Mounting Question for the Experts

[SaltyinNJ]

So I want to mount my sti-r antenna on my windshield. I already have a V1 that is mounted to the left of my RVM. Here is my question. Can I mount my M3 antenna on the windshield, behind the tint strip, as FAR RIGHT to the windshield as it can go. Bascially, the upper right corner of the windshield. If I do that, will off axis or any kind of range be negatively affected? Also, would that give enough distance between the two detectors to not cause interference, or should I move the V1 to the opposite side (the top left corner of windshield.) And if I do that with the V1, will it affect its range or off axis abilities in a negative way? Thanks in advance guys.

[Oyusan]

So I want to mount my sti-r antenna on my windshield. I already have a V1 that is mounted to the left of my RVM. Here is my question. Can I mount my M3 antenna on the windshield, behind the tint strip, as FAR RIGHT to the windshield as it can go. Bascially, the upper right corner of the windshield. If I do that, will off axis or any kind of range be negatively affected? Also, would that give enough distance between the two detectors to not cause interference, or should I move the V1 to the opposite side (the top left corner of windshield.) And if I do that with the V1, will it affect its range or off axis abilities in a negative way? Thanks in advance guys.

1st, make sure your tint strip is not metallic. Metallic tint reduces radar detector range. The M3 Antenna emits a really really low electronic signature. I believe a Spectre can only detect it 12 inches away or less. I'm pretty sure that the M3 antenna being several feet away should not interfere with the V1. The V1, however, does emit a sizable electronic signature. I believe the Spectre has detected it 1000+ feet away. The V1 being so close to the M3 without anything between them could theoretically interfere and reduce range and/or response time of the M3. I considered mounting my M3 in the windshield close to my V1, but decided to keep it in the grill so that I would have a large metal engine compartment between them... in hopes of reducing any significant interference.

[SaltyinNJ]

I was afraid that the V1 would interfere with STI-r plus antenna.....You think there would still be interference with the distance between the two?

[Oyusan]

I was afraid that the V1 would interfere with STI-r plus antenna.....You think there would still be interference with the distance between the two?

Theoretically. All I know is from the research that I have done on these forums and from an article I read on GOL. http://guysoflidar.com/twodetectors.html
I have never actually done my own testing. That link should help you understand a lot.

I get really awesome range and protection from both my V1 and 9500ci on at the same time. The M3 horn being in the grill might be helping with interference.

[radarrob]

best performance is in grill for StiR+

[Hunter]

best performance is in grill for StiR+

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[upstatedoc]

Why can't you mount it inthe grille?

[SaltyinNJ]

Why can't you mount it inthe grille?

Its not that I CANT, its that I dont want to. I don't want to cut anything, but it looks like I'm going to have to.

[that guy]

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[SaltyinNJ]

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LMFAO! I knew what scene it was going to be as soon as I read the title of the clip. Yea, guess I'm going to have to find my balls and just cut the damn thing. Performance over looks right?