Sierra Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I was going to install a valentine 1 radar detector in my 2017 Ford Edge Sport using the suction cup mount, but I just learned that California law prevents mounting anything to a vehicle windshield. I am looking for alternatives and I was wondering if anyone here has done an installation with a Blendmount. Does it interfere with the adjustment of the rear view mirror or block too much of your forward vision? https://store.blendmount.com/mirror-id-for-013-c6481.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always on edge Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I installed an Escort 9500ix with a visor mount and it maintains it's GPS signal. Have you considered one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I installed an Escort 9500ix with a visor mount and it maintains it's GPS signal. Have you considered one? Won't the visor mount preclude use of the sun visor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I just used the sticky cup and tucked my detector behind and just under the mirror. As long as it's not obvious not one will give it a second look. Used a MirrorTap connected into the back of the mirror for RD power. Turns on when car starts, off when car is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always on edge Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Won't the visor mount preclude use of the sun visor? ...sunglasses? Or install it on the passenger visor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Mounting it near the sun visor will put it behind the coating at the top of the windshield. This will attenuate part of the signal and dramatically shorten tbe reception range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always on edge Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Mounting it near the sun visor will put it behind the coating at the top of the windshield. This will attenuate part of the signal and dramatically shorten tbe reception range. I respectfully disagree, unless you have metallic tint or a metallized windshield, of which the Edge has neither. As such, signal attentuation and the impact on range is negligible with a high mount versus a mid or low mount. The OP has a 2017 Edge. When mounted to the visor the detector would be below the tint, just like mine. Edited July 2, 2017 by always on edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I respectfully disagree, unless you have metallic tint or a metallized windshield, of which the Edge has neither. As such, signal attentuation and the impact on range is negligible with a high mount versus a mid or low mount. The OP has a 2017 Edge. When mounted to the visor the detector would be below the tint, just like mine. I have a valentine radar detector mounted the same way, but on the passengers visor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 ...sunglasses? Or install it on the passenger visor. Sunglasses are not sufficient when the sun is directly in your field of vision. Also, my wife would not be pleased if she lost the use of her sun visor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 BTW, I did receive the Blendmount and Mirror Tap kit. Now I have to figure out how to remove the covers to install the Mirror Tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always on edge Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Sunglasses are not sufficient when the sun is directly in your field of vision. Also, my wife would not be pleased if she lost the use of her sun visor. To each his (or her) own. It was a suggestion based on my experience, preference and honestly, cost. It was literally $4 compared to the Blendmount that's $130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I respectfully disagree, unless you have metallic tint or a metallized windshield, of which the Edge has neither. As such, signal attentuation and the impact on range is negligible with a high mount versus a mid or low mount.My mistake. On my 09 MKX there are a series of dots that effectively block the laser function of the Max 2. Personally I wouldn't want to lose the ability of using the sunvisors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) BTW, I did receive the Blendmount and Mirror Tap kit. Now I have to figure out how to remove the covers to install the Mirror Tap.See if this video helps. https://youtu.be/NFzbJHULVDY Edited July 5, 2017 by enigma-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwf78155 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Get the F... out of that State of insanity ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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