Baggerdude

I have several 8500s that I run on my cars/truck. I like them to be hard wired if that can be done.

Presently, I have the 8500 on my Boxster suckered to the windscreen and the coiled cord traipsed back to the center console. Sucks like this.

How do you folks have your detectors hard wired and where are they placed.

TIA

stumpjumper

I tapped the overhead light for my v1, the only problem with is that it's unswitched so you have to shut it off manually

Cassandra

I hardwired my V1 by running a longer cord down through the a pillar, and into the console with the radio, and wired it so that it turns off and on with the car. Sorry I can't give more explanation about the electrical. I had my boyfriend do it since I am not the best with that stuff.

Here's the walkthrough I used mostly: http://www.986faq.com/7-0/v1.asp

Edit: Just note that is for a permanent, "hidden" display which I did not do. I just suction cup mount the V1 just under and to the left of the rear view mirror since detectors are legal in my state.

Baggerdude

Thanx, Cassandra .... I can see why your boyfriend did the installation. I read the installation menu .... wow ! I'll need someone to do this for me, too.

Perhaps he can do the installation for me as well ?

The dealer installed my V1 in my 997 when I got it. They did a wonderful job. Maybe I'll have to purchase another car to get it done .... for free ! ?

NNH

Another way to do it is to run the power cord down the driver's A-pillar to the fusebox. I tapped the heated seats fuse on both my old 996 and my current 987.