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Captain_Awesome_Pants 04-07-2013 06:00 PM

I hadn't seen a pic of an install into an FRS without a power mirror yet, so here's what that would look like. Snapped a pic before putting it all back in.

http://i.imgur.com/tgI9WlH.jpg

TM 04-19-2013 09:41 AM

Are the auto-dimming wires that you tapped into connected to a fuse? Should I get a raw invisicord or one that comes with an inline fuse?

Scooby South 04-20-2013 02:45 PM

good info...just got my V1 :D

Bill

TM 04-29-2013 06:23 PM

I just got my invisicord and tried to do this today, but found out the male harness I needed to plug into is on the auto dimming mirror wire. I don't have an auto dimming mirror, so I spent 10 minutes searching for something that was not there. I have the female connecting harness up there but don't have a way to just plug and play the invisicord without using t-taps or splicing. Can I just buy one of they male connectors without actually getting an auto dimming mirror so i can just plug my invisicord into it?

Edit: I had to do a lot of digging, but I finally found the wire harness. If anyone with a non-powered mirror wants to do this mod without t-taps or splicing (and simply plugging in an invisicord or something similar), you can buy the wire harness that connects to the empty connector. The part number is H501SAJ010. My local dealership had to special order it.

calis5nest 05-18-2013 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain_Awesome_Pants (Post 848381)
I hadn't seen a pic of an install into an FRS without a power mirror yet, so here's what that would look like. Snapped a pic before putting it all back in.

http://i.imgur.com/tgI9WlH.jpg

Did you have to do any splicing like @TM mentioned?

calis5nest 05-18-2013 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM (Post 877195)
Are the auto-dimming wires that you tapped into connected to a fuse? Should I get a raw invisicord or one that comes with an inline fuse?

I would like to know this as well

Captain_Awesome_Pants 05-19-2013 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calis5nest (Post 944479)
Did you have to do any splicing like @TM mentioned?

No splicing at all. It was complete plug and play. :thumbup:

omegared19 05-22-2013 01:03 AM

Just installed my V1 today using your guide. Thank you again. Looks awesome.

Sportsguy83 05-22-2013 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedracer38 (Post 532181)
This is pretty straightforward and fast thing to do.

**This was done on a BRZ with an auto dimming rear view mirror**

I am NOT responsible for any modification you do to your own car! I am just showing how I modified mine :thumbsup:

First off you need to order a product called 'Invisicord' - http://www.invisicord.com/order.html (Check the installation page to see if your radar detector is supported). I ordered a 12" cable without fuse which I thought would be long enough but it barely was. I would highly recommend ordering at least a 16" cable.

I'm looking at this right now, want to wire an Escort 9500ix. Do I need this:

#S01PL - Standard Invisicords (w/Length and Fuse Options)

Or this:

#N01PL - Micro Version Invisicords (w/Length and Fuse Options)

chutrain 05-22-2013 10:50 AM

A little different, but here is my 9500ix stealth install. Need to redo the bezel as I scratched it right when I was wrapping the install up.

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/p...psd77aae49.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/p...psae500d18.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps53274463.jpg

eljefe 05-22-2013 08:29 PM

Just followed this write up. Made my own invisicord by using pins out of a DB9 serial plug. Chopped my radar's power cord in half and soldered on the pins, heat shrinked everything, made it look nice and neat, then followed the writeup.

I did this with a Cobra iRadar. Turned out great!

knaa 06-10-2013 02:14 PM

pillar keeps popping off in heat
 
I used the method in the video but my a-pillar keeps popping off in the heat, could i have broken something or did i just not put it back in right

but thanks for the video! helped out alot :respekt:

F1point4 06-16-2013 09:24 PM

people have asked how I got the escort smart cord in here. Not perfect but it'll do. enjoy

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/9...1f959fc4_c.jpg
20130614-ProjectCleanupElectricals-055 by VictorN07, on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/9...2fcebdba_c.jpg
20130614-ProjectCleanupElectricals-060 by VictorN07, on Flickr

phloozy 09-10-2013 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83 (Post 952120)
I'm looking at this right now, want to wire an Escort 9500ix. Do I need this:

#S01PL - Standard Invisicords (w/Length and Fuse Options)

Or this:

#N01PL - Micro Version Invisicords (w/Length and Fuse Options)

Just ordered then saw this. I ordered the standard, was that wrong?


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