Best Radar Detector Mounting Accessories

[@trentbuckle6880]

Great informative video with REAL content. NO rambling or wasting words 100% real info. A lot of people need to learn from you.

[@Scrambles7742]

Velcro style command strips. They’re about $4 at Target for four sets. I took the suction cups off my V1 and stuck one to that mount, then attached the other side above my rear view mirror. I can still switch out detectors if I ever want to and has been pretty secure so far.

[@DragonBuilds]

I used those to mount my radar detector. Works great.

[@LucasHuang]

Do you mean put strips where the suction cups would be & then put command strips on your window?

[@MarcosGarcia-xg1rf]

@@LucasHuangit’s Velcro, you can figure it out

[@SA-iw4ci]

The least expensive option is to remove the suction cups from the oem mount and add some 3M double sided Super Strength Molding tape(Walmart $5) to make your own "permanent" mount. I did this for my R3 and it's mounted high on my windshield and tight to the headliner. I also have a Blendmount for when my passenger needs to use the sun visor. The Blendmount is well worth its price IMO and their customer service is top notch.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Wow I just looked into them, they are more expensive than I expected but look really well made.

[@jeffjohnson8328]

I have a Tesla model Y and a R3, I went with a cell phone clamp holder. Mounted it behind the center screen and the arm extends just above the screen itself. It is in easy reach and sight. Has a good sight line in front of the car. Saw this on KZbin and I love it. Use to have a BlendMount but they said they don’t have a great solution for a Tesla yet.

[@JimBailey]

Thank you so much Vortex Radar. Just ordered a Uniden R4, cant wait to get it in. The way I mount my radar detectors, I have a dashboard cover and it acts as one side of a Velcro fastener. So I just stick the other compatible side to the bottom of the radar detector and rest it on the cover. My dash is pretty flat, so I am in good shape. If it is not flat like mine, you can just put a small piece of wood under the cover to level it out. Anyhow thanks again and I am getting excited. PS, I am upgrading from an old Whistler 78se. Talk about old. :)

[@VortexRadar]

haha congrats on the big upgrade! :)

[@tompinnef6331]

Hint - use a old bike tire tube - wrap around the mount. Will stop the mount from biting into the mirror tube. Thank you for the video. Hope the family and you are doing well. Spin

[@OutThereInHere]

I've been using the stealth pouch visor mount for my R3 with a hardwired mute switch and I'm loving it! It's mounted in an suv so no issues with visibility or detector pointing up or down. Great video!

[@JustinSTeam2]

Where did you get yours?

[@normt430]

Still rocking the visor clip for the V1. Keeps it out of the sun and out of unwanted eyes. JBV1 from the phone is where the arrows and other info is.

[@darrinyo-mamakimble7002]

I went and bought a blend mount attachment for my golf R Because of this video. I’m posting this comment because I live in Canada and just received a phone call from blend mount in the USA to verify whether or not my mirror was right. That’s right everybody a representative from that company actually took the time to phone me to make sure the order was correct, this absolutely blows my mind never in my time of ordering things online has anybody cared enough to do something like that. I still haven’t received the product but the customer service is insanely good.

[@VortexRadar]

Wow that’s awesome

[@dmgx]

I have mounted my RD's on the dash with velcro, visor, suction cups and last year removed suction cups and mounted bracket with gorilla tape low on windshield. Haven't mounted on a mirror before. Might try it 👍

[@YelloEye]

For sharp corners like on the cheaper Amazon/eBay mounts, a belt sander or hand file knocks those off pretty quick since most are aluminum. Then just slap a little flat black rattle can paint on them to cover it up. That being said, I've got 2 Blendmounts and they're great.

[@RollinIsbell]

Great content! I'm a big fan of BlendMount's products. Especially paired with their MirrorTap for power. I have one in each of our cars. And MirrorTaps in two of our cars.

[@lawrence5462]

I use my Blendmount for all 3 of my RD'S.

[@clevelandrocksdzd]

I like the mirror mount. It’s just far enough back from the windshield to be slightly stealthy. Easy to reach for muting, and the detector is centered-ish in the windshield as the manufacturer recommends.

[@carspear]

can we do a poll to see who uses windshield mounted systems?

[@FergieNCC2475]

The intense sun in Arizona almost mandates a visor mount, which backs it away from the glass. Fortunately I have no friends, thus no passengers, so the right visor works quite well. The friction of the visor swivel allows a level straight ahead view. Using the JBV1 app with the V1Gen2 eliminates the problems of reaching the detector. Have also noticed a very impressive rear sensitivity range using the passenger visor. Thanks for these very informative and entertaining videos.

[@VortexRadar]

lol, good point and good idea about the right visor mount

[@DisconnectedUser]

I smash the like button and use the Uniden R7 Permanent Radar Detector Mount (UND-R7-P)

[@frankw7266]

I, like many, kicked & screamed about the cost of the Blend Mount, but finally bit the bullet after the frustration of my suction cups falling. Upon getting it, I realized it was specifically engineered to fit my vehicle that had no mirror stem for a generic style clamp mount (C6 Corvette), so the price on that one did make a bit more sense... development cost along with lower volume sales. With the mirror harness tap, it is very clean... almost looking like it's OEM. I guess the only question that counts is... would I buy it again? Definitely.

[@VortexRadar]

Yeah I totally hear you. High end, low volume, niche products like the Blendmount are going to cost more. I use the custom one for my Q5 as well now and am really happy with it. It's expensive, yes, even more than the normal Blendmount, but it's worth it.

[@Superdukedotnet]

Thanks for the amazing job you do reviewing RDs and mounting options (for auto applications). Moving an older Adaptive TPX 2.0 to my new street bike and was wondering what other options are available. Really like the look of the Radenso DS1 by the way. Would really love to see your take on getting some of the newer, more sophisticated units mounted to a motorcycle and then getting the warnings to the helmet via some of the latest apps and BT communicators. Keep up the good work!

[@jasonstupak4535]

Watched and liked, thanks Vortex! Blendmount for us. Extreme hot and cold and suction well, sucks.

[@TheCraigW76]

I used the Blendmount in my C6 Corvette, but I have had no issues using the Radar Mirror Mount in my Infiniti G37S or GMC Sierra with my Uniden R3 and R7 detectors.

[@VortexRadar]

Do you have a link to which part you used? I don’t see it on their website or Amazon.

[@TheCraigW76]

@@VortexRadar Here's the one I'm using: www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2M9K11

[@rickt2419]

Wow! Nice! You covered very much all the Pros & Cons on each style of mounts. For me, I am picky, Definitely No sun visor mount; No dash mount for the same exact reasons as you; No windshield & rear view mirror mounts either in addition to reasons you have listed plus to avoid extended sun/heat exposure and for anti-theft (mounts that are with easy radar-detector removal ability still stays in place visible from the outside which is an easy give away that there is most likely a radar detector stored inside the vehicle), so I always custom make my own mounts (much more time spent I know, but its a bit of hobby).

[@G-25684]

That’s super cool 😎

[@Primetime_69]

Are there any ball mounts?

[@nolongeramused8135]

If you've tinted your windshield you really don't want suction cups potentially damaging the tint film.

[@CaptainHookhatesBooks]

Takes for taking the time to do these videos!

[@Drivethisnotthat]

I have an R7. I bought some commerical grade Velcro and I put some on the R7 and on the bottom of my mirror. Doesn't fall off and does not vibrate. Cost $5. Blendmount leaves too much of a gap for me between the mirror and the detector.

[@themikeymikechannel2947]

It can be installed in a pocket under your radio IF YOU CAN EXTEND THE WIRES FROM THE GRILL TO THE POCKET and install under the radio.

[@YourLordMobius]

As someone how lives in texas, the blend mirror mount is a live saver. Mounted it once, have never had an issue.

[@chuck7465]

Does mounting the detector on the painted portion of the windshield impact its performance?

[@LiqdPT]

I've bought the Radar Mount with the Escort EZMag mount. They defintely make that.

[@VortexRadar]

Oh really? I didn’t find it online. Do you have a link?

[@LiqdPT]

@@VortexRadar smile.amazon.com/dp/B0788WRVNB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_8Q9WCQQGMNWEG2YVGXXN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@JustinSTeam2]

I want that sun visor pouch but can’t find it in stock anywhere!

[@carlosmorillon3930]

Vortex radar good 👍. Valentine one radar detector #1

[@johntaylor1463]

Love your videos. Just purchased the blendmount used for my audi rs3. Looks like you have the same rearview mirror in you audi. Can you tell me with the mirror tap which color plugs you used? Thanks!

[@commiesarehorrible7622]

2:37 good catch👍

[@commiesarehorrible7622]

@@CC_Marauder you are right lol

[@Stonerolog1st]

My 480i was mounted on the windshield with some foam underneath to help secure it without the foam it would occasionally fall off overnight, major downside is it's very visible so if anyone has access to the inside it might just disappear, I was planning on upgrading to a new one after I sold it but the mechanic stole it, I had it on video disappearing so I got paid in full.

[@paulvivier8594]

I used the tap wires to connect the R7 and sometimes it would power on and other times it would shut off. Not sure what happened but I resorted back to the power plug.

[@VortexRadar]

hm, sounds like the cables aren't attached securely? Have you doublechecked that?

[@thomasdecker3294]

I found that the fuse tap kits like www.amazon.com/dp/B07BBVC7JQ/ work flawlessly. Don't have to fool with splice connectors that damage wires in factory harnesses and provide a clean look.

[@aegisranger]

I have a 5" tall strip of window tint across the top part of my windshield. Will this affect the performance of the detector if I mount it behind the tint? The detector will be "looking" through the tint.

[@ballerboi6962]

No, unless it's metallic tint

[@eugene9661]

For most people windshield double sided tape mount is the best bang for the buck and least bulky.

[@VortexRadar]

For sure. It’s a good example of picking something that’s good for you, not necessarily what I like for my setup. :)

[@camshaft33]

What about mounting your detector to the underside of your sunroof glass? This would be great for stealth, and still provide 360 visibility.

[@nxxbs_btw5568]

unfortunately i have the one style mirror for my car that a blendmount wont work:/

[@deandennison3731]

I have a 2021 Audi A8L and recently bought a Escort MAXcam 360c. I have owned many previous versions of Escort. The suction cups rather than a previously offered "bean bag" styled dash mat are a real pain. I have had a 360c for years but quit using it after ordering a couple of replacement suction cups every time the suction cup failed. I lived in Florida most of that time. Having seen the MAXcam 360c with the same very unsatisfactory suction cup, I was about to send my unit back when I saw your videos on Blendmount and other alternatives. However, when I entered my vehicle data and referenced the MAXcam 360c, the literature indicates caution is needed in vehicles like mine with "smart cruise control, crash avoidance or lane departure system". It does not look difficult to install the Blendmount as shown in your video and you have an Audi. Have you had any issues using that mount?

[@LiqdPT]

I tried a blend mount in my sports car, and the display of my Redline 360c was too far forward for me to easily see in my peripheral. I had to actually turn my head quite a lot to see it so had to return it (I tried checking with them to see if they had a setup that could move it a couple inches back, and they did not.) I ended up building my own custom mount instead

[@anthonyshepard9606]

: I'm using the mid mount location with the rear view mirror mount. Can I turn the detector slightly to the left so I can see the panel a little better? I have the Uniden R4.

[@garys9718]

What about the GPS on the detector? Will the mirror block the signal from the detector

[@jonmuir13]

Is that an Audi allroad? Looks nice

[@Davie272]

I just ordered an escort today and it says I have to wait all week until I get it, probably longer since ups around here has a habit of keeping packages for an extra week

[@loseerich493]

Blendmount worked great for a minute on my F-150 but then caused a bunch of slop/wobble in the mirror due to the weight / leverage of the RD hanging off the mirror. Might not be an issue with other car companies stuff, but it created problems on my F-150

[@22685brandon]

Did you move your radar detector to a new location after the blendmount gave you issues?

[@loseerich493]

Yes, I went back to using a suction mount on the windshield. To be clear, the blendmount hardware itself was fine, it was the Ford mirror setup that couldn't stay snug. @@22685brandon

[@inthbiz57]

Fantastic video. What does one do if you have a 2021 car with no cigarette lighter? Besides wiring into the mirror,etc. what can one do to power up the radar detector?

[@VortexRadar]

Hardwire into your fuse box whether it’s 2021 or not :p

[@inthbiz57]

@@VortexRadar Forgot to mention it’s a Rental Car. Could I use an adapter for the included USB plug in the car?

[@VortexRadar]

Ah yeah. Grab one of these. geni.us/dVTT8gD I have half a dozen for testing lol and they’re great.

[@inthbiz57]

@@VortexRadar I thought so, just wanted to make sure. I got one from your link a year ago. Thank you

[@garys9718]

I have a 2019 edge st, what would you recommend for the excort 360max-v2 dash cam combo 🤔 and where to get it

[@chromesneakers7481]

They don’t have a mounting bracket for my car (23’ civic) do you recommend another brand(s) that may have it ?

[@RT-de6di]

Blendmount is priced (before tax) between $115 and $240. At this price , it could have been machined from a solid a aluminum and covered in radar absorbing diamonds for all I care but I am not buying it. How about an update to this video for more cost effect mirror mounts.

[@Sayydz]

How does it fare in the heat? I live in Socal, will it last in consistent 84+ degree weather?

[@Ben-dm8fi]

I looked on Amazon and can’t find any mirror mounts for the r3. Am I missing something?

[@bruker400]

Just know from your vid that suction cup windshield mount is illegal in some states

[@VortexRadar]

That is true

[@inchinkwetrust]

Does anyone have third-party mounting options for Mercedes? I have a Uniden R7. Thank you!

[@trentbuckle6880]

Is there a link to the video for custom mount?

[@335i101]

Too bad Blendmount still doesn’t make an option to work on newer Mercedes….at least not for the Uniden…

[@Dbrautodetail]

Yeah its pretty limited. I think they only make one for like a sprinter van last time I checked. That was the only Mercedes I saw on the list

[@ThiNguyen-ly5cv]

Hi Ariel.

[@VortexRadar]

lol hey Thi!

[@tet2mor282]

Will the radar detector detect lasers coming from behind if I use the stealth sun visor pouch? Or will it be blocked by the pouch?

[@VortexRadar]

Rear laser detection is already very challenging and practically unhelpful so if you block the rear sensor, oh well. :)

[@tet2mor282]

@@VortexRadar what about the sides?

[@ImaYam]

Is a dash mounted (on stickypad) less range for detector like r3 or r7

[@VortexRadar]

If it’s angled up or blocked by wipers, yes. Otherwise it’s okay.

[@One_Guy]

8:20 I see you’ve mounted the radar detector behind the dotted shade section on the window. Does that not interfere with the radar signal and reduce performance? It seems like it would block the signal? Would love to see some testing and comparisons on if that is blocking the detector or not.

[@VortexRadar]

Again? I talked about it recently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX7XZn9-iclqaJY Here’s some testing for tint: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLRmmCLhKmarJo and here’s more discussion about those dots, called frits: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epWYiqyCnN6qa6c

[@midniteoyl8913]

@@VortexRadar The main problem I have mounting to the frits area is the suction cups don't hold, at all. Don't know how you manage to get them to hold, though it does look like your frits are a lot thinner than mine on (F150) which are thicker, more 'half bead' like.

[@One_Guy]

@@VortexRadar Thanks for sharing i even found your video from 3 years ago last night. I should have looked harder. Thanks for all the hard work you put in here its so extremely useful. I've shared your channel with many of my car enthusiast groups Many thanks!

[@Forest0922]

meanwhile blendmount doesn't make a mount for my specific mirror which makes me sad

[@adubs.]

Do you find the dots at the top of the windshield affects the reception of the detector? Always wondered but never tried to find out the hard way.

[@ZoomR21]

I've used 3 Valentine 1's over the last 15 years and have always mounted them above the mirror on top of the dots with no issues with a ceramic windshield tint too.

[@DChiJEllis]

They do not affect performance.

[@VortexRadar]

I covered that in one of the previous videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX7XZn9-iclqaJY and I have another older video dedicated to the topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epWYiqyCnN6qa6c

[@travismcghee6450]

I have a Max360c with the M1 drive cam, will it work with the blend mount?

[@VortexRadar]

Yep, be sure to get the M1 adapter blendmount.com/hardware-kit-escort-m1-hd-dash-camera/

[@B1ood_hound]

Would the blend mount work on a dome light in the center of a car?

[@SA-iw4ci]

Nope.

[@N4TNA]

I noticed you are running 2 sets of blackvue dual dash cams. I want to do a similar set up so I can have 360 degree coverage. I already have a good backup battery solution and a wifi hotspot. Is there any issues connecting 2 sets of dual cameras to the wifi hotspot? And which model blackvue would you recommend for such a setup?

[@VortexRadar]

Works fine. I prefer the DR900X-2CH for 4K, but the DR750X would be okay too for 1080p.

[@grandparolie]

Now if your mirror mount is going to damage it put a piece of rubber on it in fact mine came with a rubber strip to place on the mount teeth.

[@utah62]

I use the sun visor pouch as its forbidden here in The Netherlands . Bought one standard pouch on Aliexpress for USD 4,- and cut it open to wire the cable and let the RD ''look" outside. One remark: I put it on the passengers side so I can use my visor if needed, only the passer cannot.

[@2MoTeC]

I used to mount my RD 360C with Blendmount but it block GPS signal and also make the rear view mirror very tremble for Subaru Outback 2020

[@reggiexsimanca6194]

II travel through a state with nothing allowed on windshield. Is there a side mount? A side mount for the rear-view mirror? (Redline 360c) placed above mirror. Thank you.

[@VortexRadar]

Blendmount 👍

[@brapinator8500]

11:19 MIATA !

[@RoommateWiLLE]

The redline 360 mount cannot withstand Florida heat. 😭. That sucker is heavy and will fall off.tjr windshield. Even the max 360c was a problem. I am out options. I wish there was a visorclip like I had for the 9500ix. The blendmount is not stealthy enough for me and will be in the way. Any other ideas anyone?

[@feldmanjared]

I fuckin' love accessories

[@VortexRadar]

lol

[@1998gst4611]

Why would you want to mount the radar detector to the car dash? For one it looks tacky, two you're inviting would be thieves because its right there in plain view sight and three why messing up that nice dash by mounting the radar detector with double sided sticky tape or Velcro and if you ever take the radar detector off for some reason you leave that sticky residue which may not be easy to clean off leaving a permanent stain or mark that will never come off depending on how long that radar detector was mounted to the dash,

[@justinianpescador280]

Well I just found out that they are not taking old v1s due to a ship shortage plus the call center was snobby

[@Dbrautodetail]

Blendmount is awesome, unless it's not made for your car lol.

[@ncdogg425]

Some Cobra users will be use to the visor mount on a sunny day when they have to pull it down and their detector is pointing to the sky😂

[@lawrence5462]

They will be able to detect those damn "spy" satellites.

[@thomasdecker3294]

I got the Radar mount www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2M9K11/ and it works perfectly with my R7. Not as slick as the Blend mount but easy removal and installation of the detector and fit well on my Passat's awkward mirror.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Build detector INTO the rear view mirror and save all this faffing about would be nice.

[@10RRASK]

In my 95 Impala SS I have a BlendMount with a MirrorTap running a V1G2 and a Escort M1. Works great and is very clean and slick Mount and power solution! (Video is before I got the M1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXjYlmlvn52roNk

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

11:18 Really? People have REALLY asked that? And these same people operate a vehicle? OK, I'm scared now. Surely you just made that up, I don't want to think anyone is that stupid.

[@VortexRadar]

I wish I was making that up…

[@johnd8788]

Also, illegal in alot of states to "hang" things from your review mirror.

[@VortexRadar]

Really? In what states? I hadn’t heard about that.

[@johnd8788]

@@VortexRadarIn the State of Connecticut it is illegal to hang items from your rearview mirror including handicap signs ect...so it impedes your view or distracts other motorists. Officers don't enforce it too much that I know of but it is a law.