Hide radar detector, even when hardwired?

hurricane56 · 10-10-2012, 01:57 PM

Hi All,

I recently got a Valentine 1 and followed the DIY on hardwiring the unit into the wiring harness in the FSD panel. Thanks to the great members on this forum.

For all of you that have expensive radar detectors, do you still dismount and hide the units even when hardwired? I'm still using the suction cups for the Valentine one, but was considering going to a BlendMount when they are available.

So what do you guys and gals typically do?

WilliamS · 10-10-2012, 02:08 PM

leave it where it is.

upstatedoc · 10-11-2012, 11:19 AM

I have mine hardwired to the left of the RVM but it is behind my aftermarket non-metallic tint strip so it is virtually invisible unless you're right on it. I don't normally park in questionable areas but if i did I would take it down and put it in the glove box.

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10-10-2012, 01:57 PM	#1
hurricane56 Lieutenant 37 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (9)	Hide radar detector, even when hardwired? Hi All, I recently got a Valentine 1 and followed the DIY on hardwiring the unit into the wiring harness in the FSD panel. Thanks to the great members on this forum. For all of you that have expensive radar detectors, do you still dismount and hide the units even when hardwired? I'm still using the suction cups for the Valentine one, but was considering going to a BlendMount when they are available. So what do you guys and gals typically do?
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WilliamS GoofBall 55 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	leave it where it is.
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10-11-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7535 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	I have mine hardwired to the left of the RVM but it is behind my aftermarket non-metallic tint strip so it is virtually invisible unless you're right on it. I don't normally park in questionable areas but if i did I would take it down and put it in the glove box. __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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