BlendMount and 991
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BlendMount and 991
Has anyone used a BlendMount to mount a V1 in their 991? If so, how do you like it? www.blendmount.com
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Has anyone used a BlendMount to mount a V1 in their 991? If so, how do you like it? www.blendmount.com
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They've been in R&D forever. I've seen many "real soon now" email updates from them. Don't watch this space.
The "blendmount" is simply a two-piece collar clamp that screws into the Valentine 1 factory windshield sucker mount so I suggest you just take a windshield mount, remove the suckers, pull a couple of zipties through and cinch 'em down a small wedge shaped spacer block so the V1 is reasonably secure in place.
The "blendmount" is simply a two-piece collar clamp that screws into the Valentine 1 factory windshield sucker mount so I suggest you just take a windshield mount, remove the suckers, pull a couple of zipties through and cinch 'em down a small wedge shaped spacer block so the V1 is reasonably secure in place.
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They've been in R&D forever. I've seen many "real soon now" email updates from them. Don't watch this space.
The "blendmount" is simply a two-piece collar clamp that screws into the Valentine 1 factory windshield sucker mount so I suggest you just take a windshield mount, remove the suckers, pull a couple of zipties through and cinch 'em down a small wedge shaped spacer block so the V1 is reasonably secure in place.
The "blendmount" is simply a two-piece collar clamp that screws into the Valentine 1 factory windshield sucker mount so I suggest you just take a windshield mount, remove the suckers, pull a couple of zipties through and cinch 'em down a small wedge shaped spacer block so the V1 is reasonably secure in place.
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Hmmm, I'm using mine with an Escort 9500ci and the Blendmount attaches directly to the mirror stalk and is a nice looking piece. I probably wouldn't consider trying to "rig" something for my Porsche, want it to be clean looking and semi-stealth. Don't mind spending the $80 or so on a nice mount.
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Hmmm, I'm using mine with an Escort 9500ci and the Blendmount attaches directly to the mirror stalk and is a nice looking piece. I probably wouldn't consider trying to "rig" something for my Porsche, want it to be clean looking and semi-stealth. Don't mind spending the $80 or so on a nice mount.
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As for the mount, I think it's this one, but I'm sure they'll confirm during the order process:
http://store.blendmount.com/911-c616.aspx
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Hmmm, I'm using mine with an Escort 9500ci and the Blendmount attaches directly to the mirror stalk and is a nice looking piece. I probably wouldn't consider trying to "rig" something for my Porsche, want it to be clean looking and semi-stealth. Don't mind spending the $80 or so on a nice mount.
I thought that their website said that it was only compatible with "Type 1" mirrors (which look to be non-auto-dimming).
Can you snap a photo of your installed detector? I'd love to do this myself, but I had thought it wasn't compatible.
Thanks, if you can!
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Wait... so you are using a Blendmount on a 991 mirror with an Escort 9500ix?
I thought that their website said that it was only compatible with "Type 1" mirrors (which look to be non-auto-dimming).
Can you snap a photo of your installed detector? I'd love to do this myself, but I had thought it wasn't compatible.
Thanks, if you can!
I thought that their website said that it was only compatible with "Type 1" mirrors (which look to be non-auto-dimming).
Can you snap a photo of your installed detector? I'd love to do this myself, but I had thought it wasn't compatible.
Thanks, if you can!
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Park, sorry I can never remember the right model but I have the same Escort that you just purchased, the 9500ix. It's a great detector, with the red light camera database and the auto false alarm cancellation feature enabled by the GPS - its an awesome detector and has saved me many tickets. While I don't drive dangerously or recklessly, I do drive over the speed limit on the freeways - just like everyone else (including law enforcement) and can't stand the thought of being gouged on my insurance premiums just for doing what everyone else is doing. If you were to drive 65mph here in SoCal you would be run off the road! Sorry, I digress, but I have yet to find a nice, stealth mirror mount for the Type 2 Porsche mirror stalk. Once you have experimented with your new ix, just set it to Auto mode and let it do it's thing, it will identify and automatically cancel false alarms and give you plenty of advanced warning on LEO radar. Even works on LIDAR, but much smaller warning window as LIDAR is instant on!
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Park, sorry I can never remember the right model but I have the same Escort that you just purchased, the 9500ix. It's a great detector, with the red light camera database and the auto false alarm cancellation feature enabled by the GPS - its an awesome detector and has saved me many tickets. I also like the audio announcement of the type of radar so I don't have to look at the readout, I can tell right away if it's serious or not (Ka or LIDAR band in CA). While I don't drive dangerously or recklessly, I do drive over the speed limit on the freeways - just like everyone else (including law enforcement) and can't stand the thought of being gouged on my insurance premiums just for doing what everyone else is doing. If you were to drive 65mph here in SoCal you would be run off the road! Sorry, I digress, but I have yet to find a nice, stealth mirror mount for the Type 2 Porsche mirror stalk. Once you have experimented with your new ix, just set it to Auto mode and let it do it's thing, it will identify and automatically cancel false alarms and give you plenty of advanced warning on LEO radar. Even works on LIDAR, but much smaller warning window as LIDAR is instant on!
And, no I don't own stock in Escort, just very happy with the 9500ix, was pricy but WELL worth it!
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What made you choose the Escort? I've got a V1 in everything that moves and I'm thinking of getting the Escort just to try the "other" brand. Plus, Escort seems to be living in a year somewhere circa 2012 or 2013 while Valentine is still circa 1995. The new "app" for V1 is pretty cool (though you have to buy an add-on thing and looking at a smart phone while you're driving isn't exactly clear to the eyes or smart) but I think the V1 is great, only it could do with some of the actually functional bells (sorry) and whistles like GPS and traffic radar and crowd-sourced trap location sharing.
As for the mount, I think it's this one, but I'm sure they'll confirm during the order process:
http://store.blendmount.com/911-c616.aspx
As for the mount, I think it's this one, but I'm sure they'll confirm during the order process:
http://store.blendmount.com/911-c616.aspx