Radar Detector Setups
10-23-2009, 12:18 AM
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I have my 8500x50 resting atop the mirror, using the supplied suction cups. It's hidden behind the tint strip. I have it hardwired too--bought a hardwire kit off ebay for 5-10 bucks (Very easy & highly recommended.)
I ran the wire behind the headliner. When you have the T-Top off, you will notice 2 screws in your A-pillar, undoing those lets you take the plastic pillar cover off. I ran the wire down the A-pillar & used a fuse-tap on the (+) wire, and hooked it onto the Radio fuse*. Just grounded the (-) wire to a bolt on the A-pillar.
Very satisfied. Good luck.
*Radar comes on when I start the car, and turns off when the car shuts off.
I ran the wire behind the headliner. When you have the T-Top off, you will notice 2 screws in your A-pillar, undoing those lets you take the plastic pillar cover off. I ran the wire down the A-pillar & used a fuse-tap on the (+) wire, and hooked it onto the Radio fuse*. Just grounded the (-) wire to a bolt on the A-pillar.
Very satisfied. Good luck.
*Radar comes on when I start the car, and turns off when the car shuts off.
Last edited by Jersey Mike; 10-24-2009 at 03:02 PM.
10-23-2009, 01:25 PM
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so when you guys turn your radio on the detector is on? so basically theres no turning it off? (which doesn't matter) just trying to understand the concept of doing this.
are the valentines really that good? speed cameras in MD, D.C are are redicoulous does it detect them too?
are the valentines really that good? speed cameras in MD, D.C are are redicoulous does it detect them too?
10-23-2009, 06:01 PM
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so when you guys turn your radio on the detector is on? so basically theres no turning it off? (which doesn't matter) just trying to understand the concept of doing this.
are the valentines really that good? speed cameras in MD, D.C are are redicoulous does it detect them too?
are the valentines really that good? speed cameras in MD, D.C are are redicoulous does it detect them too?
the valentines is one the best radar detectors in the market. for speed cameras you more than likely will need something like a cheetah rear view mirror. what that does it can update you where all the red camara lights are on and it starts to warn you etc.
10-23-2009, 09:34 PM
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i've got my v1 hard wired just above the rear view mirror. from the outside, you can't see it unless you crouch down by the doors and look up. when the top is down, everyone behind me sees it. when i press the unlock button my remote, it turns on. it runs off the power fed to the rear view mirror.
in this picture i've got a walmart purchased cobra radar detector, but i've got the v1 in its place now with the extra wires tucked into the headliner. the v1 has less of a shiny profile and hides behind the tint better.
in this picture i've got a walmart purchased cobra radar detector, but i've got the v1 in its place now with the extra wires tucked into the headliner. the v1 has less of a shiny profile and hides behind the tint better.
10-24-2009, 12:50 PM
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i've got my v1 hard wired just above the rear view mirror. from the outside, you can't see it unless you crouch down by the doors and look up. when the top is down, everyone behind me sees it. when i press the unlock button my remote, it turns on. it runs off the power fed to the rear view mirror.
in this picture i've got a walmart purchased cobra radar detector, but i've got the v1 in its place now with the extra wires tucked into the headliner. the v1 has less of a shiny profile and hides behind the tint better.
in this picture i've got a walmart purchased cobra radar detector, but i've got the v1 in its place now with the extra wires tucked into the headliner. the v1 has less of a shiny profile and hides behind the tint better.
10-24-2009, 11:12 PM
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10-25-2009, 04:13 PM
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heres a pic of my blendmount and my v1 and 1 of my concealed display.
in the pic the radar looks crooked and it is because its not aligned yet. but you get the idea.
here's my V1 concealed display inside my gauge cluster.
I will get another pic of with the modded band led's
in the pic the radar looks crooked and it is because its not aligned yet. but you get the idea.
here's my V1 concealed display inside my gauge cluster.
I will get another pic of with the modded band led's
10-26-2009, 01:45 AM
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heres a pic of my blendmount and my v1 and 1 of my concealed display.
in the pic the radar looks crooked and it is because its not aligned yet. but you get the idea.
here's my V1 concealed display inside my gauge cluster.
I will get another pic of with the modded band led's
in the pic the radar looks crooked and it is because its not aligned yet. but you get the idea.
here's my V1 concealed display inside my gauge cluster.
I will get another pic of with the modded band led's
10-26-2009, 01:54 AM
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Not the greatest pictures but you will get the idea. It's a Escort that's been hardwired. I love how stealth it is and how easy it comes off its suction mount.
10-26-2009, 09:20 AM
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bobbyd: Did you get the blendmount that has the hinge? I don't want to pay the extra for the "hinged" model if its not necessary. Their website also states the V1 should be at a slight angle for easier removal.