Professional Radar Detector install
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Racer
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From: Odessa Florida
Professional Radar Detector install
Looking for professional installer in the Tampa Bay Area.
C7 Z06....want to hide wire on V1. I don't want to do this myself.
Worried about removing parts then getting any rattles. Car is perfect no rattles !
Any suggestions on best way to hide power cord. I've looked at Blendmount....not sure about tapping into mirror power.....but would be the best way. Anyone used Blendmount.
C7 Z06....want to hide wire on V1. I don't want to do this myself.
Worried about removing parts then getting any rattles. Car is perfect no rattles !
Any suggestions on best way to hide power cord. I've looked at Blendmount....not sure about tapping into mirror power.....but would be the best way. Anyone used Blendmount.
Burning Brakes
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From: Senoia Ga
Radar detector install
Looking for professional installer in the Tampa Bay Area.
C7 Z06....want to hide wire on V1. I don't want to do this myself.
Worried about removing parts then getting any rattles. Car is perfect no rattles !
Any suggestions on best way to hide power cord. I've looked at Blendmount....not sure about tapping into mirror power.....but would be the best way. Anyone used Blendmount.
C7 Z06....want to hide wire on V1. I don't want to do this myself.
Worried about removing parts then getting any rattles. Car is perfect no rattles !
Any suggestions on best way to hide power cord. I've looked at Blendmount....not sure about tapping into mirror power.....but would be the best way. Anyone used Blendmount.
I did the one on the 13 I think the 16 might be more challenging but don't know yet.
I bought the Passport Max 2 from the manufacturer as they matched the best price I found on Ebay. I like the updates you can download on all the traffic camera and other info.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '15
Passport max2 with Blendmount & mirror tap, 20 minutes easy install. I didn't think about it before I did it the first time, but I drilled a hole in the cover for the mirror tap, otherwise it goes out the top and the cover doesn't quite snug up, or at least mine didn't. You could also notch the top a little bit to accommodate the wire.
Instructor
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From: NM
I just pre ordered the Passport Max 360. I bought the Blendmount with mirror tap and plant to install it myself. From what I have read, the install is relatively easy.
Pop a cover off, install tap, replace cover, mount blendmount, install radar.
Here is a good post with pics about a radar install. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-2015-c7.html
Pop a cover off, install tap, replace cover, mount blendmount, install radar.
Here is a good post with pics about a radar install. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-2015-c7.html
Last edited by T-Z06-J; Oct 21, 2015 at 01:28 PM.
Le Mans Master
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I don't know if he goes as far as Tampa, but you can call Don McCallister (407) 592-3160. He only does high end cars at your house. He is not cheap. But did my wife's MB.
But as the others have said, it is easy to do yourself. I recommend the Blendmount and their cord.
But as the others have said, it is easy to do yourself. I recommend the Blendmount and their cord.
Last edited by Flame Red; Oct 21, 2015 at 03:32 PM.
Burning Brakes
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...or-15-z51.html
Here's a link with some photos on installing the mirrortap I posted a while back. Very easy to do.
Bill
Here's a link with some photos on installing the mirrortap I posted a while back. Very easy to do.
Bill
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Drifting
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From: West Columbia Texas
the Blendmount is THE WAY to go....and if nothing else, you can go to the blendmount site and they have a DEALER/INSTALLER LOCATOR. you may find one close to you that way. Its what I did, and they had the Mirror Tap as well, it didn't take them long, but I didn't want to attempt it myself.
EDIT: SORRY....I went to their site and used their locator..... NO GO, I went out as far as Orlando and they didn't any. At least any they are in their data base as Certified Installers
EDIT: SORRY....I went to their site and used their locator..... NO GO, I went out as far as Orlando and they didn't any. At least any they are in their data base as Certified Installers
Last edited by Sir Nuke; Oct 21, 2015 at 04:13 PM.
Drifting
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From: Phoenix AZ
Blendmount is $129.00. This mount, a copy of the Blendmount, is $35.00 with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mirror-Mount...MAAOSw9N1Vnb51
I have had both the Blendmount and this one. They are very similar. Only real difference is the $100.00 you save!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mirror-Mount...MAAOSw9N1Vnb51
I have had both the Blendmount and this one. They are very similar. Only real difference is the $100.00 you save!
Drifting
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Or, you can get both the mount and mirror power cord for $46 with free shipping here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mirror-Mount...BWGEOW&vxp=mtr
This company makes a mirror mount for all brands of radar detectors. They are top quality...no rattles, vibration, etc. They are made of aluminum.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mirror-Mount...BWGEOW&vxp=mtr
This company makes a mirror mount for all brands of radar detectors. They are top quality...no rattles, vibration, etc. They are made of aluminum.
Blendmount is $129.00. This mount, a copy of the Blendmount, is $35.00 with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mirror-Mount...MAAOSw9N1Vnb51
I have had both the Blendmount and this one. They are very similar. Only real difference is the $100.00 you save!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mirror-Mount...MAAOSw9N1Vnb51
I have had both the Blendmount and this one. They are very similar. Only real difference is the $100.00 you save!
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Racer
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From: Odessa Florida
I don't know if he goes as far as Tampa, but you can call Don McCallister (407) 592-3160. He only does high end cars at your house. He is not cheap. But did my wife's MB.
But as the others have said, it is easy to do yourself. I recommend the Blendmount and their cord.
But as the others have said, it is easy to do yourself. I recommend the Blendmount and their cord.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
Passport max2 with Blendmount & mirror tap, 20 minutes easy install. I didn't think about it before I did it the first time, but I drilled a hole in the cover for the mirror tap, otherwise it goes out the top and the cover doesn't quite snug up, or at least mine didn't. You could also notch the top a little bit to accommodate the wire.
I mounted my Passport Max in October 2013 in my C7 (more than a year before a Blendmount was offered) and use the supplied "sticky mount" as high as possible on the windshield to the right of the mirror. It has worked fine but I added a thin braided stainless wire tether (made from a light fishing leader) since it has let loose several times when the car was hot and parked facing the sun! Tether keeps it from hitting the dash! Other than that it works great.
Last edited by JerryU; Oct 22, 2015 at 07:48 AM.
Racer
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I had an Escort 9500 with laser jammers installed. The shop installed the control in my armrest console and the meter in the lighter on the console. You have to flip up the lighter to see the meter. All of the wires are hidden, the jammers fit into the grill and you cant even see them. The GPS device is under the bumper. The unit works great and gives me updates on my phone of speed traps. Awesome unit and works great but not cheap. If you are interested I can send pics if you go that route.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
I think he's looking for a true stealth setup. A friend's Porsche 911 has it all built into the car. The radar's reading comes up in the rear mirror itself (has a mini display built into the top right corner of it) and the actual sensors are installed into the bumpers.
Personally, this is the route I'd go. I find windows down, loud exhaust, even the Passport 9500ix is hard to hear. I'd rather it pipe the warning sounds through the car speakers and it all being internally wired into the car.
Personally, this is the route I'd go. I find windows down, loud exhaust, even the Passport 9500ix is hard to hear. I'd rather it pipe the warning sounds through the car speakers and it all being internally wired into the car.
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Melting Slicks
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Looking for professional installer in the Tampa Bay Area.
C7 Z06....want to hide wire on V1. I don't want to do this myself.
Worried about removing parts then getting any rattles. Car is perfect no rattles !
Any suggestions on best way to hide power cord. I've looked at Blendmount....not sure about tapping into mirror power.....but would be the best way. Anyone used Blendmount.
C7 Z06....want to hide wire on V1. I don't want to do this myself.
Worried about removing parts then getting any rattles. Car is perfect no rattles !
Any suggestions on best way to hide power cord. I've looked at Blendmount....not sure about tapping into mirror power.....but would be the best way. Anyone used Blendmount.
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Racer
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Thanks again for the lead!