Subject	Too high and you'll lose detection from the rear.
Posted by	just4kinks on February 08, 2005 at 2:28 PM
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In Reply To	2nd. I've got mine mounted just above the rear view mirror. posted by Dave N on February 08, 2005 at 02:15 PM
Message	You'll also lose some LIDAR detection. The best location for reception is in the dead center of your windshield. But I agree that its nice to have the detector somewhat hidden from plain sight. Its also nice to have it in a place that doesn't obstruct your view.
Follow Ups	my radar detector job. - rufflez formerly drivebyz300 14:09:29 02/08/05 wont the windshield wipers interfere with the LOS? (n/m) - Guapo 14:11:59 02/08/05 2nd. I've got mine mounted just above the rear view mirror. - Dave N 14:15:33 02/08/05 3rd (n/m) - ZLover4Life 14:17:02 02/08/05 Too high and you'll lose detection from the rear. - just4kinks 14:28:31 02/08/05 There are too many obstructions for reliable rear detection - Dave N 14:42:59 02/08/05 i put it there for a few days, it seemed to work usual. - rufflez formerly drivebyz300 14:16:41 02/08/05 Other considerations about that location is the constant - Dave N 14:19:47 02/08/05 im not really too worried about sun and thieves because i - rufflez formerly drivebyz300 14:24:00 02/08/05 Nice install. I would put it a few inches higher. (n/m) - just4kinks 14:22:18 02/08/05 I got it mounted above rearview. Best reception. - Southern_Z [IL] ® 14:27:40 02/08/05 2nd. best spot IMO - PiotrC70 15:25:54 02/08/05 its gonna melt with the summer heat. in my website (n/m) - jack-a-dandy 15:31:54 02/08/05 Unlikely. - PiotrC70 16:10:59 02/08/05 correction on the last statement: - PiotrC70 16:13:05 02/08/05 False. - ENVYMYZ 17:18:33 02/08/05 its gonna melt with the summer heat. in my website - jack-a-dandy 14:35:24 02/08/05 Mine is here, can't be seen and open view front/rear.. - Scotts94z32 14:43:22 02/08/05 We're you pulled over for speeding? =) - Dave N 14:52:31 02/08/05 Yes, Friday night. I was paced, so no radar... although he - Scotts94z32 15:00:43 02/08/05 need to hide that ugly wire hanging! (n/m) - jack-a-dandy 15:00:08 02/08/05 "I have since hidden the wires."..reading owns you... (n/m) - Kyle(Houston) 17:12:15 02/08/05 Hmm...question... - BradZ (FL) 16:07:01 02/08/05 yes, audible from the rear, and plenty loud. I can still - Scotts94z32 16:08:47 02/08/05 you store your drinks there too?!? - maxboost83(WA) 16:48:36 02/08/05 Needs to be higher up (n/m) - ImTheDevil 15:58:27 02/08/05 Closer to the roofline? I agree. (n/m) - Bigwill837 17:44:11 02/08/05 Now just get a better one (n/m) - Wilks 21:06:31 02/08/05
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