Custom-Installed Radar Detectors – Why Professional Installation Matters
August 28, 2024
It’s often been said that once you drive with a radar detector, you’ll never drive without one again.
It’s an excellent tool for keeping you aware of your speed and when you might be at risk for a speeding ticket, but its effectiveness hinges significantly on how it’s installed. Here are a few reasons why opting for a professional installation through our hand-picked network of specialists can make all the difference.
Expertise in the latest vehicle technology for custom installations:
- Complicated electronic and safety systems like collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control must be considered when performing radar and laser installations so as not to interfere with their performance.
- Choosing the correct vehicle power source ensures the system comes on and off with the ignition and operates correctly. A meter is used to confirm a true 12-volt ignition source.
- All-electric vehicles like Tesla, Lucid, and more have their own specific challenges, and only a technician with consistent training will understand how to navigate the unique “all-electric” installation.
Component placement for optimal performance:
The effectiveness of a radar detector and police laser jammers is heavily influenced by where, how, and even what position its components are placed in the vehicle.
- Materials like chrome, metal, and carbon fiber will inhibit a radar receiver’s range and performance, so they must never be mounted behind them.
- Radar receivers must be mounted horizontally with the receiving horns window facing the road for maximum range.
- GPS antenna placement is critical for features like Quiet Ride, Mark to Alert, and Mark to Mute, depend on the GPS being able to connect to satellites to pinpoint the vehicle’s geo-location and speed.
- Laser Defusers must be mounted in a way that allows them to effectively send and receive pulsed light signals to jam police laser guns.
Manufacturer training and support:
- K40’s installation partners have 24/7 access to our tech team for questions regarding component placement and power sources.
- Many have also attended in-depth training classes at industry trade shows and events sponsored by K40.
The above video by Columbus Car Audio illustrates the intricacy of an installation and why professional installation matters. Check out additional installation videos.
Choosing Professional Installation Protects Your Investment
Professional custom installation through K40s network of specialists isn’t just about technology. It’s about safeguarding your investment in a radar and laser system by ensuring it operates to its full potential in today’s vehicles. By relying on their expertise, you get peace of mind knowing that your custom-installed radar detector is installed correctly, which will provide you with years of ticket-free driving confidence.
Why Choosing K40 Matters
K40 is a small, family-owned company like many of the independent dealers we’ve partnered with. We share a strong focus on customer satisfaction and exceptional service before and after the sale.
Please take advantage of our K40 Consult. A unique experience where a tenured K40 radar and laser expert will answer questions about your vehicle, help you build the perfect protection system for you and where you drive, and even recommend an installation partner in your area.
After the installation, call us back at 800-323-5608 – we will go through all the system settings with you, explain them, and help you choose the optimum configuration for what, where, and how you drive.
