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Old 01-31-2009, 11:39 PM
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Thank you very very much, I will report back
 
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I am going to try this also, The V1 coil cord makes my otherwise cool looking
interior, very cheesy.
thanks,

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If you guys are nervous...a stereo shop could do this in about an hour..they are about 35/hr here....

I plan to go in and get a slightly longer cable in the future....probably in a year or so. It worked right out of the box. I confirmed my wire choices via a TSB on renntech.org for the autodim mirror....generic 996 TSB as it comes standard for our turbos. There is a 997 thread with this on rennlist (orange/black for + and brown for ground). FYI if you have 997's.

Oh, the final piece to the puzzle for me as ditching the escort mount. Great detector (iX)...lousy suction cup solution.

I got this:

http://www.southernmustangparts.com/...unt-p-414.html


It is superb. What Escort should sell out of the box. No more worries about a dented leather dash or broken detector...

JB
 

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Originally Posted by WOODTSTER
I am going to try this also, The V1 coil cord makes my otherwise cool looking
interior, very cheesy.
thanks,

Agreed! Finally why I had mine hardwired and moved up to the top.

MK
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If you guys are nervous...a stereo shop could do this in about an hour..they are about 35/hr here....

I plan to go in and get a slightly longer cable in the future....probably in a year or so. It worked right out of the box. I confirmed my wire choices via a TSB on renntech.org for the autodim mirror....generic 996 TSB as it comes standard for our turbos. There is a 997 thread with this on rennlist (orange/black for + and brown for ground). FYI if you have 997's.

Oh, the final piece to the puzzle for me as ditching the escort mount. Great detector (iX)...lousy suction cup solution.

I got this:

http://www.southernmustangparts.com/...unt-p-414.html


It is superb. What Escort should sell out of the box. No more worries about a dented leather dash or broken detector...

JB
Pretty cool.. do you know if this will fit the V1?
 
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I don't know. I think the power cords are similar. I don't think the mounts are....but I would have to defer to a person with a V1.

I don't have a V1...iX....

It is amazing what you can find with google...how I found the mount for the escort/bel units I pasted above.
All I found for V1's were nice mirror mounts...but the 996TT mirror may not be the best to clamp...

Best!

Jeff
 

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Originally Posted by jcb-memphis
I don't know. I think the power cords are similar. I don't think the mounts are....but I would have to defer to a person with a V1.

I don't have a V1...iX....

It is amazing what you can find with google...how I found the mount for the escort/bel units I pasted above.
All I found for V1's were nice mirror mounts...but the 996TT mirror may not be the best to clamp...

Best!

Jeff
Google? what is that?

thanks, I will look into it.
 
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One could take this mount and probably (note uncertainty) modify it to work with a V1. It had two holes in it and some push type connectors for the escort connector. One could get it, cut those, and in theory take a VI mount gadget and adapt the things to work together. Probably about 15 minutes with some tools and some flat black paint.... Probably what I would do....if nothing else is out there. This thing is rock solid. Much better than the joke escort unit that comes in the box.

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Anyone doe this with a V1 yet?

If so, pls share!! Thx in advance.
 
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Newb question here- any tips in removing the map lights or the sunroof control panel? I'd hate to break something...
 
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same here (newb that is)... seeking words from the wise and experienced pls, thx in advance.
 
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I used the phone connection down by the radio to hard wire my V1. RennTech has a pretty good write up.
 
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Anyone tie the v1 or other detector into one of the OEM dash switches? This was my intention until I realized all the buttons/switches are momentary switches. I need one that is on/off until I push the button again (unlike a garage door button)? I took apart one of the OEM switches haven't figured a way to modify it.
 

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Originally Posted by BMiller33
Anyone tie the v1 or other detector into one of the OEM dash switches? This was my intention until I realized all the buttons/switches are momentary switches. I need one that is on/off until I push the button again (unlike a garage door button)? I took apart one of the OEM switches haven't figured a way to modify it.
why do you need an on / off? i use a momentary targa top switch. works like a charm. hit it either direction and the door opens hit it again door closes
 
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Originally Posted by 32krazy!
why do you need an on / off? i use a momentary targa top switch. works like a charm. hit it either direction and the door opens hit it again door closes
It's not for garage opener it's for V1. I want ability to switch on or off.
 
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It's not for garage opener it's for V1. I want ability to switch on or off.
duh guess i should read better! mine is wired to the dome switch it goes on when i turn the key and off the same way
 


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