Well i 've had my Valentine for awhile now and used the mount it came with to stick on to the winshield, which was getting very annoying and didnt look clean at all. So i purchased this mirrior mount from http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/Conn...arDetector.htm and I was very happy with this mount rather than sticking it to the windshield.

Install picl:



As you can see the mirrior mount is very small and light weight type of aluminum.



And you use the windshield mount clip that came with your V1 and directly screws into the bottom of the mirrior mount by 2 screws.



The top of the mount is held in by 2 allen screws



And there ya go a nice clean install compared to the windshield mount, some what stealthy and no more hanging wire. Directly hot wired into the home link mirrior "still have to complete" =D



side view



Front view



And that is the final product, I know it isnt cool like having the V1 installed into the mirrior or having it hidden in the rear head liner w/ a remote display but it does the job and good enough for me =D.

And i had to throw in a bonus picture of my Z hehe, thanks again guys !

 

very clean job indeed. bump

but one question.. since a ish load of ppl are saying radar detectors are illegal, and they put them away when they are pulled over, what are you gona do with yours?

 

So, when did they install radar guns on the moon?

 

Well i believe radars are only illegal in Virginia and maryland, radars are legal in Florida. The radar can simply be removed from the clip and slide right off.

 

Yeah sorry about that i just finished installing it, didnt get a chance it to adjust it. It's adjusted now so it's not pointing at the moon anymore =D

 

A lil off-topic but...where have you seen ppl install it in the mirror or in the rear headliner?

 

In the rear headliner W/ remote display up front



Or V1 installed inside home link mirrior

 

Wow, thanks....i sopouse that costs alot of $ to do.

 

Exactly he'll get a ticket for having it in plain site.

 

Cool, looking at the pictures it did not look like the mount was adjustable.

 

I"m in florida and I am just going to make sure that they are legal here. laws change like the weather in some states.

 

Depends on the state, as was mentioned. In most all states it is only illegal to use a detector if you are on commercial driving duty (eg. truckers). But otherwise it is not illegal for civilian use. You cannot be cited for using one, but having on in plain sight will usually guarantee you'll get a ticket (ie. if you were speeding, you'll get the ticket and have little chance of talking your way out of it with a detector on the dash).

 

cool I see.

 

i like the home link mirror install. you can barely see it/tell what it is.. how, and how much, does it take to do it? if there is a link to a write up, let me know, thanks

i can definitely think of other places to put it, like if you have an aftermarket stereo and you got that double deck and your bottom half is still empty, put it there
or
if you have no navi, put it in that compartment somehow
or
to the right of the center console (towards the passenger side) positioned towards the driver so you can see it

 

Sheesh so negative on here! Like I said the V1 can just slide right off the clip but hey if you guys rather use the windshield mount be my guest!

 

Yeah sorry bout the pics, it is fully adjustable just have to raise the neck of the mirrior and then it's staight. I just didnt get to adjust it b4 i took the picture.