Is it easy to remove the radar detector on and off?
2091399
Yes, it is very easy. Push the button on top of the detector and slide it off the mount. Alternatively, the Sticky mount comes off easily with the tab puller, complete with the detector, if the detector is mounted close to the windscreen, and the button on top is inaccessible.
2091400
It is, theres a lever on the back of the suction cup that releases the tension of the actual cup, then the little tab up top helps break the suction seal. The suction cup itself is a very sticky rubber, and could easy become stuck with lint or debris when not attached. But a quick whip of a wet cloth cleans it off like new. Moving the actual radar detector on and off is as simple as pushing the button on the top of the radar detector to release it. Hope this helps.
2091401
I would say yes it is easy to remove since you can adjust the pitch of the radar however you want with the dial on the side. What it really comes down to is how sticky the button is on the radar your purchasing this for in my opinion. I mean that little plastic button on most escorts is gonna break before this mount because I've yanked on my mount to see if i could even force it off of my windshield with no success. Not saying that it would happen though cause my 8500 is going strong and almost 2 years old and i frequently take mine off like your saying.
2091402
Easy as pie. Much easier to remove than the flimsy two-cup. But I found that it holds much better if I leave the mount attached and remove the RD when required. Zero problems after 1+ years.
2091403
Yes very easy. The detector still slides on the same rail the factory mount uses. The suction cup mount is easy as well, you flip the lever and pull it off the window. Either one takes two seconds.
2091404
Same as removing and installing the radar onto the original mount but without it rattling around. Yes it removes easily. I'm happy with mine and have had it for 4 months
1561238
Yes...it is easy to remove the detector and move from car to car - mount to mount.
593002
For me it is not a bother where I have it position. It just me know it is working because my radar is in dark mode.
1124955
No, not in my experience. I did notice an occasional trigger for brief periods, but most of those were associated with automatic door openers at rest areas or large shopping centers, but nothing that caused the alarm to stay on for more than a few seconds. I also used this device on a recent trip to Morocco where Radar Detection is still 'new'...I found it particularly useful for everything but the most sophisticated laser technology. If the laser gets you...its too late, but for less sophisticated signals it worked very well. My host in Morocco was so impressed, I left it with him! :-)
310384
None... You have to purchase the bike specific mount for this radar detector.... The kit includes the radar detector, L.E.D. indicator and the wiring harness.
1933917
Sorry, I misunderstood the question. The quick release button on top of my Escort still works and is accessible, if you adjust the mount at its lowest vertical setting. If your detector has an additional rear-facing sensor, you'll want it low enough to give that sensor a clear field of view anyway.
2198849
Yes, the easiest way is to plug it into day/night sensor plug. That way it comes on automatically in the evening and goes off at dawn.
1350102
While I haven't tried it with this unit in particular, I've had success with other units by cutting the adaptor, splicing a wire, and using a vampire jumper connector on the circuit board. That,s how I have my radar detector powered.
839607
Police radars mainly use "k", "ka" & "laser" alerts. Other car radar detectors use most of the others, so I recommend checking those off the menu list as I did. In town shops with automatic doors will set of the police alerts, and if you pass them often enough, you'll recognize them. Highway driving with the police alert going off briefly with no police in front or behind might be a police car going in the other direction or hills/median concrete walls causing the signal to break up intermittently.
784245
Escort is the only detector I will buy cause they can not be pick up by radar detectors
1491954
Plug your Garmin into your computer. Then download the Phantom Alert software and follow instructions. Problem is, you can never get rid of it. Once installed, you can only turn it off by turning off "Traffic Info." Be warned.
839608
Police radars mainly use "k" & "ka" alerts. Other car radar detectors use most of the others, so I recommend checking those off the menu list as I did. In town shops with automatic doors will set of the police alerts, and if you pass them often enough, you'll recognize them. Highway driving with the police alert going off briefly with no police in front or behind might be a police car going in the other direction or hills/median concrete walls causing the signal to break up intermittently.
951401
I think so. You don't need it towards you facing. Just as soon as you hear the radar beeping slow down
2260647
No, it will alarm at the detector to warn you. however you will not be able to tell what band of radar it is detecting. I run mine quite frequently without the Cobra app running.
1085373
IT do not alert before radars!Only before fast cars,ambulance, police car and motocycles coming closer..If you want i can send you my haf of price It's new ONE! Send Me an email dcotrim@yahoo.com
1655620
The unit is undetectable to older VG2 radar detector detectors. It probably IS detectable to the newer Spectre Stalker Elete radar detector detectors.
1612038
Detectors may not be for you. It depends on your area, and there is a learning curve. I live and drive mostly in a rural area, but have mine on city. Security systems, hospitals, will set them off, plus most interstate roads, have radars mounted to signs every mile or so, none of these you need to worry about. Weak signals unless they get stronger, you don't need to worry about. It now takes me about a second to spot sign mounted radar.