Hard wire Radar Detector - trim issue

[Bird325]

'01 GTS OK, I got all the parts I SHOULD need to hard wire my mirror mounted radar detector. I checked the fuses in the dash and found an appropriate 'keyed' fuse to hook into with the fuse adaptor that I ordered on line to add a second line and still protect both wires.

I've done tons of installs in the past, but this is the first I've tried with a '01 GTS. There has always been plenty of room between the trim and the windshield to run the wire from around the mirror down to the fuse block on the front side. The GTS seems to be the ONLY car I've ever seen this on, but the trim is so tight that I can't slide the wire into it to keep it out of view as it crosses the windshield. I don't see any screws to loosen up to give me some room ... am I missing something? Is it just a matter of prying the trim away from the windshield/frame to push it in there? If anyone has some input, I'd appreciate it. Yes, I did search and didn't find anything about this particular problem.

 

[dave6666]

Swing by tomorrow. My V1 is hardwired to the fuse panel at the knee blocker with a tap, wire run up the A-pillar, the works. I've even got beer if you're thinking before noon.

 

[Bird325]

Thanks for the offer, Dave, but I'm ******* tomorrow. Would love to see if you have the same gap *I* do or not in the windshield trim. Can we get together some time other than tomorrow to show me how it fits? I'll bring the beer ... just tell me when.

 

[dave6666]

I've never wanted you *******. Thanks for suggesting we reschedule.

The Cowgirls will lose their 2nd game on Sunday. I'll be glued to the tube to giggle. Lemme know.

 

[Bird325]

I'll email you and see what works. Thanks again.

 

[DanielR]

I have a V1 also and the pictures below show where I ran my wire. This is only possible because the V1 uses a flat telephone type wire.

The last picture with the yellow arrow shows the channel that the wire is pressed into. I've seen some installations where the wire runs along the windshield and the small bit of loose wire at the top or bottom always bothered me. The channel I used gets tighter at the bottom so the wire is visible at the bottom. Most people would never notice the wire.

Just thought I would offer an alternative wire routing method.

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[dave6666]

^^^ DUDE! Clean your garage!

 

[97GTS]

If you think his is bad, don't ever visit mine



Ron

 

[DanielR]

^^^ DUDE! Clean your garage!

I knew YOU were not going to let that slide. One day.

 

[Black Moon]

Not to hijack but Ive been wanting to di the same. Is 12v running to the mirror and can it be tapped there? Mine is a vert so there are lights in the mirror.
Thanks

 

[jasontiff]

Not to hijack but Ive been wanting to di the same. Is 12v running to the mirror and can it be tapped there? Mine is a vert so there are lights in the mirror.
Thanks

I dunno about the SRT, but on the RT the mirror wire wasn't a keyed power, so if you didn't manually unplug your V1 after every drive it drained your battery.

I do know of a guy that ran new wire through the windshield frame in his 1994 to alleviate that problem.

 

[Ron]

GENI / II windshield frame is foam filled, at least on the wreck I saw.

 

[Bird325]

Thanks for the ideas and that IS a clean install for the V1. I'm going to check it again this morning with the possibility of running it along the front edge of the top trim and using something to hold it there since I can't seem to get the wire UNDER the trim. May use a thin strip of flat black gaffers tape and see how that works.

 

[LifeIsGood]

I dunno about the SRT, but on the RT the mirror wire wasn't a keyed power, so if you didn't manually unplug your V1 after every drive it drained your battery.

I don't unplug it, I just turn it off...a simple turn of the power knob on the V1 . My pre-start mental checklist includes turning it back on.

 

[dave6666]

I don't unplug it, I just turn it off...a simple turn of the power knob on the V1 . My pre-start mental checklist includes turning it back on.

But failure of the post-stop mental checklist = dead battery

 

[LifeIsGood]

But failure of the post-stop mental checklist = dead battery

That's a possibility. I wonder how long it would take to draw down the battery...I just sent Valentine One an email and aked them that question...I'll post back when I get an answer.

 

[dave6666]

Well, most certainly winter storage should be long enough. Or as you Colorado residents say, late September to mid May

 

[LifeIsGood]

That's a possibility. I wonder how long it would take to draw down the battery...I just sent Valentine One an email and aked them that question...I'll post back when I get an answer.

Valentine One's reply...

It typically takes between 24-36 hours to kill the battery if you leave the V1 on.

 

[Bird325]

Realized that there ISN'T any trim ... it's all part of the frame. I ran the flat cord from my ****** along the front edge, just barely tucked out of sight and then applied skinny strips of gaffers tape to hold it in place. There really isn't any pressure on the wire, so it's just keeping it from dropping out of the groove. Good enough for now until I can get by Dave's house to see what he has in mind.

 

[chnco]

Anyone ever hard wire on a Gen 1? I'm curious as to where to run the wire as well, and really wanted to use the mirror light. Oh well.

 

[white out]

Has anyone used the map lights on a GTS for power?

Nick

 

[triplexotica]

BEER in the AM?

If it's SHINER's KOSMOS I'm there!

When is D'Ann's next get together?

I want to check out the last GOLD Gen 4.

While up that way I'll have Dave install a bunch of crap on my car.


Dave ya' goin' to VOI?

Swing by tomorrow. My V1 is hardwired to the fuse panel at the knee blocker with a tap, wire run up the A-pillar, the works. I've even got beer if you're thinking before noon.

 

[dave6666]

While up that way I'll have Dave install a bunch of crap on my car.

I do have the best crap this side of the pond!

 

[Black Moon]

Has anyone used the map lights on a GTS for power?

Nick

I asked the same question earlier in the thread but for a Gen 3. I'd really want to know if it's 12 volts and large enough for the draw of the detector. Does anyone know????????

 

[Bruce]

I'm probably the least skilled handiman on this forum, but I was able to install my V1 above the mirror and run the wires on the upper part of the windshield where you can't see them.

2000 GTS

 

[white out]

I asked the same question earlier in the thread but for a Gen 3. I'd really want to know if it's 12 volts and large enough for the draw of the detector. Does anyone know????????

I hooked mine up last night. After looking at wire routing, going for the map lights would produce a less clean look than going to the fuse box.

Nick

 

[Jance GTS]

How much for the radar detector and what does it look like once it's installed.

And yes the dash, pillars and upper surround is not trim. It's glued and bolted into place. You can't remove it. You could, but it would be destroyed by the time you got it out.

 

[white out]

I'll snap some pictures tonight.

The V1 is $400 new. I had mine for 9 years, then it was stolen. Just picked up a used model for $230.

Nick

 

[thompsonracing]

I use the Invisicord with my Beltronics in my GenIV. Shuts off with ignition.

Invisicord Products Home Page

Not sure if it'll work with a V1 and a GenI.

 

[white out]

I'll snap some pictures tonight.

Nick

Long day, so I didn't get the chance to make it home before the sun went down for pictures. I will get them this week.

Nick