Under mirror radar detector mounts? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

l0aded · 11-24-2015, 12:41 AM

I have been looking at this one (it's 5 dollars cheaper on actual website FYI): *edit new link
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/PerformancePackage-Mirror-Mount-Detector-Bracket/dp/B0063N7OZ2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1448372428&sr=8-5&keywords=escort+9500ix"]Amazon.com : PerformancePackage Mirror Mount Radar Detector Bracket - Escort 9500ix, 8500x50, Solo S3, Redline : Car Electronics[/ame]

Does anyone have any experience with these? Will they fit the gt86 frameless mirror? Do they look bulky or will it block a lot of the windshield hanging under there?

Thanks!

ryoma · 11-24-2015, 12:49 AM

the link doesn't work for me, but if it's like the BlendMount then it will clamp onto the stalk of your mirror. I have the Blend Mount and it doesn't really get in my way unless I'm looking straight at it. I also don't have a frameless mirror, but I doubt it will look that different.

l0aded · 11-24-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ryoma

the link doesn't work for me, but if it's like the BlendMount then it will clamp onto the stalk of your mirror. I have the Blend Mount and it doesn't really get in my way unless I'm looking straight at it. I also don't have a frameless mirror, but I doubt it will look that different.

Very similar to blendmount, probably what one would consider a knock off of blendmount because it is half the price. Fixed the link: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/PerformancePackage-Mirror-Mount-Detector-Bracket/dp/B0063N7OZ2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1448372428&sr=8-5&keywords=escort+9500ix"]Amazon.com : PerformancePackage Mirror Mount Radar Detector Bracket - Escort 9500ix, 8500x50, Solo S3, Redline : Car Electronics[/ame]

Glad to hear you have a relatively good experience with it.

WhiteFRS69 · 11-24-2015, 08:53 AM

are these universal mounts???
or product specific??

edit: Nvm, google the k40 that i have and found one lol

http://www.blendmount.com/k40radarmount.html

l0aded · 11-24-2015, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

are these universal mounts???
or product specific??

edit: Nvm, google the k40 that i have and found one lol

http://www.blendmount.com/k40radarmount.html

I bought the performance package veresion (35 dollars shipped), will give my impressions once I get it. IMO blendmount is way too much for a mount.

WhiteFRS69 · 11-24-2015, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l0aded

I bought the performance package veresion (35 dollars shipped), will give my impressions once I get it. IMO blendmount is way too much for a mount.

thanks!

im in the market for a new way to mount mine, just looking for a cheap universal one for now i guess

PNW FRS · 11-24-2015, 01:25 PM

I didn't want to cough up the $$ for Blendmount... so went with that one and it's OK. I had to spray paint (with matte black) some of the parts over time as exposure to sunlight kind of "bleached out" whatever "black coating" was applied.

The mounting is a bit time consuming b/c they use a number of small hex bolts to attach it to mirror stem and the bracket. But after a little "give and take" with adjustments, got it where I wanted it.

I use it with a cordless Escort Passport detector (no wires). When ordering the bracket, you indicate your detector and they include an appropriate attachment "clip."

No issues with the setup blocking view out of windshield.

stevesnj · 11-24-2015, 01:28 PM

Just don't speed and save yourself a bunch of money :P

PNW FRS · 11-24-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

Just don't speed and save yourself a bunch of money

"Mom?.... is that you on the forum?"

TruRace · 11-24-2015, 05:46 PM

I'd imagine if it were hanging below the mirror it would be in the way. The mount that came with my Valentine is pretty good. Sits nice above the mirror.

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stevesnj · 11-24-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PNW FRS

"Mom?.... is that you on the forum?"

I know right. lol

xFury · 11-24-2015, 06:31 PM

Can't say for that one, but honestly its better to save up and Get something like the Escort. I had a cheap one, and it would go off on everything lol, I think its the Cobra brand.

Gunman · 11-24-2015, 07:40 PM

I designed my own. Not a great picture, but it works great. Gives the antenna's a good view out the front and rear windscreens.

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ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the link doesn't work for me, but if it's like the BlendMount then it will clamp onto the stalk of your mirror. I have the Blend Mount and it doesn't really get in my way unless I'm looking straight at it. I also don't have a frameless mirror, but I doubt it will look that different. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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PNW FRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 581 Thanks: 230 Thanked 343 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have this one... I didn't want to cough up the $$ for Blendmount... so went with that one and it's OK. I had to spray paint (with matte black) some of the parts over time as exposure to sunlight kind of "bleached out" whatever "black coating" was applied. The mounting is a bit time consuming b/c they use a number of small hex bolts to attach it to mirror stem and the bracket. But after a little "give and take" with adjustments, got it where I wanted it. I use it with a cordless Escort Passport detector (no wires). When ordering the bracket, you indicate your detector and they include an appropriate attachment "clip." No issues with the setup blocking view out of windshield. __________________ 2013 Asphalt / MT Olympia, Washington Last edited by PNW FRS; 11-24-2015 at 11:14 PM.

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WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	are these universal mounts??? or product specific?? edit: Nvm, google the k40 that i have and found one lol http://www.blendmount.com/k40radarmount.html

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