You sure the Z has the same exact setup? Everything was pretty straightforward and hassle free during my installation, other than having to use the kung fu grip to jam the 2 connectors into the homelink mirror.

I don't know where your plug is situated for your beltronics radar but in any case: instead of drilling a hole, you could have just ordered a slightly longer cable from invisicord.

The install itself is still very easy. On my Country Joy custom mount for my Escort Passport radar and shortest length invisicord (8"), I had no length issues or had to route the cabling in particular ways.

In fact, I still have plenty of slack which I ziptied short to keep the install neat and stealth.

Since you've already drilled into your mount, I guess problem solved *shrug*

No. I am not talking about the Invisicord. The Invisicord is a great product and worth the money. I am talking about the stock power cable that comes down from the roof down to the mirror. That cable is too short for me to wind around the stationary radar detector holder.

The location where this cable plugs into the mirror is in the exact same position on my 09 Maxima and 09 370Z. It is in the dead center of the mirror right in front of where the new radar detector holder hangs down. It was physically impossible for that cable to plug into the mirror with the holder in place. The stock power connector cable is too short, not the invisicord connecting into the radar detector and mirror connector.

Is that the stationary 23mm mount? Just want to confirm before I order one for myself. Thanks!

Yeah its the 23mm mount.

Before you order though let me shed some light on my current setup:

1. I bought the homelink auto dimming rear view mirror separately as I do NOT have the touring edition 370z. So the stem may possibly be a different size than yours.

2. The 23mm Mount on mine is slightly larger than my stem, so I routed the homelink cabling of the mirror through the Mount to keep it flush and from moving around while driving.

3. From comparing my base model 370z OEM mirror and my new auto dimming mirror, the stem on the OEM base model seems to be slightly larger than my new auto dimming mirror so the "slack" may not be present in your case (if you have the base model OEM mirror) and sit flush.

Hope this helps :tiphat:

dcrew1x thanks for the response! and yes i was asking for the stem of the OEM base model. if someone can chime in to confirm it'ss the 23mm mount then that would be great?

9500ix Mounted.
 

Par4 et all,

Thanks for the advice on installing the radar detector. I ordered the 23mm mount, got the straight cord from escort.com and went to it. I used the switched power on mine. BTW, I have had both the V1 and now the 9500ix. I can't tell you how great it is driving down the road with no false alerts (auto gps learning/marking ROCKS!) :happydance:
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Brian

Here are pics:

I got my mount and invisicord in the mail today and just finished the install. Looks great.

One little hiccup I had is my homelink connector had a black with red stripe, a black with yellow stripe and a black with white stripe wires. I didn't have a solid black wire in my homelink connector. Just a heads up for anyone else that has this situation, the black with white is ground and the black with red is switched power.

Thanks for the tip :tup: I think I will order my mount and cord later today.

That does look really low, anyway to get it closer to the bottom of the mirror?
That looks about 3-4 inches below.
I really like the way the 9500ix mounts so close. I like my V1, but I am kind of tired of false alarms in the city, most of the times I just don't even use it, unless I'm on the freeway or going on a longer trip.

So do I understand you right?The V1 gives false alarms in the city?Good to know if that is the case.Makes up my mind to order the 9500ix Ecsort.Thanks!

All radar will have false positives, but the Escort system is built so you can tag a spot and it will mark it false so it does not bother you again. The V1 does not have that feature.

...and watch, you'll get pulled over at that spot you tagged next time. :D

:p

Would this Add-A-Circuit from Amazon also work with the V1 radar if you wanted to connect?

Amazon.com: Littelfuse FHM200BP ATO Add-A-Circuit Kit: Automotive

That link says ATO, but a Mini-blade is pictured and described. You want to use a Mini-blade tap. Here's another source:
ADD A CIRCUIT from Parts Express ship same day and come with 45 day money back guarantee. Free Shipping Available. Order free 10,000 product catalog.

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Thanks!

I’m currently running through some problems, I have the Invisicord wire for the home link but do not fit or I’m not installing it right, is there something wrong I’m doing? Did I order the right Invisicord?

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You got the right cord. It's a very tight fit. Make sure the probes are flat and then slide them into the back of the wiring harness. You might have to move the wires around to make some room for the probe to slide in. It's a PITA. Might need some needle nose pliers also to push the probes in tight. Be careful you can break the probes easily. I found placing the probes in the top part of the harness worked better for me... Keep trying you'll get it.

Thanks man, I'll give it another try. Thanks for the help, Ill let you guys know if it worked with no issues.

Got it done, Thanks for the heads up. It was a pain pusching that in but it was done.

That's what she said!!! :roflpuke2:

That's funny,

Thats what she said.:roflpuke2:

Thanks. Now moving to the next mod, I'll be posting it up soon! :ughdance:

Can anyone with 2010 370 confirm that the stem is 23mm? My Z is will arrive this upcoming week, want to get my order in for the bracket.

What size mount did u get? Does it move around while you drive?

does anybody have an update on which mount to get for a 2010 touring Z?

23mm

sorry im bumping an old thread up but ive been trying for the past hour to get the invisicord into the harness and it does not fit at all. how did you guys do it? :wtf:

anyone? :confused:

This is awesome thanks!

Does anybody know if Passport is any good? I had a cobra and it was a piece of junk.

Ive been looking at reviews for the past week and it seems Escort Passport 9500ix and Escort Redline are top of the line. I havnt decided between the two but I am leaning towards the 9500ix

escort passport and valentine one are the top of the line manufacturers. also beltronics, but you dont see them as much.

cobra is crapola

Is this the one you ordered?


#N01PL Preset Lengths - Micro Version Invisicords
[N01PL] $15.25

And if using suction mount what is ecommended length? Thanks

Looking good and thank you posting the wiring information. I made my own invisicord and it was easy to tap into the homelink power.

http://www.the370z.com/members/zero-...r-detector.jpg

Thanks for the DIY. The invisicord worked perfect!
Has anyone with the Mirror Mount Escort setup from "countryjoy", listed on the DIY, had problems with the radar bouncing and rattling when on rough road. With the suction cup mount, the windshield acts as a stabalizer against the back of the detector. I love the look of this mirror mount, but there is just too much excess noise coming from my detector. Has anyone come up with a remedy for this?

Just installed my invisicord and blendmount. Zero drama - the invisicord leads easily plugged into the Homelink mirror harness.

My Escort Redline fired up first time. I did take an extra minute and used a level to set the the blendmount angles with the detector installed. I also routed the harness to the left side of the mirror post.

Both products are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! :tup:

For the rest of us who are too cheap or know it all...

Valentine 1 Radar Detector....mounted via the Corvette C5 mirror mount - Joseph Donald Kluck II (Blackops)'s Photos

or

Radar Detector Mirror Mount - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

I just had mine hard wired at Best Buy, and he brought the cord out from behind the sun glass binnacle. looks like crap. I'm taking it back. Maybe I should do this instead, if only I had seen this first.

So you bought the 23 mm mount?

Guys I wouldnt really throw your money away on one of these. Police have a little button on the radar that turns it on and stand by mode, When in stand by mode the detctor will not pick up the radar, but when they take it off stad by it will but by then its too late BC they already got you clocked.

With that being said each to there own, it up to you just my 2 Cents.:stirthepot: