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Old 01-08-2006, 11:58 AM
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Well, I finally got around to having my mechanic pal hardwire my Passport 8500 using Mike's Mount. The setup is definitely pretty tight, but I can still remove my radar detector if I happen to visit an extremely shady neighborhood in my car. I will post pictures soon. I am just glad to be rid of a dual cigarette lighter input I was using for my radar and XM. Now I can just plug in the XM and there isn't a cable stretching between me and my passenger.
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Originally Posted by ppith
Well, I finally got around to having my mechanic pal hardwire my Passport 8500 using Mike's Mount. The setup is definitely pretty tight, but I can still remove my radar detector if I happen to visit an extremely shady neighborhood in my car. I will post pictures soon. I am just glad to be rid of a dual cigarette lighter input I was using for my radar and XM. Now I can just plug in the XM and there isn't a cable stretching between me and my passenger.
Please post pics. Also where did you get the mount? i really want to buy one.
Old 01-09-2006, 06:26 PM
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Sorry for posting the pictures so late. Digital camera battery was pretty much dead. I will try to post some daytime shots soon since I just washed my car too. Enjoy! The wiring for the radar is tied into the wiring for the rear view mirror. Since Passport sells such a long wire, the rest is tucked into the the ceiling of the car.
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Old 01-09-2006, 06:30 PM
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Please post pics. Also where did you get the mount? i really want to buy one.
You can do a forum search for "mike's mount" to find more pictures of the install. Here's his contact info (his e-mail is also his paypal account). He charges $20 for the kit. You have to buy the hardwire kit separately.

Mike Peronek
mike3348@adelphia.net

Let me know how your install goes! This is definitely much better than stretching the radar wire across the car between driver and passenger!
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if a cop sees a radar detector, can the cop take it?
Old 01-10-2006, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by blackznismo
if a cop sees a radar detector, can the cop take it?
Certainly not in states where they are legal (like mine).
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I used this mount to hardwire my V1 .-

http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/Conn...arDetector.htm


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Old 01-11-2006, 09:48 AM
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mikes mount is definitely worth the $20. i use it for my 8500 as well.

i just used a phone cord to harwire into my kick panel fuses. took 10 minutes.
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