Hard-Wire Radar Detector
#1
Hard-Wire Radar Detector
Anyone have any thoughts or experience getting theirs hard-wired in the new Max? I have never done one, but am sure there is tons of info out there for all sorts of cars. Just wanted to get some thoughts here.
#2
I've done it with my 08. I have a Beltronics 940. Tucked the wire under top of the edge of the headliner, ran it down in the driver side pillar, plugged it in the fuse box. Gives it a much cleaner look. The detector sits high, in front, and slightly to the left of the rear view mirror. Total cost is $10 for the wire from Beltronics web site.
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#3
Do you have to remove the pillar or anything else to get the wire in there? I prefer my detector in the lower center of the window and was thinking of running the wire along the windshield (if possible) then somehow getting into the fuse box.
Is it easy to connect to the fuse box?
Is it easy to connect to the fuse box?
#4
Do you have to remove the pillar or anything else to get the wire in there? I prefer my detector in the lower center of the window and was thinking of running the wire along the windshield (if possible) then somehow getting into the fuse box.
Is it easy to connect to the fuse box?
Is it easy to connect to the fuse box?
#5
I don't have any pictures to show but I ran mine along the bottom of the windshield. I didn't connect mine to the fuse box directly, I spliced it into a wire (not sure exactly which one at this moment) which turns the detector on when the car starts. I basically just pushes the wire down along the window then the bottom of the pillar and down the edge of the dash until I was under the dash. It was very easy to hide and didn't have to remove anything.
#8
I put in a $5,500 Stereo / Security system in to my friend's 08 Mazda 6. Including jammers and the whole 9. He got pulled over and was told to snip the wires, or go to jail :S.
Check the laws in your state/province ... you might get a shock if you have it 'built-in' vs. removable :P...
It may not apply to this conversation, but a good tip none the less.
Check the laws in your state/province ... you might get a shock if you have it 'built-in' vs. removable :P...
It may not apply to this conversation, but a good tip none the less.
#9
I have the Valentine One, hardwired into the thick red/white wire coming from the fuse box, run the wire out to the side pillar, just pull out the weatherstrip and tuck it in, us a butter knife, or plastic putty knife for tight areas, then push under the roof liner, and presto!.
#10
I put in a $5,500 Stereo / Security system in to my friend's 08 Mazda 6. Including jammers and the whole 9. He got pulled over and was told to snip the wires, or go to jail :S.
Check the laws in your state/province ... you might get a shock if you have it 'built-in' vs. removable :P...
It may not apply to this conversation, but a good tip none the less.
Check the laws in your state/province ... you might get a shock if you have it 'built-in' vs. removable :P...
It may not apply to this conversation, but a good tip none the less.
#13
Radar detectors are banned in Virginia.
Radar detectors and radar jammers are illegal in the District of Columbia.
Radar jammers are illegal in Oklahoma, but radar detectors are legal.
In New York, radar detectors are illegal for commercial vehicles over 18,000lbs.
In IIlinois, radar detectors are only regulated in commercial vehicles.
So, unless you live in one of the above mentioned states you are fine. The main reason to go with a stealth install like the K-40 (I have this on my Audi RS6) is if you do get pulled over you can quickly turn it off and there is nothing for the officer to see and thus no signs of "oh yeah I'm a regular speeder, just look at my radar detector hanging up on the windshield". You are less likely to get a warning if they see you have a radar detector/jammer even if you are in a state (almost all of them) that they are legal.
I'm going to have a K-40 front/back radar detector with the independent modules installed in the front bumper and rear bumper along with the laser jammer in the front grill and remote switch module (city/highway/off/volume) installed in my Max soon. I have had them in my last 3 cars. Best $1500 you can spend. I can't tell you how many times it has saved me and I'm not really a speeder.
Radar detectors and radar jammers are illegal in the District of Columbia.
Radar jammers are illegal in Oklahoma, but radar detectors are legal.
In New York, radar detectors are illegal for commercial vehicles over 18,000lbs.
In IIlinois, radar detectors are only regulated in commercial vehicles.
So, unless you live in one of the above mentioned states you are fine. The main reason to go with a stealth install like the K-40 (I have this on my Audi RS6) is if you do get pulled over you can quickly turn it off and there is nothing for the officer to see and thus no signs of "oh yeah I'm a regular speeder, just look at my radar detector hanging up on the windshield". You are less likely to get a warning if they see you have a radar detector/jammer even if you are in a state (almost all of them) that they are legal.
I'm going to have a K-40 front/back radar detector with the independent modules installed in the front bumper and rear bumper along with the laser jammer in the front grill and remote switch module (city/highway/off/volume) installed in my Max soon. I have had them in my last 3 cars. Best $1500 you can spend. I can't tell you how many times it has saved me and I'm not really a speeder.
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#14
I would definitely recommend hardwiring your radar. Easiest method is to use a fuse tap to draw the power, then snack the wire up the a-pillar and in the headliner.
I had hardwired a v1 into my friends Altima Coupe, and it had gotten broken into, the burglars didn't even see the radar. They ended up taking a purse, sunglasses etc, didnt even think to look for the radar up by the rearview mirror.
I had hardwired a v1 into my friends Altima Coupe, and it had gotten broken into, the burglars didn't even see the radar. They ended up taking a purse, sunglasses etc, didnt even think to look for the radar up by the rearview mirror.
#17
You can also wire it direct to the power and ground wires going to the powered rear view mirror. Only have a small amount of wires. I did this in my 300C and Escalade. Very clean. For those cars, the other message boards had a post that told me exactly what color wires in that strand were the power and ground though.
Otherwise, just have to use a light tester...
-RR
Otherwise, just have to use a light tester...
-RR
#18
I have mine hard wired in to the fuse box under the dash. The Radar Detector is located in the lower left hand corner of the window. Looks real nice. I would post a picture, but I cant figure out how...or I might not be able to because I havent reached 15 posts yet. Sorry
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Dan
#20
Although, it looks cool in the lower part of the window, i've been told youre sacrificing the 360* coverage.
#22
I've done it with my 08. I have a Beltronics 940. Tucked the wire under top of the edge of the headliner, ran it down in the driver side pillar, plugged it in the fuse box. Gives it a much cleaner look. The detector sits high, in front, and slightly to the left of the rear view mirror. Total cost is $10 for the wire from Beltronics web site.
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#24
Radar Detectors, is this a throw back to the early 90's, what is the actual purpose of a radar detector, speeding on local roads/non highway, your probably asking for a ticket anyways, and highways, it's pretty easy to move along on highways, I've done more then the legal limit and never had a problem
#25
Radar detectors are banned in Virginia.
Radar detectors and radar jammers are illegal in the District of Columbia.
Radar jammers are illegal in Oklahoma, but radar detectors are legal.
In New York, radar detectors are illegal for commercial vehicles over 18,000lbs.
In IIlinois, radar detectors are only regulated in commercial vehicles.
So, unless you live in one of the above mentioned states you are fine. The main reason to go with a stealth install like the K-40 (I have this on my Audi RS6) is if you do get pulled over you can quickly turn it off and there is nothing for the officer to see and thus no signs of "oh yeah I'm a regular speeder, just look at my radar detector hanging up on the windshield". You are less likely to get a warning if they see you have a radar detector/jammer even if you are in a state (almost all of them) that they are legal.
I'm going to have a K-40 front/back radar detector with the independent modules installed in the front bumper and rear bumper along with the laser jammer in the front grill and remote switch module (city/highway/off/volume) installed in my Max soon. I have had them in my last 3 cars. Best $1500 you can spend. I can't tell you how many times it has saved me and I'm not really a speeder.
Radar detectors and radar jammers are illegal in the District of Columbia.
Radar jammers are illegal in Oklahoma, but radar detectors are legal.
In New York, radar detectors are illegal for commercial vehicles over 18,000lbs.
In IIlinois, radar detectors are only regulated in commercial vehicles.
So, unless you live in one of the above mentioned states you are fine. The main reason to go with a stealth install like the K-40 (I have this on my Audi RS6) is if you do get pulled over you can quickly turn it off and there is nothing for the officer to see and thus no signs of "oh yeah I'm a regular speeder, just look at my radar detector hanging up on the windshield". You are less likely to get a warning if they see you have a radar detector/jammer even if you are in a state (almost all of them) that they are legal.
I'm going to have a K-40 front/back radar detector with the independent modules installed in the front bumper and rear bumper along with the laser jammer in the front grill and remote switch module (city/highway/off/volume) installed in my Max soon. I have had them in my last 3 cars. Best $1500 you can spend. I can't tell you how many times it has saved me and I'm not really a speeder.
#26
Radar Detectors, is this a throw back to the early 90's, what is the actual purpose of a radar detector, speeding on local roads/non highway, your probably asking for a ticket anyways, and highways, it's pretty easy to move along on highways, I've done more then the legal limit and never had a problem
It is my guess that people who hard-wire radar detectors drive quite fast very often and do 100+ occassionally on the freeway. That is why they just want to have it permanently there, so to always have that protection.
But I am wondering what you mean by you do go above the speed limit. I hope you are not referring to like doing 80 on 70 speed limit zone. That is not the kind of protection an owner of a radar detector is looking for. I am guessing.
#27
I don't think you really do more than the legal limit.
It is my guess that people who hard-wire radar detectors drive quite fast very often and do 100+ occassionally on the freeway. That is why they just want to have it permanently there, so to always have that protection.
But I am wondering what you mean by you do go above the speed limit. I hope you are not referring to like doing 80 on 70 speed limit zone. That is not the kind of protection an owner of a radar detector is looking for. I am guessing.
It is my guess that people who hard-wire radar detectors drive quite fast very often and do 100+ occassionally on the freeway. That is why they just want to have it permanently there, so to always have that protection.
But I am wondering what you mean by you do go above the speed limit. I hope you are not referring to like doing 80 on 70 speed limit zone. That is not the kind of protection an owner of a radar detector is looking for. I am guessing.
High speed as well as driving excessively fast is nothing more then a result of wasted excess gas and prematurely burning through brake pads, and everyone I know who has a radar detector has several tickets, I guess it's a false sense of security.
When I say I go above the legal limit, it's is exactly what I mean, I have routinely done 90-100 in a 55, and had a 200 mile commute round trip and cruised along at 100, the speed limit was 55/65, doing above 15mph is reckless driving, every 5 after that has another charge, really depends on the cop and how he feels, doing 30 over the limit is twice as bad as 15 over, and doubling the speed limit has another significant charge, people like to drive fast but don't realize the financial impact it can have on you.
I had a friend who paid $17000 in car insurance, he was a high risk driver and could only be insured through a small group of insurance companies, he also drove a 7 Series, that added to the yearly premium.
I enjoy driving fast but I pick the time and place, I have gotten one speeding ticket for 84 in a 65 in Virgina, the Honda CRV that pulled out in front of me slowed me down so the cops radar did not catch my real speed.
It's taken me years but I have learned to slow down, finally realized I get to the same place at the same time no matter how fast I drive.
I prefer to not drive with people who have radar detectors, 60 mph in a 30 is not my cup of tea.
Lastly, their are tons of youtube videos with guys in fast cars, with radar detectors who blow past cops at the same time they go off, actually to see those videos you need to be a paying member
#28
I've done it with my 08. I have a Beltronics 940. Tucked the wire under top of the edge of the headliner, ran it down in the driver side pillar, plugged it in the fuse box. Gives it a much cleaner look. The detector sits high, in front, and slightly to the left of the rear view mirror. Total cost is $10 for the wire from Beltronics web site.
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