Hard wiring a radar detector
#31
Racer
Gibby, do you like the mirror mount? I was toying with picking one of those up but had read a few reviews about hard to quickly attach and disconnect the RD. Since I have a Cab, putting it in the glovebox when I get out each time is required.
#32
Poseur
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Here was my install. Vastly different than others. I went with remote displays and controls, routing the wire via the right A pillar and along the top of the windshield so that the connector didn't have to make a severe bend next to the receiver.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...tallation.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...tallation.html
#33
Nordschleife Master
I have the same mirror mount and it's easily the best solution so far. All metal and very sturdy. Wiring taps into the sun roof/overhead lighting panel inches away and becomes invisible except where it plugs into the RD. Ease of detaching depends on brand of RD I'm guessing. Mine is a BEL RX65 which takes all of 5 seconds to remove.
#34
Racer
I was under the understanding that wiring into the overhead light console was not an option as I don't have the self-dimming mirror. I was planning on routing the wire to the fuse box but I would prefer powering from the light if I could, it would be cleaner for sure.
#35
Rennlist Member
I'd argue that going to the fuse box is cleaner since you can do that without have to splice into any factory wires or take apart anything in the headliner area. The wire being visible around the windshield pillar is the only undesirable part, put it stays tightly there and isn't seen by anyone, especially from the passenger side. Getting it under the pillar trim is possible, but then that reduces the benefit that you get from not having to open anything in the top part of the car.