Radar detector mount on rearview mirror - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

nj335i · 01-14-2009, 04:46 PM

Came across this mount while looking for an alternative to the suction cups for the Escort Passport. Looks like a nice solution... pricey at $40, but looks like it's worth it.

Rearview mirror mount

f1rst 1 · 06-16-2011, 09:23 AM

thread revival!

did you ever buy this mount?

new link:
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/escortmount.htm

DLE · 06-16-2011, 10:18 AM

For the new link above, on the page with the list of cars, no BMW's are listed as a fitment for the products.

f1rst 1 · 06-16-2011, 10:21 AM

From their site:
Mini 5/8 Escort or Valentine Mounts will fit:

BMW 330i
BMW M3 2008 with premium package
BMW M6 2007 5/8 mini super escort
BMW X3 2004
BMW X5 4.4 2003
BMW X5 4.8i 2008 with clown nose

and it shows this mirror:

Which looks very similiar to what I have on my 135i

DLE · 06-16-2011, 10:28 AM

Ah you got me. But those aren't my models. Damnit! Haha.

f1rst 1 · 06-16-2011, 10:31 AM

yeah it's annoying, I know it's only 40 bux but don't want to spend the cash if I don't know...I sent the company pics of my mirror, we'll see if I get a response.

zhdrummer · 06-23-2011, 07:48 PM

I too would like to know. Might be a nice surprise in the wifes 328XI.

kaigoss69 · 06-23-2011, 08:44 PM

Personally, I don't like that location. It just looks weird I think. Plus, it has to clear the clown nose, so it'll look even worse I think.

JBM · 04-09-2012, 06:02 PM

It is a great mount and will "fit" almost all BMWs. The real negative is that once on (and it is a real bitch to get on), the mirror is limited in it's adjustability. It will move a bit left and right and a bit more up and down, but that's it.

I had the mount on my 2006 325xi for about 6 months. It worked great holding the Escort, but I couldn't use the rearview mirror as well. I could see what was behind me somewhat but not to the horizontal degree that I could with the mount off. Also, if someone else drives your car, and they need to adjust the mirror, it will probably not work for them.

mbergman · 04-10-2012, 07:12 AM

Blendmount.com is developing a mount that is supposed to fit BMWs. I've signed up for beta testing. I've also been talking with the makers of another mount sold on eBay by a seller named astronutus888 ( just search the seller). His mount fits my Miata just fine, but is a bit too thick for the BMW mirror mount. He may develop something thinner, but no timeline yet.

C.D.335xi · 04-10-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbergman

Blendmount.com is developing a mount that is supposed to fit BMWs. I've signed up for beta testing. I've also been talking with the makers of another mount sold on eBay by a seller named astronutus888 ( just search the seller). His mount fits my Miata just fine, but is a bit too thick for the BMW mirror mount. He may develop something thinner, but no timeline yet.

Please update the thread with your thoughts on the blendmount once you have it.

By the way, how did you get on the beta testing list for blendmount - I'm interested in being a beta tester as well.

ferrari6891 · 07-01-2012, 10:48 AM

any updates?

skow · 07-01-2012, 01:07 PM

I'd love to hear an update on the blend mounts. I need to order a mount, the Country Joy Crafts mount doesn't sound ideal.

nrlatsha · 07-08-2012, 08:39 AM

I'm all in for a mirror mount for my V1 too. The country joy mount fit my 350z great, but this small stem is killing me.

Ideally, I'd like to see something like this developed for the BMW:

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...7-g-rides.html

Anyone try this one?

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...detector-mount

I'd prefer the mount hold from the stem down and to the right so the detector could be under the right side of the mirror, to the right of the clown nose.

skow · 07-15-2012, 09:47 AM

There has to be a better option that works out there...

dozer008 · 08-05-2012, 10:15 AM

bump its august.. I have emailed blendmount to find out the release but still no reply

skow · 08-14-2012, 09:18 PM

Got an email from them:
they're literally tweaking the design now, but there's still testing and production time...lookin at a few weeks still i'm sure. I'll make sure your email address is on my BMW Contact List.
Thanks,
Frank.

skow · 09-13-2012, 04:58 PM

Just got an email that the blendmount mounts are available for preorder... No pictures as "Detailed photos and 3D renderings will be available as soon as all patents have been submitted."

http://store.blendmount.com/bmw-c865.aspx

f1rst 1 · 09-13-2012, 05:49 PM

Nice!

Thanks for that BMW Tax, Blendmount - 'preciate that

scooby9 · 09-14-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skow

Just got an email that the blendmount mounts are available for preorder... No pictures as "Detailed photos and 3D renderings will be available as soon as all patents have been submitted."

http://store.blendmount.com/bmw-c865.aspx

That's great news! I've been waiting to see what they come up with as there is not a lot of room to work with in our cars.

skinrock · 10-07-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skow

Just got an email that the blendmount mounts are available for preorder... No pictures as "Detailed photos and 3D renderings will be available as soon as all patents have been submitted."

http://store.blendmount.com/bmw-c865.aspx

Says out of stock, so I emailed them for availability, hope to get a response tomorrow or Tuesday. I'm actually only a couple hours away, so if they'd let me I might be able to swing by and try it out in person.

skow · 10-08-2012, 04:58 PM

I got an email on my pre-order:
Order update. The expected ship date of the new BMW BlendMount has been pushed back to 10/17/12. We appreciate your patience.

01-14-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
nj335i Modaholic Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,688 iTrader: (7)	Radar detector mount on rearview mirror Came across this mount while looking for an alternative to the suction cups for the Escort Passport. Looks like a nice solution... pricey at $40, but looks like it's worth it. Rearview mirror mount __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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06-16-2011, 09:23 AM	#2
f1rst 1 First Lieutenant Drives: '13 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 379 iTrader: (1)	thread revival! did you ever buy this mount? new link: http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/escortmount.htm __________________ 2013 BMW 335i XDrive M Sport 6spd -- Estoril Blue over Black Leather, Premium, Cold Weather, Tech, Dynamic Handling, HK Sound, M Performance Power Kit, M Performance Exhaust, Carbon Fiber/Alcantara goodies. Former: Cobb Tuned '09 135i

06-16-2011, 10:21 AM	#4
f1rst 1 First Lieutenant Drives: '13 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 379 iTrader: (1)	From their site: Mini 5/8 Escort or Valentine Mounts will fit: BMW 330i BMW M3 2008 with premium package BMW M6 2007 5/8 mini super escort BMW X3 2004 BMW X5 4.4 2003 BMW X5 4.8i 2008 with clown nose and it shows this mirror: Which looks very similiar to what I have on my 135i __________________ 2013 BMW 335i XDrive M Sport 6spd -- Estoril Blue over Black Leather, Premium, Cold Weather, Tech, Dynamic Handling, HK Sound, M Performance Power Kit, M Performance Exhaust, Carbon Fiber/Alcantara goodies. Former: Cobb Tuned '09 135i

06-16-2011, 10:31 AM	#6
f1rst 1 First Lieutenant Drives: '13 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 379 iTrader: (1)	yeah it's annoying, I know it's only 40 bux but don't want to spend the cash if I don't know...I sent the company pics of my mirror, we'll see if I get a response. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i XDrive M Sport 6spd -- Estoril Blue over Black Leather, Premium, Cold Weather, Tech, Dynamic Handling, HK Sound, M Performance Power Kit, M Performance Exhaust, Carbon Fiber/Alcantara goodies. Former: Cobb Tuned '09 135i

06-23-2011, 07:48 PM	#7
zhdrummer Lurker of the ***** Drives: 2007 328XI Black on Black Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Great Northwest - Oregon Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I too would like to know. Might be a nice surprise in the wifes 328XI. __________________ 2007 BMW 328XI Sport Wagon - Black on Black, winter, sport and performance packages. 1985 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose - Black on Black, factory slantnose, 1 of 47. 1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 4X4 - built motor, gears and lockers, 35" MTR's, custom sound system, Original owner. 1997 Harley Fatboy - 2007 VFR800A, 2001Goldwing w/Bushtec trailer - 1984 VF1000F

06-16-2011, 10:18 AM	#3
DLE Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 328XI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 283 iTrader: (0)	For the new link above, on the page with the list of cars, no BMW's are listed as a fitment for the products.

06-16-2011, 10:28 AM	#5
DLE Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 328XI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 283 iTrader: (0)	Ah you got me. But those aren't my models. Damnit! Haha.

06-23-2011, 08:44 PM	#8
kaigoss69 Colonel Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SC Posts: 2,269 iTrader: (5)	Personally, I don't like that location. It just looks weird I think. Plus, it has to clear the clown nose, so it'll look even worse I think. __________________ Mobridge DA2 > JBL MS-8 > JL Audio HD600/4 > (3) Hybrid Audio L3SE & (2) Rainbow Cal25; JL Audio HD900/5 > (2) Morel HCW-10 & (1) AE SBP15

04-09-2012, 06:02 PM	#9
JBM Private Drives: 2013 335xi . . . Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Country Joy Crafts . . . It is a great mount and will "fit" almost all BMWs. The real negative is that once on (and it is a real bitch to get on), the mirror is limited in it's adjustability. It will move a bit left and right and a bit more up and down, but that's it. I had the mount on my 2006 325xi for about 6 months. It worked great holding the Escort, but I couldn't use the rearview mirror as well. I could see what was behind me somewhat but not to the horizontal degree that I could with the mount off. Also, if someone else drives your car, and they need to adjust the mirror, it will probably not work for them.

04-10-2012, 07:12 AM	#10
mbergman Enlisted Member Drives: 328ix Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 35 iTrader: (1)	Blendmount.com is developing a mount that is supposed to fit BMWs. I've signed up for beta testing. I've also been talking with the makers of another mount sold on eBay by a seller named astronutus888 ( just search the seller). His mount fits my Miata just fine, but is a bit too thick for the BMW mirror mount. He may develop something thinner, but no timeline yet.

07-01-2012, 10:48 AM	#12
ferrari6891 the original brown guy Drives: 08 E92 M3, 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tenafly, nj/ boston, ma Posts: 955 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [3.83]	any updates? __________________ 2011 E90 ///M3 AW/FR ACM Exhaust with CF tips, CF splitters, CF mirror caps, OEM Performance CF trunk Spoiler, gloss black side markers and hood vents, AW painted reflectors, matte black kidney grills, OSS-ACM Headlights, ZCP/GTS matte black wheels Future: tints, RD sport springs, turner test pipes, CF roof vinyl

07-01-2012, 01:07 PM	#13
skow Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 296 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335XI [4.50]	I'd love to hear an update on the blend mounts. I need to order a mount, the Country Joy Crafts mount doesn't sound ideal. __________________

07-08-2012, 08:39 AM	#14
nrlatsha Registered Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	I'm all in for a mirror mount for my V1 too. The country joy mount fit my 350z great, but this small stem is killing me. Ideally, I'd like to see something like this developed for the BMW: http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...7-g-rides.html Anyone try this one? http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...detector-mount I'd prefer the mount hold from the stem down and to the right so the detector could be under the right side of the mirror, to the right of the clown nose.

07-15-2012, 09:47 AM	#15
skow Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 296 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335XI [4.50]	There has to be a better option that works out there... __________________

08-05-2012, 10:15 AM	#16
dozer008 Private First Class Drives: 09' BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 157 iTrader: (3)	bump its august.. I have emailed blendmount to find out the release but still no reply

08-14-2012, 09:18 PM	#17
skow Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 296 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335XI [4.50]	Got an email from them: they're literally tweaking the design now, but there's still testing and production time...lookin at a few weeks still i'm sure. I'll make sure your email address is on my BMW Contact List. Thanks, Frank. __________________

09-13-2012, 04:58 PM	#18
skow Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 296 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335XI [4.50]	Just got an email that the blendmount mounts are available for preorder... No pictures as "Detailed photos and 3D renderings will be available as soon as all patents have been submitted." http://store.blendmount.com/bmw-c865.aspx __________________

09-13-2012, 05:49 PM	#19
f1rst 1 First Lieutenant Drives: '13 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 379 iTrader: (1)	Nice! Thanks for that BMW Tax, Blendmount - 'preciate that __________________ 2013 BMW 335i XDrive M Sport 6spd -- Estoril Blue over Black Leather, Premium, Cold Weather, Tech, Dynamic Handling, HK Sound, M Performance Power Kit, M Performance Exhaust, Carbon Fiber/Alcantara goodies. Former: Cobb Tuned '09 135i

10-08-2012, 04:58 PM	#22
skow Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 296 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335XI [4.50]	I got an email on my pre-order: Order update. The expected ship date of the new BMW BlendMount has been pushed back to 10/17/12. We appreciate your patience. __________________

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