Radar Install

J BONE · 11-01-2013, 08:06 PM

Hey guys, where is the best place to get my radar detector hard wired into the car? Best buy had no clue how to do it today. So frustrating! Thanks guys. Been a while since I've been on here. Sold the M3, got an E90 335. Family is growing

///M3NACE · 11-01-2013, 08:42 PM

Its a fairly simple process rather than going to the fuse box for mine I ended up getting the flashlight to cig lighter adaptor.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Oem-BMW-flashlight-Power-Adapter-12v-Cigarette-Lighter-82110004073-E46-E39-/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/YNEAAOxyGqZSYXyf/$T2eC16ZHJH0FG1p3pQs(BSY(yeo4Tg~~60_35.JPG

Im under warranty and didn't want them thinking anything out of the ordinary

chicagob5 · 11-01-2013, 10:23 PM

i used a tap-a-fuse from autozone.

super easy man.

///M3NACE · 11-01-2013, 11:02 PM

What did you tap into? Might be wanting to do this in the near future when my warranty gives up.

J BONE · 11-02-2013, 12:14 AM

Interesting. Always heard of people tapping into the sunroof for power. I don't want cords all over. Did that for 3+ years and would like to have it more sleak.

midwesterner · 11-02-2013, 12:05 PM

Just curious, what radar did you get? Thinking of getting a V1....

chicagob5 · 11-02-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

What did you tap into? Might be wanting to do this in the near future when my warranty gives up.

I believe I used the PDC/ Homelink fuse.

I found a guide that walks you through it, I used pretty much the same wiring setup and it works great! on/off with ignition.

http://www.billswebspace.com/BMWe90R...stallation.htm

J BONE · 11-02-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by midwesterner

Just curious, what radar did you get? Thinking of getting a V1....

I have an escort 9500ix. I debated on the V1 as well but found a good deal on this one 3 years ago. I like the arrow option on the V1, think that would be great. Have to say though, this has saved me multiple times. Will never go without one again.

J BONE · 11-02-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagob5

I believe I used the PDC/ Homelink fuse.

I found a guide that walks you through it, I used pretty much the same wiring setup and it works great! on/off with ignition.

http://www.billswebspace.com/BMWe90R...stallation.htm

Seems fairly easy it I'm sure I would screw something up haha. Was hoping for a place that could do it for a reasonable amount of money. Time is always my problem!

ntpcrew13 · 11-03-2013, 01:47 AM

i can install it for you.

gulshan · 11-03-2013, 08:45 AM

I got my radar installed at Rays in bloomingdale. (e92). They are really good. If for whatever reason who want dealer to install the only dealer that installs is Moterwerks bmw in barrington.

J BONE · 11-03-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ntpcrew13

i can install it for you.

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Thanks. Let's figure out a good time and place. I'm all over place during the week.

J BONE · 11-03-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gulshan

I got my radar installed at Rays in bloomingdale. (e92). They are really good. If for whatever reason who want dealer to install the only dealer that installs is Moterwerks bmw in barrington.

I've heard of them. Motorwerks probably charges a ton. But at least you would have dealership warranty?

Thanks guys, appreciate the responses.

mkPOTO · 11-09-2013, 01:38 PM

J i can help you to if you want, let me know

WRichieX · 11-25-2013, 08:09 PM

I know this post has been a bit but...Super Easy http://www.safeer.us/?p=281. Start to finish 30 min. The hardest/longest part was getting the dome light off. I have the V1 and the external display and the time was including hiding the wires in the pillar and running the display wire to set my external display in the "ashtray" area.

Long_Wang · 12-10-2013, 10:24 AM

bone WTF why didn't you text me?

come by me the Best Buy has done it in my last 3 BMWs for like $30 and custom routing for the mute button into the ashtray.

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J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Radar Install Hey guys, where is the best place to get my radar detector hard wired into the car? Best buy had no clue how to do it today. So frustrating! Thanks guys. Been a while since I've been on here. Sold the M3, got an E90 335. Family is growing
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///M3NACE Banned 184 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	Its a fairly simple process rather than going to the fuse box for mine I ended up getting the flashlight to cig lighter adaptor. http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Oem-BMW-flashlight-Power-Adapter-12v-Cigarette-Lighter-82110004073-E46-E39-/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/YNEAAOxyGqZSYXyf/$T2eC16ZHJH0FG1p3pQs(BSY(yeo4Tg~~60_35.JPG Im under warranty and didn't want them thinking anything out of the ordinary
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chicagob5 Lieutenant 258 Rep 450 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	i used a tap-a-fuse from autozone. super easy man.
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///M3NACE Banned 184 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	What did you tap into? Might be wanting to do this in the near future when my warranty gives up.
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J BONE The Boss 113 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Interesting. Always heard of people tapping into the sunroof for power. I don't want cords all over. Did that for 3+ years and would like to have it more sleak.
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gulshan Private First Class 32 Rep 153 Posts Drives: e92-n54 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	I got my radar installed at Rays in bloomingdale. (e92). They are really good. If for whatever reason who want dealer to install the only dealer that installs is Moterwerks bmw in barrington.
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WRichieX Major 87 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	I know this post has been a bit but...Super Easy http://www.safeer.us/?p=281. Start to finish 30 min. The hardest/longest part was getting the dome light off. I have the V1 and the external display and the time was including hiding the wires in the pillar and running the display wire to set my external display in the "ashtray" area. __________________ 07 BMW 335i E93 6MT (Praying neighborhood doesn't get flooded...again) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (Flooded) 08 Audi TT 2.0T DSG (Flooded) 03 Subaru WRX 5MT (Flooded)
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Long_Wang Mr Wonderful 61 Rep 781 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chi-town iTrader: (2)	bone WTF why didn't you text me? come by me the Best Buy has done it in my last 3 BMWs for like $30 and custom routing for the mute button into the ashtray. __________________
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