[How To] Hardwire Radar Detector w/$2 Mount

kidicenj · 06-27-2014, 08:54 AM

I am also stuck on a step. The block that you took off the back of the mirror you said that the black wire with a maroon stripe was the hot wire. I don't have a black wire with a maroon stripe on it on the block.

SouthArk370Z · 06-27-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kidicenj

I am also stuck on a step. The block that you took off the back of the mirror you said that the black wire with a maroon stripe was the hot wire. I don't have a black wire with a maroon stripe on it on the block.

A cheap VOM will tell you which wire is which.

Cbtech · 06-28-2014, 01:56 PM

Yessir

chops · 07-07-2014, 09:12 PM

New Permanent Windshield Mount for Beltronics Escort Passport Radar Detectors | eBay

this is a little more ~10bucks but i like it more. i have it mounted above my rear view mirror and no one can even see it from the outside of the car

Cbtech · 07-07-2014, 10:01 PM

thats actually a really cool setup. The only thing I would caution would be the potential for the windshield to get damaged and then you would lose your mount. I know at least 3 Zs in my group that have cracks in the windshield including mine. These cars seem to be a windshield rock target.

kenchan · 07-07-2014, 10:34 PM

if you're going to mount so high on the glass why not just use your clip and clip it to the ceiling liner?

free (comes with your detector), and removable when ready to sell car.

Cbtech · 07-28-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if you're going to mount so high on the glass why not just use your clip and clip it to the ceiling liner?

free (comes with your detector), and removable when ready to sell car.

That way you dont lose your mount if the windshield gets busted

Jayhovah · 10-30-2014, 01:57 PM

Bought the one on Amazon.. thanks!

Cbtech · 10-30-2014, 04:52 PM

Beautiful man! glad it worked out!

kenchan · 10-31-2014, 12:19 PM

i run the blendmount for v1 and the taps. been working great

StevefromTX · 07-14-2015, 08:29 PM

Put this off for a while..got the reflector and mount from the link at amazon. followed the directions...Not a single surprise..used fine wire solder. couldn't have been more concise on the instructions....Thanks

JC-Nismo · 08-17-2015, 03:55 AM

Thanks man, finally got around to doing mine after having the parts for a couple of months. $6 bucks total cost, let those other guys spend $80, I can use the $74 elsewhere

darkphantom · 08-24-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

Thanks man, finally got around to doing mine after having the parts for a couple of months. $6 bucks total cost, let those other guys spend $80, I can use the $74 elsewhere

what tablet is that? more pics of your setup?
p.s. is that an aftermarket mirror?

Cbtech · 08-24-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

Thanks man, finally got around to doing mine after having the parts for a couple of months. $6 bucks total cost, let those other guys spend $80, I can use the $74 elsewhere

Looks awesome! Really glad you got that extra cash now

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JC-Nismo · 08-25-2015, 12:24 AM

Yes, it's an aftermarket mirror and I have an Ipad mini in the dash and a HP tablet in the passenger visor for my son.

06-28-2014, 01:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
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07-07-2014, 09:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	New Permanent Windshield Mount for Beltronics Escort Passport Radar Detectors \| eBay this is a little more ~10bucks but i like it more. i have it mounted above my rear view mirror and no one can even see it from the outside of the car Cbtech likes this.

07-07-2014, 10:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	thats actually a really cool setup. The only thing I would caution would be the potential for the windshield to get damaged and then you would lose your mount. I know at least 3 Zs in my group that have cracks in the windshield including mine. These cars seem to be a windshield rock target. __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off Last edited by Cbtech; 07-07-2014 at 10:24 PM.

07-07-2014, 10:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if you're going to mount so high on the glass why not just use your clip and clip it to the ceiling liner? free (comes with your detector), and removable when ready to sell car. Cbtech likes this.

10-30-2014, 04:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
Cbtech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,372 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	Beautiful man! glad it worked out! SuperDave likes this. __________________ Are U in Sacramento or Central Valley California? Click here! Foglight Hardwire in less than 10 minutes! DIY: Automatic VDC off

06-27-2014, 08:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
kidicenj Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 141 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	I am also stuck on a step. The block that you took off the back of the mirror you said that the black wire with a maroon stripe was the hot wire. I don't have a black wire with a maroon stripe on it on the block.

10-31-2014, 12:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i run the blendmount for v1 and the taps. been working great

07-14-2015, 08:29 PM	#26 (permalink)
StevefromTX Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tyler TX Posts: 17 Drives: '13 370z roadster... Rep Power: 11	Worked like he stated... Put this off for a while..got the reflector and mount from the link at amazon. followed the directions...Not a single surprise..used fine wire solder. couldn't have been more concise on the instructions....Thanks Cbtech and SuperDave like this.

08-17-2015, 03:55 AM	#27 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks man, finally got around to doing mine after having the parts for a couple of months. $6 bucks total cost, let those other guys spend $80, I can use the $74 elsewhere Cbtech and SuperDave like this.

08-25-2015, 12:24 AM	#30 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	Yes, it's an aftermarket mirror and I have an Ipad mini in the dash and a HP tablet in the passenger visor for my son. kenchan, BeemaaZ, Cbtech and 1 others like this. Last edited by JC-Nismo; 08-25-2015 at 12:43 AM.

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