Interior Headliner and wiring question

masahiro · 05-25-2019, 08:11 PM

Okay, this is gonna sound like a stupid question, but how fragile is the inside headliner up by the front window? I am gonna install a dash cam and intend to tuck the required wiring up into there, but I am super paranoid about breaking or tearing the cloth. So, first to confirm, a wire can be tucked into there, right? If so, any tips?

StormWhite · 05-25-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by masahiro

Okay, this is gonna sound like a stupid question, but how fragile is the inside headliner up by the front window? I am gonna install a dash cam and intend to tuck the required wiring up into there, but I am super paranoid about breaking or tearing the cloth. So, first to confirm, a wire can be tucked into there, right? If so, any tips?

I fitted a self dimming mirror and connected the wires to the sub light in the interior light.

If you want to mount your dash cam below the mirror you can do what I did and file a groove at the bottom of the rain sensor cover to allow the wires entry to the headlining.

BettyZ · 05-25-2019, 08:42 PM

To hardwire my V1 I used a nylon panel tool to gently hold the gap between headliner and windshield open, then wrapped the wires w foam every 6 inches (so they'd stay under the headliner) and inserted/ran the wiring. If you're gentle and patient you shouldn't f*ck anything up too badly.

masahiro · 05-25-2019, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by StormWhite

I fitted a self dimming mirror and connected the wires to the sub light in the interior light.

If you want to mount your dash cam below the mirror you can do what I did and file a groove at the bottom of the rain sensor cover to allow the wires entry to the headlining.

I'm trying to avoid messing with splicing wires or anything too crazy electrically. Also, not sure, but do our cars have rain sensors? That might be an option I didn't get on my car. Thanks tho.

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

To hardwire my V1 I used a nylon panel tool to gently hold the gap between headliner and windshield open, then wrapped the wires w foam every 6 inches (so they'd stay under the headliner) and inserted/ran the wiring. If you're gentle and patient you shouldn't f*ck anything up too badly.

Cool. What kind of foam did you use?

StormWhite · 05-25-2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by masahiro

I'm trying to avoid messing with splicing wires or anything too crazy electrically. Also, not sure, but do our cars have rain sensors? That might be an option I didn't get on my car. Thanks tho.

I am not suggesting you splice wires Í was merely suggesting a route for your wires IF you want to mount your camera below the mirror.

BettyZ · 05-25-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by masahiro

I'm trying to avoid messing with splicing wires or anything too crazy electrically. Also, not sure, but do our cars have rain sensors? That might be an option I didn't get on my car. Thanks tho.

Cool. What kind of foam did you use?

Honestly it was foam I kept from some package I recieved. Soft & pliable, two twists of the wrist with electrical tape.

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masahiro · 05-25-2019, 11:18 PM

Another question if anyone cares to answer; Is there a diagram or DIY on how to access the rear hatch wire tunnel (Probably not what its called, but I can't think of better description)? I also have a rear camera and am trying to figure out how to run a wire thru to the hatch window.

BettyZ · 05-26-2019, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by masahiro

Another question if anyone cares to answer; Is there a diagram or DIY on how to access the rear hatch wire tunnel (Probably not what its called, but I can't think of better description)? I also have a rear camera and am trying to figure out how to run a wire thru to the hatch window.

Have you tried the FSM?

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05-25-2019, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
masahiro Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 49 Drives: 19' 370z Rep Power: 3366	Interior Headliner and wiring question Okay, this is gonna sound like a stupid question, but how fragile is the inside headliner up by the front window? I am gonna install a dash cam and intend to tuck the required wiring up into there, but I am super paranoid about breaking or tearing the cloth. So, first to confirm, a wire can be tucked into there, right? If so, any tips?

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BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	To hardwire my V1 I used a nylon panel tool to gently hold the gap between headliner and windshield open, then wrapped the wires w foam every 6 inches (so they'd stay under the headliner) and inserted/ran the wiring. If you're gentle and patient you shouldn't f*ck anything up too badly. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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05-25-2019, 11:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
masahiro Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 49 Drives: 19' 370z Rep Power: 3366	Another question if anyone cares to answer; Is there a diagram or DIY on how to access the rear hatch wire tunnel (Probably not what its called, but I can't think of better description)? I also have a rear camera and am trying to figure out how to run a wire thru to the hatch window.