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ayau 06-06-2012 05:35 AM

Mounting radar detector video
 
i got tired of the using the cig lighter plug in the center console, so i decided to use the cig lighter in the glove box instead.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i2bEoTbjpA"]Brz radar detector install - YouTube[/ame]

merlin2111 06-06-2012 11:09 AM

Only problem with running wires in the A beam is if you get into an accident the airbag will deploy and rip your detector off the windshild and whip it into someone's face.

ayau 06-06-2012 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by merlin2111 (Post 244240)
Only problem with running wires in the A beam is if you get into an accident the airbag will deploy and rip your detector off the windshild and whip it into someone's face.

That's the only place to hide the wire unless you want to do a wire tap into the dome light.

mines13 06-06-2012 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ayau (Post 244297)
That's the only place to hide the wire unless you want to do a wire tap into the dome light.

You could also get the hard wire kit for the V1, (or the Escort version, etc. if you have that brand) and run it in to the driver side foot well fuse panel. This would also liberate your secondary 12v in the glove box for other duties later.

ayau 06-06-2012 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mines13 (Post 244353)
You could also get the hard wire kit for the V1, (or the Escort version, etc. if you have that brand) and run it in to the driver side foot well fuse panel. This would also liberate your secondary 12v in the glove box for other duties later.

sorry, i was referencing the previous comment about the airbag deployment. you're still going to need to run it down the driver side pillar with a fuse box wiring.

mines13 06-06-2012 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ayau (Post 244396)
sorry, i was referencing the previous comment about the airbag deployment. you're still going to need to run it down the driver side pillar with a fuse box wiring.

Yep, not something I would be concerned with. If you pay any shop to hard wire a windshield mount detector, that is what they will do. But wiring in my opinion is not a big deal, hell I built half of the harness in my Integra. :D

HunterGreene 06-06-2012 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by merlin2111 (Post 244240)
Only problem with running wires in the A beam is if you get into an accident the airbag will deploy and rip your detector off the windshild and whip it into someone's face.

I think the personal damage from the possible detector impact would be minor even compared to the bashing you get from the airbag. :bonk:

Thanks for the video, I will likely be doing this when I get my car!

merlin2111 06-07-2012 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterGreene (Post 244418)
I think the personal damage from the possible detector impact would be minor even compared to the bashing you get from the airbag. :bonk:

Thanks for the video, I will likely be doing this when I get my car!

My buddy with a JDM intega say d the same thing about his super cool JDM license plate that he stuck on his dash until it went flying and sliced his forehead clear open.

I try to avoid as much pointless additional ingury as possible but to each his own.

HunterGreene 06-07-2012 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by merlin2111 (Post 246438)
My buddy with a JDM intega say d the same thing about his super cool JDM license plate that he stuck on his dash until it went flying and sliced his forehead clear open.

I try to avoid as much pointless additional ingury as possible but to each his own.

Possibly, but a thin metal plate definitely as more damage potential than a lightweight plastic blunt object. But, point taken. :thumbsup:

ayau 06-07-2012 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by merlin2111 (Post 246438)
My buddy with a JDM intega say d the same thing about his super cool JDM license plate that he stuck on his dash until it went flying and sliced his forehead clear open.

I try to avoid as much pointless additional ingury as possible but to each his own.

I cringe every time I see someone with their plate just sitting on their dash like that.

mines13 06-07-2012 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ayau (Post 246472)
I cringe every time I see someone with their plate just sitting on their dash like that.

agreed.


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