Radar detector and power supply placement; what were they thinking?

MoverShaker · 01-04-2013, 06:48 PM

The power supply is in the center console...far from the windshield. And to top it off, there's only one indentation for protruding cords and it is on the driver side. Soooo, the cord has to reach from the console, and over the stick to get to the window.

I just spent $540 on a Escort Redline, including Escort Live, and will need to carefully cut a minor indentation on the right side to keep the cord from rubbing my arm all day long. And even then it looks ridiculous.

Any other ideas for placement and/or power supply?

Jasonle · 01-04-2013, 06:54 PM

If your car has an Homelink mirror, you can use invisicord?

RandyD · 01-04-2013, 06:55 PM

i also have one in the passenger side left foot area...

MoverShaker · 01-04-2013, 06:58 PM

...requires a special power cord. It works in conjunction with my smart phone. Great idea, though. I didn't know that was possible. I'm guessing the same would hold true for a gps?

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

If your car has an Homelink mirror, you can use invisicord?

ATM0008 · 01-04-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

i also have one in the passenger side left foot area...

+1, I was just about to say this. My buddies with their z's use that one also. Good buy on the Redline, I absolutely love mine!

XwChriswX · 01-04-2013, 07:02 PM

You could always splice in wires and put a tap on it to go to the drivers footwell fuse box.

MoverShaker · 01-04-2013, 07:04 PM

Thank you for the info. Problem solved!

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Originally Posted by RandyD

i also have one in the passenger side left foot area...

Lemers · 01-04-2013, 07:38 PM

Don't feel bad, it took me a little time to find the passenger side plug in.

Osiris · 01-04-2013, 08:18 PM

Here's the thread with the info on invisicord and also has a link for the mirror mount: Easy & Clean Radar Install

90 ST · 01-05-2013, 01:48 PM

you may also be able to get a hard wired cord, sort of the same idea as mentioned above, but instaed of cutting your cord as it may not be 12volts, and then you still have a cord to use in another car.

stratburst · 01-06-2013, 06:23 PM

I just installed a 9500ix with the smartcord live hard wire. I picked up a ATM fuse tap and tapped into the audio fuse and mounted the smartcord control on the shelf next to the steering column to the right. No holes needed, completely seamless clean install.

Others have mounted the smartcord control in one of the center console blanks but this wont work with the smartcord live controller. It's too big. I've got pics and will post a DYI next weekend.

01-04-2013, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
MoverShaker Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 41 Drives: 2013 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 12	Radar detector and power supply placement; what were they thinking? The power supply is in the center console...far from the windshield. And to top it off, there's only one indentation for protruding cords and it is on the driver side. Soooo, the cord has to reach from the console, and over the stick to get to the window. I just spent $540 on a Escort Redline, including Escort Live, and will need to carefully cut a minor indentation on the right side to keep the cord from rubbing my arm all day long. And even then it looks ridiculous. Any other ideas for placement and/or power supply?

01-04-2013, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	If your car has an Homelink mirror, you can use invisicord? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	You could always splice in wires and put a tap on it to go to the drivers footwell fuse box. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

01-04-2013, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Don't feel bad, it took me a little time to find the passenger side plug in. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-04-2013, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Here's the thread with the info on invisicord and also has a link for the mirror mount: Easy & Clean Radar Install __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

01-04-2013, 06:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	i also have one in the passenger side left foot area...

01-05-2013, 01:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	you may also be able to get a hard wired cord, sort of the same idea as mentioned above, but instaed of cutting your cord as it may not be 12volts, and then you still have a cord to use in another car.

01-06-2013, 06:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
stratburst Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78 Drives: 370z - Sport Touring Rep Power: 13	I just installed a 9500ix with the smartcord live hard wire. I picked up a ATM fuse tap and tapped into the audio fuse and mounted the smartcord control on the shelf next to the steering column to the right. No holes needed, completely seamless clean install. Others have mounted the smartcord control in one of the center console blanks but this wont work with the smartcord live controller. It's too big. I've got pics and will post a DYI next weekend. MoverShaker likes this.

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