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rossgn49u · 03-06-2019

Wonder how much of the range is reduced on radar detector if not mounted at the cutout on the stock solar coated windshield. I know the toll booth will not detect my Toll Tag some of the time. I want to keep the stock windshied, but would rather have detector mounted at roof line.

secondchance · 03-06-2019

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Originally Posted by rossgn49u

Wonder how much of the range is reduced on radar detector if not mounted at the cutout on the stock solar coated windshield. I know the toll booth will not detect my Toll Tag some of the time. I want to keep the stock windshied, but would rather have detector mounted at roof line.

Probably substantial reduction of range. I was thinking of remote mounting Valentine V1 under the hood within a waterproof box. This will solve range issue but result in loss of rear detection.

rossgn49u · 03-06-2019

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Originally Posted by secondchance

Probably substantial reduction of range. I was thinking of remote mounting Valentine V1 under the hood within a waterproof box. This will solve range issue but result in loss of rear detection.

I believe Escort offers a built unit that you can add rear detection (pricey) I've had a Valentine, but my favorite is the Escort 9500 with the GPS detection.

billschroeder5842 · 03-06-2019

Ross, where are you mounting the radar detector and how is it wired? I just hate the idea of cables laying across the dash with a plug dangling in the AC plug.

lfalzarano · 03-07-2019

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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842

Ross, where are you mounting the radar detector and how is it wired? I just hate the idea of cables laying across the dash with a plug dangling in the AC plug.

They have battery based ones, but time out after 2 hours if nothing is detected. Got s ticket right after is powered off.🤬

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rossgn49u · 03-06-2019

Actually not using a radar detector because I am same way....dont want wires laying across dash. On my other cars, I had a stereo shop run a hardwire kit and moubt the detector just left of rear view mirror. Think I would need to replace windshield for that setup to work in the ZR-1.

secondchance · 03-06-2019

Early 90s I ran hard wire for Escort to underside of dash vent. Only about 2-3” of exposed wire pretty much hidden behind the unit. Being a 91 with wide port, worked out fine.

32valvesftw · 03-06-2019

Dunno I use a Radenso mounted in the Cut out. I need every advantage. But I don't drive like I use to. For what its worth I have in the past, on a different car run front and rear remote mounted K40 detectors with laser jammers. The jammers were effective, the K40 was ok but when we did a high speed run from New Orleans to Houston using the K40 and a V1 simultaneoulsy the V1 kicked its *** in filtering false alarms. The jammers worked well though. during the day a spotter riding shotgun with binoculars is very effective. Don't ask how I know, please. 3:15 from Downtown NO to west side of Houston, including a quick pee stop.

WARP TEN · 03-07-2019

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Originally Posted by rossgn49u

Wonder how much of the range is reduced on radar detector if not mounted at the cutout on the stock solar coated windshield. I know the toll booth will not detect my Toll Tag some of the time. I want to keep the stock windshied, but would rather have detector mounted at roof line.

I don't know about range reduction, as I always mounted mine in the cutout along with my I Pass/EZ Pass transponder. Both always worked fine. When I had the '95 first in for service I had Marc Haibeck run the V1 wire under the dash from a fuse tap in the passenger side fuse block on the right side of the dash (his normal approach). He ran the wire up under the dash and out through the radio speaker bezel, cutting a very small notch in the bezel edge to allow the wire to come out with the bezel fully closed. I mounted the V1 such that it was pressed against the I Pass transponder firmly enough to hold it against the glass. Here's a picture of it. you can just see the V1, suction cups and the I Pass in the left corner. --Bob

GOLDCYLON · 03-07-2019

My V1 is in the cutout. That is why it is there by design. The solar laminate blocks normal operation. Same for EZpass and even my burglar alarm remote for the house.

My wires are hidden under a dash mat and the unit is hardwired into the assessory tap behind the console.

I have a V1 hidden display in the DIC.

Here is how that looks....

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rossgn49u Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 100	Radar Detector Wonder how much of the range is reduced on radar detector if not mounted at the cutout on the stock solar coated windshield. I know the toll booth will not detect my Toll Tag some of the time. I want to keep the stock windshied, but would rather have detector mounted at roof line. __________________ Ross Lone Star State 90 ZR-1 Red/Red (Sold) 94 ZR-1 Blk/Blk (Sold) 91 ZR-1 DRM/Tan (Sold) 90 ZR-1 Red/Red (Sold)

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billschroeder5842 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 592	Re: Radar Detector Ross, where are you mounting the radar detector and how is it wired? I just hate the idea of cables laying across the dash with a plug dangling in the AC plug. __________________ Bill Schroeder Texas Proud! 1991 Corvette ZR1 #1388 2015 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker

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rossgn49u Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 100	Re: Radar Detector Actually not using a radar detector because I am same way....dont want wires laying across dash. On my other cars, I had a stereo shop run a hardwire kit and moubt the detector just left of rear view mirror. Think I would need to replace windshield for that setup to work in the ZR-1. __________________ Ross Lone Star State 90 ZR-1 Red/Red (Sold) 94 ZR-1 Blk/Blk (Sold) 91 ZR-1 DRM/Tan (Sold) 90 ZR-1 Red/Red (Sold)

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secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,723	Re: Radar Detector Early 90s I ran hard wire for Escort to underside of dash vent. Only about 2-3” of exposed wire pretty much hidden behind the unit. Being a 91 with wide port, worked out fine.

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32valvesftw Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 530	Re: Radar Detector Dunno I use a Radenso mounted in the Cut out. I need every advantage. But I don't drive like I use to. For what its worth I have in the past, on a different car run front and rear remote mounted K40 detectors with laser jammers. The jammers were effective, the K40 was ok but when we did a high speed run from New Orleans to Houston using the K40 and a V1 simultaneoulsy the V1 kicked its *** in filtering false alarms. The jammers worked well though. during the day a spotter riding shotgun with binoculars is very effective. Don't ask how I know, please. 3:15 from Downtown NO to west side of Houston, including a quick pee stop.

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Radar Detector My V1 is in the cutout. That is why it is there by design. The solar laminate blocks normal operation. Same for EZpass and even my burglar alarm remote for the house. My wires are hidden under a dash mat and the unit is hardwired into the assessory tap behind the console. I have a V1 hidden display in the DIC. Here is how that looks.... __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 03-07-2019 at 05:22 PM.