Easy & Clean Radar Install

spearfish25 · 08-23-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Wow, do you have blind spot issues with that hanging below the center mirror? A number of times I've almost missed seeing cars to my right at 4-way stop signs because the center mirror alone hangs right in my field of view. That detector must make it even more difficult to see.

WShade · 08-23-2009, 08:56 AM

The angle of the photo makes it look worse than it is. I have no troubles with mine.

theDreamer · 08-23-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade

The angle of the photo makes it look worse than it is. I have no troubles with mine.

It looks tough to see around but it really is not taking out much view.

trent1331 · 08-31-2009, 05:06 PM

sweet.

dcrew1x · 09-03-2009, 04:49 PM

I just got my z radar mount for my escort passport x50.

I went ahead and ordered the invisicord for a clean install to my auto dimming rear view mirror. I'll post updates later.

Division · 09-03-2009, 05:03 PM

DIY: Center Console Mounted Radar Detector Mute Button

Figured I'd throw a shameless plug in for really cleaning up your radar install

dcrew1x · 09-05-2009, 09:48 PM

my invisicord came in:

Here's a pic of it installed (at night w/ my shitty camera). No more long cord going down to the 12v adapter!

Quote:

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...te-button.html

Figured I'd throw a shameless plug in for really cleaning up your radar install

That's nice. Would definitely fill up a slot of those useless console buttons for the non touring owners. Maybe another time for the direct cable kit with mute button.

Salsy1 · 09-06-2009, 08:40 PM

Looks good. I'm waiting for my invisicord and radar detector bracket to come in. Are you happy with the way it turned out?

dcrew1x · 09-07-2009, 12:54 PM

Yeah definitely. The mounting bracket sits flush and up against the mirror; doesn't hang very low from the mirror to block visibility.

The invisicord completes the stealth look; I'm very happy with it.

Salsy1 · 09-09-2009, 07:02 PM

Just installed my Beltronics radar detector to the homelink mirror in my 09 Maxima. I bought the stationary mount from Chotis engineering for Country Joy linked on the first post of this thread along with the Invisicord. I chose to install it into the Maxima since we usually take it for longer trips instead of the Z.

My question to all who have done this-- how did you reattach the connector to the mirror around the new stationary mount? My cable coming from the post that runs to the mirror isn't long enough to run around the mount and plug in. I had to drill a big hole through the mount so the cable would slide straight through it and reach the mirror. I checked out my Z and it has the same setup where the cable plugging into the back of the mirror is dead center and right in front of where you will put the solid mount.

This was more work and aggravation than I expected.

molamann · 09-09-2009, 07:54 PM

You sure the Z has the same exact setup? Everything was pretty straightforward and hassle free during my installation, other than having to use the kung fu grip to jam the 2 connectors into the homelink mirror.

dcrew1x · 09-09-2009, 09:30 PM

I don't know where your plug is situated for your beltronics radar but in any case: instead of drilling a hole, you could have just ordered a slightly longer cable from invisicord.

The install itself is still very easy. On my Country Joy custom mount for my Escort Passport radar and shortest length invisicord (8"), I had no length issues or had to route the cabling in particular ways.

In fact, I still have plenty of slack which I ziptied short to keep the install neat and stealth.

Since you've already drilled into your mount, I guess problem solved *shrug*

Salsy1 · 09-09-2009, 10:03 PM

No. I am not talking about the Invisicord. The Invisicord is a great product and worth the money. I am talking about the stock power cable that comes down from the roof down to the mirror. That cable is too short for me to wind around the stationary radar detector holder.

The location where this cable plugs into the mirror is in the exact same position on my 09 Maxima and 09 370Z. It is in the dead center of the mirror right in front of where the new radar detector holder hangs down. It was physically impossible for that cable to plug into the mirror with the holder in place. The stock power connector cable is too short, not the invisicord connecting into the radar detector and mirror connector.

teejnut · 09-16-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x

I just got my z radar mount for my escort passport x50.

I went ahead and ordered the invisicord for a clean install to my auto dimming rear view mirror. I'll post updates later.

Is that the stationary 23mm mount? Just want to confirm before I order one for myself. Thanks!

dcrew1x · 09-16-2009, 09:24 PM

Yeah its the 23mm mount.

Before you order though let me shed some light on my current setup:

1. I bought the homelink auto dimming rear view mirror separately as I do NOT have the touring edition 370z. So the stem may possibly be a different size than yours.

2. The 23mm Mount on mine is slightly larger than my stem, so I routed the homelink cabling of the mirror through the Mount to keep it flush and from moving around while driving.

3. From comparing my base model 370z OEM mirror and my new auto dimming mirror, the stem on the OEM base model seems to be slightly larger than my new auto dimming mirror so the "slack" may not be present in your case (if you have the base model OEM mirror) and sit flush.

Hope this helps

08-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#32 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	The angle of the photo makes it look worse than it is. I have no troubles with mine. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

09-07-2009, 12:54 PM	#39 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Yeah definitely. The mounting bracket sits flush and up against the mirror; doesn't hang very low from the mirror to block visibility. The invisicord completes the stealth look; I'm very happy with it. __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

09-09-2009, 09:30 PM	#42 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I don't know where your plug is situated for your beltronics radar but in any case: instead of drilling a hole, you could have just ordered a slightly longer cable from invisicord. The install itself is still very easy. On my Country Joy custom mount for my Escort Passport radar and shortest length invisicord (8"), I had no length issues or had to route the cabling in particular ways. In fact, I still have plenty of slack which I ziptied short to keep the install neat and stealth. Since you've already drilled into your mount, I guess problem solved shrug __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

09-16-2009, 09:24 PM	#45 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Yeah its the 23mm mount. Before you order though let me shed some light on my current setup: 1. I bought the homelink auto dimming rear view mirror separately as I do NOT have the touring edition 370z. So the stem may possibly be a different size than yours. 2. The 23mm Mount on mine is slightly larger than my stem, so I routed the homelink cabling of the mirror through the Mount to keep it flush and from moving around while driving. 3. From comparing my base model 370z OEM mirror and my new auto dimming mirror, the stem on the OEM base model seems to be slightly larger than my new auto dimming mirror so the "slack" may not be present in your case (if you have the base model OEM mirror) and sit flush. Hope this helps __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

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trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	sweet.

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dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I just got my z radar mount for my escort passport x50. I went ahead and ordered the invisicord for a clean install to my auto dimming rear view mirror. I'll post updates later.

09-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	DIY: Center Console Mounted Radar Detector Mute Button Figured I'd throw a shameless plug in for really cleaning up your radar install

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Salsy1 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Maxima Rep Power: 16	Looks good. I'm waiting for my invisicord and radar detector bracket to come in. Are you happy with the way it turned out?

09-09-2009, 07:02 PM	#40 (permalink)
Salsy1 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Maxima Rep Power: 16	Just installed my Beltronics radar detector to the homelink mirror in my 09 Maxima. I bought the stationary mount from Chotis engineering for Country Joy linked on the first post of this thread along with the Invisicord. I chose to install it into the Maxima since we usually take it for longer trips instead of the Z. My question to all who have done this-- how did you reattach the connector to the mirror around the new stationary mount? My cable coming from the post that runs to the mirror isn't long enough to run around the mount and plug in. I had to drill a big hole through the mount so the cable would slide straight through it and reach the mirror. I checked out my Z and it has the same setup where the cable plugging into the back of the mirror is dead center and right in front of where you will put the solid mount. This was more work and aggravation than I expected.

09-09-2009, 07:54 PM	#41 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	You sure the Z has the same exact setup? Everything was pretty straightforward and hassle free during my installation, other than having to use the kung fu grip to jam the 2 connectors into the homelink mirror.

09-09-2009, 10:03 PM	#43 (permalink)
Salsy1 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Maxima Rep Power: 16	No. I am not talking about the Invisicord. The Invisicord is a great product and worth the money. I am talking about the stock power cable that comes down from the roof down to the mirror. That cable is too short for me to wind around the stationary radar detector holder. The location where this cable plugs into the mirror is in the exact same position on my 09 Maxima and 09 370Z. It is in the dead center of the mirror right in front of where the new radar detector holder hangs down. It was physically impossible for that cable to plug into the mirror with the holder in place. The stock power connector cable is too short, not the invisicord connecting into the radar detector and mirror connector.