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#1 vpbmp

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Posted 21 March 2004 - 04:05 PM

Has anyone installed a ZR-3 laser shifter?

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#2 tdocz

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Posted 22 March 2004 - 11:57 AM

Sorry, I am not familiar with this.
Please explain what it is and how it works.

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#3 jhalsey

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Posted 22 March 2004 - 12:02 PM

You can read about it in Motor Trend's 2004 radar detector review:

http://www.motortrend.com/features/consume...rad/index8.html

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#4 Don Juan

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Posted 22 March 2004 - 01:32 PM

Read some online review. The common results is that they are not as effective as they claim to be plus they are illegal and may/will get you in big trouble. I opted for the top of the line on Radar detectors, the V1. I was able to nicell conceal it next to the mirrow and hardwired to the mirror power. The radar only goes on when I start the car and it is kind of hidden. For someone from the outside to notice it will have to kneel down in a funny angle or stick their heads inside the car which no cop will do.
So far so good, no pulled overs but a lot of butt saves... :lol:

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#5 jmcaiado

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Posted 22 March 2004 - 04:59 PM

I have a V1 too.
Can you post a pic of your setup?

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Posted 22 March 2004 - 07:27 PM

Here in Md. they are quite legal and haved saved me several times. My concern

is the rear sensor install....is drilling needed or can the wires be passed thru

the license plate light wells.....?

#7 jckrauskopf

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Posted 23 March 2004 - 12:53 AM

Yes, please post photos of the V1 install. Can you also provide details of how you tapped into mirror's power. Which wires, etc.

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Posted 23 March 2004 - 01:21 PM

ya lets pics of the v1 setup don juan

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Posted 24 March 2004 - 06:12 AM

Don Juan,I'm not sure and you may wish to double check,but I
think your V-1 works like my Passport 8500 in that the front and
rear laser/radar sensors both need unobstructed views of the road to
pick up signals. If not I'd like to see pics of your set up so as
to try it out. :)

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#10 Don Juan

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Posted 24 March 2004 - 12:32 PM

The radar has no obstructions and is very accurate. Did I say very.accurate. I had the same setup in my 330Ci, so it was a matter of try with a voltimeter which wire had the juice. Now I don't have to worry of taking it down or hiding it for cops or thieves

Tonite will take some pictures of my setup and the wire connection.

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#11 vpbmp

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Posted 24 March 2004 - 08:09 PM

Thanx. I'll be looking fwd. to it. Also,do you know of anyone who has

installed a ZR-3?

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#12 Don Juan

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Posted 25 March 2004 - 12:23 AM

Well here are the pictures of the V1 looks from the outside (the camera flash makes the tint look lighter than really is)
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#13 Don Juan

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Posted 25 March 2004 - 12:29 AM

First you pry the map light down (you could you a screw drive but becareful_. Press a bit hard down and it will pop out
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Then the rest just comes out by pulling on it. I recommend diconecting the wires from the sockets . It makes the work easier
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 12:32 AM

Don Juan,

I can't see where it is, I guess that is kudos to you. Can you point out where the detector is in the pic. All I see is what looks like the rear view mirror mount. If that is the V1 that i think I see, that is a nice install.

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#15 Don Juan

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Posted 25 March 2004 - 12:36 AM

The red & black wire and the little black box is the A/C wiring that came with my V1. It sits normally tucked in and nice, but I pulled out for you guys to see

[B]You connect the red wire (Hot) into the green/yellow cable from the compartment. this is the one that has the juice and it is connected to the ignition on/off . Again all these parts are from my V1 kit. For other radars you could buy these adapter at Home depot or radio Shack
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