Radar Detectors
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Knoxville, TN
Is it a nussaince trying to put the radar detector up and back everytime? I have a gps that has to be mounted and I rarely use it, but when I do I hate it because it's annoying to mount and take off, if I don't put something wet on the suction cup it won't stick good enough, and it leaves a big spot on my windshield that only windex gets off. That's why I put mine under the visor. Even though I get good enough signals usually, I'm sure they'd be better if I had it on the windshield so I was just wondering how it's working out for you guys.
Yea anyone want to share how they have their radar detector mounted, what do you do about only having 1 power point in the evoX if you have a GPS that needs plugged in too? Any pictures you have of your set up would be greatly appreciated!
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: SLovenia-EU
Is it a nussaince trying to put the radar detector up and back everytime? I have a gps that has to be mounted and I rarely use it, but when I do I hate it because it's annoying to mount and take off, if I don't put something wet on the suction cup it won't stick good enough, and it leaves a big spot on my windshield that only windex gets off. That's why I put mine under the visor. Even though I get good enough signals usually, I'm sure they'd be better if I had it on the windshield so I was just wondering how it's working out for you guys.
My V1 isn't in the Evo, but I have it hardwired into the Accesory 2 power line - that way it turns on and off with the car, I don't have the cord hanging down from the windshield, and I don't lose use of the power outlet.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Birmingham, AL
I have a Beltronics GX65 Professional Series w/ GPS mounted just under the rearview mirror. I installed a hardwire kit, so all you see is 6-7" of power cable, and that's it. I set it up so my radar turns on and off with my ignition switch. i ran the cable straight up to the headliner, across the driver side, down the A pillar, under the dash, and used an add-a-fuse to tap into the fusebox by the driver's left knee. works like a champ, and looks clean.
I have a Beltronics GX65 Professional Series w/ GPS mounted just under the rearview mirror. I installed a hardwire kit, so all you see is 6-7" of power cable, and that's it. I set it up so my radar turns on and off with my ignition switch. i ran the cable straight up to the headliner, across the driver side, down the A pillar, under the dash, and used an add-a-fuse to tap into the fusebox by the driver's left knee. works like a champ, and looks clean.
I will try to take some pics after i get off work while it's still light. i dont remember which fuse i tapped into, maybe the radio? i just looked at the chart on the lid and picked one that only had power with the ignition on. the hardest part was getting to a screw to use as a ground. that required my dad's drill with a 6" extension to get to a screw. i will take some closeup pics of where i ran the cabling too. overall, it took about 30 minutes to do, because i had to poke around to figure how to do some of the stuff, but i could probably do it in about 20 now. i just barely tucked the cable inside the lip of the top of the a-pillar, so as to not disturb the airbag system. i also opted not to mount the mute/silence button anywhere. i just ran a straight power cable from my detector to the fuse box in the dash.
