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I'm working on the installation of my Escort 360c Redline as there really is no space around the rear view mirror I have found this the best location to have it out of my line of view.
I'll be running the wiring coming up through the center dash screen.
Last edited by Hendrik Koster; 08-21-2021 at 04:16 PM.
I'm working on the installation of my Escort 360c Redline as there really is no space around the rear view mirror I have found this the best location to have it out of my line of view.
I'll be running the wiring coming up through the center dash screen.
Seems pretty invasive to punch a hole through the screen. We use the standard suction cup for the same RD and run the wire between the windshield/dash.
I was really disappointed that the mirror setup will not accommodate a BlendMount and Mirror Taps. I have them in most of my other vehicles and they really make a clean install and hassle free wiring,
Suggestion:
If you go this way, remove the screen. Here you have existing openings, through which you can put the power supply.
Would be completely invisible.
When you are not using your Detector, you can also put the line invisible behind the screen.
Kind Regards
Stenzel
Last edited by Stenzel-Germany; 08-20-2021 at 04:45 AM.
Suggestion:
If you go this way, remove the screen. Here you have existing openings, through which you can put the power supply.
Would be completely invisible.
When you are not using your Detector, you can also put the line invisible behind the screen.
Kind Regards
Stenzel
Attached are the pictures of my completed install.
My objective were;
Have the unit away from the windshield so my removable sun screen can fit
Have it located so it would not be in my line of sight when driving
Have it so that it it can be dismounted instantly
Make sure it does not vibrate when driving
Eliminate excessive wire runs
The initial mount allowed for excessive vibration of the detector. I did end up making a custom under need support which incorporates a back end support that stop all the vibration and let me adjust the forward looking angle.
The unit is located within arms length so the controls on the unit are within easy reach.
Interesting install but the RD range maybe reduced by quite a bit.
The RD is pointing downwards towards the hood and not forward horizontally. While ours is also lower (top of window is ideal for beam angle) this literally points onto the street in front of the car.
Interesting install but the RD range maybe reduced by quite a bit.
The RD is pointing downwards towards the hood and not forward horizontally. While ours is also lower (top of window is ideal for beam angle) this literally points onto the street in front of the car.
I appreciate your comments about the forward looking angle, it's for that same reason that I have made the angle adjustable by means of adjusting the height of the rear resting post.
The pictures represent the install that was just finished and they are now to be followed in the next few days by some practical test to determine the best angle.
I like it up top, out of the way and optimal radar line out front and back done w/3M tape and a mirror tap.
It's the best place for these types of RD but it didn't work well with a roadster and that type of mount (due to the curvature of the windshield. The Blackvue dash cam works nicely with that setup. We have both on top on the other cars
08-19-2021, 09:38 PM
Calibrated...
