Pics of the new Radar Detector Setup

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07-23-2010, 06:47 AM

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Pics of the new Radar Detector Setup

So I bought myself a Passport 8500 Radar detector. Along with that I purchased a "Mikes Mount" to mount it to my rear view mirror. It's nothing special, but I figured I would share...

Custom mounted the MUTE button into one of the spare spots I had in the dash.

07-23-2010, 09:37 AM

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Have you ever gotten a ticket or pulled over since installing this?

(Just asking if it helps)

Because with cars of today..., I mean really, the speed limits of today are really suited for a scooter. Seriously. A scooter that can go up to 55mph.

07-23-2010, 10:06 AM

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Looks good.

Ive been thinking about doing the same with the mount. I use a suction cup mount on the windshield on the rx65 but the bass from the 13w7 makes it bounce off the windshield most of the time making an awful rattle.

07-23-2010, 12:00 PM

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Thats one of the reasons I went with the Mirror Mount. Plus, I dont like seeing suction cups on the windshield at all.

07-23-2010, 12:27 PM

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wow, cool no wires hanging going to the lighter

07-23-2010, 12:31 PM

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wow, cool no wires hanging going to the lighter

Nope, Its hardwired so there are no wires around.

07-23-2010, 12:35 PM

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looks good, never seen this done before..

i have the same radar

07-23-2010, 01:16 PM

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very nice, ill probably copy you

07-23-2010, 04:38 PM

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Where did you hardwire into?

07-23-2010, 06:56 PM

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Nice! I hardwired my Valentine 1 to my car also.

If you want to do it differently you can go here

www.freestyleconcepts.com/v1.html

07-23-2010, 08:57 PM

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Nice! I hardwired my Valentine 1 to my car also.

If you want to do it differently you can go here

www.freestyleconcepts.com/v1.html

Thanks. The nice thing is that mine is almost identical (wiring wise). I have it ran to the fuse panel and properly fused.

07-23-2010, 09:07 PM

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Mine is similiar to your set-up. Did this last week so I could regain my 12v socket for my phone.

Just posted this a few minutes ago as a follow-up to your set-up...

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....25#post7658325

07-23-2010, 09:22 PM

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Nice! where did you get that switch from?

07-23-2010, 09:22 PM

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Thanks. The nice thing is that mine is almost identical (wiring wise). I have it ran to the fuse panel and properly fused.

cool. Now since you are in NY, time for a set of laser jammers

07-23-2010, 09:30 PM

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Nice! where did you get that switch from?

Radio Shack...

07-23-2010, 10:12 PM

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Radio Shack...

Ahh thats right. I wanted the same switch but with a blue LED. I have switches with blue LED's but i have to mod them a bit. Wanted something just plug and play. Oh well. thanks!

07-24-2010, 01:10 AM

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Thats a cool setup, I have one similar to that, but my radar is long gone..Just have the wire just in case I get another one.

07-25-2010, 07:29 PM

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That's a pretty clean install.

07-28-2010, 12:12 PM

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I have one of those mounted in almost the exact same spot in my Maxima. It's the blue version though. To answer your question, I have never gotten a ticket since I put it in, and I usually go about 20-25 over. Speed limits here are ridiculously low. It's extremely sensitive and will alert me to units on the other side of a hill long before I crest it. Hope that helps. Worth every bit.