first diy...permanent radar detector perfect location i think..lots of pics

[supersly_jones]

i was tired of the cord hanging and having the radar detector in my way so i came up with a solution...didn't think it would workbeing on the dot matrix but it really does hold so far....

things needed:
radar detector and bracket(duh!)
rear view mirror mounting button and window glue
sand paper
jb kwik or some other type of heavy duty glue

first step:
mount the buttonn to the radar detector bracket..you will need to use the epoxy and sand the bracket down for it to hold


second step:
mount the button and bracket to the windshield...at first i didn't think it would stick to the dot matrix but i wanted to try anyways and it is holding exceptionally well...if it ends up not staying i'll just mount it to the left of the mirror...no biggy...but i like it here better.


third step:
splice into your adapter the same way you would with anything else


fourth step:
routing wires...i read on another thread you can use the wires in the dome light...last time i tried that i broke the dome light on my cherokee so i stayed away from that...so i pushed the wires up above the headliner and then tucked it into the pillar and then down the door jam and into the fuse box area






fifth step: if anyone has a better place to hook wires up let me know but these worked best for me...i hooked the power to fuse 1(power windows) because of being ignition hot...i also tried used accessory but maybe i'm dumb but i thought it was just ignition hot but its always hot...and i grounded to the bolt on the fuse block(i'm might change this haven't decided)


almost done:








hope everyone enjoys...i was feeling guilty using everyone else diy's and not contributing....

[MaKo]

I like it! Please do keep us posted on how it holds up mounted on the dot matrix.

[Civic4u]

Curious, do the matrix dot interfere your radar detector signal?

[supersly_jones]

Originally Posted by Civic4u

Curious, do the matrix dot interfere your radar detector signal?

dunno yet...haven't seen a cop in awhile

[BATANG CITY JAIL]

clean your window so you could get a better signal... nice install though...

[supersly_jones]

lol..actually i just got done cleaning the windows and rain xing the windshield

[Mrdrinkle]

Originally Posted by supersly_jones

lol..actually i just got done cleaning the windows and rain xing the windshield

Yeah that Rain-X stuff is awesome! I need to get some for my car before it starts to rain

[supersly_jones]

Originally Posted by Mrdrinkle

Yeah that Rain-X stuff is awesome! I need to get some for my car before it starts to rain

i still need to do the backwindow since there isn't a wiper...wierd

[dwest007]

Is there a way to have automatic head lights-on and off

[supersly_jones]

Originally Posted by dwest007

Is there a way to have automatic head lights-on and off

what does that have to do with this install? your username is dwest? that doesn't have to do with doniphan west does it?

[Axian]

for you!

-Ax

[20civic07]

not gonna work, in a couple of weeks the radar detector is gonna fall down because of the mounting tape. it is strong enough to hold in a controlled temperature, but when exposed to direct sunlight everyday or when parked outside its gonna heat up really quickly and your radar detector is just gonna fall off. your best bet it to stick to the suction cups.

[supersly_jones]

Originally Posted by 20civic07

not gonna work, in a couple of weeks the radar detector is gonna fall down because of the mounting tape. it is strong enough to hold in a controlled temperature, but when exposed to direct sunlight everyday or when parked outside its gonna heat up really quickly and your radar detector is just gonna fall off. your best bet it to stick to the suction cups.

thats so funny because it was been up there for 8 months in heat above 100 and below 10 in kansas and never came off till i took it off...did its job perfectly...just got rid of that detector and went to a valentine and then sold it because i don't speed anymore but this work just like it should...for gosh sakes...i used the mounting button and glue for a rear view mirror to do it

[MojoNojo]

Not really the best place for it because cops aim radar and laser at the flat parts of ur car closer to the nose and rear....Location of interest would be as low as possible wit a clear view out the rear window

[KB1IOQ]

The radar detector is hopefully going to detect stray radar emissions before the cop is hitting the nose of your car, otherwise it's kind of useless. So having it low to be closer where they are hitting you will do nothing. The detector is meant to pick up stray radar emissions before you get pegged by the radar yourself.

Anywhere with a clear view will work.

[achapman]

Originally Posted by MojoNojo

Not really the best place for it because cops aim radar and laser at the flat parts of ur car closer to the nose and rear....Location of interest would be as low as possible wit a clear view out the rear window

Cops aim laser at the license plate which is correct, it would be better down lower. If you want better laser protection, then mount it lower. But if the cop uses laser to get your speed, its pretty much instant and you are screwed already.

Radar on the other hand is different. Radar guns have a cone or dish-shaped antenna that concentrates the radio signal, but the electromagnetic wave quickly spreads out over a wide area. Where laser is extremely directional. By the time radar hits you, it would have spread out, meaning the detector has a better chance at seeing the signal up high.

[definingmoment]

This DIY is only good if you don't have the auto day/night mirror FYI.

[achapman]

Just get rid of that cobra detector!

[hondasi006]

^ yeah that. escort ftmfw. the suction cups do work well but they also dont like the drastic temp changes we have been seeing around here

[supersly_jones]

Originally Posted by achapman

Just get rid of that cobra detector!

you guys don't read very well