Model Y Radar Mount

[MYPWR]

So for a year I have been waiting for Blendmount to release the Model Y mirror mount. I gave up! Making my own. Here is what I did and how I did it.

BMG-UC6 BlendMount Radar Detector Upgrade Kit with 7/8 Link
BMG-4014 Tesla Model 3 BMG-4014 Compatible with EZ Mag Mount Custom Fit
8 in. Mill Single Cut Bastard File from Home Depot
Razor Blades

Remove the small plastic cover around the mirror arm. Plastic pry tool works.
Remove the screw holding the mirror.
Cut the end of the plastic tab to allow space for the mount.

So I needed to cut a groove in the rearview mirror arm so the mount would not slip. I used the side of the file to remove the composite material from the mirror with a saw motion taking time to check the depth.

Assemble the two kits together. You could get just the 4014 but it places the radar detector about 1 inch in front of the mirror. I choose to extend and move the detector farther back with the UC6 kit.

The small plastic cover needs to be modified to allow the mount to fit.

Using the file I removed the lower area to allow space for the mount. Just takes time to file down the plastic.

Reached max 10 pictures......

 

[MYPWR]

I did snip one of the rear vents to allow the power cable to pass through.

Finished!

It took about 2 hours but I did have to figure it out.

 

[Ostrichsak]

In the past, I've used bicycle seat reflector brackets to make my own radar detector rear view mirror mount. They come in various sizes and shapes in your local bicycle shop likely has a garbage can full of them they will gladly give to you for project purposes. Never had to permanently modify a mirror stem to make it work either.

 

[MYPWR]

So after some driving I have a vibration in the mirror caused by the added weight of the radar detector. Remove the radar detector and the vibration goes away. Seems like an issue the guys with the Model 3 would have experienced?

 

[Bacalao]

So for a year I have been waiting for Blendmount to release the Model Y mirror mount. I gave up! Making my own. Here is what I did and how I did it.

BMG-UC6 BlendMount Radar Detector Upgrade Kit with 7/8 Link
BMG-4014 Tesla Model 3 BMG-4014 Compatible with EZ Mag Mount Custom Fit
8 in. Mill Single Cut Bastard File from Home Depot
Razor Blades

Remove the small plastic cover around the mirror arm. Plastic pry tool works.
Remove the screw holding the mirror.
Cut the end of the plastic tab to allow space for the mount.

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So I needed to cut a groove in the rearview mirror arm so the mount would not slip. I used the side of the file to remove the composite material from the mirror with a saw motion taking time to check the depth.

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Assemble the two kits together. You could get just the 4014 but it places the radar detector about 1 inch in front of the mirror. I choose to extend and move the detector farther back with the UC6 kit.

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The small plastic cover needs to be modified to allow the mount to fit.

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Using the file I removed the lower area to allow space for the mount. Just takes time to file down the plastic.

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Reached max 10 pictures......

I’m tired of waiting on Blendmount too. But I’m not handy like you.

 

[Iron]

People still use radar detectors? I just use Waze.

 

[MYPWR]

Waze + Radar Detector is how I do it.

 

[MYPWR]

So after some driving I have a vibration in the mirror caused by the added weight of the radar detector. Remove the radar detector and the vibration goes away. Seems like an issue the guys with the Model 3 would have experienced?

I pulled the cover off again and found these 4 screws were really loose. I hand tightened them and it fixed the blurry vision in the mirror.

 

[todd2fst4u]

Aluminum Radar Detector Mount for Valentine One, Specialty 2040 Series, BV1-2040

BV1-2040 Valentine One V1 Radar Detector Mirror Mount; Black Anodized Aircraft Aluminum Collar/Body; Steel V1 Holder; VERY SECURE + LOOKS OEM = BLENDMOUNT

blendmount.com

 

[Ratm68]

Sorry to threadjack, but where/what did you tapped for the switched power source?

 

[Bacalao]

Aluminum Radar Detector Mount for Valentine One, Specialty 2040 Series, BV1-2040

BV1-2040 Valentine One V1 Radar Detector Mirror Mount; Black Anodized Aircraft Aluminum Collar/Body; Steel V1 Holder; VERY SECURE + LOOKS OEM = BLENDMOUNT

blendmount.com

Not all good news. I called to make sure. Tech support said send picture of mirror from passenger side. This was part of the bad news email response.

“During the development process for the Model Y mount, we found out there are three different mirror stem lengths/diameters in Model Y vehicles.”

My 2023 November build was a no go. Bummed.

The order process includes sending them a picture. They will respond and let you know if the new design works for your Y.

I hope you have better luck than I did.

 

[MYPWR]

Sorry to threadjack, but where/what did you tapped for the switched power source?

Red Wire provides power when brake pedal is pushed. Cuts power after you leave the car.

12v switched power for Radar Detector

I followed a bunch of steps in this thread and also used a YouTube video for pulling off the mirror. I was able to run the wire for the Valentine 1 between the clip that hides the mirror mount and the mirror (there is a very tiny gap, but it is big enough). I confirmed that the Panamera...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[MYPWR]

Not all good news. I called to make sure. Tech support said send picture of mirror from passenger side. This was part of the bad news email response.

“During the development process for the Model Y mount, we found out there are three different mirror stem lengths/diameters in Model Y vehicles.”

My 2023 November build was a no go. Bummed.

The order process includes sending them a picture. They will respond and let you know if the new design works for your Y.

I hope you have better luck than I did.

After having done my install I think any Blendmount version would probably restrict the mirror adjustment. Just not enough stem behind the mirror.

I wish I had done it sooner. I would get the Model 3 BlendMount and just file a groove in the top part of the mirror stem. Trim the plastic as shown. File down the plastic stem cover and you will have full range of mirror adjustment with this mod. After a few days with the Blendmount it fits and looks great. It will come down to how bad you want to make it work. The pictures I provided above should give you enough of a guide to complete the installation.

 

[Ratm68]

Red Wire provides power when brake pedal is pushed. Cuts power after you leave the car.

12v switched power for Radar Detector

I followed a bunch of steps in this thread and also used a YouTube video for pulling off the mirror. I was able to run the wire for the Valentine 1 between the clip that hides the mirror mount and the mirror (there is a very tiny gap, but it is big enough). I confirmed that the Panamera...

teslamotorsclub.com

ahh ok, i was hoping you found a different way. Been too nervous to go fishing for the correct red wire from the bundle. I guess i'll give it a shot. thx