Radar Detector Install
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Radar Detector Install
I have a Passport 8500 on the way and I was about to buy a direct wire kit for it off eBay (under $11 shipped), but I need some help. I don't yet have my car (5.5 weeks and counting) and I need to verify if a 7'4" cord would be adequate to run from the mirror area, to the left along the window/roof line (tucked out of sight), down the edge of the door, and to the fuse box (it is under the driver side by the left foot, right?). I would think 7'4" would be plenty but before I buy this one I'd like some input.
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Re: Radar Detector Install
I hope my pictures and partial comments/instructions will help you clear some of the "fog"....
Here it is: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288850807
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Here it is: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288850807
2004 G35C 6MT DG/Gr/Prem/NAV/A.Pedals/C.Corners/Polk TW/C.Bra/PIAA/Grnd.Kit/Rebadged [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img]
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G35C2B,
Imagestation seems to have this new policy where they do not allow links.
Just copy-paste the url into a new browser window, it should work that way.
Let me know if you're still having problems.
2004 G35C 6MT DG/Gr/Prem/NAV/A.Pedals/C.Corners/Polk TW/C.Bra/PIAA/Grnd.Kit/Rebadged [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img]
Imagestation seems to have this new policy where they do not allow links.
Just copy-paste the url into a new browser window, it should work that way.
Let me know if you're still having problems.
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You could also be leet like me and get a remote install radar detector:
There is a radar antenna mounted behind the front grill, which detects X, K, and Ka bands and provides 360-degree detection (its rear detection performance is similar to the 8500's rear detection). The laser detector -which obviously only detects laser- is suction-cupped on the windshield. I don't know why they did it like this but at least the windshield piece is small and hidden behind the rear-view mirror.
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03 G35C 6MT<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by MrElussive on 03/01/04 12:20 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
There is a radar antenna mounted behind the front grill, which detects X, K, and Ka bands and provides 360-degree detection (its rear detection performance is similar to the 8500's rear detection). The laser detector -which obviously only detects laser- is suction-cupped on the windshield. I don't know why they did it like this but at least the windshield piece is small and hidden behind the rear-view mirror.
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03 G35C 6MT<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by MrElussive on 03/01/04 12:20 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
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Re: Radar Detector Install
7.5 feet should be enough. I initially used 15 feet and had a lot of slack. I then used 12 feet and had some slack. 7.5 feet should be fine.
I didn't use hardwire kit. I just used a RJ11 connector and 12 feet of RJ11 phone cable and hooked it into the smart display coiled cord. I hooked the coiled cord into the driver-side 12V power outlet and tucked the cable under the driver panel located under the steering column. Pretty stealth, no need to splice wires and preserved SmartCord display.
I didn't use hardwire kit. I just used a RJ11 connector and 12 feet of RJ11 phone cable and hooked it into the smart display coiled cord. I hooked the coiled cord into the driver-side 12V power outlet and tucked the cable under the driver panel located under the steering column. Pretty stealth, no need to splice wires and preserved SmartCord display.
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I also used the coiled lighter cord and 6 feet of telephone cord. My adapter between the coiled cord and the telephone wire sits under the VCD and trunk buttons. The coiled cord is looped around the steering wheel tilt lever to hold it up out of the way. Pretty easy to remove and use in another car, but no cords going across the windshield.
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You can also hard-wire it to your HomeLink mirror or your overhead light console, or the sunroof motor, etc. if the cord is not long enough to reach. In fact, doing this would be easier since it's much closer access to a power source.
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I might go the route of taking it to the fuse panel so I can have a separate fuse for it. Lots of options from the looks of it. I'd rather not "kill" the smart cord by splicing into it, just in case I want to take the unit to another car temporarily or sell it at some point.
I guess I don't place a lot of value on a remote for muting when the unit is at my eye level....why not use the unit itself?
Thanks for all the input!! Glad 7' 4" will work for my install.
I guess I don't place a lot of value on a remote for muting when the unit is at my eye level....why not use the unit itself?
Thanks for all the input!! Glad 7' 4" will work for my install.
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