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Augie1978 · 07-08-2009, 07:21 AM

I am looking for a way to wire my radar detector to a power source in the rear view mirror/dome light. Has anyone done this yet? I like the looks of having the radar detector next to the rear view mirror attached to the top of the windsheild but am getting tired of looking at the power cord draping down to the console outlet.

Sir Nuke · 07-10-2009, 05:15 PM

not to long ago I was looking for a new detector and I ran across onje that and an accessories set up just like you decribt some does make that set up.

Sir Nuke · 07-10-2009, 08:29 PM

I looked around and found this, the Invisicord, you have power to the rearview mirror, and if you use a mount up by the mirror, AND if you have one of the following detectors, you are set.

Escort 9500i, 8500, X50, 7500, 6800, Solo S2
Valentine V1
Beltronics STi Driver, Pro RX65, Pro RX55, Vector 995, Vector 965, Vector 955,
Vector 940 (phone style connector), and Express 795
Basically any detector that uses the Escort/V1 Smartcord for power for above brands...

LyssaRaen · 07-10-2009, 09:08 PM

Mounted mine at the top of the windshield next to the mirror. Tucked the cord along the top of the windshield and ran the cord down the A pillar and tapped into power at the auxillary outlet in the console. Works great!

Li0nel1234 · 07-22-2009, 10:30 PM

Are any of you putting in a gps? I have a little garmin but can't decide where I want to put it.
I was thinking about the A pillar. but then I will have to run the chord a ways under the dash and everythign to the cig lighter.
Anyone have any ideas?
Near the mirror is too much. There's not enough vision as it is.

Van · 08-03-2009, 08:35 PM

Are you all taking off pieces of the dash to do this? I have a V1 but don't want to be taking off interior pieces that snap on or off....only ones that have screws.

Isn't there anything in terms of un-used fuses and such that can be tapped into using the fuse taps you buy at auto-zone?

Cmurf_SS · 08-30-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Li0nel1234

Are any of you putting in a gps? I have a little garmin but can't decide where I want to put it.
I was thinking about the A pillar. but then I will have to run the chord a ways under the dash and everythign to the cig lighter.
Anyone have any ideas?
Near the mirror is too much. There's not enough vision as it is.

Might sound distracting, but on long road trips, I mounted my gps right onto the stereo face, there is a little flat spot on the uppoer left that will take most of the universal cups.. easy access.. More permanent solution .. dunno yet.

POWERFREAK · 08-31-2009, 01:31 PM

I used the "Invisacord" (12") for my V1. Tapped into the power wires that run into the mirror. Works great, easy install. You just need to pull off the plastic cover that hides the wires...and plug 2 wires into the harness.

I'll double check which wires and post it later.

600hp-lpe · 09-20-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

I used the "Invisacord" (12") for my V1. Tapped into the power wires that run into the mirror. Works great, easy install. You just need to pull off the plastic cover that hides the wires...and plug 2 wires into the harness.

I'll double check which wires and post it later.

I am about to do this (once my car is home). I would like to know which wire is power, and which is ground on the back of the mirror. Thanks!

POWERFREAK · 09-20-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 570hp-lpe

I am about to do this (once my car is home). I would like to know which wire is power, and which is ground on the back of the mirror. Thanks!

no problem...here goes...

There's a connector behind the mirror (remove the plastic cover). Use the end that's facing the floor. The ground is white w/ a black stripe. It's all the way on the passenger side of the connector. The + lead is RED and it's in the same row as the ground (a few wires over).

It's kind of a pain to get to and see. I removed my mirror and disconnected the wiring to make it easier. The invisacord ends fit real nicely in the wire connector. Well worth the $16.

For anyone else interested...here's the link...
http://invisicord.com/osc2/catalog/p...e66d953507ad63

600hp-lpe · 09-20-2009, 01:22 PM

Cool - Thanks for the info. I have the invisicord already. that, with the blendmount and a peice of velcro adn I will have a good mount for the V1. All I need is my car...

ZombieEatsYou · 09-27-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Van

Are you all taking off pieces of the dash to do this? I have a V1 but don't want to be taking off interior pieces that snap on or off....only ones that have screws.

Isn't there anything in terms of un-used fuses and such that can be tapped into using the fuse taps you buy at auto-zone?

I went to 3 different stores and all their fuse taps were way too big to fit. I might have to go to the invisicord route.

NightStash · 10-07-2009, 12:19 PM

What length Invisicord did you order?

POWERFREAK · 10-07-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NightStash

What length Invisicord did you order?

I got the 12"...it's long enough to mount it next to the mirror, up towards the top of the windshield.

07-08-2009, 07:21 AM	#1
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	Need wiring alernative for radar detector I am looking for a way to wire my radar detector to a power source in the rear view mirror/dome light. Has anyone done this yet? I like the looks of having the radar detector next to the rear view mirror attached to the top of the windsheild but am getting tired of looking at the power cord draping down to the console outlet. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

07-10-2009, 08:29 PM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	I looked around and found this, the Invisicord, you have power to the rearview mirror, and if you use a mount up by the mirror, AND if you have one of the following detectors, you are set. Escort 9500i, 8500, X50, 7500, 6800, Solo S2 Valentine V1 Beltronics STi Driver, Pro RX65, Pro RX55, Vector 995, Vector 965, Vector 955, Vector 940 (phone style connector), and Express 795 Basically any detector that uses the Escort/V1 Smartcord for power for above brands... __________________

08-03-2009, 08:35 PM	#6
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	Are you all taking off pieces of the dash to do this? I have a V1 but don't want to be taking off interior pieces that snap on or off....only ones that have screws. Isn't there anything in terms of un-used fuses and such that can be tapped into using the fuse taps you buy at auto-zone? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

08-31-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	I used the "Invisacord" (12") for my V1. Tapped into the power wires that run into the mirror. Works great, easy install. You just need to pull off the plastic cover that hides the wires...and plug 2 wires into the harness. I'll double check which wires and post it later. __________________ NY5thgen.com

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07-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	not to long ago I was looking for a new detector and I ran across onje that and an accessories set up just like you decribt some does make that set up.

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LyssaRaen Drives: 2010 SS/RS SIM W/ CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 38	Mounted mine at the top of the windshield next to the mirror. Tucked the cord along the top of the windshield and ran the cord down the A pillar and tapped into power at the auxillary outlet in the console. Works great!

07-22-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	Are any of you putting in a gps? I have a little garmin but can't decide where I want to put it. I was thinking about the A pillar. but then I will have to run the chord a ways under the dash and everythign to the cig lighter. Anyone have any ideas? Near the mirror is too much. There's not enough vision as it is.

09-20-2009, 01:22 PM	#11
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	Cool - Thanks for the info. I have the invisicord already. that, with the blendmount and a peice of velcro adn I will have a good mount for the V1. All I need is my car...

10-07-2009, 12:19 PM	#13
NightStash Drives: 2SS/RS RJT, 2002 WS6 Tran-am Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: KC,KS Posts: 36	What length Invisicord did you order?