Radar detectors... Recommendations?
10-22-2013, 10:47 AM
#22
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Passport 9500s are the best but if I had a new Corvette I'd spend the $2.5K for their full integrated version. It has laser scrambling, it's built in to your dash, and it actually works better because the sensors are remote mounted in the front and rear bumpers.
One of the larger benefits is that you can leave your targa top off without worrying about someone reaching in and snatching your radar detector.
One of the larger benefits is that you can leave your targa top off without worrying about someone reaching in and snatching your radar detector.
10-22-2013, 10:49 AM
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You can get a hardwire kit for the 9500ix or V1. This is what it looks like:
Now, go to autozone and purchase a "fuse tap kit" as pictured below:
Connect your (prob red or black) power wire from the radar hardwire kit to the red power wire in the fuse tap kit using the provided blue wire clamp (strip ends of wire, put in each side of blue clamp, and clamp 2 times using pliers) Once this is done, it should look like this:
Now, open the fuse box inside the car's cabin (usually in glove box, but not sure where on new vette) find the (most likely 10amp) fuse for a ACC power item (anything that turns on with the ignition on, like the 12 volt DC socket) and replace the existing lone 10amp fuse with your new 10amp fuse tap with wire coming off.
Located somewhere near the fuse box, there should be a ground bolt (or any bolt grounded to the metal dash frame). unbolt that bolt, slide in your black ground wire with the provided clamp, and retighten bolt.
Once done with the 2 above steps, should look like this (generic fuse box picture, NOT C7's fuse box):
Now you are connected. Now route your wire within the dash panels/pillars and up to and through the roof panel cover to desired location, usually coming out of the roof panel at the review mirror. Should look like this:
Now, go to autozone and purchase a "fuse tap kit" as pictured below:
Connect your (prob red or black) power wire from the radar hardwire kit to the red power wire in the fuse tap kit using the provided blue wire clamp (strip ends of wire, put in each side of blue clamp, and clamp 2 times using pliers) Once this is done, it should look like this:
Now, open the fuse box inside the car's cabin (usually in glove box, but not sure where on new vette) find the (most likely 10amp) fuse for a ACC power item (anything that turns on with the ignition on, like the 12 volt DC socket) and replace the existing lone 10amp fuse with your new 10amp fuse tap with wire coming off.
Located somewhere near the fuse box, there should be a ground bolt (or any bolt grounded to the metal dash frame). unbolt that bolt, slide in your black ground wire with the provided clamp, and retighten bolt.
Once done with the 2 above steps, should look like this (generic fuse box picture, NOT C7's fuse box):
Now you are connected. Now route your wire within the dash panels/pillars and up to and through the roof panel cover to desired location, usually coming out of the roof panel at the review mirror. Should look like this:
Last edited by Br0; 10-22-2013 at 11:02 AM.
10-22-2013, 10:55 AM
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I went with the passport Max. It is supposedly better than the escort 9500ci, or valentine 1, although I would like the arrows on the v1, I like the extra features of the Max (auto learns bogus signals, supposedly longer range). I would have preferred a 9500ci, but two issues. One is that it's a couple years old with the max replacing the 9500, but they don't have an under the hood version of the max yet, and two is that the laser shifters are illegal in Illinois. (sigh)
I really really need to get out of this state. Oh, and geiko just donated 500 laser guns to the Illinois State Troopers. How nice of them. Bastards.
I really really need to get out of this state. Oh, and geiko just donated 500 laser guns to the Illinois State Troopers. How nice of them. Bastards.
10-22-2013, 11:05 AM
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I pulled out the contact cylinder which is a pain to do. I used a hex head wrench to hook the slots at the bottom of the cylinder. Pulling on the left slot then right slot until it came out. There must be a tool for this. After I got the cylinder out I tapped into the positive wire using an Autocraft 1/4" disconnect & T-Tap (part #85468).
Then I removed a hex head bolt under the dash on the driver side of the console and attached the negative wire.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1382454318
Then I removed a hex head bolt under the dash on the driver side of the console and attached the negative wire.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1382454318
Last edited by Glenmcp; 02-13-2014 at 04:09 PM.
10-22-2013, 11:24 AM
#27
Nothing but Valentine One always - I have three now and have owned one since the early nineties. You can send them in to be upgraded occasionally and they stay up to date and as good or better than anything else on the market. The directional alert left right behind or of course ahead warnings help a lot. There are several very good detectors now days - each has strengths and weaknesses but my money continues to be on the V-1
10-22-2013, 11:38 AM
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I pulled out the contact cylinder which is a pain to do. I used a hex head wrench to hook the slots at the bottom of the cylinder. Pulling on the left slot then right slot until it came out. There must be a tool for this. After I got the cylinder out I tapped into the positive wire using an Autocraft 1/4" disconnect & T-Tap (part #85468).
Then I removed a hex head bolt under the dash on the driver side of the console and attached the negative wire.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1382454318
Then I removed a hex head bolt under the dash on the driver side of the console and attached the negative wire.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...1&d=1382454318
10-22-2013, 11:38 AM
#29
Get something with laser shifters. In Texas everything else is a waste of time. Escort Max lets you know laser hits but does not give enough time to slow down. Escort 9500ci with Blinder HP 905 compact laser defense is a great combo.
Last edited by Jordan6908; 10-22-2013 at 11:57 AM.
10-22-2013, 12:13 PM
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I like that combo! I'm not all that mechanically smart. Who would install something like this?
10-22-2013, 12:23 PM
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Escort 9500ix or Max....all day everyday...I have the 9500ix and love it and have heard great things about the Max...
The lead time for an alert is second to none on mine and with the speed trap and red light cam alerts as well it's the best co-pilot for me....
Both on the high end price wise but you want a good detector you have to pay...
The lead time for an alert is second to none on mine and with the speed trap and red light cam alerts as well it's the best co-pilot for me....
Both on the high end price wise but you want a good detector you have to pay...
Very happy with my 2008 model 9500ix that gets updated and if I did more traveling on HWYs I would get a Max
10-22-2013, 12:26 PM
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10-22-2013, 01:32 PM
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10-22-2013, 01:52 PM
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I was all v1 all the time for years. Swore by them. But I couldn't find a place to mount it that didn't look like poop and my laser jammer had a small half inch by 4 inch display also. So I got the k40 hidden system. I LOVE IT. So stealth and tons of great features. It's expensive but worth it.
10-22-2013, 02:13 PM
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You can get a hardwire kit for the 9500ix or V1. This is what it looks like:
Now, go to autozone and purchase a "fuse tap kit" as pictured below:
Connect your (prob red or black) power wire from the radar hardwire kit to the red power wire in the fuse tap kit using the provided blue wire clamp (strip ends of wire, put in each side of blue clamp, and clamp 2 times using pliers) Once this is done, it should look like this:
Now, open the fuse box inside the car's cabin (usually in glove box, but not sure where on new vette) find the (most likely 10amp) fuse for a ACC power item (anything that turns on with the ignition on, like the 12 volt DC socket) and replace the existing lone 10amp fuse with your new 10amp fuse tap with wire coming off.
Located somewhere near the fuse box, there should be a ground bolt (or any bolt grounded to the metal dash frame). unbolt that bolt, slide in your black ground wire with the provided clamp, and retighten bolt.
Once done with the 2 above steps, should look like this (generic fuse box picture, NOT C7's fuse box):
Now you are connected. Now route your wire within the dash panels/pillars and up to and through the roof panel cover to desired location, usually coming out of the roof panel at the review mirror. Should look like this:
Now, go to autozone and purchase a "fuse tap kit" as pictured below:
Connect your (prob red or black) power wire from the radar hardwire kit to the red power wire in the fuse tap kit using the provided blue wire clamp (strip ends of wire, put in each side of blue clamp, and clamp 2 times using pliers) Once this is done, it should look like this:
Now, open the fuse box inside the car's cabin (usually in glove box, but not sure where on new vette) find the (most likely 10amp) fuse for a ACC power item (anything that turns on with the ignition on, like the 12 volt DC socket) and replace the existing lone 10amp fuse with your new 10amp fuse tap with wire coming off.
Located somewhere near the fuse box, there should be a ground bolt (or any bolt grounded to the metal dash frame). unbolt that bolt, slide in your black ground wire with the provided clamp, and retighten bolt.
Once done with the 2 above steps, should look like this (generic fuse box picture, NOT C7's fuse box):
Now you are connected. Now route your wire within the dash panels/pillars and up to and through the roof panel cover to desired location, usually coming out of the roof panel at the review mirror. Should look like this:
on the top in back off of the mirror! That beats All that work you posted!