radar detector to mirror?
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 704
Likes: 101
From: Duluth MN
radar detector to mirror?
I previously wired in my detector to my mirror. The wires have pin connections that plug in to the back of the mirror.They have pulled out. Now I am having trouble getting power back out. The mirror lights still work. Does anyone have some pics or video on making this connection on the back of the mirror? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,303
Likes: 24,776
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
You might also try posting in the Audio and Electronics section of the forum.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,994
Likes: 386
From: Chandler AZ
I wanted to get a Valentine One radar detector for probably 15 years, never had a radar detector.
I drove by a cop that had something to his eyes, as he was hidden off the road looking at cars through it, at night, not far from there someone else was pulled over.
He was using both hands and it was square or rectangular, kinda reminded me of the toy as a kid where you put the wheel thing in that has pictures that you hold up to your eyes, click the button and it moves to the next picture.
I'm guessing the device he was using is laser or radar?
I drove by a cop that had something to his eyes, as he was hidden off the road looking at cars through it, at night, not far from there someone else was pulled over.
He was using both hands and it was square or rectangular, kinda reminded me of the toy as a kid where you put the wheel thing in that has pictures that you hold up to your eyes, click the button and it moves to the next picture.
I'm guessing the device he was using is laser or radar?
Last edited by 1999corvettels1; Jul 22, 2018 at 01:10 PM.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 611
Likes: 415
From: Sarasota, Florida
2025 C7 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified
2019 C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods)
I wanted to get a Valentine One radar detector for probably 15 years, never had a radar detector.
I drove by a cop that had something to his eyes, as he was hidden off the road looking at cars through it, at night, not far from there someone else was pulled over.
He was using both hands and it was square or rectangular, kinda reminded me of the toy as a kid where you put the wheel thing in that has pictures that you hold up to your eyes, click the button and it moves to the next picture.
I'm guessing the device he was using is laser or radar?
I drove by a cop that had something to his eyes, as he was hidden off the road looking at cars through it, at night, not far from there someone else was pulled over.
He was using both hands and it was square or rectangular, kinda reminded me of the toy as a kid where you put the wheel thing in that has pictures that you hold up to your eyes, click the button and it moves to the next picture.
I'm guessing the device he was using is laser or radar?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,473
Likes: 691
From: West Virginia
Radar detectors are useful for finding fixed speed cameras and some older "bolted to the cruiser" cameras. But, it's mostly laser. There are detectors that claim to pick it up, but mostly it's too late to react.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,699
Likes: 147
Seems like almost every LEO has it on while driving.
AL Priority laser jammer works pretty good for laser.
Last edited by StrangelovesM6Vert; Jul 22, 2018 at 06:59 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,699
Likes: 147
I don't know about tapping the mirror but I put my V1 at the top of the A Pillar where LEOs and thieves don't see it.
If I do get pulled over for something the visor hides it from an LEO looking in on the passenger side.
In my Hemi Cherokee
If I do get pulled over for something the visor hides it from an LEO looking in on the passenger side.
In my Hemi Cherokee
Last edited by StrangelovesM6Vert; Jul 23, 2018 at 11:51 AM.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 273
Likes: 39
From: SC
I used the info in this link to do mine years ago. FYI, Laser is not the norm, it's expensive and the LEO has to work hard to target you. KA the normal, I run into them everyday (3 vehicles, all running Escort 9500ix and all connected to the mirror for power). Escort 360 replaced the 9500ix (360d coverage). Only place I ran into Laser was in VA. Luckily, I was speeding too much.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tector-to.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...g-diagram.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tector-to.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...g-diagram.html
Last edited by mikeam; Jul 23, 2018 at 01:10 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,994
Likes: 386
From: Chandler AZ
Or is having one make one look guilty of being a speeder?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,699
Likes: 147
All the Cops are Criminals and all the Sinners Saints
IMO LEOs are more inclined to give you a ticket if they see you have a radar detector.
None have ever noticed it at the A Pillar even from the passenger side.
Also in my location you don't have a noticeable to others red light on below the mirror.
Discretion is the better part of Valor.
Last edited by StrangelovesM6Vert; Jul 23, 2018 at 03:22 PM.