Re: Radar Love?

[mark.hogan@triteal.com (Mark Hogan)]

>With all the talk of radar detectors on the list, has anyone tried the
>grill mounted ones?  I've been thinking of getting that, but I don't
>know anyone who has used one.  The control head unit will fit quite well
>in the little sunglass nook just above the radio in my '91 200.  I just
>want to make sure the $300 is well spent...
>
>Scott

I had one in a cabriolet as well as one in a 635...they worked alright for
me where I live (MD...close to DC and VA).  I found they falsed more than
my current detectors (no doubt because they were older technology) and
REALLY lit up the radar detector detectors (I had many a roadside
search...they never found them, though).  If you don't live near here, you
are almost better off mounting the detector on the glass or visor.  I have
mine ABOVE my visor with a wedge to make it more horizontal.  I run the
power cord down the A pillar (underneath the trim).  It makes the visor bow
somewhat, as well as rendering it useless, but I'll wear my sunglasses
rather than run without the detector.

Mark