radar detector

richardbb85 · 08-21-2010, 09:50 AM

anyone hardwired one in their car? i know it is illegal in VA, but i make a lot of trips from va to nj. any installer recommendation?

Cptn Mo 703 · 08-21-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by richardbb85

anyone hardwired one in their car? i know it is illegal in VA, but i make a lot of trips from va to nj. any installer recommendation?

depends!! John (Shieldze) can hardwire it, hes got one in his car. Or Abe at Designo can have it show on your rear view mirror for a stack maybe.

Shieldze1025 · 08-21-2010, 10:42 AM

Yea It's pretty easy, check out the DIY section in E90Post. I can help you with it.

richardbb85 · 08-21-2010, 11:27 AM

will the valentine 1 fit in the ash tray slot?

Shieldze1025 · 08-21-2010, 12:23 PM

Probably not, I have mine on my visor so I can take it off if needed, but it's still hardwired into the sunroof/sos power

richardbb85 · 08-21-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shieldze1025

Probably not, I have mine on my visor so I can take it off if needed, but it's still hardwired into the sunroof/sos power

got a pic of urs?

Shieldze1025 · 08-21-2010, 01:20 PM

No... I'll take one when I get a chance

crazycarl16 · 08-21-2010, 02:38 PM

Doing mine tomorrow hopefully.

tunnie · 08-21-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by richardbb85

anyone hardwired one in their car? i know it is illegal in VA, but i make a lot of trips from va to nj. any installer recommendation?

let me know if you find someone, i'm trying to do a visor set up and get some guidance... dont want to f anything up =P

richardbb85 · 08-21-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shieldze1025

No... I'll take one when I get a chance

thank you

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Originally Posted by crazycarl16

Doing mine tomorrow hopefully.

post it up when you get it done

Shieldze1025 · 08-23-2010, 08:19 PM

I'm gonna help carl when I get back from Seattle next week. It's pretty easy once you know how to do it, so it shouldn't take more than 30 mins. I'd be glad to help all of you do it.

It is easiest if you have SOS or a sunroof. To be honest, that's the only way I know how to.

crazycarl16 · 08-24-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Shieldze1025

I'm gonna help carl when I get back from Seattle next week. It's pretty easy once you know how to do it, so it shouldn't take more than 30 mins. I'd be glad to help all of you do it.

It is easiest if you have SOS or a sunroof. To be honest, that's the only way I know how to.

I'm out of town this weekend and next, so it could be a few weekends from now unless we can do it on a weeknight.

Chest Rockwell · 08-24-2010, 09:07 PM

I pulled the cover off my rear view mirror and that looks like the simplest way to do it. I ordered the invisicord and it should be here tomorrow or the next day. After it gets here word is that it takes about 30 seconds to wire up and then you're good to hook. There is a write up on it here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=invisicord

crazycarl16 · 08-25-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chest Rockwell

I pulled the cover off my rear view mirror and that looks like the simplest way to do it. I ordered the invisicord and it should be here tomorrow or the next day. After it gets here word is that it takes about 30 seconds to wire up and then you're good to hook. There is a write up on it here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=invisicord

Let me know how it goes and post pics of finished product if possible.

outie · 08-25-2010, 11:55 AM

It is a very easy DIY. Follow the DIY guide and unscrew the T20 torx on the visors to make your life 100x easier.

Chest Rockwell · 08-28-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycarl16

Let me know how it goes and post pics of finished product if possible.

This is what I posted in the linked thread:

Just installed mine, it went a bitdifferently for me. The lead for the ground wire was too long to go where OP had it and still have the cover fit back over the whole set up. I ended putting the ground right next to where OP had the power lead. I had to file both of the ends down a bit to fit in because they were a bit too thick. I also wrapped the part of the leads that would be exposed since they were so close to each other to prevent a short. Other than that little snag the install was relatively painless.

I would suggest getting at least the 12", I went with 16" and it is enough for me to run the unit on either side of the mirror. It looks much cleaner than having that cord running from the lighter, plus a bit more stealth. I didn't take any pics of the process because the OP has that pretty well covered. I will say that the easiest way to get the mirror down is to twist the whoe unit counter clockwise about 90 degrees and the whole thing will come down. Then you can take the plastic cover off without scratching the hell out of it. Then to put it back on it's the same thing, start it at 90 degrees from the normal position and twist it back on to the cam nut that is embedded in the windshield.

I'm functionally retarded and the whole process from start to finish, including grinding the leads down on the sidewalk (cuz I was too lazy to go back in the shed and find my file), took about 15 minutes. I would recommend this setup if you're looking for an easy way to hide your unit.

Chest

08-21-2010, 09:50 AM	#1
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Shieldze1025 Keepin' America Free 72 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haleiwa, HI iTrader: (7)	Probably not, I have mine on my visor so I can take it off if needed, but it's still hardwired into the sunroof/sos power __________________ F10 535i \| Retired: E60 ///M5 \| E92 335i "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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Shieldze1025 Keepin' America Free 72 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haleiwa, HI iTrader: (7)	I'm gonna help carl when I get back from Seattle next week. It's pretty easy once you know how to do it, so it shouldn't take more than 30 mins. I'd be glad to help all of you do it. It is easiest if you have SOS or a sunroof. To be honest, that's the only way I know how to. __________________ F10 535i \| Retired: E60 ///M5 \| E92 335i "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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08-24-2010, 09:07 PM	#13
Chest Rockwell Private First Class 17 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I pulled the cover off my rear view mirror and that looks like the simplest way to do it. I ordered the invisicord and it should be here tomorrow or the next day. After it gets here word is that it takes about 30 seconds to wire up and then you're good to hook. There is a write up on it here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=invisicord
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