Hardwired my radar & GPS

Rans · 07-01-2009, 11:22 AM

This seems to be the Z-mount that AZ has in the photo:

>135I · 07-01-2009, 11:27 AM

That looks awesome. I hope they make that mirror for the 370Z.

Rans · 07-01-2009, 11:29 AM

The mirror is a one-off custom that the guy had done in a shop.

LiquidZ · 07-01-2009, 01:16 PM

I really need to hardwire my V1. Is it pretty easy to do? I am inept when it comes to anything electrical.

Rans · 07-01-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I really need to hardwire my V1. Is it pretty easy to do? I am inept when it comes to anything electrical.

Valentine makes a kit that is easy to use, but if you are really inept as you say, are you sure you want to?

KillerBee370 · 07-01-2009, 03:26 PM

That Lexus mirror is bad a$$!

Modshack · 07-01-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I looked at that bracketed install and like the way it looks as well as the sturdiness of it all but it sits the radar unit down too low for my taste. I wanted it sitting up higher and almost flush with the mirror.

These same guys make an adjustable pivot mount that would allow a more flush fitting up toward the mirror. I thought this was going to annoy me too, but surprisingly it doesn't and does not seem a distraction in right hand sweepers.... I've gotten used to it..

FuszNissan · 07-01-2009, 07:52 PM

^^ A guy on the 350 fourm was making those. Proabably the same guy. He would etch the arrows and bands in the mirror. Pretty sweet.

If you are worried about cops, you can get the K40, I loved mine. It uses Bluthooth technology for all the sensors and you can put the display custom mounted where ever you want. That way it is less noticable when a cop pulls you over and also won't be a target at night lite up in the window.
Best Radar Detectors ~ Best Radar Jammers, Laser Detectors ~ Calibre Laser & Radar Protection

Savage08 · 07-01-2009, 07:52 PM

Check out these mounts..

Country Joy Radar Mounts.
The Radar Mount for the Escort or Beltronics

Awesome quality.

Supergoji · 07-01-2009, 11:59 PM

radar jammers are illegal everywhere. however laser jammers are legal in certain states. i know for a fact that laser jammers are legal in NY.

also will that bracket for the escort work with a Z32 mirror?

LiquidZ · 07-02-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rans

Valentine makes a kit that is easy to use, but if you are really inept as you say, are you sure you want to?

I would say a radar detector hardwire is the most I can do. Other than that I'm screwed.

FricFrac · 07-02-2009, 11:20 AM

Wow they did an amazing job on the mirror then they left a big hunk of wire flopping around instead of at least tying it to the mirror if not routing it through the mount itself...

FricFrac · 07-02-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

^^ A guy on the 350 fourm was making those. Proabably the same guy. He would etch the arrows and bands in the mirror. Pretty sweet.

If you are worried about cops, you can get the K40, I loved mine. It uses Bluthooth technology for all the sensors and you can put the display custom mounted where ever you want. That way it is less noticable when a cop pulls you over and also won't be a target at night lite up in the window.
Best Radar Detectors ~ Best Radar Jammers, Laser Detectors ~ Calibre Laser & Radar Protection

K40 Radar Detector and Laser Jammer Test

Rans · 07-03-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac

Wow they did an amazing job on the mirror then they left a big hunk of wire flopping around instead of at least tying it to the mirror if not routing it through the mount itself...

He mentioned in his post that he had not finished the install and still had the wires to do, he was just showing off the facia.

zero · 07-04-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rans

AK, any idea the name of the bracket Modshack used? I see something called the Blendmount that is similar, but not the same. Any idea the thickness of the rearview mirror stalk?

Here is my BlendMount with V1. The height is adjustable and I adjusted V1 just below the rearview mirror. There is no vibration issue. The V1 is rock solid during driving.

07-01-2009, 11:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rans Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Easton, Pa. Posts: 62 Drives: 1911 Hupmobile Rep Power: 15	This seems to be the Z-mount that AZ has in the photo: Last edited by Rans; 07-01-2009 at 11:25 AM.

07-01-2009, 11:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 41 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	That looks awesome. I hope they make that mirror for the 370Z. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

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LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	I really need to hardwire my V1. Is it pretty easy to do? I am inept when it comes to anything electrical. __________________

07-01-2009, 07:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	^^ A guy on the 350 fourm was making those. Proabably the same guy. He would etch the arrows and bands in the mirror. Pretty sweet. If you are worried about cops, you can get the K40, I loved mine. It uses Bluthooth technology for all the sensors and you can put the display custom mounted where ever you want. That way it is less noticable when a cop pulls you over and also won't be a target at night lite up in the window. Best Radar Detectors ~ Best Radar Jammers, Laser Detectors ~ Calibre Laser & Radar Protection __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-02-2009, 11:20 AM	#27 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Wow they did an amazing job on the mirror then they left a big hunk of wire flopping around instead of at least tying it to the mirror if not routing it through the mount itself... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
Rans Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Easton, Pa. Posts: 62 Drives: 1911 Hupmobile Rep Power: 15	The mirror is a one-off custom that the guy had done in a shop.

07-01-2009, 03:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	That Lexus mirror is bad a$$!

07-01-2009, 07:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
Savage08 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 37 Drives: 370z 6mt tour/sp Rep Power: 16	Check out these mounts.. Country Joy Radar Mounts. The Radar Mount for the Escort or Beltronics Awesome quality.

07-01-2009, 11:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
Supergoji Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Westchester NY Age: 35 Posts: 311 Drives: Z32tt / Supra tt Rep Power: 256	radar jammers are illegal everywhere. however laser jammers are legal in certain states. i know for a fact that laser jammers are legal in NY. also will that bracket for the escort work with a Z32 mirror?

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