Where to place EZ-Pass?

[dawei213]

I've searched and search and couldn't find any threads about placement of the EZ-pass in a hidden or non-viewable area. In my previous car, I had a middle cubbie on my dash I just throw the ez-pass in. It worked just fine. However, in our car, there really isn't any place to place the EZ-pass without it being able to read 100% of the time. The glove box or center console isn't a good area.

Where do you guys place your ez-pass?

[apexit1]

Right behind the mirror, visible but not too bad.

[dawei213]

Yeah, I would like it to not be visible from both the outside and inside.

[NHS4]

If you have a front plate, get a license plate mount

[mdma2004]

i keep it in center dash and when need to use just take it out while going through. No ez passes will be displayed on my beauty...that shit is too clean

[Kenfused]

After tossing my front plate ezpass mount (show n go plate now) I picked up one of these in black and hid it behind the mirror as well. Manageable.

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/kstennes/43d2e9c0.jpg

[Dr GP]

I just leave it in the cup holder and hold it up when I go through the toll area. BUT, I painted mine black. On my previous S4, I did mount it on the windshield, in an area where I could not see it when I was driving. Was not very visible from the outside. Stealth.

[Dad A3]

hidden behind the mirror, I can't see it, suits me fine.
Kenfused,
Where did you get that holder?

[Kenfused]

I bought it a Splash Car Wash ( not with the black S4...[>_>] Swirl City.
Here is a link though, I'm sure a generic search would yield plenty of varieties.
http://www.toccomagicousa.com/EZ.htm

[dawei213]

No front license plate for PA thankfully!

I'm too lazy to have to hold it up every day, twice a day.

And I've had those EZ-pass transponder holder before. I had one that lasted me 3 years or so before I dropped it and cracked it. then I purchased two more, both of which just could not stand the heat of summer and the plastic melted. So I never used it again. I'm wonder if I can pry it apart and take the electronics out and fit it in the sunglasses compartment.

[A4Blitzkrieg]

i keep it in center dash and when need to use just take it out while going through. No ez passes will be displayed on my beauty...that shit is too clean

Did the same on my last car and on current. It looks like garbage if you mount it up on the windshield behind the rv mirror like most people do.

[Mr.Autobahn]

Lol US toll

[ChrisB8S4]

I have the clear velcro like strips placed behind the mirror on the passenger side and only attach the EZ-Pass out when needed.

[ChrisB8S4]

I just leave it in the cup holder and hold it up when I go through the toll area. BUT, I painted mine black. On my previous S4, I did mount it on the windshield, in an area where I could not see it when I was driving. Was not very visible from the outside. Stealth.

Did you paint both sides? What did you use to paint it?

[phillips2024]

keep it in the center dash for now. pull it out when needed

[IvanS4]

I bought one of these, in black: http://www.tagsak.com/. Mine is mounted (with the suction cups) on the lower left hand side. In NY you have to put the inspection/registration stickers there anyway, so putting a black EZ Pass pouch right behind them doesn't add any extra clutter.

[yungcotter]

My friend has his placed behind is registration and inspection stickers.


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[zcd2.7t]

I actually wrapped mine in black duct tape and mounted it behind the right side of the rear-view mirror.

Pretty stealth that way, and less effort than painting.

[showcarmike]

i covered my EZ Pass with matte black vinyl that i had laying around my garage. works great, you cant see it from the outside.

[helix139]

Mine sits in the slot next to the cupholders in the center console and I throw it up on the dash when I go through the toll booths

[NWS4Guy]

Damn those are huge. We just have thin stickers in our state.

http://mynorthwest.com/emedia/seattle/6/695/69521.jpg

[rcg412]

Www.ezshadow.com. Totally blacked out. Have all on my cars,

[dawei213]

I currently have mine sitting on my drive side B&O tweeter, right behind the state inspection stickers. I would rather just have it not visible. I was thinking of ripping apart the Ez-pass until i saw these pictures: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2753717&postcount=9

[BenzH8R]

Sunroof!!!

I have the small sticky "Sunpass Mini" and didn't want it visible either, so I stuck it to the lower left edge of my sunroof glass and its perfect!

No one see's it and I always get a reaction from my passengers when they ask where it's installed

I have never had an issue passing through toll plaza's or anything like that, it's perfect!

Cheers!

[Dr GP]

Did you paint both sides? What did you use to paint it?

I painted both sides. Don't remember what paint I used back then, but I might recommend, Rustoleum "Universal" paint. Or Krylon for plastic. Both will stick to plastic. Also, I masked off the white sticker that has the bar code on it.

[Dr GP]

Www.ezshadow.com. Totally blacked out. Have all on my cars,

I like that! Easier than painting, but painting is not really that hard. Mask , spray, let dry. Certainly cheap enough

[LYKUNO]

I only need the EZ Pass once a week or so, so got the "T case" for it. Leatherette, but also available in genuine leather (and designer colors/patterns if you're so inclined). I keep it in the armrest cubby when not using it, and just set it on the dash on the days I need it. I didn't want to stick it on the windshield, but that option is available too.

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0040/4552/products/BoldBlackcorneroptimized_large.gif?100710

More info at http://www.tonicconcepts.com/collections/frontpage2/products/bold-black

[dawei213]

I only need the EZ Pass once a week or so, so got the "T case" for it. Leatherette, but also available in genuine leather (and designer colors/patterns if you're so inclined). I keep it in the armrest cubby when not using it, and just set it on the dash on the days I need it. I didn't want to stick it on the windshield, but that option is available too.

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0040/4552/products/BoldBlackcorneroptimized_large.gif?100710

More info at http://www.tonicconcepts.com/collections/frontpage2/products/bold-black

I saw these and thought they look pretty good, but I definitely wouldn't want to have it sitting on my dash. It looks like a wallet waiting to just "walk away" from a smashed window.

Now come to think of it, I might try plastidipping it. The sticky nature of the plastidip would help give it some adhesion to the dashboard as I'm taking those hard turns.

[LYKUNO]

I saw these and thought they look pretty good, but I definitely wouldn't want to have it sitting on my dash. It looks like a wallet waiting to just "walk away" from a smashed window. ... Now come to think of it, I might try plastidipping it. The sticky nature of the plastidip would help give it some adhesion to the dashboard as I'm taking those hard turns.

Yeah, I agree that it does resemble a wallet, so I only have it out on the dash when I'm actually in the car and using it. Once I get past the last toll gate it goes back in the cubby out of sight. It's pretty stable on the dash and I've never had it slide. Plastic dipping might be a good solution too!

[dawei213]

So I ended up plastidipping my Ez-pass. Very easy to do. This is the end result:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/dawei213/Audi%20S4/IMG_20120326_173105.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/dawei213/Audi%20S4/IMG_20120326_173044.jpg

Very inconspicuous and doesn't reflect light much so you won't see a reflection on your windshield on a sunny day. I'm very satisfied with the result.

[hinckley]

I painted both sides. Don't remember what paint I used back then, but I might recommend, Rustoleum "Universal" paint. Or Krylon for plastic. Both will stick to plastic. Also, I masked off the white sticker that has the bar code on it.

Same here. I used matte black rustoleum, but painted everything including the white label (I first recorded the unit's serial number). When it dies and needs to be replaced in 10 years, I'm sure they'll charge me $50 for the cost of the unit, but it's a small price to pay for the clean look.

[Kandiru]

Haha, we have winding roads, several voted scenic routes of the year by AMA and others, never
have traffic jams, zero toll roads, welcome to Appalachia, 6MT AWD fun any day.

[pyknosis]

Are you planning on leaving that on the dash? I've had two EZ passes stolen, one plate mounted one and one from inside the car. Ever since, I've been paranoid about where I put it and got one of the suction cup mounts...till I realized it leaves two cup prints on the window and got sick of having to wipe down my window all the time. Now I just keep it in the cup holder when I'm driving and hold it up if I need it, when I'm done it goes back in the glove box.

[dawei213]

Are you planning on leaving that on the dash? I've had two EZ passes stolen, one plate mounted one and one from inside the car. Ever since, I've been paranoid about where I put it and got one of the suction cup mounts...till I realized it leaves two cup prints on the window and got sick of having to wipe down my window all the time. Now I just keep it in the cup holder when I'm driving and hold it up if I need it, when I'm done it goes back in the glove box.

Yeah, but I'm not too concerned about it. Living in the burbs of Philadelphia, EZ Pass theft is not high on the list.

[tomh009]

So I ended up plastidipping my Ez-pass. Very easy to do. This is the end result:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/dawei213/Audi%20S4/IMG_20120326_173105.jpg

Nice job on the EZ pass. But ...

Here in ON, we have to live with front plates which do detract from the look of the car. But those massive windshield stickers you have to put on aren't much better!

[Akrion]

Sunroof!!!

I have the small sticky "Sunpass Mini" and didn't want it visible either, so I stuck it to the lower left edge of my sunroof glass and its perfect!

No one see's it and I always get a reaction from my passengers when they ask where it's installed

I have never had an issue passing through toll plaza's or anything like that, it's perfect!

Cheers!

+1

[dawei213]

Nice job on the EZ pass. But ...

Here in ON, we have to live with front plates which do detract from the look of the car. But those massive windshield stickers you have to put on aren't much better!

Having windshield sticker better than having front plates ... ok, neither is great. :D I guess I'm so used to it. It doesn't bother me. Plus there's nothing I can do about that.

I wish we have those Mini passes as well.

[ENV²]

in the glove box until needed.

my windshield is tinted so I cant put the EZpass on it.

[PitchS4]

It fits perfectly under the armrest and I just toss it on the dash when I need it

[dparm]

I Plasti-Dipped mine and then stuck it right next to the rear view mirror, in the tinted strip of the windshield. Almost impossible to see it.

[audirings4]

I have this... and it's placed right behind the rear view mirror.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41nBWHlPNIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[miztahsparklez]

i may try to retrofit mine in the center speaker grill. ;) out of sight and out of mind...

Or, see if it reads from the sunglasses holder.

[dawei213]

i may try to retrofit mine in the center speaker grill. ;) out of sight and out of mind...

Or, see if it reads from the sunglasses holder.

It'll read from the sunglasses holder, but the Ezpass is too big unless you dremel parts of it off or parts of the sunglasses holder off.

[tofuking]

i had to have my ez pass replaced and the new one is half the size, better looking

[dawei213]

i had to have my ez pass replaced and the new one is half the size, better looking

Really? can you take a picture when you get a chance? I'll have to look into getting the new version then.

[dparm]

Here's my PlastiDipped one (as I mentioned earlier) mounted right next to the rear view mirror.


https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/580043_10101290874029992_857850357_n.jpg

[ENV²]

X2 for pics of the smaller one

[tofuking]

Here are some crappy pics, sorry about that, but you should get the idea

http://www.nickchoo.com/images/ezpass1.jpg
http://www.nickchoo.com/images/ezpass2.jpg

[dawei213]

That's almost half size. It might just fit in the sunglasses holder. If you can do us one HUGE favor, if your ez-pass is velcored on, can you see if it fits in the sunglasses holder? Much appreciated!

[tofuking]

it fits, but then the ez pass won't scan when you go by the tolls, found out the hard way today... so its back on the windshield


That's almost half size. It might just fit in the sunglasses holder. If you can do us one HUGE favor, if your ez-pass is velcored on, can you see if it fits in the sunglasses holder? Much appreciated!

[Brooklyn]

If he doesn't get to it tomorrow, remind me during the day. Just got my new replacement as well. Definitely about half the size of the previous version.


That's almost half size. It might just fit in the sunglasses holder. If you can do us one HUGE favor, if your ez-pass is velcored on, can you see if it fits in the sunglasses holder? Much appreciated!

[Brooklyn]

Disregard - just saw his last post.

[dawei213]

it fits, but then the ez pass won't scan when you go by the tolls, found out the hard way today... so its back on the windshield

Oh that sucks :( ... sorry you have to call it in to get rid of the v-tolls. That's strange that it won't scan. For my current ez-pass, in my previous car, I had it in a cubbie in the middle of the dashboard and it scanned. Thanks for the info though! I'll probably get the smaller version anyhow just because.

[SteveYem]

Oh that sucks :( ... sorry you have to call it in to get rid of the v-tolls. That's strange that it won't scan. For my current ez-pass, in my previous car, I had it in a cubbie in the middle of the dashboard and it scanned. Thanks for the info though! I'll probably get the smaller version anyhow just because.

I was poking around the PA EZ Pass site today and couldn't find where to get one of those new smaller transponders. Did you have any luck with this? I'm definitely plastidipping mine at any rate.

[Okan509]

you can tuck it pretty far back under the head liner, I did that then used a piece of vinyl on the outside to cover from seeing it from the outside, you'd have to put your head forward and look up to see it in the inside, could always put another piece if vinyl on the inside too though..

[Arn560]

Now that I know that my EZ-Pass which was meant to be attached to the front licence plate will work quite happily in the center console, with the lid closed, I would like to mount it out of site; preferably in the engine bay or under the front bumper. Any suggestions would be quite welcome.

[Works2shoot]

Here are some crappy pics, sorry about that, but you should get the idea

http://www.nickchoo.com/images/ezpass1.jpg
http://www.nickchoo.com/images/ezpass2.jpg


I do the same. No one sees it and it always registers on the toll booth (on a toll road every day).

Frankly, in this area, everyone has an EZPASS (unless you're a moron who likes to wait in the single cash or credit lane), so no one thinks anything of seeing them in a variety of cars.

[doug97gxe]

Now that I know that my EZ-Pass which was meant to be attached to the front licence plate will work quite happily in the center console, with the lid closed, I would like to mount it out of site; preferably in the engine bay or under the front bumper. Any suggestions would be quite welcome.

Holy Necro bump.. but ummm.. i have mine behind the mirror you can hardly see it.. not sure why so many people went through lengths to hide it

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when this thread was created EZ Pass was huge.. they are really small now

[sacandagaD]

Holy Necro bump.. but ummm.. i have mine behind the mirror you can hardly see it.. not sure why so many people went through lengths to hide it

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when this thread was created EZ Pass was huge.. they are really small now

Exactly this.

[Arn560]

That is all well and good, but mine is meant to be affixed to the front licence plate and not the windshield mount type. I'm thinking behind a fog light housing if I can find the space.

[Works2shoot]

That is all well and good, but mine is meant to be affixed to the front licence plate and not the windshield mount type. I'm thinking behind a fog light housing if I can find the space.

Why not on the front plate?

[The Fat Kid]

The new EZ-Pass is very popular in Israel; it is designed to be worn on your head, with the antenna wrapped around your arm:

http://shaareibina.com/imgartigos/13.jpg

[alexnyc22]

I have the RS4 Grill and I got the front license plate EZ pass and mounted it behind the Grill... You cant see it because its black and it looks clean

[TexasDfwS4]

Sunroof!!!

I have the small sticky "Sunpass Mini" and didn't want it visible either, so I stuck it to the lower left edge of my sunroof glass and its perfect!

No one see's it and I always get a reaction from my passengers when they ask where it's installed

I have never had an issue passing through toll plaza's or anything like that, it's perfect!

Cheers!

Bravo this is a win for me.

[SportVier]

This sounds like a pain in general. With the Fastrak (https://www.bayareafastrak.org/en/home/index.shtml) system in NorCal you don't need to have the device visible, or even in the car. You just register your plate with the system, and you can have more than one car registered to the same account and device. If the device doesn't register when you drive through the toll, no problem, they just snap a shot of your rear plate and use that to identify your account.

[dizzlesizzle]

I put mine inside my sunglasses holder. It registers just fine with it in there and no need for it on the windshield.

[rpalmer]

Spray paint it flat black and velcro it behind the mirror.


-RP

[Arn560]

I have the RS4 Grill and I got the front license plate EZ pass and mounted it behind the Grill... You cant see it because its black and it looks clean

Now, that's the sort of thing I'm after!

[GT-R & S4]

I leave my transponder in the sheath it came with until I need to use it. When I do, I just place it in an area of the dash where it won't slide around a lot, and then put it away when I exit off of toll roads. I personally just don't want the transponder left, "open", all the time. But for someone who needs it for a daily commute, I could see the need to permanently mount it.

[blackfunk]

I put mine inside my sunglasses holder. It registers just fine with it in there and no need for it on the windshield.

Interesting.......I need to try this.

[GT-R & S4]

I put mine inside my sunglasses holder. It registers just fine with it in there and no need for it on the windshield.

Clear location, and most sunglasses don't fit in that holder anyway. I have a pair of Wayfarer II that do manage to fit in there, though. Anyway, do you use the smaller transponder?

[miztahsparklez]

Now, that's the sort of thing I'm after!

I've done this a long time ago lol.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/e89b6a348abc61e1122dd460316dfd5b.jpg


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[LeadToRome]

Lol US toll

LOL Canadian highways.

edit: LOL 4-year-old thread. D'oh!

[hotleadsingergu]

I'm not sure what the problem is with just keeping it in your armrest and taking it out when you need it. If you don't want it visible from inside *OR* outside of the car, then you need to do something like this. It has to be in a place that radio signals aren't being blocked at all. Unfortunately, any kind of window tinting will block more radio signals than you'd think, so keeping it somewhere in the middle of the car unfortunately can have the blocking effect, as will some of the body paneling. Sometimes it'll work, but sometimes it won't. If you want it to work reliably, you have to mount it somewhere accessible. Plastidip the thing if you want to blend it in, but there's not much way around physics.

[Works2shoot]

You can generally tell the people who don't have their EZpass mounted somewhere "permanently." They're the ones who slow down to find the pass prior to the toll and drift to the right as they're grabbing it from the glove compartment :laugh:

[jsh139]

I'm not sure what the problem is with just keeping it in your armrest and taking it out when you need it. If you don't want it visible from inside *OR* outside of the car, then you need to do something like this. It has to be in a place that radio signals aren't being blocked at all. Unfortunately, any kind of window tinting will block more radio signals than you'd think, so keeping it somewhere in the middle of the car unfortunately can have the blocking effect, as will some of the body paneling. Sometimes it'll work, but sometimes it won't. If you want it to work reliably, you have to mount it somewhere accessible. Plastidip the thing if you want to blend it in, but there's not much way around physics.

That's what I do. I just pull it out of the armrest when I need to use it. But, I'm on the turnpike like once or twice a year.

[sacandagaD]

You can generally tell the people who don't have their EZpass mounted somewhere "permanently." They're the ones who slow down to find the pass prior to the toll and drift to the right as they're grabbing it from the glove compartment :laugh:

We have those here too, lol! I love when they wait until they get right to the toll booth to get it out.

[dizzlesizzle]

Clear location, and most sunglasses don't fit in that holder anyway. I have a pair of Wayfarer II that do manage to fit in there, though. Anyway, do you use the smaller transponder?

Yeah its definitely smaller than the big square ones...but it does fit. Might have to get it in the right position to close it, but I never really open it back up unless I take it out of the car.

https://cbsphilly.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/ez-pass-oldnew-_denardo.jpg?w=420&h=315&crop=1

[GT-R & S4]

We have those here too, lol! I love when they wait until they get right to the toll booth to get it out.

I'm definitely not in that category. I always make sure mine is out and ready. Same thing for going to a toll booth requiring change. I don't like it when some person pulls in the lane in front of you, and take forever to pull out a twenty-doll bill and wait for the change. Or the person searching their floorboards, console, glove box, etc., for random coins. There are people who think of others, and then those that don't.

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Yeah its definitely smaller than the big square ones...but it does fit. Might have to get it in the right position to close it, but I never really open it back up unless I take it out of the car.

Thanks, I may order a replacement transponder of the smaller size.

[doug97gxe]

Thanks, I may order a replacement transponder of the smaller size.

they are sending them out as the others expire.. i didn't even ask for mine

[GT-R & S4]

they are sending them out as the others expire.. i didn't even ask for mine

Really? I've had mine for years.

[doug97gxe]

Really? I've had mine for years.

Me too then the smaller ones started showing up


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[GT-R & S4]

Me too then the smaller ones started showing up

Then I'll wait it out. I don't use my current transponder enough to justify buying another. When I need it, I'll just pull it and then put it back when I'm done.

[Works2shoot]

Then I'll wait it out. I don't use my current transponder enough to justify buying another. When I need it, I'll just pull it and then put it back when I'm done.

The units (and subsequent upgrades) are free in VA.

[DannyDeez]

they are sending them out as the others expire.. i didn't even ask for mine

I had one replaced by them last year, and I just got an email last week saying that a new tag is on its way to me to replace the other one on my account. I wonder why they do that?


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[doug97gxe]

I had one replaced by them last year, and I just got an email last week saying that a new tag is on its way to me to replace the other one on my account. I wonder why they do that?


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Battery in them prob have a certain self life and they are keeping on top of them before u find out right at the booth


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[DannyDeez]

Battery in them prob have a certain self life and they are keeping on top of them before u find out right at the booth


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Ahh I didn't know they even had a battery lol

[charlesml3]

Damn those are huge. We just have thin stickers in our state.

http://mynorthwest.com/emedia/seattle/6/695/69521.jpg

It's not the same thing. The stickers are fine if you only travel on toll roads in YOUR state. They do not cross over to other states. The electronic transponders they are talking about here will work with many tolling systems in several states.

-Charles

[doug97gxe]

It's not the same thing. The stickers are fine if you only travel on toll roads in YOUR state. They do not cross over to other states. The electronic transponders they are talking about here will work with many tolling systems in several states.

-Charles

yup



United States:



Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island
Virginia,
West Virginia


Canada:



Ontario
Oklahoma

[jsh139]

Canada:

Ontario
Oklahoma


Lolwut? [>_<]

[doug97gxe]

Lolwut? [>_<]

I googled it to be sure .. I guess there is such a place in Canada


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[jsh139]

I googled it to be sure .. I guess there is such a place in Canada


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That's hilarious. I couldn't tell if it was mistyped, true, or if you were just poking fun at Oklahoma..or Canadians [:D]