Escort X50 Install ( Pics )

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05-16-2006, 11:56 AM
Orbital75

Escort X50 Install ( Pics )

As promised I'm now posting my Install pics. It's not as unique as other installs but hopefully will help some people out. The second pictures looks like the detector isn't straight but it is. The cabin of most German cars curve to the driver.

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05-16-2006, 12:06 PM
f_399

looks good, why did you mount low? better performance if you mount high

i am about to hardwire my V1 as well, i am new to vw so i am not sure were all the electrical wires are. might end up mounting low as well because there is no place near the rearview mirror
05-16-2006, 12:12 PM
Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by f_399

looks good, why did you mount low? better performance if you mount high

i am about to hardwire my V1 as well, i am new to vw so i am not sure were all the electrical wires are. might end up mounting low as well because there is no place near the rearview mirror

I would loved to have mounted it to the visor but everything seems to make the detector point at the hood. Even If I try to mount it in front of the visor to the ceiling board it still points down. I tried to suction cup between the Mirror and Ceiling but there isn't enough room, the detector is just too big. Oh well, at least I'll get better Laser sensitivity down low...... I still have more than enough wire to run to the ceiling so if anyone would posts pics of how they did a ceiling mount, I could easily remount. Good luck with the V1 Wiring, It's not so tuff when you find all the wiring spots. Thanks for the positive feed back, I was hoping it looked decent.....
05-16-2006, 12:59 PM
keyframe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by f_399

looks good, why did you mount low? better performance if you mount high

i am about to hardwire my V1 as well, i am new to vw so i am not sure were all the electrical wires are. might end up mounting low as well because there is no place near the rearview mirror

I would loved to have mounted it to the visor but everything seems to make the detector point at the hood. Even If I try to mount it in front of the visor to the ceiling board it still points down. I tried to suction cup between the Mirror and Ceiling but there isn't enough room, the detector is just too big. Oh well, at least I'll get better Laser sensitivity down low...... I still have more than enough wire to run to the ceiling so if anyone would posts pics of how they did a ceiling mount, I could easily remount. Good luck with the V1 Wiring, It's not so tuff when you find all the wiring spots. Thanks for the positive feed back, I was hoping it looked decent.....

Here's a few pics of my x50 hardwire (they are not the best quality.)

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...ll/apart_1.jpg

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...ll/apart_2.jpg

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...ll/apart_3.jpg

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...nstalled_1.jpg

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...nstalled_2.jpg

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...nstalled_3.jpg

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...ll/night_1.jpg

http://www.frozenflame.net/06accord/...ll/night_2.jpg
05-16-2006, 01:26 PM
f_399

nice install!

i love the touchscreen nav of the accord, got to use it when we were shopping for cars
05-16-2006, 02:16 PM
SmaartAasSaabr

Accord eh? I thought I was looking at an RL for a while :shock:
05-16-2006, 02:23 PM
Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by keyframe

Here's a few pics of my x50 hardwire (they are not the best quality.)

That's a nice install !!!! Looks very professional... That's what I would like to do but instead of using the Suction Cups, use a Visor Clip and Clip into the ceiling headboard. I wish it didn't point down so much or that's the install I def would have done. I am assuming you used the suction cups to mount below the tint. I didn't think of that until I saw your Photos, good idea.....
05-16-2006, 06:04 PM
keyframe

Yeah, suction cups are the only way to go to have a hardwired, yet semi-adjustable setup.

Good luck, and let me know if you have any questiions if you decide to go that route.
05-16-2006, 06:29 PM
kpatz

You should be able to rig up a shim to level the detector if you use the visor clip to mount it.

My visor-mounted V1 pointed at the hood in my Audi, but I used layers of foam tape and velcro to fashion a shim that sits between the visor and the roofliner to level it.
05-16-2006, 09:26 PM
Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpatz

You should be able to rig up a shim to level the detector if you use the visor clip to mount it.

My visor-mounted V1 pointed at the hood in my Audi, but I used layers of foam tape and velcro to fashion a shim that sits between the visor and the roofliner to level it.

You wouldn't happen to have any pics of the install would you. Just a shot of the finished install would be very helpful....
05-17-2006, 10:18 AM
yemntftb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by keyframe

Here's a few pics of my x50 hardwire (they are not the best quality.)

That's a nice install !!!! Looks very professional... That's what I would like to do but instead of using the Suction Cups, use a Visor Clip and Clip into the ceiling headboard. I wish it didn't point down so much or that's the install I def would have done. I am assuming you used the suction cups to mount below the tint. I didn't think of that until I saw your Photos, good idea.....

My buddy did a ceiling mount with his V1 - didn't use a visor clip. he used some plastic wires and tied it up tight so it was level, worked really well, very concealed.
05-17-2006, 01:03 PM
Orbital75

Well, it seems I'm having a little issue with this mount. I used a double sided adhesive Pad to mount the SmartBox and it just won't hold. The Small SmartBox keeps coming unattached from the adhesive because of those vent looking like things on the SmartBox. I was looking for something that wouldn't be permanent so I could use a Hairdryer to heat the glue and remove when I decided to sell the car someday. I've posted Pics of the unit losing hold on this post. I've tried Velcro too and the same thing happens when the Car heats up. I may just remove the SmartBox from it's current location and mount it in the Blank space right above the radio. I have posted pics of the location. I would need to use some type of tool to cut the hole. The plastic rectangle piece cost $ 18.00 so I would just buy another one and snap it into place when I sell the car. What do you guys think? Any suggestions for a stronger adhesive pad or should I try to mount it in that new location?

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05-17-2006, 06:10 PM
keyframe

Try and sand the bumps off with some sandpaper or a dremel....
05-22-2006, 01:23 PM
Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by keyframe

Try and sand the bumps off with some sandpaper or a dremel....

Good Idea!!! I think a dremel tool with a small round sandpaper bit would be right for this job. Thanks again
05-22-2006, 10:07 PM
Radarboy12312

Re: My escort 8500 X50 Install ( Pics )

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbital75

As promised I'm now posting my Install pics. It's not as unique as other installs but hopefully will help some people out. The second pictures looks like the detector isn't straight but it is. The cabin of most German cars curve to the driver.

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( Just click to enlarge )

Great pics of the X50. Keep up the great work.

I sold my X50 for a needed car repair but I am now using the first 8500 [again]
05-23-2006, 03:20 PM
Orbital75

A few people have stated that mounting high is a better way to go so I'm going to move my x50 to the visor. I've honestly never been hit with laser in Charlotte so I feel moving it to the visor won't be that bad and as a result I'll get better radar performance. I'll just break down for a shifter later on to handle laser. Besides once your hit with laser, there is nothing you can really do about it except pray. Having a shifter would be the better advantage anyways. I have never trusted suction cups for high mounts for the risk of the detector falling from several feet and breaking. So we're going to go with the visor clip and mount either to the Visor or the ceiling gap. I would mount infront or ontop of the mirror but there isn't enough room for the detector. The issue here is the detector is going to want to point down toward the hood. Any idea how to solve this problem? I've included some photos that show the angles of the visor and the ceiling. Also, you'll see red dots where I would like to mount. Please add comments and helpful advice... thanks

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05-23-2006, 03:35 PM
Radarboy12312

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbital75

A few people have stated that mounting high is a better way to go so I'm going to move my x50 to the visor. I've honestly never been hit with laser in Charlotte so I feel moving it to the visor won't be that bad and as a result I'll get better radar performance. I'll just break down for a shifter later on to handle laser. Besides once your hit with laser, there is nothing you can really do about it except pray. Having a shifter would be the better advantage anyways. I have never trusted suction cups for high mounts for the risk of the detector falling from several feet and breaking. So we're going to go with the visor clip and mount either to the Visor or the ceiling gap. I would mount infront or ontop of the mirror but there isn't enough room for the detector. The issue here is the detector is going to want to point down toward the hood. Any idea how to solve this problem? I've included some photos that show the angles of the visor and the ceiling. Also, you'll see red dots where I would like to mount. Please add comments and helpful advice... thanks

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Dont move it to the visor you well be sorry trust me.

Also high is for sure better then low but not two high.
05-23-2006, 04:51 PM
Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radarboy12312

Dont move it to the visor you will be sorry trust me.
Also high is for sure better then low but not two high.

Humm.... Well, where I have it now is the only place it will mount completely straight. I have tried moving it up the windshield a bit but it seems to want to aim either to the right or left. As far as being sorry, I am assuming your referring to laser correct? If so, yep that's the huge compromise. That's why I was thinking shifter. The Shifter will alert me if I am confronted by a laser attack, this way I get the best of both areas Radar and Laser. Plus, I'll be shifting as well
05-23-2006, 05:09 PM
Radarboy12312

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radarboy12312

Dont move it to the visor you will be sorry trust me.
Also high is for sure better then low but not two high.

Humm.... Well, where I have it now is the only place it will mount completely straight. I have tried moving it up the windshield a bit but it seems to want to aim either to the right or left. As far as being sorry, I am assuming your referring to laser correct? If so, yep that's the huge compromise. That's why I was thinking shifter. The Shifter will alert me if I am confronted by a laser attack, this way I get the best of both areas Radar and Laser. Plus, I'll be shifting as well

No I am not talking about just laser I am talking about radar as well.

Its best to put any detector in the mid of the Windshield this way you will have the best radar and laser range.

The ZR3 is great I sure wish I had one.
05-23-2006, 05:23 PM
Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radarboy12312

No I am not talking about just laser I am talking about radar as well.

Its best to put any detector in the mid of the Windshield this way you will have the best radar and laser range.

The ZR3 is great I sure wish I had one.

Same here. It will be awhile, they're expensive.
05-23-2006, 05:32 PM
Radarboy12312

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbital75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radarboy12312

No I am not talking about just laser I am talking about radar as well.

Its best to put any detector in the mid of the Windshield this way you will have the best radar and laser range.

The ZR3 is great I sure wish I had one.

Same here. It will be awhile, they're expensive.

Ya I know I almost got one once but the price was just more then I was welling to spend. I would rather spend that kind of money under the hood of one of my cars.
06-14-2006, 09:03 AM
Orbital75

Re: My escort 8500 X50 Install ( Pics )

Well, I tried using the Visor clip but can't get it to aim straight ahead. No matter what I do, it wants to aim down towards the hood. Looks like I'm going to risk it and try a suction cup mount below the mirror, lets hope she doesn't fall. I found a nice spot about an inch below the mirror where she will be Straight and level. I'll include a link and post new pictures once the install is complete.

http://www.radardetector.net/New-X50...%29-12995t.php