Replaced rearview mirror with Radar Detector

[j0e_Jitsu]

Replaced my mirror with my Uniden Radar Detector. Just pop out the mirror and and you have a 20mm ball. The ball has a channel where you can run the wires through and tap it into the red and black wires. I have a Uniden radar detector that came with a gopro mount which i used.

Attached are some pictures on how it looks and a screen shot of what the camera sees inside with it on.



Parts I've used :

Mirror Tap: https://www.amazon.com/MirrorTap-MT...mirror+ta,aps,467&sr=8-5&th=1&geniuslink=true

20mm Mounting ball: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08295RLCJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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[CyberZephyr]

what does it do?

 

[M0unt41nm4n]

what does it do?

Catches cops.

 

[Crissa]

There's lots of options! I see that one is slightly different than this one:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/3d-print-mount-for-uniden-radar-detector.14815/

There's other threads about this, too:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...view-mirror-delete-for-free.19687/post-351183

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...removal-diy-how-to-instructions-photos.11371/

-Crissa

 

[CyberZephyr]

Catches cops.

lol

 

[j0e_Jitsu]

There's lots of options! I see that one is slightly different than this one:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/3d-print-mount-for-uniden-radar-detector.14815/

There's other threads about this, too:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...view-mirror-delete-for-free.19687/post-351183

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...removal-diy-how-to-instructions-photos.11371/

-Crissa

I've seen these threads. I like the 3D printed arms, bit you need filament that is heat resistant. This is an option for the existing mirror arm.

 

[M0unt41nm4n]

I've seen these threads. I like the 3D printed arms, bit you need filament that is heat resistant. This is an option for the existing mirror arm.

Or have an aluminum one made like I did and it’s awesome.

 

[CTMike]

Not sure I would like the detector hanging down that low. A cop may say that it is obstructing your view out the windshield. I installed mine up by the visor. Doesn't interfere with the visor folding down, and is up higher than what the rear view mirror was.

 

[sefar]

Not sure I would like the detector hanging down that low. A cop may say that it is obstructing your view out the windshield. I installed mine up by the visor. Doesn't interfere with the visor folding down, and is up higher than what the rear view mirror was.

I have a front windshield the size of Vermont and I should fear a a ticket for having an obstructed view of the road? I don't know if that is even a thing but I am not gonna sweat it.

 

[Rockstarparking]

Or have an aluminum one made like I did and it’s awesome.

Where did you get it made from aluminum? I 3D printed the mount and the screw hole is not aligned well either. I was going to use the radar mount to clamp it under the rear view mirror instead but this looks like a better option.

 

[CTRN11280]

Replaced my mirror with my Uniden Radar Detector. Just pop out the mirror and and you have a 20mm ball. The ball has a channel where you can run the wires through and tap it into the red and black wires. I have a Uniden radar detector that came with a gopro mount which i used.

Attached are some pictures on how it looks and a screen shot of what the camera sees inside with it on.



Parts I've used :

Mirror Tap: https://www.amazon.com/MirrorTap-MTX-1010-RJ-11-Detector-Military/dp/B00L2SVV2U/ref=sr_1_5?tag=everydaych0b6-20&crid=3NK8WCXBFPXM0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Bb3LPTDrKOMxbtWMZ_ihymPTKSbk82pdT5fUReOABRXlfnAdMaOQ4sf81BqjNxjFQ56mHd2I1eQtDnDow82ubAYzQ3V86NrvY2JqhfapPqji8VqTonSUh6KWt51ehL4xlbr3n7snUR32-ldbfRDgypmTNHx1VAu_hovvNVjBXT7BaYJ4Yz9rKqm6vmVP49AOwIBBI7tnku7GqO2UF7-z9LqbSqgLUAen-llbEQTNTgc.9R3S88Z6KsRGRpuFI-sehXP6lngIxx37IMkMMcnrjpM&dib_tag=se&keywords=mirror+tap&qid=1714483222&sprefix=mirror+ta,aps,467&sr=8-5&th=1&geniuslink=true

20mm Mounting ball: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08295RLCJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I own a cybertruck, delivered in April.
I’m retired police, so I can say if you get pulled over for any traffic violation, odds of a warning are slim when your radar detector is in plain sight. That’s a pretty common practice.

 

[gillfoto]

Catches cops.

It doesn't make you slow down?

 

[seadsmoney]

Why not just slow down a little? Enjoy the incredible ride and improved range.

 

[j0e_Jitsu]

Or have an aluminum one made like I did and it’s awesome.

I tried to get one made like you did at pcbway but they said there were to many dividing lines after I converted the STL file to step. I'm not familiar with CAD do I didn't know how to do these things lol.

 

[j0e_Jitsu]

Not sure I would like the detector hanging down that low. A cop may say that it is obstructing your view out the windshield. I installed mine up by the visor. Doesn't interfere with the visor folding down, and is up higher than what the rear view mirror was.

My cop friend said it's okay they won't pull me over for that here in Vegas. To much work for a secondary offense that doesn't look like they can write a ticket for. They won't pull you over here in Vegas unless it's a primary offense like speeding.

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