Hardwired my radar & GPS

KillerBee370 · 06-30-2009, 07:58 PM

Thank you to Pacific Star Line in Torrance Ca. for the install today. Took a few hours and the result is perfect as usual from these guys. They also did my window tint.

Now I don't have any messy wires hanging around and when I turn on the car, everything powers up via 12 volts! (I believe everything is connected to the back of the 12 volt plug. (I can still plug in a phone charger, etc. to the 12 volt source)

My V1..

Side view of the V1..

My widescreen Magellan Meastro 5310(saved me what?.. $1,300 from the dealer?)

The best part is.. I can close it! What GPS unit?..

Completely removable if need be (bracket stays in place for easy clip in/out)..

Bracket mounted.. 3 screws and one hole for wire. The thing doesn't budge..

The screen is just about as large as any OEM (but for much less $$)..

Both powered up and ready to go!..

The GPS sits nice and high in an otherwise useless cubby and is easily visible/usable and the door is no nuisance to have open while driving as it is relatively small.

GMZ · 06-30-2009, 10:20 PM

Nice, I wish radar detectors were legal here!

GreenJalapeno · 07-01-2009, 02:44 AM

ahah they arent legal here in socal either. its just no cops really care.

AK370Z · 07-01-2009, 04:42 AM

Install looks nice and clean. Mine (RADAR) should be hardwired soon. I am debating right now if I should get the bracket like "MODSHACK" or no.

theDreamer · 07-01-2009, 08:29 AM

I have the bracket AK, it is very nice and get little to no vibration from the unit. Only time it vibrates is when something is moving at a very high frequency but I just barely touch the V1 and it stocks.

Great got Killerbee, only downside is the little door does not slide back at all.

JohnnyBgood · 07-01-2009, 10:04 AM

I have the bracket as well. Well worth it from a functionality and asthetics standpoint.

KillerBee370 · 07-01-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I have the bracket AK, it is very nice and get little to no vibration from the unit. Only time it vibrates is when something is moving at a very high frequency but I just barely touch the V1 and it stocks.

Great got Killerbee, only downside is the little door does not slide back at all.

Yeah it would be kinda nice if the little door was on a set of rails so that you could slide it back once opened but it's not really that big of a deal because of it's smallish size.

I forgot to mention that the GPS unit has the external antenna attached but even without it, it gets full power (all four bars) from the satelites where it sits in the cubby.

Crash · 07-01-2009, 10:09 AM

Actually, radar detectors are legal in all states except Virgina and D.C.. It's the JAMMERS that are illegal.

Radar Detector Legal - Radar Detector Law

Just google it. There's a lot of sites that explain that.

Back on topic, that install looks great. Nice work.

KillerBee370 · 07-01-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenJalapeno

ahah they arent legal here in socal either. its just no cops really care.

They're legal everywhere except Washington DC & Virginia. It's radar/laser "jammers" that aren't legal anywhere.

Crash · 07-01-2009, 10:10 AM

^^^ HAHA!!! Beat you to it!

KillerBee370 · 07-01-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

^^^ HAHA!!! Beat you to it!

What the!!... haha.. you little sneak!!

Crash · 07-01-2009, 10:13 AM

^^^ Yup! Even tricked it out with a link!

lol

Rans · 07-01-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Install looks nice and clean. Mine (RADAR) should be hardwired soon. I am debating right now if I should get the bracket like "MODSHACK" or no.

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?

KillerBee370 · 07-01-2009, 10:25 AM

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.

Rans · 07-01-2009, 11:19 AM

Check this out from a Lexus forum:

06-30-2009, 07:58 PM	#1 (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	Hardwired my radar & GPS Thank you to Pacific Star Line in Torrance Ca. for the install today. Took a few hours and the result is perfect as usual from these guys. They also did my window tint. Now I don't have any messy wires hanging around and when I turn on the car, everything powers up via 12 volts! (I believe everything is connected to the back of the 12 volt plug. (I can still plug in a phone charger, etc. to the 12 volt source) My V1.. Side view of the V1.. My widescreen Magellan Meastro 5310(saved me what?.. $1,300 from the dealer?) The best part is.. I can close it! What GPS unit?.. Completely removable if need be (bracket stays in place for easy clip in/out).. Bracket mounted.. 3 screws and one hole for wire. The thing doesn't budge.. The screen is just about as large as any OEM (but for much less $$).. Both powered up and ready to go!.. The GPS sits nice and high in an otherwise useless cubby and is easily visible/usable and the door is no nuisance to have open while driving as it is relatively small. Last edited by KillerBee370; 12-02-2009 at 06:07 PM.

07-01-2009, 04:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Install looks nice and clean. Mine (RADAR) should be hardwired soon. I am debating right now if I should get the bracket like "MODSHACK" or no. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

07-01-2009, 08:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I have the bracket AK, it is very nice and get little to no vibration from the unit. Only time it vibrates is when something is moving at a very high frequency but I just barely touch the V1 and it stocks. Great got Killerbee, only downside is the little door does not slide back at all. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-01-2009, 10:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Actually, radar detectors are legal in all states except Virgina and D.C.. It's the JAMMERS that are illegal. Radar Detector Legal - Radar Detector Law Just google it. There's a lot of sites that explain that. Back on topic, that install looks great. Nice work. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

07-01-2009, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	^^^ HAHA!!! Beat you to it! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

06-30-2009, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 304 Drives: 07 V8 4Runner 4x4 Rep Power: 15	Nice, I wish radar detectors were legal here!

07-01-2009, 02:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 290	ahah they arent legal here in socal either. its just no cops really care.

07-01-2009, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
JohnnyBgood Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 55 Drives: 2016 Sport Tech 7AT Rep Power: 16	I have the bracket as well. Well worth it from a functionality and asthetics standpoint.

07-01-2009, 10:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	^^^ Yup! Even tricked it out with a link! lol __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

07-01-2009, 10:25 AM	#14 (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	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.

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