superlubricity

Some quick pics of my "pseudo" hard-wired Escort Passport 9500i radar detector.

Instead of tapping into a power source, I used an aftermarket Cigarette Lighter Plug w/ Straight (Flat) Power Cord run above the headliner, down the passenger side A-pillar and into the glove box's switched 12V outlet.

The LED color matches perfectly with the mirror, the detector has a clear/level view of the road ahead and it is barely visible from the outside.

motorkas

Very nicely done - did the same thing except it was run directly to the fuse box. It really cleans up the interior nicely!!!!

superlubricity

That's the way to go!

Unfortunately, there is no fuse box in the interior cabin of the C63.

nrgy

I like your install, just how I wired my V1, although I put the detector to the left of the mirror. Btw, I noticed your mirror has a compass display. Mine doesn't

Raleighc63

Great pic's.. But prefer the V1.

V1 # 1 Radar Detector - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

NRGY - I think there are a few buttons on the rearview that allow you to select the compass.

M-bENZ

how did you really hardwired them to the fuse box ? do you have any pics where you connect them ? I will get the radar soon.

Thanks,

Andy

superlubricity

Cool. I've used both units also and I found that Escort's 9500-series better suited my needs. For me, the ability to lock out non-threats was a huge must-have with all of the radar-based Speed Limit signs and non-threatning radar sources on my commute.

What didn't you like about the 9500i when you personally tried it?

BTW, the link/review you posted is from 2002.

sjhugh

Nice install, good position.


My mirror (Automatic Anti-Dazzle) doesn’t have any buttons.

peet

How did you get it to stick to the dot matrix materia behind the mirror?

avengerboater

That's super neat, Wayne!!! I may have to pick your brain and do that! I was going to get the 9500xi but didn't go through with it because I hated having wires dangling around my dashboard. Great job!

motorkas

That really is

simple plug and play - find the same voltage fuse as the cigarette lighter - plug it in. This is the cord that will plug into your fuse box - remember to ground it or it won't work! should be able to throw up pics latter.

https://www.escortradar.com/store/di...cord-blue.html

M-bENZ

appreciate it man....I wonder if we can cut the original wire then connect them to the fuse box ? what you think ? just not sure how many amp does the radar has ...

Andy

superlubricity

Thanks. Whenever you are ready.

c63canada

nice job.

Too bad detectors are illegal here with very heavy fines.

superlubricity

It is perfectly smooth there.

aleksandar1099

It is a good place to put it, however, on the top of the 9500 is the reverse radar pickup, and It is covered in you current setup. In my e55 I had it in the same place, just a little lower and to the right!

superlubricity

There is only one radar antenna/horn on the 9500i and it faces forward. I think you are talking about the little rear laser port on the top of the unit. I'm not worried about that at all as laser detection is worthless. If you get hit with laser and all you have is a detector, you're getting a ticket.

I'm addressing the laser issue in the Spring when I install the Blinder M47 jammers.

vitamink

Superlubricity, I have a quick questions for your set-up. Do you have pic about how to set the wire above the headliner and down the passenger side A-pillar? I want to learn how to do it in the clean way..Thanks, man!

andy_meng1024

Nice install. I have my V1 on the left side so it's easier to mute it.

superlubricity

Sorry, I don't have pics but I'll try to describe what I did.

The area between the headliner and windshield has plenty of space to hide the wire. I pulled the A-pillar out just far enough to get the flat wire to lay behind the cover up top and then I ran the wire behind the fabric covered rubber strip that runs the length of the front of the A-pillar frame.

Hope that helps.

Vegas_AMG_C63

For those who want to wire to the fuse block. Check these out... very handy. (Add-A-Fuse) http://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-BP-HH.../dp/B000GKEXK2

C63newdude

That link is from 2002. It is 2010 now and the V1 is obsolete.

mrc63jg

I have my passport hardwired to the fuse box. If you open the driver's side door and look at the steering column then look just down and to the left of that where I believe there's some sort of warning sticker, there's a plastic piece that you can pop out to reveal the fuses.

vitamink

Thanks! that really helps. But how do you fix the wire on the windshield? use stick? sorry if the questions sounds silly?

superlubricity

Really? I couldn't find anything like that. Are there 12V switched sources there? Can you please take a pic?

No need to attach it. It fits/rests above the headliner.