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CamaroJoe96 · 10-12-2013, 07:05 PM

My 2007 Impala SS had multiple cigarette lighter points, one which was in a convenient location because of the fact I could run my radar cord to it with out the cord rubbing on the radio screen. So I had that going for me...
With the camaro, I found that the only location(to the right of the TC button) wasn't the ideal place for the purpose I needed it for, because the cord would rub all over the screen, and would leave scuffs on it which were a PITA to get off... So my fix...
I took a little plastic clamp with a flat bottom ( I pulled the one I used off the bottom of a fold up table in Wal-Mart

) and with some double sided tape, mounted it just to the right of the screen. I then slipped the cord in there, and it hasn't moved since!

After a dyno run, I picked up 5whp. Who knew!

Caswell239 · 10-12-2013, 07:13 PM

Nice! I personally went more permanent. Got the sun visor mount with the mirror tap cord. But if I wanted to take it to another vehicle it was easy just slide off the bracket and use coil cord for other vehicle!

NFRNOSS · 10-12-2013, 07:22 PM

I went permanent as well. Mine is hardwired underneath the headliner to the drivers side a-beam, down to the fuse panel accessible by the drivers door.

snymat68 · 10-12-2013, 07:26 PM

Cool idea. I went with the cleaner, more permanent solution also. Hard wired into switched power near the dome light so it still turns on and off with the ignition.

Jason@JacFab · 10-12-2013, 07:28 PM

Nice idea.. I probably would have put a screen protector on the radio face first (if you didn't already), that way you could always remove the whole she-bang whenever you wanted to.

CFD · 10-12-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by snymat68

Cool idea. I went with the cleaner, more permanent solution also. Hard wired into switched power near the dome light so it still turns on and off with the ignition.

Mine is mounted similar to yours and ran the wires in a similar way, I put my on off switch on the base of my shifter for easy access without having to reach for anything.

nyrfan · 10-12-2013, 07:38 PM

I could never in a million years look at a wire dangle like that.

I have my radar on the mirror with a blend mount as hard wired to the side fuse panel.

With the smartcord notification on the steering wheel.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

snymat68 · 10-12-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

...I have my radar on the mirror...

Definitely the best spot for the detector to see out the rear window. I thought about locating mine there but couldn't stand to lose the windshield real estate so I opted for next to the mirror; next best place in my opinion.

KJS · 10-12-2013, 08:33 PM

My radiation detector is on my Homeland Security Badge.

Oh, wait....radar detector.....sorry, carry on.

CamaroJoe96 · 10-12-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by snymat68

Definitely the best spot for the detector to see out the rear window. I thought about locating mine there but couldn't stand to lose the windshield real estate so I opted for next to the mirror; next best place in my opinion.

Get some window louvers!

06_warrior · 10-12-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

I could never in a million years look at a Eire dangle like that.

I have my radar on the mirror with a blend mount as hard wired to the side fuse panel.

With the smartcord notification on the steering wheel.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

I have the exact same set up as you but with the Escort 9500ix

11SGM2SSRS · 10-12-2013, 09:49 PM

My Valentine One is mounted on the drivers sun visor (they are useless for blocking the sun anyways). The phone cord lays on top of the visor and then down behind the A piller to below the dash. It plugs into my Dashtronix radar projector which is plugged into the OBD2 port. The V1 turns on and off with the ignition. With this setup I keep the V1 display turned off (stealth mode) and all radar hits are displayed on my HUD right in front of my eyes. Up arrow if the radar is in front of me, down arrow if it is behind. Doesn't get much better than that.

Bumblebee6430 · 10-12-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

I have the exact same set up as you but with the Escort 9500ix

Did you do this setup yourselves? If so was it complicated?

Caswell239 · 10-13-2013, 06:01 AM

I'm using the visor mount, but sits forward just enough I can still Fold my visor down and it doesn't take any view from under the mirror away. I bought blend mount aswell and found I like the visor mount best.

10-12-2013, 07:05 PM	#1
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	Neat tip for you radar detector users! My 2007 Impala SS had multiple cigarette lighter points, one which was in a convenient location because of the fact I could run my radar cord to it with out the cord rubbing on the radio screen. So I had that going for me... With the camaro, I found that the only location(to the right of the TC button) wasn't the ideal place for the purpose I needed it for, because the cord would rub all over the screen, and would leave scuffs on it which were a PITA to get off... So my fix... I took a little plastic clamp with a flat bottom ( I pulled the one I used off the bottom of a fold up table in Wal-Mart ) and with some double sided tape, mounted it just to the right of the screen. I then slipped the cord in there, and it hasn't moved since! After a dyno run, I picked up 5whp. Who knew! Attached Images __________________

10-12-2013, 07:22 PM	#3
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	I went permanent as well. Mine is hardwired underneath the headliner to the drivers side a-beam, down to the fuse panel accessible by the drivers door. __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

10-12-2013, 07:26 PM	#4
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Cool idea. I went with the cleaner, more permanent solution also. Hard wired into switched power near the dome light so it still turns on and off with the ignition. __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

10-12-2013, 07:38 PM	#7
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I could never in a million years look at a wire dangle like that. I have my radar on the mirror with a blend mount as hard wired to the side fuse panel. With the smartcord notification on the steering wheel. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389 Last edited by nyrfan; 10-13-2013 at 08:52 PM.

10-12-2013, 08:33 PM	#9
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	My radiation detector is on my Homeland Security Badge. Oh, wait....radar detector.....sorry, carry on. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

10-12-2013, 07:13 PM	#2
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	Nice! I personally went more permanent. Got the sun visor mount with the mirror tap cord. But if I wanted to take it to another vehicle it was easy just slide off the bracket and use coil cord for other vehicle!

10-12-2013, 07:28 PM	#5
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Nice idea.. I probably would have put a screen protector on the radio face first (if you didn't already), that way you could always remove the whole she-bang whenever you wanted to.

10-12-2013, 09:49 PM	#12
11SGM2SSRS Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Elk River MN Posts: 153	My Valentine One is mounted on the drivers sun visor (they are useless for blocking the sun anyways). The phone cord lays on top of the visor and then down behind the A piller to below the dash. It plugs into my Dashtronix radar projector which is plugged into the OBD2 port. The V1 turns on and off with the ignition. With this setup I keep the V1 display turned off (stealth mode) and all radar hits are displayed on my HUD right in front of my eyes. Up arrow if the radar is in front of me, down arrow if it is behind. Doesn't get much better than that. __________________ "It ain't bragging if you can back it up"

10-13-2013, 06:01 AM	#14
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	I'm using the visor mount, but sits forward just enough I can still Fold my visor down and it doesn't take any view from under the mirror away. I bought blend mount aswell and found I like the visor mount best.