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.

 

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.

 

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!

 

if a cop sees a radar detector, can the cop take it?

 

Certainly not in states where they are legal (like mine).

 

I used this mount to hardwire my V1 .-

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

 

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.