(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Be careful, you own a GM product and that extra weight will bring your rear-view mirror crashing down.
Come to think of it, on Chevy's, the weight of the mirror alone will bring it down.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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How is mounting to the bottom of the mirror smart in terms of visibility? Seems like it would be line of sight in the way. mounting on windshield allows you too put it lower such that it doesn't...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Thanks for the info. I will definitely have to give this a try. I hate the suction mounts as they tend to release frequently during sudden temperature changes (when running AC, Defrost, etc...) and...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Good idea on the bracket. It would be okay for anything fairly small but I wouldn't want my gps blocking that much of my vision. And I prefer my gps directly in front of me on the dash. It only...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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The OP will probably trade the reps in for a SD Platinum membership. ;)
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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you are going to get a ticket if you use this in nyc. lol.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Had one fall off on a 90 454SS and a 85 K1500. And once it starts, the glue from Autozone etc. only lasts about couple of years approx. With no additonal weight attached.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Not crapping on the thread, just saying that it is NOT going to increase the average lifespan of the adhesive on any make or model vehicle.
Does that mean that the mirror adhesive is guaranteed to...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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This works best if you have a powered rearview mirror where you can slip a thin power line between your detector and the power plug for the mirror. Cord like this:
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(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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I guess only people with RX65 will understand your post. How did you turn off reputation points for yourself. Why would you do it?
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Its valid for everything you want ot mount under the rear-view mirror
It's in your profile settings, since they are 99.99% useless
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Yeah.... probably. :D
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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In the instance of the device pictured it's just the bracket that comes with the radar detector. You remove the suction cups and use that portion for the nut/bolt/washer combo. It will vary from...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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repped. can't believe i didn't think of this before.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Exactly why I would never live in CA as much as I like the area. If mounted properly the radar detector will hang about an inch lower than your rear view mirror and take up much less room than...
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It's pretty cool....for $5.99
http://www.semsons.com/ncnocodapadf.html
I've even tested it on the wall of my house before...ha ha...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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haha. You got some reputation points from me. Just hold out on cashing them in until they are worth something.
Be very patient,
Tofu Vic
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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This is awesome. I am one of the guys who bought the $90 blendmount out of lack of choice. Thx for saving me the money..better than any slickdeal I've purchased all year.
Luckily I bought my...
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Thanks OP. Very creative. Great idea.:bulb: Not sure why it won't let me rep you. Can't click on your or anyone else's rep in this forum.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Weird. I know if you click on one of my posts from another thread it will let you there. Must be because this got moved to the Lounge for some reason. Guess I won't bother sharing my ideas with...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Creative. Practical. Awesome! Thanks!!
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Reported.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Under the head liner and down the A-piller & into the dash is the most popular route to run it.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Not a problem. Feel free to thank me by taking a few seconds to add to my reputation count. :cool:
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Thanks again..
Yes I agree.. will try to find a shop nearby..
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Bumping this up as there's been a few radar detector threads lately and a lot of people talking about Blendmounts costing nearly $100 and even paying $30-$50 for cheap knock-offs on eBay. Seems that...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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the only problem with this idea is the lack of easy removal / installation for security.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Guess so
I know that you can also get a smaller flat wire for the detector and run it between the glass and the ceiling-liner so it won't show, but that's a couple more $$$
my mirror is...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Thanks for the reps and the tip. I'll put on my patient pants. :D
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Look again at his post and focus on the last word...
Notice the rainbow colors used....
Use your imagination...
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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Neat idea, but I've re-glued too many mirrors on GM trucks to hang anything off the mirror.
Years back I accidentally knocked the mirror off an old Audi 200 and a small thin part of the windshield...
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This is a great idea. I am going to try this
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since it is bolted in place, this MIGHT qualify as a permanent mounting instead of "hanging from the mirror" i dont know for sure
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thank you and repped..... I actually needed this and couldn't see my self paying 90 for a stupid bracket
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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lol spam/self promotion? Are people really that dumb? How is this anything close to either of those?
Anyway, repped for a brilliant idea!
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great idea!
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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no wonder i am addicted to slickdeals because smart people hang out here and we share great ideas.
repped
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I like the DIY idea, OP. +1 and Rep!
Won't work on a Benz though (theres no space to place this) so I'm out on this one.
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
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lol
Good thing I don't currently own a Chevy then, right?
(actually, I've had several GM products with this same bracket and no catastrophic failures to speak of :D)
(NO OT) - DIY: Inexpensive Bracket for Anyone w/Radar Detector, GPS, Scan Tool or Anything Windshield Mounted
Thread created 09-12-2012 by OstrichSak
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Interesting. I looked into a blendmount in the past but couldn't stomach the cost. I ended up mounting my Escort 9400 to the right of the rearview mirror. It's ok except it's hard to silence an alert...
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