Lady driving her LFA like it was meant to be: Using launch control and acceleration
07-25-12, 02:59 AM
#62
I had Blinders hardwired in my RX350 and first RAV 4 (both since traded), and they worked well. Problem with hard wiring detectors and jammers is the installer usually has to remove the dash to run the wires/install the unit, and I'm not willing to do this with either the LFA or IS F. Just need a good dash-mounted unit...
07-25-12, 08:02 AM
#63
Glad that the punishment wasn't severe Luna. Take care, drive safe
07-25-12, 08:40 AM
#64
I had Blinders hardwired in my RX350 and first RAV 4 (both since traded), and they worked well. Problem with hard wiring detectors and jammers is the installer usually has to remove the dash to run the wires/install the unit, and I'm not willing to do this with either the LFA or IS F. Just need a good dash-mounted unit...
but fwiw, if you just want to hardwire v1 (or other radar detector), it should be pretty trivial to find a switched power up top.
either way, do it. would have saved you
07-25-12, 10:49 AM
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^^ I really like when the V1 is integrated directly into the OEM rearview mirror casing...
Custom / Stealth Rear View Mirror with V1
Like for the 2 IS / IS-F.. Its a super clean install and it looks OEM too..
Luna.. Might be time to upgrade that LFA rearview mirror
~ Joe Z
Custom / Stealth Rear View Mirror with V1
Like for the 2 IS / IS-F.. Its a super clean install and it looks OEM too..
Luna.. Might be time to upgrade that LFA rearview mirror
~ Joe Z
07-25-12, 11:29 AM
#66
Great reading and thanks to LunaC for posting in here
I hope I don't sound like a know-it-all, but the 3 cars that I had when I installed a radar detector and upgraded a gentex homelink mirror, I ran the wires along the headliner and inside the A-pillar to tap power into the fuse box by the driver's side.
One car that I had done, I tapped power from the dome light.
There was no need to take out the whole dash.
I had Blinders hardwired in my RX350 and first RAV 4 (both since traded), and they worked well. Problem with hard wiring detectors and jammers is the installer usually has to remove the dash to run the wires/install the unit, and I'm not willing to do this with either the LFA or IS F. Just need a good dash-mounted unit...
One car that I had done, I tapped power from the dome light.
There was no need to take out the whole dash.
07-25-12, 11:30 AM
#67
^^ I really like when the V1 is integrated directly into the OEM rearview mirror casing...
Custom / Stealth Rear View Mirror with V1
Like for the 2 IS / IS-F.. Its a super clean install and it looks OEM too..
Luna.. Might be time to upgrade that LFA rearview mirror
~ Joe Z
Custom / Stealth Rear View Mirror with V1
Like for the 2 IS / IS-F.. Its a super clean install and it looks OEM too..
Luna.. Might be time to upgrade that LFA rearview mirror
~ Joe Z
07-25-12, 11:31 AM
#68
Great reading and thanks to LunaC for posting in here
I hope I don't sound like a know-it-all, but the 3 cars that I had when I installed a radar detector and upgraded a gentex homelink mirror, I ran the wires along the headliner and inside the A-pillar to tap power into the fuse box by the driver's side.
One car that I had done, I tapped power from the dome light.
There was no need to take out the whole dash.
I hope I don't sound like a know-it-all, but the 3 cars that I had when I installed a radar detector and upgraded a gentex homelink mirror, I ran the wires along the headliner and inside the A-pillar to tap power into the fuse box by the driver's side.
One car that I had done, I tapped power from the dome light.
There was no need to take out the whole dash.
07-25-12, 12:54 PM
#70
Wow, I like the suggestions, especially the mirror-mount. Still hesitant to have ANYONE mess with the LFA electronics, however. I have to think the ECU is especially fine-tuned to only what it has now. A mechanic friend noticed last week the engine has two computer modules on board - whole lotta "thinking" in this machine. Will go with the Escort Redline for now...
07-25-12, 02:43 PM
#73
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