Escort 0010027-1 Supercup Windshield Mount
- Fits all Escort radar detectors
- Quick release
- Heavy duty
Product Description
This heavy duty mount moves the detector closer to you and provides a single quick release windshield suction cup. Works with all current ESCORT radar detectors…. More >>
4 Comments
I’ve had my Escort 8500 for a couple of years now. The windshield mounting suction cups that come with the unit are really horrible. I can’t figure out why they are included with such an expensive radar detector. What I WAS doing was velcroing the front of the detector to the top of my rear-view mirror and using the suction cups to prop up the back. But, every so often, if the car got too hot, I’d find the detector on the car floor. The mirror would loosen and even the velcro glue came off. Other times, if it was too cold, the back of the detector would be dangling and the front would be connected to the velcro.
So, this last time it happened, I decided to search for alternatives. I saw this unit and thought about making my own from an old mount I had from a Sirius Radio suction mount. This actually worked OK, but, because the detector had to be mounted on the bottom, the suction mount would actually block the vision of the detector from the road. Plus, there was no quick-release, since it was double taped on.
This suction unit works by plugging in to the top of the detector. The detector hangs from the mount giving it full front and rear vision. It is easy to remove when the vehicle is parked. But, what I’m not crazy about, is that it is very obvious that there is a radar dector on the windshield. So, although it works fine, I am a little torn between this and the “Escort 57-000027 Visor Clip Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors”. Since I had to spend another $5 for free shipping, I purchased this at the same time for $6.00. It also works great. But, it is hard to see the readings on the front of the detector, makes the visor un-useable, and the buttons hard to use. On the plus side, it hides the detector from site.
So, bottom line, I have not decided which I like best. For now, I am using this suction cup mount, because I really do like it better. It all boils down to whether or not I want to continually have to hide the detector in the glove box or not, I guess. As another reviewer points out, this $20 device (and the $6 visor mount for that matter) should have been included with the Escort in the first place. If you are buying an Escort, just get both of these items.
It securily holds my 9500ix onto the windshield. It looks good and strong,also it is easy to use. Much better than suction cups that came with detector!
I wish the materials were transparent instead of the black plastic so it would look even better and would not block views at all.
Overall, it is a good product so far, and I am happy.
This is an excellent window mount and works well for my Escort 9500ix.
Unfortunately it does not withstand the extreme heat which can occur (especially in summer months)in the front windshield area of your car.
Mine worked great for almost one year and then the suction cup separated from the plastic mounting bracket due to the heat.
I’m replacing it with the beanbag type mount.
For several years I have had problems with my 8500 Escort 2 suction cup mount not holding. The cups were always a pain to use. They would not hold when trying to mount the unit, would release as the temperature would change during the night, and would release when I hit a bump on the road. I periodically washed and replaced the cups without any increase in satisfaction of performance.
I was about to make my own mount when I saw Escort’s new suction cup mount. I immediately ordered it and when it arrived, I mounted it on my windshield and put it to the test. Being skeptical of my past experience with the 2 suction cup mount, I did a few pull ups and found it really sucks!
I am quite pleased to comment that it is a fine unit. The cup works great and the tang that slides into the Escort is powder coated metal rather than flimsy plastic (Kudos to the design engineer.)
I am joking about the pull ups but am quite serious about this being an excellent product that entirely cures my past annoyances with the old mount system.
I recommend purchasing it as a replacement for the old cup system and, if you are buying a new Escort, include the new cup with your order. I feel you will also be quite pleased.