New Radar Detector Replacement from Mrs Santa Klaus
12-31-2010, 03:42 AM
#32
Three Wheelin'
My definition of "hardwired" is that power is supplied by a source in the car, preferably at the fuse box, that is switched on and off with the ignition, rather than having the detector plugged into an aux 12v outlet or the cigarette lighter. I hate the loose cord dangling about or having to remember to turn the detector on and off every time I use it. With a "hardwired" V1, at least, it's still easy to unplug and hide the detector, and tuck the connector out of sight when necessary.
I hardwired my 9500ix using Coochas' instructions (thanks Dave!) - easy to do and no way I'd pay to have that done. Works like a champ and I don't leave it mounted when I leave the car either.
I did not have to cut any wires in the car or the Escort cable - all done with a fuse tap and connectors from radio shack - snaking the cable down to the fuse panel. So I can take it all out back to stock if I need to and put it in the next car. The advantage with using the Escort remote cable is there is actually a control unit that I placed on the dash at the A-pillar so I can easily reach up and mute it without having to reach up and across for the detector - a very handy setup. I keep mine low right above the chrono and it works really well.
12-31-2010, 05:00 AM
#33
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