The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide - Page 9

***austinpike*** · 07-07-2007, 09:31 PM

^^^ yeah, my old V1 would do that in my WRX, I called it my "turbo detector" - something about a dip in the power voltage, give Escort a call.

SoaReS · 07-08-2007, 06:43 AM

austinpike thanks for answering my questions

Now i can get my v1 hardwired instead of using the cig lighter

ilikepie · 07-09-2007, 01:05 PM

I've been running this setup for over a year now and love it. I don't believe the dot's effect the radar at all. If anything, it detects better now that it is up there. The only thing that I know that will effect radar is if you have a heated windshield.

boozy04 · 08-15-2007, 05:19 PM

For any 07's out there. the Yellow with Red stripe is the power wire you want, and you can just use one of the screws you took out for a grounding point.

***Bownse*** · 03-16-2008, 10:59 AM

re: vampire taps.

avoid them. they clip some of the wires as they slice through the insulation. they introduce a potential failure point where vibration and moisture can enter.

my main recommendation is to solder, and seal with liquid electrical tape followed by shrink wrap.

if not that then PosiTaps are the best way to go. Instead of slicing through strands of wire like the vampire taps do, this pokes through and makes a weather resistant tap without the associated problems. Posi-Lock(TM) - The Best Connectors You'll Ever Use!

And, yes, the V1 is sensitive to voltage dips/spikes. Had it wired to my horn circuit on the bike. Every time I blipped the horn, the V1 would trigger. I moved the connection.

baneonrt · 03-16-2008, 11:13 PM

I just finished a hardwired V1 installation in my '08 STi. I figure it might be usefull to link to it here:

Steve's '08 WR Blue STi - Panavise Mount (5/9/08)

Steve

tjsadler · 04-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Great info on here for the hardwire. I have an escort and after several attempts to mount various places I finally mounted to headliner just to the left of the mirror mount. I just used the windshield mount with the suction cup's removed and a couple of small bolts and washers from Home Depot to bolt the mount to the headliner. very clean look and not that visible from outside. I tested behind the dots vs not in several places and couldn't find any difference. My main goal was maximum range to the front and maximum concealment from the sun and thieves. Working perfectly so far.

BicketyBam · 05-21-2008, 07:45 AM

Has anyone used the invisicord product? I used it on my Corvette and it says it is compatible with the 2004+ Impreza: Invisicord - Installation

No splicing involved. You just push the two pins in the positive and negative leads. Anyone tried it?

blackxsti · 05-21-2008, 10:12 AM

thanks for the great write up i plan on doing this soooon!

07-07-2007, 09:31 PM	#121
*austinpike* Platinum Member Car: 2oo5 cgm STi Location: MN Posts: 1,912 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide ^^^ yeah, my old V1 would do that in my WRX, I called it my "turbo detector" - something about a dip in the power voltage, give Escort a call. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-08-2007, 06:43 AM	#122
SoaReS S204 Racer Car: 05\|WRB\|STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stage 2 Location: H-Town, NJ Posts: 3,811 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide austinpike thanks for answering my questions Now i can get my v1 hardwired instead of using the cig lighter

07-09-2007, 01:05 PM	#123
ilikepie Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Pro Tune Location: Misery (MO) Posts: 531 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide I've been running this setup for over a year now and love it. I don't believe the dot's effect the radar at all. If anything, it detects better now that it is up there. The only thing that I know that will effect radar is if you have a heated windshield.

08-15-2007, 05:19 PM	#124
boozy04 Professional STI Driver Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Valentine 1 Location: NW, Indiana Posts: 453 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide For any 07's out there. the Yellow with Red stripe is the power wire you want, and you can just use one of the screws you took out for a grounding point.

03-16-2008, 10:59 AM	#125
*Bownse* Platinum Member Car: 08 Gray STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: USA Posts: 599 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide re: vampire taps. avoid them. they clip some of the wires as they slice through the insulation. they introduce a potential failure point where vibration and moisture can enter. my main recommendation is to solder, and seal with liquid electrical tape followed by shrink wrap. if not that then PosiTaps are the best way to go. Instead of slicing through strands of wire like the vampire taps do, this pokes through and makes a weather resistant tap without the associated problems. Posi-Lock(TM) - The Best Connectors You'll Ever Use! And, yes, the V1 is sensitive to voltage dips/spikes. Had it wired to my horn circuit on the bike. Every time I blipped the horn, the V1 would trigger. I moved the connection. Last edited by Bownse : 03-16-2008 at 11:09 AM.

03-16-2008, 11:13 PM	#126
baneonrt Junior STI Driver Car: WRB '08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Stg1 Location: W Sacto Posts: 100 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide I just finished a hardwired V1 installation in my '08 STi. I figure it might be usefull to link to it here: Steve's '08 WR Blue STi - Panavise Mount (5/9/08) Steve

04-15-2008, 03:27 PM	#127
tjsadler Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 26 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide Great info on here for the hardwire. I have an escort and after several attempts to mount various places I finally mounted to headliner just to the left of the mirror mount. I just used the windshield mount with the suction cup's removed and a couple of small bolts and washers from Home Depot to bolt the mount to the headliner. very clean look and not that visible from outside. I tested behind the dots vs not in several places and couldn't find any difference. My main goal was maximum range to the front and maximum concealment from the sun and thieves. Working perfectly so far.

05-21-2008, 07:45 AM	#128
BicketyBam STI Driver Car: 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Snow Meth Injection Location: NY Posts: 213 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide Has anyone used the invisicord product? I used it on my Corvette and it says it is compatible with the 2004+ Impreza: Invisicord - Installation No splicing involved. You just push the two pins in the positive and negative leads. Anyone tried it?

05-21-2008, 10:12 AM	#129
blackxsti Amateur STI Driver Car: OBP 05' STI Fav Mod: blacked out headlights ;) Posts: 30 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Complete Radar Detector hardwire/V1 mounting guide thanks for the great write up i plan on doing this soooon! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.