charlie_sheen Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 hey guys when i bought my car it came with a passport radar system. it has a seperate mute module next to the XM radio and from there it looks like it goes under the dash to the passenger side pillar where the wire runs along the windshield and pops out so i can plug in the actual scanner. question is, i hate seeing peoples radar's just sitting on the dash and obvious to anyone who feels the need to steal a nice setup. if anyone has pics of their's stuck ANYWHERE other than the lower center of the windshield please post pics. ive heard the higher it sits, the better it scans....so im primarily looking to get it up near the rear view. bottom line, just let me see your radar setup if its creative or anything other than the normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'll have to post a pic later, but I have my Passport 8500 right under my rear view with one of their new large single suction cup mounts. Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Check out the Blendmount, a nice sturdy aluminum base that lets you mount it directly under your mirror, without the ridiculous suction cup marks all over your window: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/blendmount-setup-124777.html?t=124777&highlight=blendmount Then look at the stealthcord that lets you get power directly out of your mirror: http://www.stealthcords.com/shop/home.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Check out the Blendmount, a nice sturdy aluminum base that lets you mount it directly under your mirror, without the ridiculous suction cup marks all over your window: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/blendmount-setup-124777.html?t=124777&highlight=blendmount Then look at the stealthcord that lets you get power directly out of your mirror: http://www.stealthcords.com/shop/home.php I'd prefer that mount over the suction cup mount, but the one I got is much better than the one that came with mine, with the two small cups. I also wanted to use the smart cord, which I mounted where the ashtray is, having Dremelled (is that a word?) out behind the ashtray and fed the Smart Cords display unit through. I also had a hard time justifying $80 for a radar detector mount. Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Yeah I got both mounts with the Escort too, the one with two suctions cups is still in the box. The other one is better, good enough for a trip in the wife's car or if I need to take it in another car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I got mine "for free" when I sent in my 8500 for a firmware upgrade. Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Mine was free too, part of some promotional accessory package I got. Think there was direct wire power cord too (not a smartcord), six month free financing, etc. Too good to pass up since I needed a replacement at the time. Their SuperCup windshield mount should really just be the standard one included in the package in my opinion. The dual suction cup one reminded me of the one I always hated on my Solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cant take a pic since my car is at my friends place and staying there for over a week What I used was a screen protector that uses solution to apply. Like this brand. These are more flexible and stickier then the screen protectors from the store. I placed this (using the solution) on the black dots above the rear view mirror. Then used the supplied suction cups with the radar detector for mounting (Note let the screen protector dry for 24hrs). This has been holding my Valentine1 for over a year without any problems at all. Still holding strong My Valentine1 is not visible from the outside and the 'sensor' is just below the blue tint line (so no interference). If you have a oem navi or in dash navi, it may set off the laser warning on the detector. So I placed my business card between the radar detector and rear mirror. Fixed the warning and is still holding:lol: Im Happy with the result, and most people will not notice it unless they look for it. I have a remote display too so that helps with the lights not showing the the detector Easy removal too if do get pulled over. Remove the radar detector and move the wire to the driver's side and put down the visor (or tuck the wire) Note: if you go this route choose a phone with a large screen, the screen protector will be larger edit: I have used packaging tape and that did not stick well enough to the dots. And mounting it either to the left/right of the dots, the visor came into contact with the detector making the visor useless 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The Blendmount is definitely a cleaner look, but anyway, here's my setup. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/5947265664_2fc3b0c19d_z.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5947266180_8492392682_z.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/5946711509_caf144acaf_z.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5946713051_23d72588f2_z.jpg Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005legacy2.5i Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 ^What is that mount called? Do you know if they make one for a V1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 That's a new type that comes with Passports. Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll snap a couple photos of my V1 setup hopefully tomorrow. Nothing too fancy, yet totally hidden from public view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005legacy2.5i Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 ^ Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 So that picture up there that dcris posted, is that the flushmount or no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 So that picture up there that dcris posted, is that the flushmount or no? The one I have is not the Blendmount. It's the new Passport mount. Here's the Blendmount site and they have for the Passport and Valentine. http://www.blendmount.com/ Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Here's how I installed my V1: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/my-valentine-one-install-94980.html?t=94980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Totally OT, but holy crap, I forgot how high the stock shifter/knob sat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 The one I have is not the Blendmount. It's the new Passport mount. Here's the Blendmount site and they have for the Passport and Valentine. http://http://www.blendmount.com/ link fail . would your "device" stick up above where the black bubble things are above the mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnguyenbb6 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Here is mine. I modded an invisicord to work with the mirror(pins wouldn't fit). V1 is clipped to the passenger visor. dingbang: Check out my shift knob layout LOL. Function>Form. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5951125695_40f0e10819_z.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 ^^wow^^ Gives a whole different meaning to asking a chick if she wants a ride in the car...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnguyenbb6 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Its actually really nice. Most shifters become very notchy when you shorten them and I don't think I'll ever shorten a shifter ever again. Shortening the shifter is for Hondas and its very much not MORE functional. My hand barely has to move to shift now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Its actually really nice. Most shifters become very notchy when you shorten them and I don't think I'll ever shorten a shifter ever again. Shortening the shifter is for Hondas and its very much not MORE functional. My hand barely has to move to shift now. lol well, it's a good thing I have a kartboy and didn't take a hacksaw to my stock shifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 link fail . would your "device" stick up above where the black bubble things are above the mirror? Fixed the link, but here it is so people don't have to backtrack: http://www.blendmount.com/ I can go try, but if I put it higher than where it is it'll be a PITA to get to the buttons on top...thinking about it, I don't really use them and I could take it down if I had to. I'll get back to ya. I need to go out shortly and will check. I'll say now that I have my doubts. Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Here is mine. I modded an invisicord to work with the mirror(pins wouldn't fit). V1 is clipped to the passenger visor. dingbang: Check out my shift knob layout LOL. Function>Form. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5951125695_40f0e10819_z.jpg Invisicord? Where is it? Does it draw power from your mirror? I like this setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/blendmount-setup-124777.html I have the blendmount setup as well. I love it!!! Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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