Gauging interest: Should I make another batch of aluminum radar detector brackets? - Page 10 - LotusTalk

RichS · 09-21-2008, 11:19 AM

I'll take a black one if there are any left... PM sent.

habendanio · 09-21-2008, 01:33 PM

Got mine yesterday and have it installed. Looks goods but I have 1 concern. The screw bladder mechanism doesn't seem to hold it as positive as I would of prefered. They hold it in good and its not about to come off but its got a little wiggle in it.
All in all I'm pretty happy with it.

Mr.C · 09-22-2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

Mine's lost in the mail.

Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received

No worries, it's not lost!
I just checked the tracking information again, and it now shows that the package left their facility in Michigan today. It should arrive shortly.

I'm not sure why it took them that long to update their tracking information...

But it's all good

Mr.C · 09-22-2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by habendanio

Got mine yesterday and have it installed. Looks goods but I have 1 concern. The screw bladder mechanism doesn't seem to hold it as positive as I would of prefered. They hold it in good and its not about to come off but its got a little wiggle in it.
All in all I'm pretty happy with it.

Do you have it all installed and seated properly?
There shouldn't be much of a wiggle when everything is tight.
Sure, the bracket is bolted to a fiberglass firewall, and that firewall does allow a little flex. But in Lotus terms it should all be pretty snug (definitely better than for example the passenger side window...

)

Mr. Know · 09-22-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amarao

I don't use radar detectors but that mount looks very nice. Almost makes me want to go buy a V1 just so I have a need for the mount. lol

I got it mainly to hold a video camera. Its a decent solution until I decide to get something real. I'll probably get a detector as well, now that I have the bracket.

beechboy · 09-22-2008, 09:52 AM

looks and works GREAT. First time the detector went off in my ear (lots of Sheriff on PCH in Malibu) I tested the Schroth's

kestrel74 · 09-22-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.C

No worries, it's not lost!
I just checked the tracking information again, and it now shows that the package left their facility in Michigan today. It should arrive shortly.

I'm not sure why it took them that long to update their tracking information...

But it's all good

Cool ! Thanks !

Dinan · 09-23-2008, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.C

I got them all done over the weekend.
We had a garage sale in parallel going on, and so I had plenty of time working on the brackets while my fiancee dealt with the penny counting crowds...
This was my first garage sale ever, and somehow it reminded me of a Turkish Bazaar...

And who would have thought that people still steal things, even when they are only a buck or two...

Anyways....here's the pictures:

They are loaded up, and I will drop them off to be shipped tomorrow.

In parallel I will bring most of the remaining brackets to the anodizing shop.
Hopefully I will have them back by Wednesday.

There are still some brackets left, so please let me know if you want one....

Hi Steve (Mr.C),

If you have any of these brackets left I would like to purchase one (any colour or finish you have).

I am new to this forum and have been looking for a mount (for a v. light DV camera) for my S2 Elise for ages. This looks awesome and perfect for the task. I am base in the UK (happy to pay whatever it takes for shipping) also have a US office which may be able to redirect the package - although would prefer being sent direct if possible. Please PM me with details.

Thanks,
--
--Dinan (spamspartan@yahoo.com)

Mr.C · 09-23-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinan

Hi Steve (Mr.C),

If you have any of these brackets left I would like to purchase one (any colour or finish you have).

I am new to this forum and have been looking for a mount (for a v. light DV camera) for my S2 Elise for ages. This looks awesome and perfect for the task. I am base in the UK (happy to pay whatever it takes for shipping) also have a US office which may be able to redirect the package - although would prefer being sent direct if possible. Please PM me with details.

Thanks,
--
--Dinan (spamspartan@yahoo.com)

Dinan,

I'm currently out of town, but I will take a look to see what it would take to ship to the UK, and I'll let you know.

Steve

jlj3394 · 09-23-2008, 09:31 AM

Just got ours last night.

It is beautiful.

Thank you!

kestrel74 · 09-23-2008, 12:06 PM

Got mine today !!

DetCMfan · 09-23-2008, 01:08 PM

I'd like to get one too if not too late

RacyTracy · 09-23-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

Got mine today !!

Finally!!!

K2S · 09-23-2008, 01:55 PM

Just got mine and installed it, look amazing.

I have just one question, is it suppose to wobble a bit? I didn't follow the directions. I just loosen the screws a bit and stuck the whole thing on as it was from the box and then tighten it. Is this incorrect?

Thanks

peck555 · 09-23-2008, 06:02 PM

Thank you Steve, very nice bracket.

agirls · 09-23-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K2S

Just got mine and installed it, look amazing.

I have just one question, is it suppose to wobble a bit? I didn't follow the directions. I just loosen the screws a bit and stuck the whole thing on as it was from the box and then tighten it. Is this incorrect?

Thanks

No that's not correct.

drken · 09-23-2008, 07:33 PM

I just got my black anodized radar mount today - the design, quality of manufacturing, and attention to detail is amazing; from the attached fasteners to the color pictures in the installation instruction.

Bravo Steve!

Based on this bracket, I will place a standing advanced order for anything else Steve will make for the Exige in the future.

NJdrool · 09-23-2008, 07:35 PM

Got the kit today. Marvelous!!

First thing I did is superglue the grommet, attach the screw and ended up driving the grommet right through the firewall

Luckily I had attached the screw to it and was able to pull it out.

Let that just be a warning to all.. don't push too hard on the grommet.

P.S Does anyone know how I unglue my fingers that are now attached to each other.

Phil S · 09-23-2008, 07:39 PM

I would like to order a black unit.

Please confirm availability.

Cheers......Phil

speedracergirl8 · 09-24-2008, 02:52 PM

I installed the mount in 5 mins. So simple and so nicely done Thanks!

A question I now have is how do I hard wire my detector?

I have removed the detector from my windshield mount, I clipped the hard wire from inside the dash and that was run to a power source.

Can I now hard wire this phone type wire to the interior light in some way?

I see there is a red/green/black wire at the phone type connector end, which of these wires do I splice into the interior light wires?

Can I use one of those clips that just connects the two wires together when closed?

Or must I splice in line somehow each of these wires?? Please help!

09-21-2008, 11:19 AM	#181 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	I'll take a black one if there are any left... PM sent. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

09-21-2008, 01:33 PM	#182 (permalink)
habendanio Henry Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 729	Got mine yesterday and have it installed. Looks goods but I have 1 concern. The screw bladder mechanism doesn't seem to hold it as positive as I would of prefered. They hold it in good and its not about to come off but its got a little wiggle in it. All in all I'm pretty happy with it. __________________ Henry http://www.abendanio.com/ 2005 Elise, AR, Touring, Sport, HT (RIP 10-6-08) 2005 Elise,Touring & Sports,Bordeaux Red Pearl 1986 Pontiac Fiero Gt, 1986 Toyota Pickup

09-22-2008, 09:52 AM	#186 (permalink)
beechboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 11	installed yesterday looks and works GREAT. First time the detector went off in my ear (lots of Sheriff on PCH in Malibu) I tested the Schroth's

09-23-2008, 09:31 AM	#190 (permalink)
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09-23-2008, 12:06 PM	#191 (permalink)
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09-23-2008, 01:08 PM	#192 (permalink)
DetCMfan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OC, CA Posts: 24	I'd like to get one too if not too late __________________ '08 Elise SC Phanton Black 60th Anniv, Stage II exhaust

09-23-2008, 01:55 PM	#194 (permalink)
K2S Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nassau/Queens Posts: 92	Just got mine and installed it, look amazing. I have just one question, is it suppose to wobble a bit? I didn't follow the directions. I just loosen the screws a bit and stuck the whole thing on as it was from the box and then tighten it. Is this incorrect? Thanks

09-23-2008, 06:02 PM	#195 (permalink)
peck555 TL Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: White Plains N.Y. Posts: 2,420	Thank you Steve, very nice bracket. __________________ Laser blue,biscuit, micro mirror, "Blue knob" ,HID lights,modded rear lights,rear badge,blue starter button, replaced speakers,perma grin, Club111 The Sith lord of the LB's loyal henchman

09-23-2008, 07:33 PM	#197 (permalink)
drken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 56	I just got my black anodized radar mount today - the design, quality of manufacturing, and attention to detail is amazing; from the attached fasteners to the color pictures in the installation instruction. Bravo Steve! Based on this bracket, I will place a standing advanced order for anything else Steve will make for the Exige in the future.

09-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#198 (permalink)
NJdrool Finally Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 479	Got the kit today. Marvelous!! First thing I did is superglue the grommet, attach the screw and ended up driving the grommet right through the firewall Luckily I had attached the screw to it and was able to pull it out. Let that just be a warning to all.. don't push too hard on the grommet. P.S Does anyone know how I unglue my fingers that are now attached to each other. __________________ Bob in NJ 06 Sport Elise # 23 Stage II/Micromirror/Green wire mod/S111 tow hook/BWR front plate holder/Green filter/desnorkled/HID's-Hi & Low/Stealth Bulbs.

09-23-2008, 07:39 PM	#199 (permalink)
Phil S 2007 Phantom Black Elise Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 211	I would like to order a black unit. Please confirm availability. Cheers......Phil

09-24-2008, 02:52 PM	#200 (permalink)
speedracergirl8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ft. Pierce, FL Posts: 149	recieved mine yesterday I installed the mount in 5 mins. So simple and so nicely done Thanks! A question I now have is how do I hard wire my detector? I have removed the detector from my windshield mount, I clipped the hard wire from inside the dash and that was run to a power source. Can I now hard wire this phone type wire to the interior light in some way? I see there is a red/green/black wire at the phone type connector end, which of these wires do I splice into the interior light wires? Can I use one of those clips that just connects the two wires together when closed? Or must I splice in line somehow each of these wires?? Please help!

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