[BroDoze]

I have a Uniden R8 and Blendmount and mirror wire tap. I have yet to install it because it hangs so dang low in my FoV using the blend mount.

Anybody rocking suction cups way up high and to the right of the mirror? Or something similar?

[JABCAT]

Not a radar detector but I have my dash cam mounted up high on the right side of the mirror via suction cup. I don't even notice it from the driver's seat, but I'd guess you want to see the radar detector in your periphery.

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

I have a Uniden R8 and Blendmount and mirror wire tap. I have yet to install it because it hangs so dang low in my FoV using the blend mount.

Anybody rocking suction cups way up high and to the right of the mirror? Or something similar?

This. Top of window, Passenger side dot matrix right next to review mirror housing.

It puts the radar right along the roof at the top of the window. It’s placement hides the power tap wire and you can flip the passenger visor down and hide it from view if a cop pulls you over.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/11552856253...Bk9SR5zh9vrqZA

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

This. Top of window, Passenger side dot matrix right next to review mirror housing.

It puts the radar right along the roof at the top of the window. It’s placement hides the power tap wire and you can flip the passenger visor down and hide it from view if a cop pulls you over.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/11552856253...Bk9SR5zh9vrqZA

Very nice alternative.

Have you had that through a hot summer? Wonder if the adhesion would hold up to a Las Vegas summer where in car temperatures reach 130 f

And I wonder if needed , would it be possible to remove the adhesive from the windshield tint

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

Very nice alternative.

Have you had that through a hot summer? Wonder if the adhesion would hold up to a Las Vegas summer where in car temperatures reach 130 f

And I wonder if needed , would it be possible to remove the adhesive from the windshield tint

122 degree heat many times in Arizona. It does not come off.

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

Very nice alternative.

Have you had that through a hot summer? Wonder if the adhesion would hold up to a Las Vegas summer where in car temperatures reach 130 f

And I wonder if needed , would it be possible to remove the adhesive from the windshield tint

The tape is so strong it requires a plastic pry tool to lift and remove. I can’t get a finger under it to remove it by hand.

It would most likely pull front window tint off if you tried to remove it.

I had a garmin dash cam on my rear tinted window and it’s less strong double sided tape pulled my tint up when I moved it.

My front window isn’t tinted so it’s not a problem for me. That tape is super strong. Might be stronger than any other doubled sided tape I’ve ever used.

You could also get a visor clip for radars. You can use the visor or just tuck the u clip part under your roof liner. I find this type moves around a little vs the tape on mount. So I use the tape on version.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28452190995...mis&media=COPY

[BroDoze]

Thanks BIGW0RM !

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Thanks BIGW0RM !

Chu got it meng!

[SloppySquid]

I read here on the forum, that using a blend mount doesn’t have enough power to use the r8. Like 12v is required to power but blend mount is only 8v something like that.

Also can you use a blend mount even if you don’t have the garage opener package?

[M2M3M3]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

122 degree heat many times in Arizona. It does not come off.

yeah, 3M VRB double sided tape is dang close to permanent. even exposed to weather. I have rolls of various sizes in the shop for attaching anything i don't want to come off......great stuff.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by SloppySquid

I read here on the forum, that using a blend mount doesn’t have enough power to use the r8. Like 12v is required to power but blend mount is only 8v something like that.

Also can you use a blend mount even if you don’t have the garage opener package?

The Blend Mount is only the holder that physically holds the radar detector to the rear view mirror.

You need to run the wire tap wires to the wiring in the rear view mirror. And I'm pretty sure people have R8s hard wired to their mirrors. Maybe the radar / dashcam combo required more power ?

And I'm pretty sure even the non-homelink rear view mirrors still have wiring inside

[BIGW0RM]

Mirror tap powers my r8 just fine.

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

I have a Uniden R8 and Blendmount and mirror wire tap. I have yet to install it because it hangs so dang low in my FoV using the blend mount.

Anybody rocking suction cups way up high and to the right of the mirror? Or something similar?

I am using the Uniden pivoting suction cup mount for my radar detector. Using a mirror wire tap for the power to the RD. I mounted it so the detector is just to the right of the mirror when mounted. When not mounted, I can barely see the pivot mount.

Pics are of the:
1. mount itself from driver's perspective.
2. RD mounted from driver's perspective.
3. where I've installed the RD mount on the windshield.