So is mounting high more practical?

[kuepol]

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Is it always better to mount detector high for radar and low for laser?

I mean if the laser is targeting you speeding your not going to have enough time to slow down (unless you have a laser-jammer) before the signal bounces back to the gun.

So mounting high would be better to get laser detection in the area as well as better for RADAR in general, CORRECT?

I currently have it mounted low & centered on windshield.

[noTe]

I have my V1 mounted to the highest point of the car and I still get laser alerts with no issues even behind the window tint.

I say no matter if you have a laser jammer or not... mount any radar detector high.

[Rottman]

mount any radar detector high.

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[MEM-TEK]

Hi kuepol,

Mounting high generally improves radar reception, yet can reduce the ability to detect laser. Personally I prefer to mount my RDs high above my rear view mirror. Here is one good thread about mounting your RD high:

A solution/discussion to mounting high (bubble tint strip)

And another thread which I created which shows my current setup and gives some clearer instructions:

Mounting a RD above your RVM

Obviously you will need a hard wire power cord.

--Michael

[RW'07]

My STI is hardwired by the sun visor and it has detected all 5 police laser hits for the past 6-7 months...

[ELVATO]

Mounting high FTW!

Few reasons I can think off the top of my head:

-More or less better radar reception
-It's somewhat protected from the sun, especially if you have it behind, or just under the tint.
-If you mount it above the RVM, you can use the RVM as a brace, taking a lot of strain from the crappy suction cups.
-Since you're mounting high, it might be best to hardwire. And we all know the benefits of hardwires
-You should still be able to get some if not all the laser hits, unless of course you get shot in close range. Then again, getting shot with laser....

[kuepol]

I will mount it high and test drive it, I feel that when it is actually me being targeted by laser, my detector will not alert soon enough so I can slow down. Mounting high, from this forums advice, seems to give better radar detection and still some alerts of laser being used in the area on surrounding vehicles.

[Jabomb9]

Generally if you're getting a laser alert, you're the one being targeted. So it doesn't make a bunch of difference IMO.

[kuepol]

Generally if you're getting a laser alert, you're the one being targeted. So it doesn't make a bunch of difference IMO.

I now agree and will change the mounting tomorrow.

[ELVATO]

Also, it's a little bit less conspicuous. From your avatar, if I were to be following you, I'd know that you have a RD, maybe even what type.

Up high, it's a little harder to spot, by LEOs and maybe even by potential thieves.