[erz5005]

so my dad just gave me his old radar detector (real old)
i am not sure if it will still work but i figured it wont hurt

i have two ideas for mounting
1. to the EZpass velcro strips

2. it has a magnet on it so i was wondering if there is anyway to take the center part of the dash with the vents off and put the metal mounting thing under it so i could just put the radar detector on top and it would just stay on the dash cause of the metal underneath (i tried to search but found nothing)

maybe?

 

[manny]

how big is this detector?

 

[TEXN]

 

[erz5005]

i would say 5"x5"x2"

it works pretty well on the EZpass velcros (the magnet can be placed on the top or bottom)

but i just think it would be cool if it could "magically" stick to my dashboard

 

[erz5005]

basically my question is how do you take off the middle piece of the dashboard that has the vents?

and would a magnet work through that plastic?

 

[mikesta]

[quote author=erz5005 link=topic=137956.msg2974861#msg2974861 date=1236147867]
basically my question is how do you take off the middle piece of the dashboard that has the vents?

and would a magnet work through that plastic?
[/quote]

remove dash strip, take out the two screws holding the vents in, pull out the whole piece and your done... im sure a magnet would work through the plastic might just need a stronger magnet than what you have now

 

[xxSlidewaysxx]

Save your money and get a new one, Beltronics STI driver or a V1.

Try http://www.radardetector.net/forums/ for more details

 

[mikesta]

[quote author=xxSlidewaysxx link=topic=137956.msg2977623#msg2977623 date=1236273958]
Save your money and get a new one, Beltronics STI driver or a V1.

Try http://www.radardetector.net/forums/ for more details
[/quote]

OP is saving money its free... couldn't be cheaper

 

[needmazda]

check out themountguys.com or just mountguys.com.cant remember which.anyway if you get one you'll be satisfied.mine stays in place with 1200 watts rms.

 

[erz5005]

[quote author=mikesta link=topic=137956.msg2977818#msg2977818 date=1236279002]
[quote author=xxSlidewaysxx link=topic=137956.msg2977623#msg2977623 date=1236273958]
Save your money and get a new one, Beltronics STI driver or a V1.

Try http://www.radardetector.net/forums/ for more details
[/quote]

OP is saving money its free... couldn't be cheaper
[/quote]


bingo

 

[xxSlidewaysxx]

[quote author=erz5005 link=topic=137956.msg2978685#msg2978685 date=1236302579]
[quote author=mikesta link=topic=137956.msg2977818#msg2977818 date=1236279002]
[quote author=xxSlidewaysxx link=topic=137956.msg2977623#msg2977623 date=1236273958]
Save your money and get a new one, Beltronics STI driver or a V1.

Try http://www.radardetector.net/forums/ for more details
[/quote]

OP is saving money its free... couldn't be cheaper
[/quote]


bingo
[/quote]

One that is old will not help you, trust me

 

[Mr. Speed]

^ Very true

I'm interested in seeing some pics of this thing actually...anyone else interested?

 

[erz5005]

i tried it out on the highway, and low and behold, it started beeping and then there was a cop around the bend
so even if it only works sometimes
it wont hurt

 

[erz5005]

ha

in the picture i am actually look at this page on my computer

 

[xxSlidewaysxx]

Just don't get too excited and count on it to save your bacon.....enjoy

 

[erz5005]

[quote author=xxSlidewaysxx link=topic=137956.msg2979617#msg2979617 date=1236351881]
Just don't get too excited and count on it to save your bacon.....enjoy
[/quote]

i am not, it is just an added defense

 

[xxSlidewaysxx]

Damn that thing is HUGE

 

[Mr. Speed]

[quote author=erz5005 link=topic=137956.msg2979120#msg2979120 date=1236314769]
ha

in the picture i am actually look at this page on my computer
[/quote]

My post is in the screenshot! :lol:

Yeah I'd be surprised if that thing would go off on any radar other than automatic doors :sad:

Personally I don't even think it's worth going through the trouble to put something so old/outdated in your car...IMO...

EDIT: Just reread your post and saw that it apparently went off for a cop :shock: Well it's a Whistler which by today's standards is a good/decent company so who knows! :lol:

 

[Trubopower]

You know what would be good placement? In the circular file.