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PolishMike · 08-05-2009, 12:31 PM

Just drew up the first prototype. Making it now.

I currently have a beltronics STi Driver and Passport on hand to do the mounting bracket. Going to have both made tomorrow. Rubber will go on after.

Ill get pics up when its done.

Aaron1121 · 08-05-2009, 12:48 PM

Sweet. I can't wait!! I'm so tired of the suction cups falling off.....

PolishMike · 08-06-2009, 10:38 AM

Ran into a little problem.

I have the bracket going as close to the windshield and as high as possible so that the radar detector does not obstruct the view. With the Passport 8500, the passenger visor cannot swing all the way around. I should have pictures of the first prototype installed in a couple hours.

The visor will go past 90, but not all the way to the windshield. With shorter radar detectors this should not be a problem. My STi Driver will be here tomorrow so I will update with that.

I could drop the radar detector down a bit but then I am worried about visibility. Pics coming soon.

PolishMike · 08-06-2009, 04:38 PM

Ok guys, Heres the prototype pics.

This is not perfect and not finished yet. They will have a black rubber coating on them to prevent and scratches/tears in the headliner.

Drivers view - honestly doesnt obscure at all. Much less than a center mounted.

Closer -

The visor clip "snaps" in to hold the bracket still. It does not wobble or move at all while driving. No annoying rattle.

The only problem - I do not want to drop down the detector anymore because of visibility. I can live with the passenger visor only opening this much - You guys?

PolishMike · 08-06-2009, 10:18 PM

Evening bump for new pics.

jxmot · 08-07-2009, 01:14 AM

I'm interested...

jxmot, solo S2, finished.

OUR72GTO · 08-07-2009, 12:53 PM

Visor looks fine for me.

PolishMike · 08-07-2009, 01:07 PM

Shipping next week.

http://www.olmarsupply.com/radar.html

PolishMike · 08-08-2009, 01:56 PM

update - Got my STi driver and the mount is the same. These will work with it perfectly. Final pics with rubber coating when I get to work on Monday.

Mike

WLDMCDDDY · 08-16-2009, 06:33 PM

yes I need one as well send now lol

DLS · 08-23-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishMike

Shipping next week.

http://www.olmarsupply.com/radar.html

I just got mine and installed it today. It fit perfect for the Escort 9500ix. I tried it on the drivers side first and it was in my view so I switched it over to the passenger side. Mind you, I am 6'5" and have the sunroof so my hair brushes the headliner so it may not be a problem for average size people. I also did the "Direct Wire SmartCord" and hard wired it to my fuse box on the drivers side so I have a remote light and mute button that sits right behind the driver's side door window defrost vent so almost no wires are exposed. This way I see the light go off on the right side as well as the left so I shouldn't miss it no matter which way I am looking.

OUR72GTO · 08-23-2009, 11:44 PM

DLS · 08-24-2009, 10:16 AM

Attached are a few pictures of mine installed in case the "worthless without pics" was directed at me.

OUR72GTO · 08-24-2009, 12:11 PM

Worth a thousand words......... Thanks .

08-05-2009, 12:31 PM	#15
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	Just drew up the first prototype. Making it now. I currently have a beltronics STi Driver and Passport on hand to do the mounting bracket. Going to have both made tomorrow. Rubber will go on after. Ill get pics up when its done. __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

08-06-2009, 10:38 AM	#17
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	Ran into a little problem. I have the bracket going as close to the windshield and as high as possible so that the radar detector does not obstruct the view. With the Passport 8500, the passenger visor cannot swing all the way around. I should have pictures of the first prototype installed in a couple hours. The visor will go past 90, but not all the way to the windshield. With shorter radar detectors this should not be a problem. My STi Driver will be here tomorrow so I will update with that. I could drop the radar detector down a bit but then I am worried about visibility. Pics coming soon. __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

08-06-2009, 04:38 PM	#18
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	Ok guys, Heres the prototype pics. This is not perfect and not finished yet. They will have a black rubber coating on them to prevent and scratches/tears in the headliner. Drivers view - honestly doesnt obscure at all. Much less than a center mounted. Closer - The visor clip "snaps" in to hold the bracket still. It does not wobble or move at all while driving. No annoying rattle. The only problem - I do not want to drop down the detector anymore because of visibility. I can live with the passenger visor only opening this much - You guys? __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

08-06-2009, 10:18 PM	#19
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	Evening bump for new pics. __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

08-07-2009, 01:14 AM	#20
jxmot Drives: CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago (near O'Hare) Posts: 95	I'm interested... jxmot, solo S2, finished. __________________ delivered: 9-9-2009 @ 9pm

08-05-2009, 12:48 PM	#16
Aaron1121 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: . Posts: 80	Sweet. I can't wait!! I'm so tired of the suction cups falling off.....

08-07-2009, 12:53 PM	#21
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Visor looks fine for me. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

08-07-2009, 01:07 PM	#22
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	Shipping next week. http://www.olmarsupply.com/radar.html __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

08-08-2009, 01:56 PM	#23
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	update - Got my STi driver and the mount is the same. These will work with it perfectly. Final pics with rubber coating when I get to work on Monday. Mike __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

08-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#24
WLDMCDDDY Drives: 2011 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 73	yes I need one as well send now lol

08-23-2009, 11:44 PM	#26
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	__________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

08-24-2009, 10:16 AM	#27
DLS Deron Drives: 2SS, RY, RS, blk rally stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 73	Attached are a few pictures of mine installed in case the "worthless without pics" was directed at me. Attached Images

08-24-2009, 12:11 PM	#28
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Worth a thousand words......... Thanks . __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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