Radar Detector Installation
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Radar Detector Installation
Since neither of the two windshield cutouts work with my detectors, what advice can you share with respect to installers and installation. I'm hesitant to cutup a new AMG.
TIA,
Chuck
2017 S63 Sedan
TIA,
Chuck
2017 S63 Sedan
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X2 for the Uniden R3. I have mine in the upper cut out and it's working amazingly well. The size and mount allowed me to center it with a clear view through the cut out. I used a simple "add a circuit" to hardwire and connected through the drivers side fuse panel. Hardly noticeable with the flat cord tucked neatly away.
FWIW - I tried two different Escort products (Max and Max360) as well as the Radenso Pro SE and just couldn't get decent performance out of them. The R3 has been outstanding for both range and blind spot / collision assist filtering.
FWIW - I tried two different Escort products (Max and Max360) as well as the Radenso Pro SE and just couldn't get decent performance out of them. The R3 has been outstanding for both range and blind spot / collision assist filtering.
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Got it, I saw it's getting great reviews + your comment is encouraging. Many thanks!
What make and model are you using it on the lower cutout? Before spending $400, I'd like to know it works for my perforated lower cutout (2017 S63)....I assume the cutout differs over the years and models.
What make and model are you using it on the lower cutout? Before spending $400, I'd like to know it works for my perforated lower cutout (2017 S63)....I assume the cutout differs over the years and models.
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Jenz - which mounting bracket are you using to give the R3 clear line of site through the lower cutout? I've tried for the super suction cup and the standard suction cup mounts that came with my R3 and can't get the detector low enough to be looking through that lower cut out without being angled down at the hood. Pics would be greatly appreciated.
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btw - new R3 firmware will be out before the 15th and the updates are awesome!
Pics if you get a chance. Thnx
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Crazy thing was I mounted it in the middle of the WS (not behind a cutout) just to gauge interference and still locked onto GPS
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I must not have had enough patience the night I tried the lower cut out. I'll give it another try this weekend to see how it works. Would need to reroute the hardwire but thats not a big deal.
btw - new R3 firmware will be out before the 15th and the updates are awesome! https://youtu.be/FaD_5g0o09Q
Pics if you get a chance. Thnx
btw - new R3 firmware will be out before the 15th and the updates are awesome! https://youtu.be/FaD_5g0o09Q
Pics if you get a chance. Thnx
No pics yet, vehicle is away for a bit getting some work done
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What do you guys mean by "cutout"? Thx
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Cut outs are 2 unshieled areas in the windshield at the top and bottom, just right of midline. You have to look for them at a certain angle to see them. I use the top one for my EZ Pass/Sunpass. Stopped using my escort detector because gps wouldn't lock on a signal and too many false alarms. Going to have to seriously look at the R3.
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IIRC the windshield is metalized to help cut down on heat
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Cut outs are 2 unshieled areas in the windshield at the top and bottom, just right of midline. You have to look for them at a certain angle to see them. I use the top one for my EZ Pass/Sunpass. Stopped using my escort detector because gps wouldn't lock on a signal and too many false alarms. Going to have to seriously look at the R3.
