exi

Wanted to see if anyone has installed any remote systems (Escort Max Ci / Max Ci 360, etc) on their S coupe and has any insight into performance on their vehicles and experience with it. Am considering doing so given (a) don't want a windshield mount behind the IR cutout to be visible from the outside, and (b) the slick integration that comes with Mid-City Engineering hardware, but having a hard time determining where best to install the actual radar receivers and laser heads.

Used a V1 since >15 years ago, Escort back in the 8500 / 8500 x50 days, Uniden's current R3 as on enthusiast forums, etc. Well-versed in windshield mount but not so much in remote installs. This would be my first.

okbarnett

I put a passport 360 max on the pass visor and ran wire to cig lighter. My easy way to do it. If you have a shop install a remote unit they will find other power and possible integrate into screen or dash. For alot of money.
I had a couple different detectors but they never were as good as my old 360max

exi

Thought crossed my mind to do something similar with the V1, but even visor-mounted, isn't it pretty visible from outside?

Would be pretty easy to run a power cord across the headliner, down the A-pillar, the side of the dash, and into the passenger footwell fuse compartment and hopefully Add-A-Fuse to a switched source if there is one down there -- just looking for as clean as can be. Then there's the matter of glass interference and aiming just right, mounting, etc. Rear detection aside.

ron104

In each of my M-B's (2017 S-class cab & 2018 GLE) I have installed a K40 radar detector and laser jammer. The only objects in the cabin are 2 warning lights, one for front and one for the rear. The radar warning is for all bands and in addition to the lights there is an audible warning plus voice which states type of radar and whether front or rear. The laser jammer works great. When hit by Laser there is an audible warning and the K40 scrambles the laser so the Laser gun reads "0". I have not gotten a ticket with either setup. The unit is hard wired to the electrical system so there are no wires in the cabin. There is also a battery operated remote control so you can mute warnings or increase decrease sensitivity of warnings, you can keep it in the glove box or consol. www.k40.com.

okbarnett

cant see anything, its too high and too dark.

Daveh5525

I also have the K40 and highly recomend it. I had it in my 2007 GL and 5hen had it moved to my 2016 GL. Now K40 also has a control pad that I had placed in the ash tray location so it is hidden. I have been targeted by blazer radar many times over the years and never gotten a ticket.

okbarnett

I had a k40 installed and my passport on the visor. The passport always picked up more than the 40 even recognized and it was always sooner

Courthaven

So with the laser jammer, couldn't a cop pull you over if they get a 0 reading and they know that you have something illegal to create that?

I am new to this as I just heard about the K40 option today and was researching I just got an E300 2 weeks ago and already got my first ticket last night since this is my first time without a radar detector in years.

RonCL55

ron104

Courthaven,
I'm sure a cop could pull you over but I doubt it. In any event contact the K40 people at K40.com and I am sure they have experience with that situation and provide you with an accurate answer.
Ron

Courthaven

Thanks Ron. Yeah, I will try that tomorrow

BigHat

Where you WILL get pulled over is in states that ban laser jammers. The smart use of a jammer is to slow and turn off the jammer within two seconds of being alerted. Then the cop will simply think he wasn't getting an accurate return rather than you jamming him.

Courthaven

Can you turn off the whole system? One challenge that I have is that I live in Maryland and sometimes go to DC and Virginia where radar is illegal, so I would guess that laser jammer will definitely be.

ron104

Yes, you can turn it all off.
Ron

Courthaven

Roughly how much were you all paying for your radar system A shop near me told me about $3300 today

RonCL55

Courthaven

My point is that I live in Maryland where it isn't illegal, but if I drive through DC or Virginia I would want the option to cut off the system so that it isn't in use in those states where it is illegal.

The last time that I checked this is a forum where you can ask questions and that was a question that I posed and not a point that I was making. Have a good day.

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RonCL55

ron104

okbarnett: Your Passport may have better range but the K40 still picks up K & Ka band PLUS completely jams LASER which your Passport does NOT do.
Courthaven: I have K40's installed in both my S-cab & GLE. The cost for each installation in Ft. Walton Beach Florida M-B dealer was $2350.00. I will also have a K40 installed in the S coupe which I am about to order.
Ron

Courthaven

​​​​​​Since radar detectors and laser jammers are legal in Maryland where I do 99.9% of my driving, I am 100% comfortable using them to assist me get less tickets doing something illegal which is speeding. Kind of like I am comfortable loading someone else's CD in my iTunes that crime will not way very heavily on my mind.

I was asking the question merely because I would like to cut it off if I drive through DC or VA so that I won't get caught using an illegal device (in those regions) and then have to have it uninstalled which could result in an even greater cost. Keep in mind I only pass through there about 5-10 times per year.

Maybe you are not comfortable doing anything illegal but I am fine with speeding and trying to evade tickets. Sorry, I am not running for office here, haha. If you still can't understand that, I hope you are able to move on with the rest of life.

Courthaven

And thanks a lot Ron, that is very helpful .Interesting that you can arrange that through the dealer. Maybe I will inquire there as well.

RonCL55

Courthaven

Sorry man, I didn't realize you were joking, I thought you were just giving me a hard time, lol.

exi

If I may: going by enthusiast forums and sites for such things, seems people are rather critical of K40 in terms of performance. Most remote radar suggestions seem to be for Escort's Max Ci or the Radenso or Net Radar kits. Pros/cons for each.

See rdforum.org and vortexradar.com.

RPM217

As we speak, my E53 convertible is having the Escort Max360 installed. I had the previous edition in 3 of my other cars, and think that they're well worth it. I don't worry about the "unit" being obvious on the windshield, if pulled over, or something for someone to "steal". It's not cheap, but if you're going to speed, while not a guarantee, it certainly helps. Combine it with Waze, and it's a real advantage. I've had the jammers in my NSX (blinders) for 17 years, still works!! If you can afford an "S" class, you can afford to protect yourself!!! JMHO