Goodman Radio in Brynmawr PA has done them... they have done dozens of McLarens (sat radio install, radar, etc).Newbie here and my 12C arrives on Saturday. I am confident I will want to have my V1 engaged at all times!!
Looking for pics or tips if anybody had hardwired their radar detectors
Thanks to all.
That's very helpful. Thanks Wolf. Have you thought about placing the detector near or on the rear window, behind driver's head and towards the centerline of the car? Would make running the wiring from the fuse panel a cinch. Likely only an option for a coupe though. Someone on here did that with an NSX and posted pics, see John's middle link above. Seemed like a pretty good option given the really low windshield height of these cars.Small update guys.
There are numerous unused "spade" electrical connectors in the fuse panel right behind the drivers seat (US cars). These are all keyed to the ignition as well, which is essential for a radar detector hardwire.
I slipped the power line onto a spade connector in the fuse panel then ran the ground wire down to the seat track and connected it there. Presto!!! Ignition-keyed power!!!!!
I then ran the hardwire along the tub trim, up to the dash and across by the base of the windshield.
Alas after all this effort, I didn't like the results. The windshield is so sloped that I wound up with more exposed cable than I preferred. Therefore, I am likely to just stick with the coiled cord out of the cigarette lighter.
I am just pointing all of this out in case anybody wants a pointer on picking up power from the fuse box. Not all that difficult.
Best regards to all.
Wolf
I think it might actually detect better than with a suction-cup windshield mount because the detector will be higher off the ground. The only thing keeping me from doing this was running the electical wires, but I may give it a shot now. Would be awesome to combine it with a mirror display unit.Great idea Shawn. I'm wondering if it would still detect forward as effectively or if I would need to install a remote sensor up front. Putting it on the reat shelf and then mounting the using the little remote stealth display on the steering column would be super clean. Looks like I am going back to the drawing board!!!
Any pictures you can share? Do you have a website with more details?We do carry a detector jammer that is easy to install 2 hrs to the installer instead of 6-8 by Escort with the latest technology. The install is accomplished by a wireless module that goes in the front bonnet that the receivers attach. The unit in the car is a small dash or suction mount in 2 versions, I full led screen with DVR functions and or the older version of the LED indicators.
David
What is the rear view mirror / display you are using and what mount have you used for the detector itself?
It's a smart mirror, I can't recall the model but I would choose a different one doing it again. The detector mount used is the single cup that comes with it. It's a Uniden R3.What is the rear view mirror / display you are using and what mount have you used for the detector itself?
Won't work if you have a dongle plugged into the OBD2 port all the time, like me.Just buy savvy for V1
Plug into obd2 and tuck the wire up all the way to rearview mirror
I did it in 15 mins.... you can't see anything