Install a Passport 8500 yet?
Jun 3, 2003, 04:23 PM
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Install a Passport 8500 yet?
Can anyone give me instructions on how to hardwire my Passport 8500 Radar Detector? I would probably keep it low and center on the windshield.
I have a 10" Window tint strip band on the windshield (5%). Will the radar detector be able to function properly looking through such a dark window tint?
If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it!!!
Tom
I have a 10" Window tint strip band on the windshield (5%). Will the radar detector be able to function properly looking through such a dark window tint?
If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it!!!
Tom
Jun 11, 2003, 08:58 PM
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Hey dude all you got to do is find some old phone cord.... cut the ends off strip the wires... run the negative to a ground spot... and then take the postive and i ran my to the cig lighter fuse and presto it works prefect mount it in the spot of your choise and you got radar!
Jun 11, 2003, 09:39 PM
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Originally posted by mk4killer
Hey dude all you got to do is find some old phone cord.... cut the ends off strip the wires... run the negative to a ground spot... and then take the postive and i ran my to the cig lighter fuse and presto it works prefect mount it in the spot of your choise and you got radar!
Hey dude all you got to do is find some old phone cord.... cut the ends off strip the wires... run the negative to a ground spot... and then take the postive and i ran my to the cig lighter fuse and presto it works prefect mount it in the spot of your choise and you got radar!
I just got finished installing the hard wired smartcord and I placed the remote control in the instrument panel right under the unused round "gauge" where it says Lancer.
The wire is routed so it comes out right by the rearview mirror and the Passport fits right above the mirror or right beside it. Looks very stealth
and fits well. I don't think however that the laser detector will work quite as well 'cause the cops aim at the headlights and thebeam is pretty narrow....It looks really nice and I think it works very well (except my doubts about the laser) The smartcord I got diect from Passport and I think it was not too much.... I'll see about posting some pictures soon
Oh, I just re-read your post.... That window tint migth be a problem, You better keep it low over the dashboard....
Jun 11, 2003, 11:05 PM
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Getting a smart cord for Escort is the way to go. I went that route and mounted it low on the windshield. Works great and I've picked up laser with it still (I think the cop was goin nuts with it though.) I flush mounted the remote sideways (Vertically) to the left of the center vents.
Eventually I too will have pictures, but am really interested in seeing how the remote looks in the instrument cluster.
Eventually I too will have pictures, but am really interested in seeing how the remote looks in the instrument cluster.
Jun 12, 2003, 09:48 AM
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Originally posted by mrdecibel
Aftermarket tint should no pose a problem. However, stock tinting would be more prone with interfering with detection.
Aftermarket tint should no pose a problem. However, stock tinting would be more prone with interfering with detection.
Jun 12, 2003, 10:57 PM
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Getting a smart cord for Escort is the way to go. I went that route and mounted it low on the windshield. Works great and I've picked up laser with it still (I think the cop was goin nuts with it though.) I flush mounted the remote sideways (Vertically) to the left of the center vents.
Eventually I too will have pictures, but am really interested in seeing how the remote looks in the instrument cluster.
Getting a smart cord for Escort is the way to go. I went that route and mounted it low on the windshield. Works great and I've picked up laser with it still (I think the cop was goin nuts with it though.) I flush mounted the remote sideways (Vertically) to the left of the center vents.
Eventually I too will have pictures, but am really interested in seeing how the remote looks in the instrument cluster.
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Jun 12, 2003, 11:06 PM
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Metallic tint DOES block radar and will hinder performance of your detector. I have a Valentine one with limo tint all the way around. I've noticed you get some falsing with the tint but, it is easy to identify thats it is a false alarm. Overall, performance isn't afftected enough for me to take off the tint, because the V1 works so great to begin with
