jsbihn

Hey all,
I am a "noob" to the world of Porsches (so please keep the flame throwers in the off position :-D ), but I am not to the world of cars and building or modifying them.
So I am curious if anyone has installed a V1 using the Radar Mount mirror wire power cord. I know these work very well in Corvettes and BMWs (two of the few cars I have in my stable) and make installation a complete breeze and it is clean and fast.
I am curious if it is possible, and if so if those who have installed with this power cord could tell me the as much of the details that would help me out.
If no one has installed using this cord yet, I am just curious if anyone with knowledge of the rear view mirror could chime in to let me know if there are any ways to pass through the mirror base to obtain power without removing the base. (In Vettes, you can sneak in on the front of the rear view base and grab power without taking anything apart)
As you can see I am trying to install a wired setup without taking the interior apart (as seen in many of the Valentine One install postings for Porsches)

Thanks in advance. All constructive responses are appreciated

HalfMoon

Yes, I did it this last week on my new 2019 GTS. I used the normal V1 windshield mount, not the mirror mount.

You will need a Mirrortap cord and these instructions worked perfectly for me. <10 minute install, MUCH easier than my C7 Z06.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1059...e-install.html


This thread has a link to an album that has photos of the wires on a 991.2 : https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1054...tall-pics.html Album is here: https://rennlist.com/g/album/9200642

jsbihn

Half Moon, Thanks alot. Appreciate all the info.

fastdiablo

I did it with a blend mount and the mirror tap connector plug. Way cleaner than a suction cup mount. Pretty easy except for some contortions during the install. You'll see.

2001f4s

Just my 2 cents. I initially installed my V1 with Blendmount and Mirror tap. I felt it was too obtrusive and obvious. I have since mounted on the upper left windshield using the standard V1 mount, and run the wire to the driver's side fuse box. It works well and is far less obvious too.

DishoomX2

I recently hardwired a Uniden R3 in the same manner but could not get the wire to tuck under the A-pillar completely. I tried using a credit card as well as a plastic trim tool, but no luck. Seems there is something behind the pillar to prevent tucking it any further. Any tips?

Gonzalo38

DishoomX2:

I just installed my R3 with the Blendmount and Mirror Tap.

It took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to open the light housing. First I was trying to slide the credit cards from side to side but this didn't work. Actually, what you need to do is place the credit card and push on both sides.

Follow instructions from https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1059...e-install.html

JGC

Do you have any pictures of the V1 installed on the blend mount. I used something similar on a 997-C2S and liked it. I'm thinking about getting one for my new acquisition..

2001f4s

If I recall correctly, I tucked the wire behind the rubber molding on the door side, then snaked it around the end of the dash under the removable cover. If that makes any sense. From there it was easy to access the fuseblock.

2001f4s

Sorry, not that I can find/

jsbihn

Halfmoon, I finally got a chance to get in there and do this.... Thanks for the link
BIG THANKS to go.illini for the write up!!!!

A++++
Took me not even 10 minutes, and most of that was reading the instructions. It was literally that easy.

First mod.... Done!

goldduster

I too used the blendmount with an R1, but should be same basic installation - there are a couple of great threads here on this with lots of photos. One is by someone with Illinois in his name. Do a search on blendmount, I think you'll be delighted in what you find.