Easiest mod ever

dalparadise · 01-13-2010, 10:25 PM

I just hardwired my passport 8500i X50 with a Safe-n-Sound Mirror Stealth Cord:

Escort Stealth Mirror Cord - "Be Safe with Safe-N-Sound1.com"

It plugs into the power plug for the rearview mirror and takes all of about 7 minutes to complete. It's so easy, a DIY writeup would just be silly.

The cord cost me under $10 shipped and got to me within two days via USPS. Couldn't be happier.

CrownR426 · 01-13-2010, 10:44 PM

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jikhead · 01-14-2010, 11:00 PM

This can be done for about about $2-5 dollars, assuming you have a soldering iron and solder.

DIY Invisicord/Stealth Cord & Radar Hardwire - Nissan Armada Forum: Armada & Infiniti QX56 Forums
Improvised "invisicord" assembly & install tip for Radar Detector - MyG37

Just follow these steps. The wires in the mirror were different on my Z. I'm too lazy to go outside and check, but if anyone needs to know which wire to connect to I will go check.

ltp · 01-15-2010, 11:47 AM

That is the cheapest price I have seen so far.
I just bought mine at invisicord for $15.25 last night.
Too bad this website was down yesterday.
Otherwise, I would have seen this post.

dalparadise · 01-16-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jikhead

This can be done for about about $2-5 dollars, assuming you have a soldering iron and solder.

DIY Invisicord/Stealth Cord & Radar Hardwire - Nissan Armada Forum: Armada & Infiniti QX56 Forums
Improvised "invisicord" assembly & install tip for Radar Detector - MyG37

Just follow these steps. The wires in the mirror were different on my Z. I'm too lazy to go outside and check, but if anyone needs to know which wire to connect to I will go check.

Nice. After I received my stealth cord, it occurred to me how easy it would be to make one, like in the link you posted.

One advantage to the one I ordered is the fuse included in the power line. I've burned out a Passport 8500 before with a hardwired cord that shorted. This fuse might help avoid that. Maybe.

tranceformer · 01-16-2010, 06:21 PM

I don't think this would work for a base model would it?

jikhead · 01-16-2010, 08:09 PM

Your mirror needs power to it in order to tap into the connector there. So if you don't have a Homelink mirror, you just need to run the wire thru the headliner down to your fusebox.

tranceformer · 01-16-2010, 10:16 PM

Wishful thinking on my part, I was hoping there would be wiring there even if there wasn't a homelink mirror. Oh well.

zippin · 01-17-2010, 08:58 AM

Thanks for posting the link. This is exactly the solution i was looking for. Just ordered one for my 9500.

mike

Modshack · 01-21-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranceformer

Wishful thinking on my part, I was hoping there would be wiring there even if there wasn't a homelink mirror. Oh well.

It's easy. Safe-n-sound makes a fused hardwire kit. Just run it along the headliner, down the A-pillar to the fusebox and attached directly or use a fuse tap like I did..

NISSNISS370Z · 01-26-2010, 10:23 PM

what is this? an antenna?

DocJ · 10-18-2010, 08:36 PM

Recently purchased the stealth cord from Safe-N-Sound1.com, rather than taking the time to go gather parts & make one...appreciate the info.

As for mounts, I came across a post on 350zmotoring.com where a guy Mike3348 makes mounts ( mike3348@roadrunner.com ): The Escort/Bel mounts are $23.00 ea and the Valentine V1 mounts are $33.00 ea. both shipped USPS in the US. This is the least expensive solid mount I've found & is essentially the same basic design as found on Mirror Radar Mount for the Escort or Beltronics Radar Detector. It fits my Bel mount & 370z mirror perfectly. I recommend this approach for anyone else looking to get the detector off suction cups on the windshield in an easy to do manner. Similar pics:

mikes%20mount.jpg

radar2.jpg

radar.jpg

1fast350z · 10-19-2010, 02:59 AM

Awesome. Thanks for the thread.

SeattleLion · 10-20-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocJ

Recently purchased the stealth cord from Safe-N-Sound1.com, rather than taking the time to go gather parts & make one...appreciate the info.

As for mounts, I came across a post on 350zmotoring.com where a guy Mike3348 makes mounts ( mike3348@roadrunner.com ): The Escort/Bel mounts are $23.00 ea and the Valentine V1 mounts are $33.00 ea. both shipped USPS in the US. This is the least expensive solid mount I've found & is essentially the same basic design as found on Mirror Radar Mount for the Escort or Beltronics Radar Detector. It fits my Bel mount & 370z mirror perfectly. I recommend this approach for anyone else looking to get the detector off suction cups on the windshield in an easy to do manner. Similar pics:

I bought a Blendmount mirror mount for my car. It is a perfect fit and has easy removal and replace for the detector. My 9500ix needs USB updating every few weeks (the detector has a database of speed traps and red light cams). I had the factory cord installed. In includes a mute button which my installer mounted on the dash just in front of my knee. It really is sweet.

01-13-2010, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	Easiest mod ever I just hardwired my passport 8500i X50 with a Safe-n-Sound Mirror Stealth Cord: Escort Stealth Mirror Cord - "Be Safe with Safe-N-Sound1.com" It plugs into the power plug for the rearview mirror and takes all of about 7 minutes to complete. It's so easy, a DIY writeup would just be silly. The cord cost me under $10 shipped and got to me within two days via USPS. Couldn't be happier. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

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tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	I don't think this would work for a base model would it? __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

01-16-2010, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	Wishful thinking on my part, I was hoping there would be wiring there even if there wasn't a homelink mirror. Oh well. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

10-18-2010, 08:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
DocJ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TN Posts: 25 Drives: 10 370zr BS 6MT T/SN Rep Power: 15	Recently purchased the stealth cord from Safe-N-Sound1.com, rather than taking the time to go gather parts & make one...appreciate the info. As for mounts, I came across a post on 350zmotoring.com where a guy Mike3348 makes mounts ( mike3348@roadrunner.com ): The Escort/Bel mounts are $23.00 ea and the Valentine V1 mounts are $33.00 ea. both shipped USPS in the US. This is the least expensive solid mount I've found & is essentially the same basic design as found on Mirror Radar Mount for the Escort or Beltronics Radar Detector. It fits my Bel mount & 370z mirror perfectly. I recommend this approach for anyone else looking to get the detector off suction cups on the windshield in an easy to do manner. Similar pics: mikes%20mount.jpg radar2.jpg radar.jpg Last edited by DocJ; 10-18-2010 at 08:40 PM.

01-14-2010, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	This can be done for about about $2-5 dollars, assuming you have a soldering iron and solder. DIY Invisicord/Stealth Cord & Radar Hardwire - Nissan Armada Forum: Armada & Infiniti QX56 Forums Improvised "invisicord" assembly & install tip for Radar Detector - MyG37 Just follow these steps. The wires in the mirror were different on my Z. I'm too lazy to go outside and check, but if anyone needs to know which wire to connect to I will go check.

01-15-2010, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
ltp Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nothern California Posts: 165 Drives: 370Z Black on Black Rep Power: 16	That is the cheapest price I have seen so far. I just bought mine at invisicord for $15.25 last night. Too bad this website was down yesterday. Otherwise, I would have seen this post.

01-16-2010, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	Your mirror needs power to it in order to tap into the connector there. So if you don't have a Homelink mirror, you just need to run the wire thru the headliner down to your fusebox.

01-17-2010, 08:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
zippin Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 57 Drives: '10 370Z 40th #944 Rep Power: 15	Thanks for posting the link. This is exactly the solution i was looking for. Just ordered one for my 9500. mike

01-26-2010, 10:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
NISSNISS370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	what is this? an antenna?

10-19-2010, 02:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
1fast350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 46 Drives: S2000, G35, 370Z Rep Power: 15	Awesome. Thanks for the thread.