261M wheels, 50% Ceramic Tint, Garmin Nuvi, V1

[BMW Dreamer]

Great job and real cool. Nice car and Coral is so HOT.

[Imola.ZHP]

Originally Posted by TagMan

I have built-in nav, so I had put my V1 in the same spot you placed your nav. Not ideal for a radar detector, but it works and looks good there!

What are you talking about?

Do some googling, everything I've ever read has said to put the radar detector as high up on the windshield as you can. Make sure to keep it level and make sure to keep the sensors just below any "eyebrow" OEM or other...

As for the hard-wiring, mine is currently getting power and ground from what I believe is the power/ground for the un-used pre-wired bluetooth microphone in my car. Took me +-30 minutes to figure out, test, install and tape up...

OP - Good Stuff! LOVE THE WHEELS! Great placement on the Garmin, I love OEM navi units (my e46 has one) but as aftermarket units become less expensive, easier to update, and easier to use, I just don't see myself ordering a new car with an OEM unit...

[MrRoboto]

So glad those wheels are standard in Canada with the MSport pack.

[JAMS 135]

Originally Posted by aedeau

can we get a shot of the tyres from front and back of the car? I'm interested in upgrading my 18" 208s to 225s front and 255s rear. Stock is 215/245

... not great shots because of the light but should give you an idea.

[JAMS 135]

Originally Posted by Nice1

were you able to weigh the stock wheels?

261M wheels with RE760 NRF (225s & 255s) installed. Weight difference: about one pound heavier, per wheel: check here for weights:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ams+135&page=3

[JAMS 135]

Originally Posted by RobLS

Didn't see much about your tint, but I think it looks great on your color choice.

My car has 50% LLumar Axcess Ceramic all round:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=jams+135

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by imola.zhp

What are you talking about?

Do some googling, everything I've ever read has said to put the radar detector as high up on the windshield as you can. Make sure to keep it level and make sure to keep the sensors just below any "eyebrow" OEM or other...

As for the hard-wiring, mine is currently getting power and ground from what I believe is the power/ground for the un-used pre-wired bluetooth microphone in my car. Took me +-30 minutes to figure out, test, install and tape up...

..

He's talking about having his detector mounted on the dash on the drivers side where the OP placed his Garmin, NOT up high on the windshield as pictured in this thread. Mounting the detector up high is a little better for RADAR, but it's worse for LASER. Either location will work fine.

Also, there's a really good DIY thread on the detector installation that points out the specific wire needed, so you don't have to search for it.

[Peakrunner]

Nice AC-Hydraulic floor jack BTW. ;-) I bet that makes short work getting the car off the floor.

[gemini330zhp]

Perfect set up!!!! Also saving money by not getting the Factory Navi!!! Better to put the money for other things!!!

[Robert]

Looks awesome. I am thinking about getting 50% all around ceramic as well. How big is the difference or should I get 35%?

[taiheung]

I thought the 261Ms were standard on the 135?
Or is that just in Aus?

[MrRoboto]

Originally Posted by taiheung

I thought the 261Ms were standard on the 135?
Or is that just in Aus?

In Canada as well.

[Jack in Jax]

For those interested in mounting & hard-wiring a radar detector, this DIY thread may prove helpful:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97545

Jack

[JAMS 135]

NUVI 760