I put my SMD vm on my dash up against the windshield, the local shop is making me a housing for my SMD vm, and 3 OM-1. The Vm is slightly facing up ward so its no very bright being in an angle. I'll post once I get all 4 up on top of the dash.
I put my Stinger one on a switch so I can turn it off at night. Being bright during the day isn't a big deal. Been wanting to buy an SMD one, just can't justify the cost of it when the cheaper ones work just as well.