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Radar Detector Set-ups?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MoQS, May 8, 2016.

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  1. May 8, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    Looking for ideas to see how you have set up your radar detectors for my future install.

    Ideas and pics are welcome.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. May 8, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    I used the GoPro mount on the windshield. I hacked together a GoPro mount from eBay with a suction cup type mount for the detector. Also bought a mirror tap kit. All in about $35. 296b875291b5d128202c8ab0215c7dd3_1612386320240de54addbf9338c792c9c239c135.jpg9da9e3d3bdf6f49166dad54c892449eb_03b312cbd0fb6fb1d93978519f4f85e9df096e57.jpg
     
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  3. May 8, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    @poppy510 which detector are you running?
     
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  4. May 8, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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  5. May 8, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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    Just use it for a while clipped to the visor, before you contemplate putting a lot of effort into doing a clean modification install.

    I could never get used to those things. You don't understand the number of false alarm noise you get until you have one in your car for a while.
     
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  6. May 8, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Uniden LRD-950 and a Mirror Mount. Works well and I used a mirror tap to get power very easily from the mirror connector.

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  7. May 8, 2016 at 7:20 PM
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    Very clean install. What mount did you use?
     
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  8. May 9, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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  9. May 9, 2016 at 3:08 PM
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    Thanks unixadm!
     
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  10. May 9, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    Bump for more ideas.
    Also looking for ideas for phone mounts.
    Thanks!
     
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  11. May 9, 2016 at 9:24 PM
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    Just an FYI: The Escort Passport 9500ix is on sale at Best Buy and Amazon right now for $329, reg. $499. Best deal out there right now.
     
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  12. May 9, 2016 at 9:52 PM
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    I've got a passport max mounted with the escort sticky mount right below the center mirror and tapped power off the cigarette lighter fuse. Ran the cable up the A pillar and across the headliner. I posted some pix in another thread.
     
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  13. May 9, 2016 at 10:18 PM
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    Whistler Pro 3450 remote. I like the more permanent mount and less clutter in the windshield and added theft protection . Plus they "claim" the antenna mounted out front (behind the grill) supposedly has less interference. YMMV
     
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  14. May 9, 2016 at 11:40 PM
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    My Escort/Passport 8500X50 is just below the rear view mirror using the factory suction cup mount, works great. I will get pics of it soon.

    But I do like the mount that unixadm supplied the link for, thanks.
     
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  15. May 9, 2016 at 11:43 PM
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    thoughts on RMR anyone?
     
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  16. May 10, 2016 at 8:11 AM
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    I have an ancient Passport 8500, literally from like 12 to 15 years ago. It still works great. I keep it in the glove box most of the time but for long road trips I will break it out when needed. I have not used it in the 2016 yet because I'm trying to drive like a grandpa to play the Fuel Economy game and figure out why I'm getting such shitty gas mileage on the gutless 3.5L motor. Anyway, yea, the 8500 works great.
     
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  17. May 10, 2016 at 9:01 AM
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    I have a valentine 1 and have been using the suction cups for now. I like the go pro mount idea , but I've also got a remote kit for the Valentine as well that I might try
     
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  18. May 10, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    Still waiting for my new Taco, but will be installing my V1 in it 1st thing. Never leave home without my V1. Have had great success with my old escort x50, but those arrows on the V1 are totally worth it.

    Anyways this is how I mount my V1. Replaced suction cups with VHB. Parts: 2 sheet metal screws and washers, a thin 1" strip of aluminum and some
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  19. May 10, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    Nice set-up TastyTacos. Hit us up again when your new Tacoma arrives.
     
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  20. May 13, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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    Alternatively, I did try high on W/S with the sticky cup, but it did not hold on account of the tint strip on top. Plus, I didn't like the wire leading up to the headliner showing like that.
    Final setup on dash works great with cap on it at all times! So as they say, if at first you don’t succeed, try & try again.
    Stay safe
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