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      05-25-2018, 08:07 PM   #1
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Blendmount for Uniden R3?

I'm looking to buy a Blendmount for my upcoming Uniden R3 purchase. Which model on the Blendmount site is the one for a 2017 X5M? There's seven on there...

And if anyone has pictures, please post!
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See pics, fits very well. If I were to do it again, I'd get the 12" MirrorTap for a little more wiggle room.
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Oh never heard of uniden radar detectors before. Glad someone got a blend mount to work. What made you go with them and not the usual products (V1, escort, etc)
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Oh never heard of uniden radar detectors before. Glad someone got a blend mount to work. What made you go with them and not the usual products (V1, escort, etc)
Uniden is currently the longest range radar/laser detector on the market that is not seen by Spectre. Proven performance on a number of websites.

It is scary how far out it can see cops.
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Oh never heard of uniden radar detectors before. Glad someone got a blend mount to work. What made you go with them and not the usual products (V1, escort, etc)
Uniden is currently the longest range radar/laser detector on the market that is not seen by Spectre. Proven performance on a number of websites.

It is scary how far out it can see cops.
Ya just spent all afternoon reading up. Over 1/2 mile is impressive. And while not being detectable is awesome.
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I was considering getting a R3 and using the Blendmount with mirror tap in my F85. It almost looks like an OEM Factory Accessory.

How easy/difficult was the install?
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I have escort 360 since they first comes out with arrows. Very happy with these arrows. The R3 reviews are very impressive for the long range. But I am wonder will the R3 picks up lots of junk during city highway? Because my 360 is silence! I also use Blendmount, love it!
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But I am wonder will the R3 picks up lots of junk during city highway?
I'm still fiddling with the settings. I have the filters turned on to reduce it and it helps. But for example, I drive by one of the entry gates on Ft Bragg here in NC and it's goes ape-shit crazy for Ka band even though there are no cops/MPs around and there's no traffic sensors. But the K filter is pretty darn good, a little sensitive on highway, but on city mode, works great.



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I was considering getting a R3 and using the Blendmount with mirror tap in my F85. It almost looks like an OEM Factory Accessory.

How easy/difficult was the install?
Very easy. I used the 2nd largest tap leads as an FYI.

Note, I used the rain sensor to tap into as the normal mirror harness only put out 11V DC, rain sensor was 13V DC. I verified this with a multimeter based off this: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1167114

If I were to do it again, I'd have it done in 5 minutes. Took me 6 due to the multimeter part. Just make sure you buy the RIGHT Blendmount for your F85.
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I'm still fiddling with the settings. I have the filters turned on to reduce it and it helps. But for example, I drive by one of the entry gates on Ft Bragg here in NC and it's goes ape-shit crazy for Ka band even though there are no cops/MPs around and there's no traffic sensors. But the K filter is pretty darn good, a little sensitive on highway, but on city mode, works great.
In NYC, we don't use X and K. only KA and laser, I use Auto Sensitivity, I find this is the best setting for myself. You may try to turn off the Ka-pop if is on.
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In NYC, we don't use X and K. only KA and laser, I use Auto Sensitivity, I find this is the best setting for myself. You may try to turn off the Ka-pop if is on.

pk9394 which radar do you use in nyc? is that the best or you would buy something else if you have the choice? thanks
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pk9394 which radar do you use in nyc? is that the best or you would buy something else if you have the choice? thanks
I had use Escort brand only and I never try others. Escort Max 360 is currently on my F85. But I also have Escort Redline and Passport 9500 on my other cars. The Redline throw more false alarm than other two because is a long range radar like the Uniden R3. so far all Escort models never let me down! But I may try the R3 if they have update version with arrows. Because arrows does help alot to know were the hell these KA come from.
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I wonder if Uniden could do arrows via software. It should know already based on which sensor (front or back) detects it.
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I wonder if Uniden could do arrows via software. It should know already based on which sensor (front or back) detects it.
I don't think so, R3 only have front antenna
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Updated side pic showing the mount.
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Time to get a custom install!
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Haha! I had that in my AMG. A remote switch in my cigarette lighter to turn it off when needed.
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See pics, fits very well. If I were to do it again, I'd get the 12" MirrorTap for a little more wiggle room.
Which model blendmount did you use? Looks like BNR-2003R model would fit, but I am not sure.
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