DIY: Blinder installation and radar detector hardwire

STi 5 · 03-22-2010, 08:29 PM

A note to anyone in Ohio that has one of these or is thinking about one. I was talking with my neighbor who is a State Highway Patrol trooper about how they handle laser jammers. He told me that when they got their latest laser guns, if they shoot the laser at you and you have a jammer, it says "JAMMER" inside their scope. From there, their policy is to pull you over, write you an "Obstructing Justice" ticket ($500) and then ask you to hand over the jammer, or they will impound your car until they can remove it. Again, this is what he told me and I have no reason to not believe him, he always shoots me straight when I ask him about stuff like that. Just thought I would share, lateron.

abakja1 · 03-23-2010, 03:19 AM

jetguy · 04-21-2010, 08:40 PM

anyone figure out how to use the garage door opener feature of the blinder m27?

DocJ · 06-21-2011, 10:52 PM

This post helped me a lot, so thanks for all the info. I just installed the M27 today. Thought I'd post my experience, maybe help someone else out or stir some new ideas for projects. (sorry if pics aren't too good....camera on phone):

First, I ended up installing the head units on the top level of the grill using just the molding tape method. They fit just fine without cutting the little vertical pieces on the grill, and out of the way of the tow hook:
IMAG0022.jpg

Next to run the wires. I had sort of planned on running to driver's side via the existing gromet mentioned in an earlier post. But, I have the 6MT (no extra hole by my brake cylinder):
IMAG0011.jpg

So, I decided to run them along the hood release cable via the wheel well to the driver's firewall. Yes, I had to remove the wheel and well lining, like in the OP:
IMAG0014.jpg
IMAG0015.jpg

Drilled a new hole for running cables through firewall just below the hood release pass through (ended up being bigger than this):
IMAG0016.jpg

Since I have a ZR, all three middle console switches are in use, as is the S-mode switch location. I didn't want to drill my dash or anything else permanent, so I came up with a nifty mount, low by my right knee location:
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IMAG0018.jpg
IMAG0019.jpg
IMAG0020.jpg
IMAG0021.jpg

All in all, went pretty well. Now to go test it out.

edconline · 05-04-2012, 04:14 AM

Nice DIY, helped a lot while I installed the Escort ZR4 this week. Repped.

jamcro · 07-29-2012, 07:49 PM

A big thanks to all the contributors to this thread! I installed my Blinder heads and got the wires running in through the drivers-side wheel well. I need to tap into some power next, but I couldn't find any info on this thread about the best place to tap into. Are the 3 spare fuses at the bottom of the box tied into the ignition? (I'm guessing not).

Where did you guys power your device from (that turns off with the ignition).

Thanks!

03-23-2010, 03:19 AM	#62 (permalink)
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06-21-2011, 10:52 PM	#64 (permalink)
DocJ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TN Posts: 25 Drives: 10 370zr BS 6MT T/SN Rep Power: 14	My install This post helped me a lot, so thanks for all the info. I just installed the M27 today. Thought I'd post my experience, maybe help someone else out or stir some new ideas for projects. (sorry if pics aren't too good....camera on phone): First, I ended up installing the head units on the top level of the grill using just the molding tape method. They fit just fine without cutting the little vertical pieces on the grill, and out of the way of the tow hook: IMAG0022.jpg Next to run the wires. I had sort of planned on running to driver's side via the existing gromet mentioned in an earlier post. But, I have the 6MT (no extra hole by my brake cylinder): IMAG0011.jpg So, I decided to run them along the hood release cable via the wheel well to the driver's firewall. Yes, I had to remove the wheel and well lining, like in the OP: IMAG0014.jpg IMAG0015.jpg Drilled a new hole for running cables through firewall just below the hood release pass through (ended up being bigger than this): IMAG0016.jpg Since I have a ZR, all three middle console switches are in use, as is the S-mode switch location. I didn't want to drill my dash or anything else permanent, so I came up with a nifty mount, low by my right knee location: IMAG0017.jpg IMAG0018.jpg IMAG0019.jpg IMAG0020.jpg IMAG0021.jpg All in all, went pretty well. Now to go test it out.

05-04-2012, 04:14 AM	#65 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Nice DIY, helped a lot while I installed the Escort ZR4 this week. Repped. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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03-22-2010, 08:29 PM	#61 (permalink)
STi 5 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Middle Of Some Town, OH Posts: 119 Drives: 2011 STi Rep Power: 15	A note to anyone in Ohio that has one of these or is thinking about one. I was talking with my neighbor who is a State Highway Patrol trooper about how they handle laser jammers. He told me that when they got their latest laser guns, if they shoot the laser at you and you have a jammer, it says "JAMMER" inside their scope. From there, their policy is to pull you over, write you an "Obstructing Justice" ticket ($500) and then ask you to hand over the jammer, or they will impound your car until they can remove it. Again, this is what he told me and I have no reason to not believe him, he always shoots me straight when I ask him about stuff like that. Just thought I would share, lateron.

04-21-2010, 08:40 PM	#63 (permalink)
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07-29-2012, 07:49 PM	#66 (permalink)
jamcro Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edm, Canada Posts: 72 Drives: White 370Z Rep Power: 16	A big thanks to all the contributors to this thread! I installed my Blinder heads and got the wires running in through the drivers-side wheel well. I need to tap into some power next, but I couldn't find any info on this thread about the best place to tap into. Are the 3 spare fuses at the bottom of the box tied into the ignition? (I'm guessing not). Where did you guys power your device from (that turns off with the ignition). Thanks!