Decieded that I didn't want a wire running up the dash anymore and did this...

 

not a cobra waste of money. Shoulda sprung for a V1 or a Passport
good job on the wiring though

 

Yeah, I've had it for years, it was a gift.... I plan on a V1....just after I do all of the maintenance first... It actually works decently, it isn't the cheap cobra model, it was pretty close to $300 new, but it definitely isn't a V1. For now it's better than nada...lol

 

Nice wiring. I need to wire up a new radar detector soon.

That Cobra looks a lot nicer than the one I had.

 

Thanks for the wiring compliments! Part of my job is actually cable / wiring management for networks, so that's actually just temporary, I'll probably run both in one loom then split it off, should look even better once I'm done. I'm always available for tips on how to run wiring, I'll post pics of my buddy's 66 impala that I completely re-wired (No Painless Harness) and added lots of extra's too (electric fans, power locks, msd, wideband o2, alarm, headlamp relays, etc) it looks factory, that's how he wanted it. Anyhow, if anyone ever needs help, and is local, I'm down to help!

 

Clean work, hope it saves you some tickets haha

 

Do these things actually work? I've always wanted one and i've heard that they're not legal??? Is that true?

 

No they are legal...I do think a few liberal states have them outlawed...but w.e A speed trap is entrapment anyways but that doesnt matter anymore. F the 5.0

 

It's saved me TONS over the years in other cars! I highly recommend one (albiet a better one than mine) for anyone who drives sporty

 

Looks good

 

I've got a Passport 8500 X50 - and yes, they work. The only bummer is that many states (like mine, Illinois) use strictly laser on the interstate. The detector will go ape **** when you get hit with laser, but it will already be too late. Laser is instantaneous. That's why I'm getting this for a college graduation present:

https://www.escortradar.com/store/la...ifter-zr4.html



Oh, and nice wiring, by the way. I need to do this with mine. Did you tap into the hot wires on the moon roof?

 

I actually tapped the constant + for the dome light, because that unit has "smartpower" that will go into sleep mode when the car is of and draws almost no power, then wakes up when you start the car. I went that route because if I tapped the switched + wires I would get a "beep beep beep....System Ready" noise everytime I start, and I get sick of that. The only noise I would want to hear at every startup is the V1 sound, love it. Nice passport, I'm jealous

 

guys do these 'REALLY' work?

Please let me know how much u can depend on them and what brands are worth getting.

Few more speeding tickets and im out a license.

Thanks

 

I would LOVE one but they're absolutely illegal in VA. The other downside is we have the worst traffic violation laws in the country.

Is there any way to mount a detector in the front of the car or someplace inconspicuous so that should I get pulled, a cop wouldn't see it?

Also, what's the word on radar detector detectors? I've heard they're a myth, but have no clue if that's true.

 

If theres alot of cops in your state, get one quick. Fyi, Cobra xrs r10g is the bomb.