Need Help: How to mount Escort Radar Detect on an M3 coupe without using suction cups

rubberducky · Mon, Dec-28-2009, 01:37:16 AM

Hello all,
New guy here. I have been searching the forums for ways to hard mount an Escort radar detector (without using the suction cups). In my previous car I had my Escort detector mounted from the rearview mirror stem using a blendmount. Unfortunately, this mounting method will not work due to the unique rearview mirror stem housing on the M3. I found one of the vendors sells a similar mounting bracket but it is only for V1 radar detectors. I was wondering if anybody here has found some way to mount their Escort radar detector either from the rearview mirror, or perhaps some other fixed mounting point. I understand there are many people who don't like the idea of mounting radar detectors from a rearview mirror, and they are definately entitled to their opinions. However, I hope this thread doesn't turn into a discussion of pros/cons. I am only looking for alternatives to using the suction cups. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

PS, If anyone knows the link to the how-to hardwire a radar detector from the rearview mirror/ vanity light area, can you please post the link? I remember looking at it, but now I can't find it.

jjojo2004 · Mon, Dec-28-2009, 01:58:47 AM

This is what you saw, it is for a V1, but can be used to hardwire ANY radar detector.

http://m3.madrussian.net/diy_valentine_v1.shtml

lmtfi · Mon, Dec-28-2009, 02:47:57 AM

I would attempt to offer assistance - but your post is rather adamant about what help you don't want - so I'll defer.

rubberducky · Mon, Dec-28-2009, 04:57:12 PM

Yes, that is the one I was looking for. Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjojo2004

This is what you saw, it is for a V1, but can be used to hardwire ANY radar detector.

http://m3.madrussian.net/diy_valentine_v1.shtml

rubberducky · Mon, Dec-28-2009, 05:01:56 PM

Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, i was simply hoping to keep the discussion on topic. You shouldn't take it so hard

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lmtfi

I would attempt to offer assistance - but your post is rather adamant about what help you don't want - so I'll defer.

**Torquetorque** · Mon, Dec-28-2009, 06:25:26 PM

I know V1 has a sun visor mount that does not use suction cups. Not sure if Passport has this or not.

lmtfi · Mon, Dec-28-2009, 07:19:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubberducky

Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, i was simply hoping to keep the discussion on topic. You shouldn't take it so hard

.

I was going to offer you a resource to help you.

rubberducky · Tue, Dec-29-2009, 06:04:39 AM

I believe there is one for the Passport RDs, although you have to buy it separately (unlike with the V1). That might be a good option. I am still playing around with the idea of modifying the covers pieces on the rearview mirror stem. Anybody else have any other suggestions?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torquetorque

I know V1 has a sun visor mount that does not use suction cups. Not sure if Passport has this or not.

M///Addict · Tue, Dec-29-2009, 07:34:11 AM

There's a guy on here that was rather handy with his radar, but it was with a V1.

Mon, Dec-28-2009, 01:37:16 AM	#1
rubberducky Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 32 Reputation: 0	Need Help: How to mount Escort Radar Detect on an M3 coupe without using suction cups Hello all, New guy here. I have been searching the forums for ways to hard mount an Escort radar detector (without using the suction cups). In my previous car I had my Escort detector mounted from the rearview mirror stem using a blendmount. Unfortunately, this mounting method will not work due to the unique rearview mirror stem housing on the M3. I found one of the vendors sells a similar mounting bracket but it is only for V1 radar detectors. I was wondering if anybody here has found some way to mount their Escort radar detector either from the rearview mirror, or perhaps some other fixed mounting point. I understand there are many people who don't like the idea of mounting radar detectors from a rearview mirror, and they are definately entitled to their opinions. However, I hope this thread doesn't turn into a discussion of pros/cons. I am only looking for alternatives to using the suction cups. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. PS, If anyone knows the link to the how-to hardwire a radar detector from the rearview mirror/ vanity light area, can you please post the link? I remember looking at it, but now I can't find it.

Mon, Dec-28-2009, 02:47:57 AM	#3
lmtfi Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,065 Reputation: 0	I would attempt to offer assistance - but your post is rather adamant about what help you don't want - so I'll defer. __________________

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Mon, Dec-28-2009, 01:58:47 AM	#2
jjojo2004 GR68JOJO Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 677 Reputation: 0 Location: Jacksonville	This is what you saw, it is for a V1, but can be used to hardwire ANY radar detector. http://m3.madrussian.net/diy_valentine_v1.shtml

Mon, Dec-28-2009, 06:25:26 PM	#6
Torquetorque Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 245 Reputation: 0	I know V1 has a sun visor mount that does not use suction cups. Not sure if Passport has this or not.

Tue, Dec-29-2009, 07:34:11 AM	#9
M///Addict Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 786 In the garage: '03 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	There's a guy on here that was rather handy with his radar, but it was with a V1.