Remote radar detector installation?
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2003 C240 4MATIC
Remote radar detector installation?
Has anyone installed a remote/stealth radar detector in their C? If so, can you post pictures of where it is installed under the hood? I'm thinking about buying one but don't know where it can be mounted.
Some guy with an SLK mounted it in front of his grill:
http://www.slk32.com/pages/passportSR1/sr1-2.html
Some guy with an SLK mounted it in front of his grill:
http://www.slk32.com/pages/passportSR1/sr1-2.html
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Phew. All that work and you've STILL got only an Escort.
Unless you're from DC/VA area... get a V1, mount above right side of mirror.
Run remote display cable across liner down driver-side A pillar and put it there.
Can't be seen from outside.
Unless you're from DC/VA area... get a V1, mount above right side of mirror.
Run remote display cable across liner down driver-side A pillar and put it there.
Can't be seen from outside.
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I've thought about getting a V1 but I don't like the idea of mounting it permanently on the windshield because someone could smash and grab it, or I'd have to take it down after I park and put it back up before I drive.
So has anyone done a stealth install of the V1 in their C? Here are some examples on other cars like BMW's and Audi's:
http://www.540i6.com/v1.html
http://www.540i6.com/links.html
So has anyone done a stealth install of the V1 in their C? Here are some examples on other cars like BMW's and Audi's:
http://www.540i6.com/v1.html
http://www.540i6.com/links.html
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2005 C320 4Matic
Originally Posted by bagwell
I'd rather just get a new Escort S2 (cordless), avg battery life = 6 months. no freakin wiring probs
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I've actually been considering a radar detector...and did quite a bit of research. I had an old Bel 880 in my last car, and since I hardwired it, I gave it with the car...
The cordless ones preserve power by only "searching" for radar signals a small percentage of the time...so just a rough explanation, lets say a typical radar sends out signals+ looks for radar 30 times per minute, a cordless will only look say, 5 or 10 times per minute....not such a good thing on the surface, reducing time to respond to a radar threat.
Aside from that, that BMW installation is quite nice...I wonder if there is one like it for a Benz? I've already pondered installing a unit somewhere and having the controller for it located where the ashtray goes up front hidden under that flip door. We'll see!
- Eric
The cordless ones preserve power by only "searching" for radar signals a small percentage of the time...so just a rough explanation, lets say a typical radar sends out signals+ looks for radar 30 times per minute, a cordless will only look say, 5 or 10 times per minute....not such a good thing on the surface, reducing time to respond to a radar threat.
Aside from that, that BMW installation is quite nice...I wonder if there is one like it for a Benz? I've already pondered installing a unit somewhere and having the controller for it located where the ashtray goes up front hidden under that flip door. We'll see!
- Eric
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2005 MB C230 Kompressor
Hey ya ive done it with a Escort SRX (SR7+Z3 Shifter) Rader Blocker! The
Shifters are in the grill and the Radar detector is atached near the hood lock! but the SRX isnt that good the K40 Laser Defuser is the best it says "Error" on the gun insted of "Blocked"....and by the way the escort blocker is illigal in cali,virginia,and someother states...so if u can look up the K40!
Shifters are in the grill and the Radar detector is atached near the hood lock! but the SRX isnt that good the K40 Laser Defuser is the best it says "Error" on the gun insted of "Blocked"....and by the way the escort blocker is illigal in cali,virginia,and someother states...so if u can look up the K40!
