Need some help with the face buttons surrounding the IC sprayer....

steveee · 09-21-2006, 05:24 PM

I'm heading to ATL on the 25th, and picked a few goodies before hand. I purchased the Bel RX65 radar detecter with the Smart Direct Wire. I'm looking to hardwire the detector, and mount the smart display next to the intercooler button. Is this possible? I've never cracked the dash open and checked behind there...

Here's the idea on another car:

There's three buttons next to the steering wheel, the middle is in use by the IC sprayer. I checked and the display is in perfect size for one of the buttons.. I'd like to mount this on the one closest to the driver's side door. Possible? What should I use to make this as flush as possible?

Picture of said cord:

Thanks much
Steveee

***SiCkSTi04*** · 09-21-2006, 05:37 PM

i came across someone on the forum that did this with one of the slots beside the i/c. i'm looking for the link.

btw where did you buy that cable above? i have the x850 and wanted to do the same setup

steveee · 09-21-2006, 07:02 PM

Ooooooo, yes please... find that link!!

I ordered the bundle package with my radar detector, so it came with all the accessories in one package. Google the Direct Smart Wire 8500 x50, and you should get some good results. They're only 30 bucks, so awesome deal!

kts262 · 09-21-2006, 07:04 PM

I think it's BoostJunkie who has that fit into a blank next to the IC spray button.

It will work, break out a dremel and trim it to fit.

I did something similiar so I could mount my UTEC there.

Singletrack · 09-21-2006, 07:44 PM

How are you going to see that? I integrated a v1 remote display behind the clock in mine. I put the mute button on the end of the left stalk.

steveee · 09-21-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singletrack

How are you going to see that? I integrated a v1 remote display behind the clock in mine. I put the mute button on the end of the left stalk.

What do you mean?? The face plate will be showing, so you see the alerts.. I think I'm confused with what you asked though.

PM'ing BoostJunkie now, thanks for the heads up!

***BoostJunkie*** · 09-21-2006, 08:17 PM

Here's a pic of my install. It's kinda blurry but it's the only one I have.

And here's the writeup on how to do it. It's very simple, just take your time.

steveee · 09-21-2006, 08:22 PM

thanks very much!!

Singletrack · 09-22-2006, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveee

What do you mean?? The face plate will be showing, so you see the alerts.. I think I'm confused with what you asked though.

PM'ing BoostJunkie now, thanks for the heads up!

I mean is that the only alert that there is radar? If so, wouldn't you want it more towards eye level?

steveee · 09-22-2006, 07:21 AM

oh, haha..

Nah, there is an actual radar unit you mount on the windsheild. That smart display is only for stealth mode at night time. You tap dark mode, and the unit blacks out, and your alerts come from that smart display... the radar dectector on the windshield still alerts you with voice and beeps though, which is cool.

Singletrack · 09-22-2006, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveee

oh, haha..

Nah, there is an actual radar unit you mount on the windsheild. That smart display is only for stealth mode at night time. You tap dark mode, and the unit blacks out, and your alerts come from that smart display... the radar dectector on the windshield still alerts you with voice and beeps though, which is cool.

Ah I see - the V1 is a little different.

steveee · 09-27-2006, 03:36 PM

Did it the other day! Came out great!! I reversed it a little though, so the labels would be correct.

09-21-2006, 05:24 PM	#1
steveee Junior STI Driver Posts: 126 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Need some help with the face buttons surrounding the IC sprayer.... I'm heading to ATL on the 25th, and picked a few goodies before hand. I purchased the Bel RX65 radar detecter with the Smart Direct Wire. I'm looking to hardwire the detector, and mount the smart display next to the intercooler button. Is this possible? I've never cracked the dash open and checked behind there... Here's the idea on another car: There's three buttons next to the steering wheel, the middle is in use by the IC sprayer. I checked and the display is in perfect size for one of the buttons.. I'd like to mount this on the one closest to the driver's side door. Possible? What should I use to make this as flush as possible? Picture of said cord: Thanks much Steveee This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-27-2006, 03:36 PM	#12
steveee Junior STI Driver Posts: 126 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Did it the other day! Came out great!! I reversed it a little though, so the labels would be correct. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-21-2006, 05:37 PM	#2
*SiCkSTi04* RSV2/BF2142 Player Car: Subaru WRXSTi 04 JBP Fav Mod: Fixing Subie Rattles :) Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 727 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	i came across someone on the forum that did this with one of the slots beside the i/c. i'm looking for the link. btw where did you buy that cable above? i have the x850 and wanted to do the same setup

09-21-2006, 07:02 PM	#3
steveee Junior STI Driver Posts: 126 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Ooooooo, yes please... find that link!! I ordered the bundle package with my radar detector, so it came with all the accessories in one package. Google the Direct Smart Wire 8500 x50, and you should get some good results. They're only 30 bucks, so awesome deal!

09-21-2006, 07:04 PM	#4
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,106 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	I think it's BoostJunkie who has that fit into a blank next to the IC spray button. It will work, break out a dremel and trim it to fit. I did something similiar so I could mount my UTEC there.

09-21-2006, 07:44 PM	#5
Singletrack Spec C Club Car: 04 Impreza WRX STi Fav Mod: La Quarta Stella Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 1,440 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	How are you going to see that? I integrated a v1 remote display behind the clock in mine. I put the mute button on the end of the left stalk.

09-21-2006, 08:22 PM	#8
steveee Junior STI Driver Posts: 126 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks very much!!

09-22-2006, 07:21 AM	#10
steveee Junior STI Driver Posts: 126 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	oh, haha.. Nah, there is an actual radar unit you mount on the windsheild. That smart display is only for stealth mode at night time. You tap dark mode, and the unit blacks out, and your alerts come from that smart display... the radar dectector on the windshield still alerts you with voice and beeps though, which is cool.