I just got my EZpass and stuck on my windshield as per the instructions, but it really sticks out like a sore thumb. I did a search and heard of people mounting on the rear sunroof successfully (on Gen I cars), but thought with an open sunroof, it might be a problem having to pass through two layers of tinted sunroof (I'm not sure but don't Gen I's front section not slide back?).

Anyone done this on a Gen II? Other ideas for making it less visible?

I was thinking of just taping a piece of black paper to the front surface (can't paint it because they frown on altering the device).

If it makes a difference, mine comes from PA Turnpike. I also have a nav system, and sunroof mount would put it closer to the GPS receiver (more potential problems).

Since PA is a no front plate state, a bumper mount unit would be equally unappealing.

 

I used black duct tape on it one time. I've got it mounted in the rear roof of my car...no issues with it working even with the front section open. you'll still need some tape on it so it's not visible through the glass

 

Does the front section of your sunroof slide back over the rear section? I thought I read that Gen I cars didn't although that would seem odd.

Thanks

 

absolutely, but the rear section is fixed

 

Well, based on the suggestion of others in a Dallas forum, I just mounted mine on the windshield behind the state inspection sticker. Works perfectly and it cannot be seen from outside the car.

Originally I tried the rear roof mount on my R56 but at some of the older tollbooths the reader could not read it up there. It did work for all of the newer overhead readers though.

Pat

 

Yeah Jas it works, I have mine up in rear sunroof and it works fine, no problems on the PA turnpike or Jersey toll roads.

 

Never thought about moving my ezpass, but now I will. I'm going to try the rear sunroof mount. I just requested new fastener strips.

Reading these forums gives me too many ideas.

 

Thanks,

I just requested new strips too. I'll leave the ones on my windshield for awhile just to make sure I'm okay. And for the number of times I go through a toll, I can just shut my sunroof to avoid any problem.

 

Yeah Jas same here. both Mini's mounted back there and no problems on either. Pa. or Jersey

 

Where exactly do y'all mount it on the rear sunroof? Will it work tucked under the front edge of the rear sunroof beneath the non-clear black-border portion of the glass? (What do you call that border - tint, vinyl?) It would be a very stealth location there. Invisible to the passenger and bystander. Is that where everyone is tucking it away?

 

Yes, both of ours are mounted on the front edge of the rear sunroof in between the shade and the glass.

 

Thanks!

 

Black Spray Paint I dont have a sunroof

 

Mine works fine sitting on my dash... I just sit it on a non-slip pad that I bought as cracker barrel.

I've always thought about stripping it down to just the circuit board and mounting it just below the dash, (or as far up as I could get it by reaching up from behind the knee bolster).

 

PA makes it very clear that they'll hit you hard for altering or defacing the unit, so disassembly and painting are out. I think the sunroof option will do just fine, and pretty much out of sight from prying eyes. On the windshield it's asking to be stolen, and such an eyesore.

 

you should try driving the car. I did this on my Jeep Wrangler (the paragon of extreme handling limits!) and it flies off the dash in turns (notsogood with the doors off ). I can't imagine a MINI owner being able to keep one in place unless it's parked.

 

Email just received:

"A supply of new Velcro will be mailed to you.

EZ-Pass Customer Service"

WoooHoooo

 

No email for me yet. :impatient

Let us know how your install goes. I'm still worried if it will work everywhere in New York and New Jersey, but after you started this thread, the EZ-Pass is looking more and more like a large zit on the face of my mini.

 

Never flew off the sticky pad once on the dragon! That road has a few turns on it and I'm not a slow driver.

 

Good analogy. I don't understand why they chose such an obvious placement and look. They could have at least made the front suface dark grey or black. It cries out "Steal this car for a quick joy ride... All tolls paid."

If they mail me more than one set, I'll forward a set to you, if you don't hear back from them.

This may explain why sunroof placement works so well. I always thought the sensor was somewhere around eye level.

 

Prestige Mini in NJ has a neat alternative for you (and maybe this is available elsewhere, but I looked and this was the only place I found it). You can get a few different decals that go on the front windshield and face outward (mine is black with LET'S MOTOR on it). Then you attach the velcro strips of the EZ pass to it, so it hides the pass from view and just looks like you have a neat, Mini-related decal on your windshield. I saw it on another NJ Mini owner's car, asked where he got it and then did the same. To get an idea, go take a look at these photos I posted on 8/25/07 to this thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=111722

 

I got my EZ-pass stips in the mail and tried sticking them to the rear sunroof window in the very front left edge, but it didn't stick very well. Inpatient , I ripped of the fastener strips and just used some double-sided tape.

Tested it at the Triborough toll-both. I was nervous since the booths are staffed by cops. Went without a hitch. Now my EZ-pass is stealthily installed. Can't see it at all from the outside or inside.

I went ahead and ripped of the windshield strips as well before further trials. I'm this way with popping zits on my face as well. Now my mini almost has a clean face, except for the LightInSight and the less visible radar detector.

 

Used my EZ Pass for the first time today. Left it on the windshield just to make sure it worked before moving it. So tomorrow it goes on the sunroof. The strips they used are identical on both sides (not like velcro) so I only need one pair, and I'll have a spare in case I screw up.