Easy & Clean Radar Install

teejnut · 09-16-2009, 09:32 PM

dcrew1x thanks for the response! and yes i was asking for the stem of the OEM base model. if someone can chime in to confirm it'ss the 23mm mount then that would be great?

BrianUSMC · 10-01-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by par4bmw

For $15 you can hardwire your radar detector in less than 5 minutes. Just unplug the wiring harness from your mirror by pressing down on the top of the clip with a screwdriver while pulling it out.

The wiring for the mirror is:

black/red - switched power
yellow - always on power
black - ground

so plug the yellow wire of the invisicord into the harness where the black/red wire is. Plug the black invisicord into the harness where the black wire is. Plug back in the harness and you are done!

Par4 et all,

Thanks for the advice on installing the radar detector. I ordered the 23mm mount, got the straight cord from escort.com and went to it. I used the switched power on mine. BTW, I have had both the V1 and now the 9500ix. I can't tell you how great it is driving down the road with no false alerts (auto gps learning/marking ROCKS!)

r/
Brian

Here are pics:

billydsz · 10-02-2009, 10:11 PM

I got my mount and invisicord in the mail today and just finished the install. Looks great.

One little hiccup I had is my homelink connector had a black with red stripe, a black with yellow stripe and a black with white stripe wires. I didn't have a solid black wire in my homelink connector. Just a heads up for anyone else that has this situation, the black with white is ground and the black with red is switched power.

Minicobra1 · 10-03-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

I got my mount and invisicord in the mail today and just finished the install. Looks great.

One little hiccup I had is my homelink connector had a black with red stripe, a black with yellow stripe and a black with white stripe wires. I didn't have a solid black wire in my homelink connector. Just a heads up for anyone else that has this situation, the black with white is ground and the black with red is switched power.

Thanks for the tip

I think I will order my mount and cord later today.

Minicobra1 · 10-03-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

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.

That does look really low, anyway to get it closer to the bottom of the mirror?
That looks about 3-4 inches below.
I really like the way the 9500ix mounts so close. I like my V1, but I am kind of tired of false alarms in the city, most of the times I just don't even use it, unless I'm on the freeway or going on a longer trip.

Blown32 · 10-09-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

That does look really low, anyway to get it closer to the bottom of the mirror?
That looks about 3-4 inches below.
I really like the way the 9500ix mounts so close. I like my V1, but I am kind of tired of false alarms in the city, most of the times I just don't even use it, unless I'm on the freeway or going on a longer trip.

So do I understand you right?The V1 gives false alarms in the city?Good to know if that is the case.Makes up my mind to order the 9500ix Ecsort.Thanks!

theDreamer · 10-09-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown32

So do I understand you right?The V1 gives false alarms in the city?Good to know if that is the case.Makes up my mind to order the 9500ix Ecsort.Thanks!

All radar will have false positives, but the Escort system is built so you can tag a spot and it will mark it false so it does not bother you again. The V1 does not have that feature.

kenchan · 10-09-2009, 02:29 PM

...and watch, you'll get pulled over at that spot you tagged next time.

getmecoffee · 12-20-2009, 08:33 PM

Would this Add-A-Circuit from Amazon also work with the V1 radar if you wanted to connect?

Amazon.com: Littelfuse FHM200BP ATO Add-A-Circuit Kit: Automotive

Modshack · 12-21-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getmecoffee

Would this Add-A-Circuit from Amazon also work with the V1 radar if you wanted to connect?

Amazon.com: Littelfuse FHM200BP ATO Add-A-Circuit Kit: Automotive

That link says ATO, but a Mini-blade is pictured and described. You want to use a Mini-blade tap. Here's another source:
ADD A CIRCUIT from Parts Express ship same day and come with 45 day money back guarantee. Free Shipping Available. Order free 10,000 product catalog.

getmecoffee · 12-21-2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks!

lastblueprint · 06-02-2010, 10:59 AM

I’m currently running through some problems, I have the Invisicord wire for the home link but do not fit or I’m not installing it right, is there something wrong I’m doing? Did I order the right Invisicord?

Here are some pictures

tjlazer · 06-02-2010, 11:37 AM

You got the right cord. It's a very tight fit. Make sure the probes are flat and then slide them into the back of the wiring harness. You might have to move the wires around to make some room for the probe to slide in. It's a PITA. Might need some needle nose pliers also to push the probes in tight. Be careful you can break the probes easily. I found placing the probes in the top part of the harness worked better for me... Keep trying you'll get it.

lastblueprint · 06-02-2010, 02:41 PM

Thanks man, I'll give it another try. Thanks for the help, Ill let you guys know if it worked with no issues.

lastblueprint · 06-02-2010, 04:47 PM

Got it done, Thanks for the heads up. It was a pain pusching that in but it was done.

10-02-2009, 10:11 PM	#48 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	I got my mount and invisicord in the mail today and just finished the install. Looks great. One little hiccup I had is my homelink connector had a black with red stripe, a black with yellow stripe and a black with white stripe wires. I didn't have a solid black wire in my homelink connector. Just a heads up for anyone else that has this situation, the black with white is ground and the black with red is switched power. BeemaaZ likes this.

06-02-2010, 10:59 AM	#57 (permalink)
lastblueprint Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moreno valley Posts: 273 Drives: 370z 40th ann. Rep Power: 15	I’m currently running through some problems, I have the Invisicord wire for the home link but do not fit or I’m not installing it right, is there something wrong I’m doing? Did I order the right Invisicord? Here are some pictures __________________ 2010 370z 40th Anniversary Last edited by lastblueprint; 06-02-2010 at 11:13 AM.

06-02-2010, 11:37 AM	#58 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	You got the right cord. It's a very tight fit. Make sure the probes are flat and then slide them into the back of the wiring harness. You might have to move the wires around to make some room for the probe to slide in. It's a PITA. Might need some needle nose pliers also to push the probes in tight. Be careful you can break the probes easily. I found placing the probes in the top part of the harness worked better for me... Keep trying you'll get it. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 06-02-2010 at 11:40 AM.

06-02-2010, 02:41 PM	#59 (permalink)
lastblueprint Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moreno valley Posts: 273 Drives: 370z 40th ann. Rep Power: 15	Thanks man, I'll give it another try. Thanks for the help, Ill let you guys know if it worked with no issues. __________________ 2010 370z 40th Anniversary

06-02-2010, 04:47 PM	#60 (permalink)
lastblueprint Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moreno valley Posts: 273 Drives: 370z 40th ann. Rep Power: 15	Got it done, Thanks for the heads up. It was a pain pusching that in but it was done. __________________ 2010 370z 40th Anniversary

09-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#46 (permalink)
teejnut Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 206 Drives: 09 Z34 Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	dcrew1x thanks for the response! and yes i was asking for the stem of the OEM base model. if someone can chime in to confirm it'ss the 23mm mount then that would be great?

10-09-2009, 02:29 PM	#53 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	...and watch, you'll get pulled over at that spot you tagged next time.

12-20-2009, 08:33 PM	#54 (permalink)
getmecoffee Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 52 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Would this Add-A-Circuit from Amazon also work with the V1 radar if you wanted to connect? Amazon.com: Littelfuse FHM200BP ATO Add-A-Circuit Kit: Automotive

12-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#56 (permalink)
getmecoffee Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 52 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Thanks!

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