Invisicord Install Tutorial

[hwa]

This is a tutorial for installation of the "Invisicord" that has been popularized largely in part by users of this forum. To the uninformed, the Invisicord is a home-made cord available for purchase at http://www.invisicord.com that allows for users with powered mirrors to hardwire their radar detectors with almost "plug-n-play" ease. The entire process is very simple, but the directions that come with the cord are not very concise. Below is a quick tutorial on installing the device.

*Note: Invisicord currently supports the following detectors:
Escort 8500, X50, 7500, 6800
Valentine V1
Beltronics 965, 995, RX55, RX65

Invisicord wiring diagram (comes with invisicord)


Invisicord wires:


Locate harness on back of mirror:


Push in tab of harness and slide it out:


Identify proper wires and their corresponding slots (pink+black = 12V, black = ground, red+black = unused for this installation); place Invisicord yellow wire in the SAME SLOT as the pink+black G35 Factory wire; place Invisicord black wire in the SAME SLOT as the black G35 Factory wire


Plug harness back into rear of mirror, attach the other end of the invisicord into your radar detector, and you're done



The following may not apply to you:
When I was fiddling with the G35 wiring harness, a black plastic piece securing the wires from the mirror to the internals of the vehicle came loose and fell. I just reattached this.




For those interested, the mounting used to secure my Passport Escort X50 to my mirror is "Mike's Mount." Email MIKE3348@adelphia.net and mention you are from G35driver.com for a possible discount.

[ntoxtiger]

The sensors on the top of the radar detector is completely blocked by the mirror. Wouldn't this decrease the effectiveness of the device detecting radar behind you?

[jameyb]

Good write-up. One thing to add, to prevent the x50 from rubbing and bumping against the bottom of the mirror you can put a round piece of felt or rubber stopper between the detector and the mirror.

[hwa]

Originally Posted by ntoxtiger

The sensors on the top of the radar detector is completely blocked by the mirror. Wouldn't this decrease the effectiveness of the device detecting radar behind you?

In the pictures, I had to bend the mirror downward and at an angle for adequate space for the install. When it was done and the mirror was properly aligned, there is actually a gap between the mirror and the sensors on the top of the detector. Whether or not this is sufficient for maximum detecting efficiency may be an issue...

Originally Posted by jameyb

Good write-up. One thing to add, to prevent the x50 from rubbing and bumping against the bottom of the mirror you can put a round piece of felt or rubber stopper between the detector and the mirror.

Thank you. And that is a very good idea. Right now I have a makeshift buffer I constructed out of ...a Starbucks napkin.

[randman]

Is there a web page to order "Mike's Mount", or is it just via email?

[randman]

Just wanted to double check (I'm not near my G35 at this time, and haven't yet ordered the Invisicord) - if you leave the radar detector turned on, and then shut off the engine, is power to the detector turned off? How about if the radar detector is on, and the engine is off, but the ignition is in the ACC mode?

Thanks.

[jameyb]

I have an 05. The radar detector turns on and off with the car. I never have to turn power off using the detector power switch. I believe when you are in accessory mode, the detector is on.

[hwa]

That is correct. If you follow the above steps, the detector will power on and off when the ignition is started or when the car is in ACC mode. I have heard some people speaking of the detector staying on all the time, so I am assuming they wired the inviscord into an incorrect slot(s).

Mike does have a website for his mount. I do not have it on me but you can snag it with a search.

[robr]

ive been unable to find this 'mikes mount' webpage. lots of references with a google search but no luck otherwise. id be interested in one for a V1.

[jameyb]

Originally Posted by robr

ive been unable to find this 'mikes mount' webpage. lots of references with a google search but no luck otherwise. id be interested in one for a V1.

Just shoot him a PM or an email. His username is Mike3348 and his email address is MIKE3348@ADELPHIA.NET. He is very easy to deal with and provides great customer service.

[jdm rice]

is the a such device like the Invisicord for the Valentine1?

[jameyb]

Yes, the invisicord is made for both the X50 and V1. The username for the person that makes the invisicord is Teamspeed. Shoot him a PM and he will help you out.

[AthensBlueG]

Great writeup! In an effort to add to this great thread, I'm going to share my pics of my V1 setup with Invisicord.





With this setup (slightly to the left of my rearview, and below the tint line) I have no interference with either the front or rear sensors on the V1 - line of sight is good, and I never have to take my eyes off the road to look over to see the V1 display. I simply reach up to mute it when I'm driving by shopping areas, and I find this location to be ideal.

[jdm rice]

SWEET! now I just gotta decide with radar detector to go with

[Jee_35]

dude, thanks so much for that write up, I was just about to PM teaminvis with quesitons, but now thanks again!