Radar Detector Mount ideas?

[rent]

There's this: https://radarmount.com

I don't have personal experience with this product. Just came across it.

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[Mad Hatter]

I've been using radar detectors since buying the original Passport (which replaced the iconic Fuzzbuster) from Cincinnati Microwave (now Escort Radar) in the mid-1980's. Each unit I've owned has paid for itself many times over with "saves."

While Waze has taken some of the edge off of radar detectors' obvious benefits, I've observed that many Waze warnings are obsolete when you actually reach that location. Those sneaky smokies like to move around! Only a radar detector--where it's legal--can hopefully save you from a surprise radar trap. The best solution is to use BOTH Waze AND a high-quality radar detector, such as the latest Escort Redline 360c, which I recently bought to upgrade from Escort's Max 360c product.

Regarding that legality, as far as I know, radar detectors are legal in all states except Virginia and non-state District of Columbia. And note that, in Virginia, local police can use radar, so you are a sitting duck. Slow down!

Is this relevant to our brick-front Wrangler community? Well, my 2018 Rubi had no problem reaching "well above the speed limit" (no traceable online confessions here!) mph on the way back from Sam's Club this afternoon on a four-lane state highway. Really nice zip with the 6-speed manual transmission. I actually wondered how the much-criticized 3.6l FCA engine would perform in a two-seater sports car weighing half the Wrangler's tonnage. Probably awesome!

Back to the purpose of this thread, where to mount radar detectors, I like the ability to go stealth mode, low profile. As I recall, the original Fuzzbuster was windshield-mounted, but next-generation detectors were smaller and usually mounted on the visor with a clip, which were high and out of sight. However, there was the option to go backwards in design via a windshield suction cup mount. Ouch, thieves used to steal GPS devices and radar detectors after seeing the distinctive spit-circles on windshields of parked vehicles!. So I've shied away from using suction cups. My preference is to put my radar detector on top of an anti-skid pad on top of the dash, in both vehicles I own. In the case of the Wrangler, the Escort Redline (and its cousin the Max 360c) fits very nicely against the windshield in the dash storage tray. Low profile, hardly visible to others. (Having said that, if I run across a real speed trap on the highway, I take the radar detector from its position and place on the passenger seat or console. Why tempt an angry gendarme?) And when I'm parked, the radar detector goes in the console, out of sight.

Hope these thoughts help your reach a solution suitable to your situation!

MH

 

[Grimmjpr]

I did this, used the passenger side Bulletpoint phone mount.

 

[desmo2]

I am a state trooper in a somewhat rural area.
I use instant-on radar, LIDAR, and participate in aircraft speed enforcement operations.

I regularly stop people with active radar detectors, and they are not illegal to use in my state. But, if you think you are going to get a warning when you have one, you are most likely mistaken.

But, hey, if an app or a detector gets you to slow down for a bit, it's still a win in my book. Unfortunately, many people who think they got away with it will speed right back up once they leave that area behind. A few stops with fines, however, tends to affect behavior and slow people down as a matter of habit.
I know it did for me in my younger days. I still think it was a minor miracle I got hired considering my youthful driving record.

 

[rent]

I am a state trooper in a somewhat rural area.
I use instant-on radar, LIDAR, and participate in aircraft speed enforcement operations.

I regularly stop people with active radar detectors, and they are not illegal to use in my state. But, if you think you are going to get a warning when you have one, you are most likely mistaken.

But, hey, if an app or a detector gets you to slow down for a bit, it's still a win in my book. Unfortunately, many people who think they got away with it will speed right back up once they leave that area behind. A few stops with fines, however, tends to affect behavior and slow people down as a matter of habit.
I know it did for me in my younger days. I still think it was a minor miracle I got hired considering my youthful driving record.

What's the general tolerable amount above speed limit that you would let someone slide, as in not even bother pulling them over?

 

[desmo2]

What's the general tolerable amount above speed limit that you would let someone slide, as in not even bother pulling them over?

If the speed limit is 70...go 70.
Speed limit signs are black and white (no gray area). I don't recall seeing a +/- amount on them.

What did ya expect me to say?!? ?‍

 

[buzzdoc]

I have mine mounted on my 67 designs dash mount using a magnetic phone holder. Just stuck a metal plate to the bottom of my Valentine 1. It isn't the sleekest or sexiest, but it works great and is easy to see. I have it hard wired to my accessory switches. I have tint on my windshield so a suction cup mount isn't an option, and I have the safety package with the windshield box, so I did't want anything else up high.

 

[shekmark]

I found a cool mount that snaps into that recess on the dash. I forget the name but will take a look and a photo of it today and post it. Works great. It has Velcro on it . Super easy to take my Valentine on and off it. I use Waze and V1. The V1 confirms that the Waze report is accurate. Neither works well if you dont have other cars around you, like an empty byway. You want the radar to hit a car in front of you if possible.

 

[Mikester86]

If the speed limit is 70...go 70.
Speed limit signs are black and white (no gray area). I don't recall seeing a +/- amount on them.

What did ya expect me to say?!? ?‍

It's called discretion. I would expect you to answer it the way you did, according to the letter of the law. But in the real world, you ultimately have discretion. I guarantee you do not pull over drivers going 71 in a 70.

 

[FloridaLarry]

I am a state trooper in a somewhat rural area.
I use instant-on radar, LIDAR, and participate in aircraft speed enforcement operations.

I regularly stop people with active radar detectors, and they are not illegal to use in my state. But, if you think you are going to get a warning when you have one, you are most likely mistaken.

But, hey, if an app or a detector gets you to slow down for a bit, it's still a win in my book. Unfortunately, many people who think they got away with it will speed right back up once they leave that area behind. A few stops with fines, however, tends to affect behavior and slow people down as a matter of habit.
I know it did for me in my younger days. I still think it was a minor miracle I got hired considering my youthful driving record.

Well, they'll hire anyone these days . Seriously, though, you are correct about the proper intent of speed enforcement is to change habits. However, Its that some people feel they were tricked with speed traps, and they intend to never let that happen again. In the end, there is some slowing down in certain areas.

I tried detectors, then I tried Waze, now I use nothing. It turns out, you just don't have to be the fastest on the road (second fastest will do). Go with the flow and don't stand out.

 

[Hayabusa]

I have mine mounted on my 67 designs dash mount using a magnetic phone holder. Just stuck a metal plate to the bottom of my Valentine 1. It isn't the sleekest or sexiest, but it works great and is easy to see. I have it hard wired to my accessory switches. I have tint on my windshield so a suction cup mount isn't an option, and I have the safety package with the windshield box, so I did't want anything else up high.

buzzdoc, great setup. What 67 Designs parts did you use? Really like their products.

I see many replies focused on getting tagged on the highway. My experience has been that running Waze and a Max360 or V1 (I've run both, like the V1 a bit better) on the highway is pretty good for radar. Usually the other cars around ferret out a few hits that provide warning with a good detector.

The side roads are a different matter. The worst where I used to live were the 35 and 45 mph posted roads. The locals had great hiding spots and would peg you going 40 in a 35, etc.

 

[Hayabusa]

Well, they'll hire anyone these days. Seriously, though, you are correct about the proper intent of speed enforcement is to change habits. However, Its that some people feel they were tricked with speed traps, and they intend to never let that happen again. In the end, there is some slowing down in certain areas.

I tried detectors, then I tried Waze, now I use nothing. It turns out, you just don't have to be the fastest on the road (second fastest will do). Go with the flow and don't stand out.

FloridaLarry, not standing out as the fastest, lead car works..."the nail that sticks out gets hammered..." I do enjoy gadgets and tech so your technique combined with Waze and a V1 have kept me in good stead for a very long time (no jinx, no jinx, no jinx...please).

 

[FloridaLarry]

FloridaLarry, not standing out as the fastest, lead car works..."the nail that sticks out gets hammered..." I do enjoy gadgets and tech so your technique combined with Waze and a V1 have kept me in good stead for a very long time (no jinx, no jinx, no jinx...please).

I actually liked Waze until it kept barking at railroad tracks. If there is a way to turn that warning off, I'm back in.

 

[TylerV76]

I actually liked Waze until it kept barking at railroad tracks. If there is a way to turn that warning off, I'm back in.

settings>Alerts and reports>reports>railroad crossing>toggle alerts off.

 

[FloridaLarry]

settings>Alerts and reports>reports>railroad crossing>toggle alerts off.

Ok, on the phone, not Android Auto on the car. That is where I went wrong. lol
Thanks

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