BlendMount + MirrorTap Radar Detector Install Instructions! | Gen 2 Audi R8

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If you hate radar detector suction cups on your windshield or that dangling power cord hanging across your vehicle's interior, you definitely need to check out what BlendMount has to offer! Their custom fit anodized aluminum radar detector mounts are designed for a huge range of vehicles and different radar detectors. Securely mount them to your rear view mirror then ditch that power cord with their MirrorTap power options. I used to run this setup in my 2016 Audi RS7, and finally got around to installing it on my 2018 Audi R8!! Pretty straightforward process, very clear instructions are provided, or your can follow along with this instructional video to get your Gen 2 R8 setup. Make sure you use my EDDIEX10 discount code for 10% off your order at BlendMount!
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[@Kordale]

very good instruction 👍 easy to follow along, no issue install in my AUDI R8 !!!

[@philsmucker5316]

I did this, this is a helpful video. Some notes on my efforts: -It takes remarkable force to squeeze and remove that plastic housing around the rear mirror. I literally pulled the entire mirror off the window mount much easier (several times) than I could remove that plastic housing. If you happen to pull the mirror off, I'd suggest then unclipping the harness and taking a good look at things. To re-mount the mirror you have to apply it back to the circular grip on the windshield, have it rotated about 20 degrees counter-clockwise of normal position, then with force apply it and rotate clockwise. Careful, I've heard it's possible to break a window with too much force but don't know about this car. -Even when I removed my entire mirror (minimal force required) it took a lot of force to remove the housing! after removing it once or twice a tab or two broke (there are 2 in the video but 2 more internal ones and then it was easier, haha. even with broken tabs it sits well. --It's very easy to scratch the plastic on the window surround when replacing the plastic housing. It's not a very visible area though --once you get the housing off, the harness is difficult to remove. note the diagram in 3:02 of the video, there is a clip to squeeze to remove it. I have no idea how the video guy removes it with one hand! Squeeze the top and wiggle. --There is a kit on amazon of mirror taps, comes with 3 different types. The pins/needle shape were way to small, not enough friction to reliably conduct electricity. I used the mid-side on a different install and had the larger plugs left, they wouldn't fit. I ground it to be flat prongs but skinny and crammed it in with a LOT of force, then tested that it conducted, then re-assembled everything. --I've installed a lot of alarms, stereos, dashcams, radar detectors. This one was a bit annoying. It may still be better than running across the a-pillar from the fusebox, but I was close to giving up and doing it this way instead!

[@LookingforHigher]

Great video. I ordered, used your discount code, and installed myself! Thanks, Eddie!

[@leep4255]

I like to see how you install a dash cam in the R8

[@DansDrives]

Perfect video. Thanks!

[@ThatOneChannelinAZ]

Uniden R7 is a good pickup man, I have the R3 Same thing without the Arrows. I love the Extreme Longrange.

[@45snakebite]

Thanks for the video, I have an R8 and have not done the mirror tap yet, however it is necessary....

[@graysondavis5348]

Does the metal mount really cost ~$159.99???

[@venle93]

This is legally in the UK ?

[@albundy5992]

I'm in the UK, and want to get a good radar detector. I understand I need to get a product with UK-specific settings, and I always thought it would be a Valentine. Never heard of Uniden. How do they/others compare?

[@krisi.2011]

Their really good

[@LandoVenturi]

Do you have any recommendations for a dash cam?

[@SZ-ZS-]

Blackvue

[@philsmucker5316]

Blackvue or Thinkware or Viofo... but worth considering the escort maxcam 360c for both radar and dash cam

[@45snakebite]

Why not the R8, with Bluetooth and better facia etc....

[@bprz067]

Make a video showing the corvette install

[@philsmucker5316]

google a video showing the corvette install