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      07-26-2024, 02:38 PM   #1
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Best radar holder for mirror mount?

Best mirror mount product for Valentine Radar with mirror tap for power? 23 x5. Don’t want to loose access to buttons under mirror for garage opening,etc. Thank you
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      07-26-2024, 04:56 PM   #2
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I used the Blendmount for the Redline 360c. I did not use their mirror taps, but others have with good success.
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      07-27-2024, 09:07 AM   #3
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I also like the Blendmount.
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How do you hide wiring?
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I was able to use a trim tool to push the wire into the space between the windshield and the head liner and "A" post. Then followed the seams down between the dash and the door to the fuse box under the glove box.
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I ended up using the mirror top and blendmount. I had a local car stereo installer do the tap for $50. All went well.
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      12-05-2024, 11:31 AM   #7
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Mirror tap is incredibly easily to do yourself. You just remove the plastic trip behind the rear view mirror, and tap it into the connector behind it. Blendmount is holding it onto the mirror for me.
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Mirror tap is incredibly easily to do yourself. You just remove the plastic trip behind the rear view mirror, and tap it into the connector behind it. Blendmount is holding it onto the mirror for me.
The mirror tap is like a 5 minute install if you know what you're doing. Under 30 if you're fumbling around.
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The mirror tap is like a 5 minute install if you know what you're doing. Under 30 if you're fumbling around.
So, an hour and a half for me….got it. Thank you sir.
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Mirror tap is incredibly easily to do yourself. You just remove the plastic trip behind the rear view mirror, and tap it into the connector behind it. Blendmount is holding it onto the mirror for me.
There seem to be a few different blendmounts, which exact one are you using?
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There seem to be a few different blendmounts, which exact one are you using?
If you’re on their website, just put in the year and model and it’ll give you the right one. That being said, I’m just using the one I bought for my M4 and it works fine.
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Blendmount is the best option.
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