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bennettag10 · 03-10-2009, 10:11 PM

obviously this is not going to be used to light up a cig... who would want there beautiful new camaro to smell like

?

but... like many others, i have a radar detector. Is the only adapter in the center console? that is the only place I have seen it so far. Is there not one on the dash somewhere like most cars?

it would just be really annoying if the only place it came from was the center console. I don't want a stupid cord going from the center console to my windshield...

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-10-2009, 10:21 PM

They should be putting them in the A pillar by now. Drives me nuts! Or at least have a cavity in the dash wehere you can hide the cables or plug them in.

As much as I would hate to say it, I think there is only one. But I am not 100% certain on that.

Nexus6 · 03-10-2009, 10:26 PM

what kind of radar detecor ? Me beltronics has a cable that can be wire to the fuse box and ran up the pillar and under the headliner to come out at the rear view mirror.But for the Camaro im getting a hidden one with custom install.........and laser jammers

bennettag10 · 03-10-2009, 10:38 PM

i recently got a passport escort 9500ix... its freakin awesome... tells me where red light cameras are and learns false signals. I guess there could be a way to wire it into the headliner, the only problem is that the plug in part has a mute button, which is really convenient and keeps you from leaning all the way up to the dash to mute...

Tal · 03-10-2009, 10:42 PM

There are two power plugs, one is just in front of the shifter and one is inside the center storage, seems to me you could make a decent looking split off the onstar power with just a little work to really reduce the clutter though.

bennettag10 · 03-10-2009, 10:58 PM

is this one!?!?! if so i would be very happy

ucla1ove3 · 03-10-2009, 11:35 PM

no that's... launch control??? or something like that

Nexus6 · 03-10-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bennettag10

i recently got a passport escort 9500ix... its freakin awesome... tells me where red light cameras are and learns false signals. I guess there could be a way to wire it into the headliner, the only problem is that the plug in part has a mute button, which is really convenient and keeps you from leaning all the way up to the dash to mute...

https://www.escortradar.com/store/di...cord-blue.html

can have that controller ran to a nice spot that is close to you (probably closer than the cigarette lighter version) .

Camarino · 03-11-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bennettag10

is this one!?!?! if so i would be very happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucla1ove3

no that's... launch control??? or something like that

Yes actually i think it is because the "launch control" isn't a specific button, it's the traction control button pressed twice that enables launch control and that button is next to what you circled so i think what you circled is it, bcuz it looks like it has a latch

Camarino · 03-11-2009, 12:55 AM

i'm actually lookin for a detector that scrambles and warns but is not TOO expensive any thoughts?

btw does teh passport 9500ix scramble too ?

Tal · 03-11-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bennettag10

is this one!?!?! if so i would be very happy

Yes that's a power plug, I believe that to the left of the power is the traction control button and that's what ucla is thinking of. There are pics around that show this more clearly, you might check the Indy pic threads if you want a better look as I'm fairly sure someone got pics of both plugs, just keep in mind those were preproduction interiors and some little things don't look quite right.

ucla1ove3 · 03-11-2009, 05:05 PM

thanks tal

fastball · 03-11-2009, 09:38 PM

I have the 9500 Escort as well. Great detector.

I do suggest to everyone to direct wire their detector. If you are technically savy, I'm sure there is a 12v acc power somewhere in the overhead console (especially if you get the moonroof). Or you can run the wire tucked up in the headliner, down either A-pillar, under the dash, and into the 12v outlet in the center console next to the traction control switch.

If you're not as technically inclined, I would still recomend having someone do it for you. A direct wired detector has a clean look and obviously turns off and on when you start the car and shut it off.

Nexus6 · 03-11-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

I have the 9500 Escort as well. Great detector.

I do suggest to everyone to direct wire their detector. If you are technically savy, I'm sure there is a 12v acc power somewhere in the overhead console (especially if you get the moonroof). Or you can run the wire tucked up in the headliner, down either A-pillar, under the dash, and into the 12v outlet in the center console next to the traction control switch.

If you're not as technically inclined, I would still recomend having someone do it for you. A direct wired detector has a clean look and obviously turns off and on when you start the car and shut it off.

but nobody would leave it up on the window when not in the car right ?

03-10-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
bennettag10 me like fast cars Drives: 2500 Silverado, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 40	cigarette lighter location... obviously this is not going to be used to light up a cig... who would want there beautiful new camaro to smell like ? but... like many others, i have a radar detector. Is the only adapter in the center console? that is the only place I have seen it so far. Is there not one on the dash somewhere like most cars? it would just be really annoying if the only place it came from was the center console. I don't want a stupid cord going from the center console to my windshield...

03-10-2009, 10:21 PM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	They should be putting them in the A pillar by now. Drives me nuts! Or at least have a cavity in the dash wehere you can hide the cables or plug them in. As much as I would hate to say it, I think there is only one. But I am not 100% certain on that. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-10-2009, 10:26 PM	#3
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	what kind of radar detecor ? Me beltronics has a cable that can be wire to the fuse box and ran up the pillar and under the headliner to come out at the rear view mirror.But for the Camaro im getting a hidden one with custom install.........and laser jammers __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

03-11-2009, 12:55 AM	#10
Camarino DrIvE iT LiKe Ya STOLE It Drives: 2005 Mustang, '68 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 1,007	i'm actually lookin for a detector that scrambles and warns but is not TOO expensive any thoughts? btw does teh passport 9500ix scramble too ? __________________ Lol SILLY RICER WINGS ARE FOR PLANES! :flag1: :flag2: :flag1: :flag2:

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03-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#4
bennettag10 me like fast cars Drives: 2500 Silverado, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 40	i recently got a passport escort 9500ix... its freakin awesome... tells me where red light cameras are and learns false signals. I guess there could be a way to wire it into the headliner, the only problem is that the plug in part has a mute button, which is really convenient and keeps you from leaning all the way up to the dash to mute...

03-10-2009, 10:42 PM	#5
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	There are two power plugs, one is just in front of the shifter and one is inside the center storage, seems to me you could make a decent looking split off the onstar power with just a little work to really reduce the clutter though.

03-10-2009, 10:58 PM	#6
bennettag10 me like fast cars Drives: 2500 Silverado, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 40	is this one!?!?! if so i would be very happy

03-11-2009, 09:38 PM	#13
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	I have the 9500 Escort as well. Great detector. I do suggest to everyone to direct wire their detector. If you are technically savy, I'm sure there is a 12v acc power somewhere in the overhead console (especially if you get the moonroof). Or you can run the wire tucked up in the headliner, down either A-pillar, under the dash, and into the 12v outlet in the center console next to the traction control switch. If you're not as technically inclined, I would still recomend having someone do it for you. A direct wired detector has a clean look and obviously turns off and on when you start the car and shut it off.