Radar Mounting ????

Rich Mickol · 11-30-2006, 01:01 PM

Anybody using WCC mirror mounted detector holder?. If so, How do you like it? Are there any others available? I'm tired of the suction cup windshield mount. Thanks to all.

PappyTinker · 11-30-2006, 05:22 PM

I am using the Great Lakes Trophy visor mount modified so that my Beltronics detector will fit. I have it mounted on the left side of the mirror with a 12" Invisicord. I lke it fine.

orca1946 · 11-30-2006, 06:34 PM

I think midamerica has a below mirror mount for bel & others , no suction cups

Jeff in Sarasota · 11-30-2006, 10:48 PM

I ordered the WCC mirror mount for my Passport 7500s. It is supposed to be here Monday. I'll let you know my opinion when it gets here.

Roofless · 11-30-2006, 11:06 PM

You will have a hard time beating Great Lakes Trophy set up.

gordonboss · 12-01-2006, 01:10 AM

Vettemods visor mount is a dream. They modified mine to fit Beltronic unit. Invsicord and your in business. search other threads here for pics.

Jeff in Sarasota · 12-11-2006, 02:12 PM

Well, I finally mounted my Escort with WCC mirror mount. I had Circuit City run the power cord down the passenger pillar to the fuses under the pasenger floorboard. He tied it into the heated seats circuit. I adjusted the mount so that the Escort would be level when mounted, peeled the tape off and stuck it to the mirror. For me, the install was easy and in the perfect location.

Just my 2 cents,
Jeff

C-INRED · 12-11-2006, 02:27 PM

I have my V1 mounted on the mirror mount purchased from Great Lakes Trophies (www.greatlakestrophies.com) and hooked up to the mirror power using an 8" Invisicord (http://www.invisicord.com/order.html).

IMO in the best location for detection (front and back), viewing and adjusting. Works great!

Jeff in Sarasota · 12-11-2006, 02:32 PM

I beleive the mirror mount is the same as the one that WCC sells. I looks exactly the same and uses the same picture in their ad.

Jeff

drummingman · 12-11-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff in Sarasota

Well, I finally mounted my Escort with WCC mirror mount. I had Circuit City run the power cord down the passenger pillar to the fuses under the pasenger floorboard. He tied it into the heated seats circuit. I adjusted the mount so that the Escort would be level when mounted, peeled the tape off and stuck it to the mirror. For me, the install was easy and in the perfect location.

Just my 2 cents,
Jeff

Just wondering why you elected to go through all of that wiring instead of simply connecting it to the mirror connector power.

Jeff in Sarasota · 12-11-2006, 02:41 PM

I guess I just figured "better safe than sorry". I didn't want to mess up anything with the mirror electronics (On Star, compass, auto dimming, etc.) and CC only charged $32.00 to run a separate wire.

Bottom line is that it was my comfort level (and I was not aware of the above Invisacord until now)

Looks like Invisicord would have been the way to go for sure.

Duke/Earl · 12-11-2006, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by C-INRED

I have my V1 mounted on the mirror mount purchased from Great Lakes Trophies (www.greatlakestrophies.com) and hooked up to the mirror power using an 8" Invisicord (http://www.invisicord.com/order.html).

IMO in the best location for detection (front and back), viewing and adjusting. Works great!

This has got to be the best set up.

dcs191919 · 12-11-2006, 02:49 PM

anyone had any problems with the glue melting from the heat. I live in dallas and everything that is glued on a windshield melts off in no time.

dcs191919 · 12-11-2006, 02:49 PM

anyone had any problems with the glue melting from the heat. I live in dallas and everything that is glued on melts off in no time.

C6cmnthru · 12-11-2006, 02:54 PM

Had the mirror mount on my C5. Didn't like it because it blocked line of sight IMO. Went to the Vette Mods bracket - thought it was a great product and put the detector in the right place. Liked it so much I bought another when I got my C6.

rwpatte · 12-11-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dcs191919

anyone had any problems with the glue melting from the heat. I live in dallas and everything that is glued on melts off in no time.

The original brackett didn't hold in the heat. Great Lakes changed the adhesive. I haven't heard of a problem since.

corvette pilot · 12-11-2006, 03:33 PM

I too had the great lakes and I didn't really care for the detector being so close to my face and its general obstruction of the view out the window. It was difficult to refocuse my eyes between the distance of the road and the detector when making my regular scans of the cockpit.

I now have the vettemods visor mount and love it.

C-INRED · 12-11-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rwpatte

The original brackett didn't hold in the heat. Great Lakes changed the adhesive. I haven't heard of a problem since.

Also...it's important to make sure the back of the mirror is cleaned as directed with alcohol. The better you clean it, the better it's going to stick.

C-INRED · 12-11-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette pilot

It was difficult to refocuse my eyes between the distance of the road and the detector when making my regular scans of the cockpit.

How do you manage to refocus between the instrument panel or the radio display or NAV system and the road?

Headley Lamar · 12-11-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PappyTinker

I am using the Great Lakes Trophy visor mount modified so that my Beltronics detector will fit. I have it mounted on the left side of the mirror with a 12" Invisicord. I lke it fine.

I just installed the Great Lakes visor mount on left/drivers side. I purchased the V1 and once installed I found it to be an ideal location. Even if I could mount it on the right/passenger side (I have XM) I don't know that I would. I like the display being a little closer to my line-of-sight. I also purchased the 16" Invisicord. A little extra slack but it all tucks up nicely.

Great lakes, Valentine and Invisicord all shipped sooooooo fast. Thumbs up to all of them!