back glass Would a radar detector mounted where my third brake light used to be, work effectively there? The location in the middle of the back glass can "see" through to the front of the car, between the front seats. Thinking about getting a Valentine-1 with the remote display and hiding the main unit there. Could cut holes in the plastic if needed. Should be some easy power wiring nearby too. Thoughts? Thanks -Mark

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JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're that worried, I'd consider mounting it in your grill behind a piece of plexi. It will take some weather proofing, but it's fairly common practice by custom install shops. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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