Trevise

Put it in before a 1000-mile trip. Nice little machine, 'specially in "Expert" mode. I've already noticed the temptation to drive just a tad bit faster.

I definitely want to hardwire it, though--that stock coiled cord gets in the way. Does anyone know the pinout for the hardwire cable? It looks like a standard RJ-11 jack, but what pins do what? (The power bits are probably pretty easy to find [though if anyone has the information on tap, it'd give me corroboration when I put the cable in], but does anyone know if you need the other pins for anything? Will the detector run without them?)

Are there any restrictions on what type of wire I can use for this? Could I just lop the end off a phone cable and stick the appropriate pins in the appropriate places in my fuse box? Or do I need some type of special cabling? ('Scuse the silly questions, please--I've had a bit of experience with electronics, but I'm really new to cars!)

Thanks!

Evan (Vogon)

from www.escortradar.com
the install is super easy, it comes with a spade already to use like in the V1 hardwire tech article and a loop type connector for the ground - overall an easy install

and get the remote display too ;-) its fun
check my picture poster, i think i've got a pic or two of my install
and see the V1 hardwire tech article in the AW tech section

Trevise

<blink> Dammit, I'm not a student any more. I've gotta get out of this "do it as cheaply as possible" mindset.

Bloody hard habit to break, let me tell you.

Evan (Vogon)

and you won't risk melting you're new $300 radar detector.

Trevise

I was wondering exactly how to accomplish that. I will send an order off to Escort posthaste. Thanks for the info!

Nice pics, BTW. Do you always have the Passport mounted below your mirror? I had thought that optimal placement was supposed to be up as high as possible?

Evan (Vogon)

so the backwards sensor is still working, and i can barely read the display

chuckleb

I'm still annoyed that the remote doesn't display the LEDs. Not really worth it.

Dan F.

I got mine about a month ago. FYI, I mounted it to the right (passenger side) of the rear-view mirror.

Before you get too ambitious about speeding though, consider this. I'd say I no warning for about 80% of the cops I encounter---they aren't using radar. But I'm sure they'll still stop you if you're going outrageously fast.

Dan