Radar detector mount - "Countryjoycrafts"
02-12-2008, 01:55 PM
#76
Like I said, the local car audio guy wired it up. Sorry.
No worries -- Enjoy!
02-12-2008, 05:38 PM
#77
I put mine in this past friday night using mounting bracket from countryjoycrafts.com
I bought the basic hardwire kit without the smartcord attachment. I simply ran the wire under the headliner, down the pillar, under the dash and tapped into the cigarette lighter using the wire clip they provided.
I bought the basic hardwire kit without the smartcord attachment. I simply ran the wire under the headliner, down the pillar, under the dash and tapped into the cigarette lighter using the wire clip they provided.
02-12-2008, 06:24 PM
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I put mine in this past friday night using mounting bracket from countryjoycrafts.com
I bought the basic hardwire kit without the smartcord attachment. I simply ran the wire under the headliner, down the pillar, under the dash and tapped into the cigarette lighter using the wire clip they provided.
I bought the basic hardwire kit without the smartcord attachment. I simply ran the wire under the headliner, down the pillar, under the dash and tapped into the cigarette lighter using the wire clip they provided.
I was wondering if it was long enough to reach the cig. wires
Any chance you can get pictures of what color the wires are that you tapped?
02-12-2008, 07:06 PM
#79
there are 2 wires on the lighter. 1 is yellow and the other is black with a red stripe. The yellow one was the power. Hopefully yours are the same but I can get a picture for ya, only take a couple minutes to pull things apart.
02-12-2008, 07:25 PM
#82
ok here ya go. the yellow wire is in the top left corner. The blue clip came with the hardwire kit and is the power source for the radar dector. you just need to put the ground wire on one of the screws in the center console. Sorry about the blury picture, it was hard to hold the lighter and get a picture that close to focus.
and here's a picture of the detector installed using the bracket and the wire coming out from the head liner by the rearview mirror
and here's a picture of the detector installed using the bracket and the wire coming out from the head liner by the rearview mirror
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02-13-2008, 11:43 AM
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azlizard: is the radar 'bouncing' up and down as you drive?
02-13-2008, 03:09 PM
#85
A little but not all the time, can't do much about it cause it's just a thin piece of metal that sides in the slot. Would have been nice if escort came up with a better quick release mount.
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02-13-2008, 03:48 PM
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One trick to stop it from bouncing is to take advantage of the fact that our mirror is double hinged. Adjust the mirror so the bottom if it rests on the detector and then adjust upward. (see my pic)
p.s. this is easier with homelink but I think it might still be possible with yours
p.s. this is easier with homelink but I think it might still be possible with yours
02-19-2008, 01:25 AM
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Finally got my new toy.. Escort 8500x50 and did a similar install.
Wired down the dash..
Driver's view...
My direct-wire setup.. through the ash try and concealed.
[edit] i think i broke my ashtray lid
Anyone know how much they go for???
Wired down the dash..
Driver's view...
My direct-wire setup.. through the ash try and concealed.
[edit] i think i broke my ashtray lid
Anyone know how much they go for???
Last edited by Wind Dance; 02-19-2008 at 03:01 AM.
02-19-2008, 09:35 AM
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not sure how much they go for; check with Paul @ Mazmart
02-19-2008, 09:58 AM
#89
One trick to stop it from bouncing is to take advantage of the fact that our mirror is double hinged. Adjust the mirror so the bottom if it rests on the detector and then adjust upward. (see my pic)
p.s. this is easier with homelink but I think it might still be possible with yours
p.s. this is easier with homelink but I think it might still be possible with yours
02-20-2008, 12:06 PM
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02-20-2008, 06:55 PM
#95
I think that's the same one/area I used , right behind the shifter although I don't have the heated seat switches.
02-28-2008, 02:32 PM
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IYAOYAS
03-19-2008, 04:05 PM
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that's bitchin'!