Radar detector mounting issues. Comment sought.

[nadroj]

Just go to Dick Smiths & get a phone cord if you don't already have a spare and wire it into a 12v supply on the bike. V1's work ok in the clear top pocket of a tankbag or you can make a mount cheaper than the $200 RD are charging.
Detectors are available on Tardme (parallel imported) for up to $400 less than RD and are fully programmable with freely available info to 'tune' them for NZ. Pm me for details of mount or programming.
ps a local retired engineer did my mount machining for pocket money and will make more if required.

[Lou Girardin]

If a Laser is used your fucked anyway unless you can reduce your speed in a milli second
Who is Pixie?

Greater off-axis detection means the chance of picking up a laser aimed at another vehicle is greater.
Pixie is a clever bugger and a member of the site.

[shafty]

Louis, I chose Escort protection too - the latest I read was that it was now as good as, if not better than a Valentine. A major reason for my choice was to be able to take it from the Subaru to the ST, though I am just getting on to the mounting question now, - timely forum, cheers for the info Guys.

I would "second" the advice on buying from Carter Ryan, a parallel importer - the service was brilliant and prices much better than Radar Direct

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Lis...?member=338700

Have fun

[Holy Roller]

Mine is mounted via velcro for easy removal.
I have a Cobra that was under $200 two years ago it has worked well for me in all weathers. I just slip a heavy plastic bag over the unit in the wet. I have since hardwired in a curly lead for the earphone.

A mate just purchased a detector/jammer from trademe for $120