How To Hardwire your radar detector by Tejesh83 - Page 6

Emoto · 07-26-2016, 12:21 PM

The Blend mount looks really nice, but it sure is expensive.

I found this one and may give it a try: https://www.amazon.com/PerformancePa...dp/B0063N7UGA/

It is $35.99. If you buy it with the power cord, it is $5 and change.

tejesh83 · 07-30-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Emoto

The Blend mount looks really nice, but it sure is expensive.

I found this one and may give it a try: https://www.amazon.com/PerformancePa...dp/B0063N7UGA/

I used a similar mount for my Escort Max 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It took some trial and error to position it just right, but I found it worked best if you mount the radar to the left of the mirror stem instead of immediately below/centered. Check out the pics.

For folks following this hard wiring guide, I ended up redoing my connections and soldering the wires instead of just pushing it into the connector. My radar detector fell a few times off the suction cup mount and the wires eventually tugged loose. With the new mirror mount and soldered connections, hopefully this is a permanent install now.

GMF · 08-01-2016, 11:06 AM

Have you experienced any problems with the detector's ability to acquire the GPS satellites with it mounted that far away from the windshield?

Adrian97c · 08-01-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GMF

Have you experienced any problems with the detector's ability to acquire the GPS satellites with it mounted that far away from the windshield?

Nope. I'm using the 4" blend mount arm.

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MikeCio1 · 08-14-2016, 10:37 AM

Has anybody removed the overhead console on a convertible yet? It is different from the pics you all are showing. Thanks

mbar · 08-26-2016, 10:55 AM

Did the wire tap to the overhead console work for anybody with 1SS / non auto dimming mirror ?
Thanks

tejesh83 · 08-26-2016, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMF

Have you experienced any problems with the detector's ability to acquire the GPS satellites with it mounted that far away from the windshield?

Nope, GPS works fine in that location.

tejesh83 · 08-26-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbar

Did the wire tap to the overhead console work for anybody with 1SS / non auto dimming mirror ?
Thanks

The taps go behind that passenger airbag light module. It doesn't seem to be related to the auto dimming mirror. I would pop console and just check to see if you see a similar plug to the pics I posted and you should be fine.

mbar · 09-05-2016, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tejesh83

I used a similar mount for my Escort Max 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It took some trial and error to position it just right, but I found it worked best if you mount the radar to the left of the mirror stem instead of immediately below/centered. Check out the pics.

For folks following this hard wiring guide, I ended up redoing my connections and soldering the wires instead of just pushing it into the connector. My radar detector fell a few times off the suction cup mount and the wires eventually tugged loose. With the new mirror mount and soldered connections, hopefully this is a permanent install now.

I'm afraid this mount (Radar Mount) did not work with the 1SS mirror

Adrian97c · 09-06-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mbar

I'm afraid this mount (Radar Mount) did not work with the 1SS mirror

Blend mount makes the perfect match, tell them you want the 4" mount For the gen6 Camaro.

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mbar · 09-06-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrian97c

Blend mount makes the perfect match, tell them you want the 4" mount For the gen6 Camaro.

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What's the 4 inch mount? I ordered "BlendMount BBE-2027, C7 Corvette, 2016 Camaro, BBE-2027 Escort/Beltronics"

Should I cancel the order?

Adrian97c · 09-06-2016, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbar

What's the 4 inch mount? I ordered "BlendMount BBE-2027, C7 Corvette, 2016 Camaro, BBE-2027 Escort/Beltronics"

Should I cancel the order?

Nah you are good.. You got the right one.

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mbar · 09-08-2016, 08:23 PM

Installed the Blendmount today. Perfect fit

Johnwon · 12-31-2016, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the details, it made the job go quickly not having to locate the correct wire on my own. I installed the direct wire kit for the V1 detector and a micro USB for the dash cam and both work and look great!

07-26-2016, 12:21 PM	#71
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	The Blend mount looks really nice, but it sure is expensive. I found this one and may give it a try: https://www.amazon.com/PerformancePa...dp/B0063N7UGA/ It is $35.99. If you buy it with the power cord, it is $5 and change. __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

08-26-2016, 10:55 AM	#76
mbar Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: DC Posts: 927	Did the wire tap to the overhead console work for anybody with 1SS / non auto dimming mirror ? Thanks __________________ 1SS, Black, Black Wheels, A8, MRC, NPP

09-08-2016, 08:23 PM	#83
mbar Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: DC Posts: 927	Installed the Blendmount today. Perfect fit __________________ 1SS, Black, Black Wheels, A8, MRC, NPP

08-01-2016, 11:06 AM	#73
GMF Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 10	Have you experienced any problems with the detector's ability to acquire the GPS satellites with it mounted that far away from the windshield?

08-14-2016, 10:37 AM	#75
MikeCio1 Drives: 2016 2SS Vert / 1967 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SWFL Posts: 14	Has anybody removed the overhead console on a convertible yet? It is different from the pics you all are showing. Thanks

12-31-2016, 05:43 PM	#84
Johnwon Drives: 2016 Mosaic Black 2SS, NPP, A8. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 285	Thanks for the details, it made the job go quickly not having to locate the correct wire on my own. I installed the direct wire kit for the V1 detector and a micro USB for the dash cam and both work and look great!

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