Mounting a radar detector

[ATL BRZ]

Well, it turns out I'm not going to go through the trouble of hardwiring my Escort. The package with the kit came today, but when I went searching for the fuse panel (which I never found) I found a 12v power plug hiding at the back of the glove box! I'm going to use the stock power cord for now and return the hardwire kit to Amazon. Pics in my journal.

Now after re-reading the OP I should have known there was a power source in the glove box!!!

[Lverasky]

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

Well, it turns out I'm not going to go through the trouble of hardwiring my Escort. The package with the kit came today, but when I went searching for the fuse panel (which I never found) I found a 12v power plug hiding at the back of the glove box! I'm going to use the stock power cord for now and return the hardwire kit to Amazon. Pics in my journal.

Now after re-reading the OP I should have known there was a power source in the glove box!!!

where did you get the cable, and does it works to put into the 12V power outlet in the glove box? are you able to close the glove box?

[TM]

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

I have an Escort Passport 8500 with a short phone cord power cable with cigarette lighter power adapter. It not work well in my BRZ if at all. Since I don't have homelink to tap into a power source by the mirror, I've just ordered this: http://amzn.com/B0003NN83U

Hopefully it will do the job

I don't have a homelink mirror either, but I still used an invisicord and wired it to the unused mirror connector above the dome lights.

I just like the idea of having an extra power outlet available in case I need it.

[ATL BRZ]

Originally Posted by peace_noel

where did you get the cable, and does it works to put into the 12V power outlet in the glove box? are you able to close the glove box?

http://amzn.com/B006G1PHLY

Works fine in the glove box outlet

[Lverasky]

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

http://amzn.com/B006G1PHLY

Works fine in the glove box outlet

that is fast response..

thank you man.

I will order it and try. I just got the Escort 8500 X50 last weekend, and really don't like the wire hanging in the center between the seats.
@ATL BRZ are you able to close the glove box after the direct cord is installed into the 12V outlet?

[ATL BRZ]

Originally Posted by peace_noel

that is fast response..

thank you man.

I will order it and try. I just got the Escort 8500 X50 last weekend, and really don't like the wire hanging in the center between the seats.
@ATL BRZ are you able to close the glove box after the direct cord is installed into the 12V outlet?

Yes it closes fine, just keep the excess cord tucked away.

[86-tundra]

Why wouldn't you just hard wire it ? use the smart cord. It's a very simple task... the smart cord comes with T taps and you can tap into the 12v in the center console. Wiring thru the headliner or front dash is simple as you just need to stuff it in there.

[subwaynm]

Originally Posted by rikdrt1

i got you a much better idea -- get the SOLO S3 -- wireless and the battery lasts for weeks (2AA) -- great unit also and very decent reviews - and the best deal you can put it anywhere since no cables !

Thanks I like this suggestion and on Amazon it gets good reviews.

[utekineir]

I've run a hardwired smart cord from fuse box snaked up a pillar and over and the 12v plug from valentine 1 in glove box outlet snaked up and over.

Both were fantastic.

[EvilBeaverFace]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

So who has experience running detectors in VA?

I know this was a post from July but the guy I bought my STI from (years ago) was in VA and he had his V1 under a hat (mounted in foam) sitting at the bottom of the rear windshield. He had the power cable running all the way from the 12v cig lighter in the front. He also had pins holding the hat down.

Said he had a state trooper stop him once and search his car (because he slammed on his brakes the trooper said he had probably cause to search for a detector) and never found it. I guess he unplugged it and pocketed the 12v plug before the trooper made it to his window.

As far as the rest of the thread goes: I run a blend mount with invisicord wired into my autodim mirror. No Issues. Same V1 from the above story

[mmmcambelsoup]

This is old, but for anyone else who is struggling to find a CLA adapter to a RJ11 cable. You can always use the original radar power cable plugged in the glove > RJ11 coupler > long phone cable > radar.