F8 Best portable radar detector

I use the stock valentine visor mount and the straight (not coiled) cord up behind the seats, tucked into a bit of headliner seam and then forward to the visor.

 

Well, this is what I did in my 430, Tool Time Tim style suction cup bracket behind seat, or could be centered on the rear glass. The bracket had an adapter that fit the V1. Power was from a fuse tap behind the passenger seat. Not sure where to tap on an F8, or you could still run the plug to the cigarette lighter as the power cord goes behind you.

Another option I use in my MB, is to use a bracket that has double sided tape that I position to the right of the mirror. There are different ones to match different detectors, eg escort, V1, V1 gen 2, Been using it for over a year and it doesn’t fall off like the OEM
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I don't recommend using a windshield mounted radar detector in the F8. I attempted that and under spirited driving it fell off and dented my dashboard leather and nearly scratched the carbon fiber inserts. Not worth it! Go for a custom solution or another mounting option.

 

If you are referring to a battery-powered detector, they are nearly worthless. By the time the signal is received, you're caught.

 

never had a ticket with my Escort Passport portable

 

Had a company in Sarasota FL called Automods fabricate a mount for the F8 on the rear view mirror for a Valentine One and run wire to fuse box Image Unavailable, Please Login and put on a skid plate

 

I just ordered one of these for the F8, have not put it in yet as the car is being trucked to another location, once I see the car I will install it and let you guys see pics and a review.

https://blendmount.com/

 

Which blendmount did you get? I don't see an option for the F8.

Thanks.

 

the website doesn't say they have one for the F8 which is why I had one custom made

 

I called them because I didn't see it either, they said that the 3032 is the proper one for the F8, that is the one I ordered, I will see how it fits.

 

Problem with that is you can’t pull it down quickly if you are in fact pulled over.


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Thats mostly an issue in the Republic
of VA not so much in other states

 

Consider yourself lucky. If you often drive over the limit, you're better off with the 12V versions. From what I've read and heard, battery operated detectors have reduced range.

 

Thanks! Please let us know.

 

Are there any models with a rechargeable battery?

 

Sorry, I don't know. I imagine if they run on AA batteries that any rechargeable would work.

 

I recently did some searching/researching, thinking that surely someone would’ve built a much better battery-powered detector in the last decade.

Turns out: nope. At least the decision is simple: hardwire.

 

Just wanted to see if it worked for you.


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I didn't even have a chance to try it out as the breaks were not working properly on my car. It was trucked back to the dealer and is still there, I will try it outf once the car comes home, sorry for the delay.

 

This year I purchased both the Radenso and second version of Valentine one.
V1 is better but using the app is a must to avoid tons of false alarms.

 

No, just the windshield mounted one. It works well and the gps lockout feature is great at keeping the unit quiet. However, the V1 Gen 2 seems to have better range and the directional arrows are something I’ve become accustomed to over the decades. I bought the new V1 after the Radenso and initially hated it because of all the false alarms, but someone here clued me in on the mandatory use of the iPhone app to get the gps lockouts going. That made a HUGE difference.

 

Oh no, so sorry to hear that. Please keep us posted.