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05-13-2012, 02:37 PM | #45 |
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I'm seriously debating this. I currently do not have a radar detector either. I'm thinking about going with the Valentine 1 or the Escort Passport 9500ix along with this LI unit.
I'm assuming the dual version is front only and the quad version is front and back. My fear if I don't get both front and back protection is a popo who's sitting on a freeway on-ramp and hitting folks from the rear. If you have plenty of people around you I'm assuming the radar detector should pick it up? But if there's no one around you and he hits you I'm assuming you'd be SOL? Any idea how hard of an install it would be on one of our 1 series? I'd more than likely pay an installer to do it. I'm debating swapping out grills sometime in the future, I'm assuming I could fairly easily unmount / remount them assuming I pay close attention to where they are installed. |
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05-13-2012, 07:27 PM | #48 |
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Just paid. Got the Quad version along with a Escort Passport 9500ix Red version. Had to pay extra for 2 day shipping since I'm in a time crunch to get it installed before a 2300 mile road trip in a few weeks.
Does any have aftermarket air scoops installed behind the grills on their car? I wonder if these sensors are going to fit between the grill and those scoops? I can't remember how much room there is in there. |
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05-13-2012, 08:06 PM | #49 |
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Yep, My diodes are mounted in front of my aftermarket air scoops. In fact, I also fed the cables through one of them. GL.
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05-13-2012, 08:09 PM | #50 |
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Cool, good to know. I noticed in your pic that you have them installed in the third opening from the headlight. Would they fit in the second opening?
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05-13-2012, 10:12 PM | #51 |
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The pics are from GaryS but I have them in the same position. I assume you could try but it was just easier to mount them in the 3rd opening.
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05-14-2012, 12:39 PM | #54 |
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05-14-2012, 12:45 PM | #55 |
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Maybe I'm oversimplifying the install. 4 wires to a central processor - power wire to the central processor and a switch. Mounting the four sensors. Placing the central processor somewhere and wiring up the switch.
Seems like a 4-5 hour job max? |
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05-14-2012, 01:16 PM | #56 |
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The more I think about this the easier it makes me think it would be to just do it myself.
How's the best way to run power to it? I'm assuming you have to tap into something which only has power when the ignition is on and not straight to the battery. How hard was it to get the front cables through the firewall? I'm not even worried about mounting the switch right now, I can do that with friends once I get back to Indiana. I'd just like to have it up and running by then. |
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05-14-2012, 01:33 PM | #57 |
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I'm so torn...
I'd been looking at these LIs plus the 9500ix for the 3000km road trip I've planned for this summer, so appreciate cooler2442 pulling together this group buy. But the $1500 to protect me against things I shouldn't be doing (and probably wouldn't with wife and dog in the car) is enough to pay for the exhaust and intake I'd like to add to the car next. Yeesh - life's tough choices (aka. first-world problems). Cheers, Bryan
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Note...I did not connect the sound to the stereo speakers or radar detector. My 9500ix always alerts me when I am tagged with a laser gun.
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05-14-2012, 02:25 PM | #60 |
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OK...here is a PDF showing how to get to the cigarette power line. Looks like you dont have to lift the center console. I tapped the same line further under the ashtray.
Cigarette lighter power line: Ashtray power line.pdf How to get through the fire wall The 2nd pics shows the location: PS: the pics are from P3cars regarding their boost gauge, which is another excellent mod.
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I'll remove a grille and take a close up...maybe post by tomorrow.
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Here are some pics of the install:
Arrows show cable connector Arrows show the two cables through the firewall, opposite side of post #60 step 13. Note...it is important to mount the diodes at the same height from the ground, and in perfect alignment from the left to right side of the car. It is a bit tricky but as you can see adjustments can be made.
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05-15-2012, 07:41 PM | #65 |
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Yes, I can do that...pm me your address. The unit comes with a ground wire...I connected to the harness behind the ashtray. There are a few areas available for ground purposes.
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