Radar Detector

[turbotaz]

Considered them as well and decided against messing with airflow. Stinger seems to be a solution that is the most compact but it is pricy and seems complex.

 

[rubberduck]

That was the issue I had with my AMG. There was no place in the grill to put them, except for the Stinger. I was going to drive out to LA as there was an install place there, then Covid hit and I didn’t follow through.

 

[rubberduck]

Installed my R7 today. Tapped into the fuse block with a Micro2 and using an open position. Routing down the a-pillar into the fuse box is super easy. I removed the a-pillar trim panel partially. There is a wire clipped to the panel and I didn’t mess with trying to remove it. The only drawback is that it is constant power. But, the R7 will turn off automatically after one hour of no GPS movement. Not ideal, but so be it.

I tried the Blendmount mirror tap kit and just could not find a secure enough connection. - Waste of money at least for the way my mirror power connector was made. Black ground tap was OK, but the purple power wire just would not have any of it.

 

[dribs15]

Installed my R7 today. Tapped into the fuse block with a Micro2 and using an open position. Routing down the a-pillar into the fuse box is super easy. I removed the a-pillar trim panel partially. There is a wire clipped to the panel and I didn’t mess with trying to remove it. The only drawback is that it is constant power. But, the R7 will turn off automatically after one hour of no GPS movement. Not ideal, but so be it.

I tried the Blendmount mirror tap kit and just could not find a secure enough connection. - Waste of money at least for the way my mirror power connector was made. Black ground tap was OK, but the purple power wire just would not have any of it.

Glad you got it hooked up, but sorry to hear that. I had to use the 2nd from smallest tap (they give you 4) and had to fiddle to see easiest corner to get in/around purple wire....I also used the supplied zip ties to secure in 2 different spots (1st with wire bundle coming out from connections & 2nd with wire cord just above (when mirror cover is secured) mirror cover before they both exited from hole in mirror cover) and it works great (this is my 4th car using blend mount and 3rd using mirror tap... my Audi was direct wired to fuse box).
I have pictures in a different thread (Post in thread 'Blendmount and mirror tap?' CT5-V - Blendmount and mirror tap?) before I secured with the zip ties.

 

[rubberduck]

Glad you got it hooked up, but sorry to hear that. I had to use the 2nd from smallest tap (they give you 4) and had to fiddle to see easiest corner to get in/around purple wire....I also used the supplied zip ties to secure in 2 different spots (1st with wire bundle coming out from connections & 2nd with wire cord just above (when mirror cover is secured) mirror cover before they both exited from hole in mirror cover) and it works great (this is my 4th car using blend mount and 3rd using mirror tap... my Audi was direct wired to fuse box).
I have pictures in a different thread (Post in thread 'Blendmount and mirror tap?' CT5-V - Blendmount and mirror tap?) before I secured with the zip ties.

Yes, I saw your pictures and they were very helpful. The black was easy. The purple just did not go. I was also using the 2nd from smallest (and tried all the others as well). It must be just enough difference in how the connector was crimped to make it a no-go. Not a problem, all my other vehicles I did a hardwire, but I figured, I try something different on the 5BW. With the hardwire I can put a remote mute switch which I will probably do eventually.

 

[rubberduck]

Just setup and appointment to get a Stinger laser jammer installed in two weeks. Will post some pics after the install.

 

[theprototype]

Just setup and appointment to get a Stinger laser jammer installed in two weeks. Will post some pics after the install.

Any worries about it being discovered? I’ve always been scared away from laser jammers whenever I’ve talked to people about them

 

[rubberduck]

Any worries about it being discovered? I’ve always been scared away from laser jammers whenever I’ve talked to people about them

I ran one in my 2011 S4 for many years. Saved my bacon at least 3 times I recall.

What’s to be scared of, they are legal in Arizona.

 

[TK42ONE]

yeah it's a class C misdemeanor in Texas to have a radar or laser jammer

 

[AZHEAT]

Just setup and appointment to get a Stinger laser jammer installed in two weeks. Will post some pics after the install.

I‘m looking forward to your impressions once installed. Is Signature audio doing the work? I thought jammers were illegal in every state. If legal in AZ, I’m very interested.

 

[rubberduck]

I‘m looking forward to your impressions once installed. Is Signature audio doing the work? I thought jammers were illegal in every state. If legal in AZ, I’m very interested.

Yes, Signature Audio is doing the work.

Are Radar Detectors Legal in 2022? A State-by-State Guide

The short answer is yes; radar detectors are mostly legal in the United States, but there are some exceptions. As for laser jammers, the same is true.

www.automoblog.net

 

[Slamminc6]

Normally I tap into the fuse block. I don’t have my car yet, but I would assume there is a fuse block on either or both of the kick panels.

Hey rubberduck, why don’t you buy my car and you could be driving tomorrow, lol.

 

[Big Mac]

Just setup and appointment to get a Stinger laser jammer installed in two weeks. Will post some pics after the install.

Hey rubberduck, not sure if things have improved over the past 5 years, but I had a stinger jammer and it basically didn't work AT ALL. I had it replaced once and the replacement also failed big time. I had ALP installed after that which is a similar type of product and it works great. Just wanted to give you a heads up because I know these things aren't cheap (was like 4k installed when I got it years ago).

 

[rubberduck]

Hey rubberduck, not sure if things have improved over the past 5 years, but I had a stinger jammer and it basically didn't work AT ALL. I had it replaced once and the replacement also failed big time. I had ALP installed after that which is a similar type of product and it works great. Just wanted to give you a heads up because I know these things aren't cheap (was like 4k installed when I got it years ago).

I agree the ALP is the best of them. Given the 5BW front end configuration it didn’t look very feasible and certainly very obvious to law enforcement. It is true the previous generation of Stinger was not very good. The most recent review on Vortex seems to indicate they fixed those issues. Alignment/pointing of the Stinger heads is very sensitive and critical and that may be the cause of some bad reviews.

Did you have a previous version that did not have the fiber optic receiver? That one I know for sure was not very good.

 

[Big Mac]

I agree the ALP is the best of them. Given the 5BW front end configuration it didn’t look very feasible and certainly very obvious to law enforcement. It is true the previous generation of Stinger was not very good. The most recent review on Vortex seems to indicate they fixed those issues. Alignment/pointing of the Stinger heads is very sensitive and critical and that may be the cause of some bad reviews.

Did you have a previous version that did not have the fiber optic receiver? That one I know for sure was not very good.

Yep, I had one from 6 years ago so definitely not the latest.

 

[rubberduck]

Yep, I had one from 6 years ago so definitely not the latest.

The newest version has 4 fibers and 4 lasers in each transmit fiber head. We’ll see what happens, I’ll be the Guinea pig.

 

[rubberduck]

Install of the Stinger competed on Friday at Signature Audio in Scottsdale. They had two two other BWs before mine, so they had a good idea where to mount the heads. One in the center under the camera and two on the lower grill off to the sides. Looks totally OEM.

There were some options for the strip panel, and I decided to put it into the little pocket on the left side of the dash. Still have no idea what that little thing was intended for, but the strip is a perfect fit and looks pretty OEM.

Very professional outfit. There were two Lamborghinis, a McLaren, a GT R, and a few Porsches in the shop at the time.

 

[565565]

Install of the Stinger competed on Friday at Signature Audio in Scottsdale. They had two two other BWs before mine, so they had a good idea where to mount the heads. One in the center under the camera and two on the lower grill off to the sides. Looks totally OEM.

There were some options for the strip panel, and I decided to put it into the little pocket on the left side of the dash. Still have no idea what that little thing was intended for, but the strip is a perfect fit and looks pretty OEM.

Very professional outfit. There were two Lamborghinis, a McLaren, a GT R, and a few Porsches in the shop at the time.

That’s where your SD slot would be if you had the PDR.

 

[rubberduck]

That’s where your SD slot would be if you had the PDR.

Pack of gum fits perfectly.

 

[1StunnaV]

What is the best radar solution for the CT5-B BW? The usb port is in the console, and there is no 12v or usb in the dash, so it seems only way to use a radar detector will be to have a long cord going from windshield to the armrest. Recently lost my escort solo and found out they are no longer making cordless detectors. Thanks!!!

I've put a valentine one with blendmount into countless cars....