DIY Guide for radar detector hardwire install ...

**wquiles** · 02-24-2006, 08:19 PM

I posted this guide in the Charger forums, but I was told today that this could be helpfull here as well since it applies to all LX cars.

First off, let me start by thanking the forum for being a great repository of outstanding information, and specifically to RadarmagneT who in here pointed out a link to his roof RD power, which had enough information to get me started. As RadarmagneT politely asked for additional photos/instructions, I decided to return the favor by doing just that

The installation guide is right here: http://m3coupe.com/Charger/Valentine/V1_Install_v2.doc

and it is 1.1Megs big. It is formated as an MS Word Document, with the pictures within the document.

If there are some questions and/or corrections, please refer to each of the section #'s so that I can correct the document and upload an updated version.

I hope that at least some will find this helpful

Will

PS. If you guys think this was a lot of work, let me tell you it was not that bad. This DIY Stereo guide that I prepared 3 and 1/2 years ago to replace the complete speaker and amplifier system on my BMW E46 Me Coupe was the most work I have ever done!

**dewey cheatham** · 03-05-2006, 02:04 AM

Thanks for the great instructions. I was thinking there wasn't any acc power up there, but I guess there is. I was going to steal acc power from the mirror, but this is very slick. I'll do it tomorrow for sure.

thanks again.

**grinner** · 03-05-2006, 02:16 AM

awesome
never thought about tapping in up top

**wquiles** · 03-05-2006, 05:08 PM

Thank you guys. Glad this was helpfull

Will

**LIRacer** · 03-22-2006, 05:55 PM

Excellent instructions. I did the job last week.Thanks!

**Grelf** · 03-22-2006, 06:18 PM

Great writeup!!! It'll be my bible as soon as it's warm enough up here to start modding work.

**nick soldo** · 04-05-2006, 03:41 PM

WOW! What great instructions!! THANKS!

**MagnumFierce** · 04-05-2006, 03:59 PM

Thanks for this post.
There was another guide, where you wrap the wire up from the outlet forward of the shifter, around the windshield. This looks lots easier, quicker and harder to screw up.
The power of positive procrastination!
NOW for the $64k question: Is that connector also on Base RTs? I cheaped out on the goodies to swing the Hemi.
Anybody know???
TIA Mighty Forum Doods!

**quarky42** · 04-05-2006, 04:01 PM

I believe the connector you are referring to is one of the ones used for uconnect and other stuff... and AFAIK it was found on some base RTs and not on others. Luck of the draw.

You may still have power up there for interior lights or something else.

**Smoke20** · 04-12-2006, 02:21 PM

THANKS, Will...great help....my ash tray/lighter was not cooperating with my idea to tap in for power...the top sonsole is great and I would never have known.

**hops23** · 04-12-2006, 04:46 PM

Cool. Add another item to the mod list.

**saluki450** · 04-13-2006, 12:14 AM

Just used this to install a Beltronics Vector FX/1. Took a little doing but works and looks great. Thanks Will!!!

Dan

**charged05mag** · 01-09-2007, 12:22 AM

Save your money don't buy a radar detector. I love writing tickets to people who have them. Save your money and buy mods for your vehicle.
Thanks,
NHP #662

**JonzMgnm** · 01-09-2007, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by charged05mag

Save your money don't buy a radar detector. I love writing tickets to people who have them. Save your money and buy mods for your vehicle.
Thanks,
NHP #662

With all due respect, officer (I'm assuming), your post was a tad off target for this forum and what we try to do here by helping each other out.

**srt8-in-largo** · 05-16-2007, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by charged05mag

Save your money don't buy a radar detector. I love writing tickets to people who have them. Save your money and buy mods for your vehicle.
Thanks,
NHP #662

I kinda get a kick out of doin 160 in school zones...but, eh, to each their own.