Sure thing Aiml3ss.

I like the technique we used because I was able to leave a foot or so of extra wiring in case I want to move the detector to the middle of the windshield. I have read that having it mounted high can resultin less sensitive radar detection (which isn't good!). You could do this with the fuse-panel method too but this way seems eaiser to me (less hiding of wires).

Also, when you pull the key out of the ignition, the dome lights are switched to a different circuit for some reason. This actually works out for me because if I forget to turn off my radar detector, it'll turn off and then back on again when the circuit switches, which makes the detector beep (nice little reminder).

-Jon

 

Ya the extra wiring is a great feature. I have my radar mounted just below the rearmirror to the right. Is that a good spot? I always thought the higher the radar is on your windshield the better. Maybe im wrong.

Thanks again!

 

I have mine just above andto the left of my rear view mirror. I think it should be ok as long as it has a clear view out the front and rear windshields. I always thought higher was better but I did read this articlewhich says not to mount it too high because the detector won't pick up laser as well. If it picks up laser, it's pretty much too late anyway, although not always.

-Jon

 

listen take teh radar apart ... use some super glue and mount the detector in the grill of your car and fabricate the disply into your dash somehow... this is the best spot for the detector ... completely centered on the car... itll be clean inside and not noticable at all on the outside ... a little fiberglass for the dash and you go tyourself one of the sweetest customized setups ... as far as i kno im the only one with this setup that ive heard of

 

The problem with this setup is that you lose the ability to detect a radar signal coming from behind. The Escort has 2 antennas, one looking forward and one looking backward. In your case the rear facing antenna becomes useless because the body of the car blocks all signals from behind. While you will be able to detect a speed trap ahead you may not be able to spot a cruiser coming from behind, the greatest risk at night on the highway when you can't make out what kind of car is closing in on you.

 

Yea I like the idea of having it mounted somewhere off the windshield with just the indicator lights and buttons on the dash. It would be cool if you could mount just the sensor on the windshield so you get the 360 degree detectionwith lessclutteron your windshield.

 

Well then take the rear ant. and hid it up at the top of the rear window ... mine only has one ant... and if im not mistaken the radar systems police use are fixed-point systems and you cant get an accurate reading from 2 moving objects