Easy & Clean Radar Install

Modshack · 05-11-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by par4bmw

Definitely could do own your own. This one looks good since so I do not mind giving someone $10 more for coming up with a great idea.

Invisicords are great ...especially if you have the touring mirror and don't need a long cord.... If not, a regular phone cord, routed along the top, down the A pillar to the fuse box worked for me. Connect using a fuse tap. Totally invisible and the mount shown is rock steady...Red is hot, Black is ground off your phone cable..

This is the Valenbtine mount. The Radar Mount for the Valentine
Escort/Bel here: escortmount/BEL

theDreamer · 05-11-2009, 03:43 PM

Those who hardwired their V1's, can you snap some shots of the fuse box and maybe during the install phase if you have any?
Also, how hard was it to route the cabling and such around to the fuse box? I have my V1 and the proper mount which we all seem to be using (which I love), but currently just have the coiled cable going down to underneath the glove box. Also, did you just use the straight cable provided by V1?

Thanks.

wstar · 05-11-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

How come my touring 370Z doesn't have the compass on the mirror? Is it due to the nav?

Anyways this is a great find. I've been looking into getting a radar detector but I just couldn't find a nice clean place to put em. Oh and how easy is it to take off the detector in case I get pulled over?

Mine doesn't have a compass either. I've seen the compass on pics on dealership websites, but I'm thinking those pics are from a 350. I wish it did though, it's handy sometimes.

I never take my detector off, it's not worth the hassle, and most cops I know use detectors in their private cars anyways, it's not like it's a big deal (unless you live in a state where they're illegal).

I mounted mine directly under the mirror like the pics in this thread, but wired it to the lighter socket underneath the glove box. You want a high, centered placement to get maximum visibility for the sensors out the front and especially rear glass. I laugh every time I see someone with a detector sitting flat on their dash, or windshield mounted 1 inch off the dash. They're missing out on a lot of radar coverage by mounting like that.

wstar · 05-11-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Those who hardwired their V1's, can you snap some shots of the fuse box and maybe during the install phase if you have any?
Also, how hard was it to route the cabling and such around to the fuse box? I have my V1 and the proper mount which we all seem to be using (which I love), but currently just have the coiled cable going down to underneath the glove box. Also, did you just use the straight cable provided by V1?

Thanks.

Semtex did a DIY thread on this a while back: DIY: Blinder installation and radar detector hardwire

I went down the passenger headliner/pillar and connected the V1 hardwire kit to the wires on the back of the lighter socket under the glovebox. The invisiwire thing looks even easier though.

Modshack · 05-11-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Those who hardwired their V1's, can you snap some shots of the fuse box and maybe during the install phase if you have any?
Also, how hard was it to route the cabling and such around to the fuse box? I have my V1 and the proper mount which we all seem to be using (which I love), but currently just have the coiled cable going down to underneath the glove box. Also, did you just use the straight cable provided by V1?

Thanks.

Easy enough. You'll find it easier if you remove the whole kick panel that covers the fuse box. Remove the nut shown and the entire trim piece will snap out:

I used a Fuse tap into the Cig. lighter circuit (switched) The ground is a simple wrap under one of the body nuts behind the cover (why it's best to snap it out). You can use the hardwire V1 kit, or simply a phone cord.

TSterling · 06-08-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Easy enough. You'll find it easier if you remove the whole kick panel that covers the fuse box. Remove the nut shown and the entire trim piece will snap out:

I used a Fuse tap into the Cig. lighter circuit (switched) The ground is a simple wrap under one of the body nuts behind the cover (why it's best to snap it out). You can use the hardwire V1 kit, or simply a phone cord.

any pics of the pillar cover when you removed it? how does it come off? also how did you route the wiring around the dashboard piece that hangs out in between the door?

Modshack · 06-08-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TSterling

any pics of the pillar cover when you removed it? how does it come off? also how did you route the wiring around the dashboard piece that hangs out in between the door?

I didn't have to remove any of that. Carefully push the wire into the gap between the windshield and pillar and along the joints and lower dash. I used a thin bladed plastic trim tool, but a paint scraper or a dull kitchen knife should work also.... You can hide the wire completely with out much effort.

shabarivas · 06-08-2009, 08:03 PM

Does anyone know where i can get a homelink mirror in a non touring Z?

WShade · 06-08-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

Does anyone know where i can get a homelink mirror in a non touring Z?

My favorite place to shop for OEM needs.

Nissan Auto-dim Rearview Mirror (w/ compass & Homelink) :: CourtesyParts

AK370Z · 07-10-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Easy enough. You'll find it easier if you remove the whole kick panel that covers the fuse box. Remove the nut shown and the entire trim piece will snap out:

I used a Fuse tap into the Cig. lighter circuit (switched) The ground is a simple wrap under one of the body nuts behind the cover (why it's best to snap it out). You can use the hardwire V1 kit, or simply a phone cord.

My direct wire kit came in today and I'm planning on utilizing the fuse panel just like you.

here's how it suppose to go.

My two questions to you would be.
a. Do I need to buy Blade fuse tap or Mini blade fuse tap?

b. Where can I buy them?

thanks.

Modshack · 07-10-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

b. Where can I buy them?

thanks.

Mini...try Radio Shack!

tooohip · 07-13-2009, 02:17 PM

Thanks for posting this. I ordered the invisicord, installed it (I think correctly) and the detector comes on, but it's acting like it's not getting the required voltage as the led goes from dim to bright, to dim. I didn't have an all black cord into the wiring harness either, so guessed that it was the middle wire (black/white) that the black end of the invisicord should be plugged into.

Does this sound right to you? Then did you just slide the metal end of the invisicord under the wire of the harness?

par4bmw · 07-14-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

Thanks for posting this. I ordered the invisicord, installed it (I think correctly) and the detector comes on, but it's acting like it's not getting the required voltage as the led goes from dim to bright, to dim. I didn't have an all black cord into the wiring harness either, so guessed that it was the middle wire (black/white) that the black end of the invisicord should be plugged into.

Does this sound right to you? Then did you just slide the metal end of the invisicord under the wire of the harness?

I do not know since I do not have a lot of experience. Yes, I just slid the metal ends into the harness once it was detatched. I used a meter to determine which wire in the harness was aways hot and which was the ground. Bummer that your Z has different color wires. Hopefully, someone else can chime in.

tooohip · 07-14-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by par4bmw

I do not know since I do not have a lot of experience. Yes, I just slid the metal ends into the harness once it was detatched. I used a meter to determine which wire in the harness was aways hot and which was the ground. Bummer that your Z has different color wires. Hopefully, someone else can chime in.

I got it, also using a meter. The middle wire on mine was the ground (black with white stripe). ;-)

Working great!

DropTopGal · 08-23-2009, 01:59 AM

This is a really good thread. I was wondering which wires to tap into for the Invisicord.

Good info. This should be a sticky topic and if it is, sorry, I missed it.

BTW... Invisicord on our 08 IS350 (both of them) and 08 Vette. Works GREAT and is so simple that I can do it without help from my hubby. ;-)

05-11-2009, 03:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Those who hardwired their V1's, can you snap some shots of the fuse box and maybe during the install phase if you have any? Also, how hard was it to route the cabling and such around to the fuse box? I have my V1 and the proper mount which we all seem to be using (which I love), but currently just have the coiled cable going down to underneath the glove box. Also, did you just use the straight cable provided by V1? Thanks. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 270	Thanks for posting this. I ordered the invisicord, installed it (I think correctly) and the detector comes on, but it's acting like it's not getting the required voltage as the led goes from dim to bright, to dim. I didn't have an all black cord into the wiring harness either, so guessed that it was the middle wire (black/white) that the black end of the invisicord should be plugged into. Does this sound right to you? Then did you just slide the metal end of the invisicord under the wire of the harness? __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

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