I cut the cigaretter adapter off. Now does the red wire goto a 12v source and the white to a ground? Where should I run the wires, I was thinking the fuse box. Thanks for any help

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Use a meter to confirm that red is +(plug the lighter end in and test the wires) I'm sure it is +, but better to be sure.

There are power taps on the fuse block...look for the one that has a arrow and IGN to it. That on will only be on when the ignition is on. They sell connectors that plug in to it...or tap into the wire behind it. THe other wire you can run right to ground. Oh, make sure you have a fuse inline(the cig lighter adapter has it built in)

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thats if your going to set the detector on the dash. I wired mine into the domelite power at the top of windshield so my detector is behind the tinting on top of windshield. (they also have more range higher up).

quote Originally posted by rogergarrison: thats if your going to set the detector on the dash. I wired mine into the domelite power at the top of windshield so my detector is behind the tinting on top of windshield. (they also have more range higher up).

The height will be great for radar guns but not so good for LADAR or laser. The tint will actually decrease your ability to detect laser from an early distance.

Mine sits just below the tint and the wire goes under the headliner, down the "A" pillar and to the fusebox. Hooked to an IGN terminal. The dome light is constant power so the detector can be accidently left on.

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My set up exactly.

And Roger, I have read somewhere that tint, aftermarket or even the stuff in the glass from the factory, will reduce detection efficiency. Although if you live in an area where detectors are not legal... low visibility is probably better than increased effectiveness.

ive found that if you get lasered, your already caught, so detecting it is a mute point. Ive left mine on for a week or more and not starting car without running down battery at all. I dont think it draws much more current than a clock. Also by being up in the tinted part, less likely that thieves will see it.

Once it registers the laser you are caught. Last time it said "Laser" I jammed the brakes, not too hard but slowed down and the cop was just staring at me with that "Damn kid, I'll get your @$$ nextime" look. He didn't stop me but he knew what was going on. Thats why if it ever says laser anymore I make a quick turn and a dash.

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Effective range for laser or LADAR is between 500 and 700 feet. Most good radar detectors can pick it up 1000 to 1200 feet away. Car and Driver did a test recently on the top 6 brands. Even the worst one picked up the laser 800 feet away. The best distance was the "Valentine" which detected it 1600 feet away. The window tint (windshield or aftermarket) cuts the detect range down by half. So if the car is checked with laser your already caught when the detector goes off.

Here occasionally they set up a laser unit by the crossing guards when school lets out. My BEL has picked it up before I was within it's range. The detectors are set-up to detect laser scatter. So as long as there is someone in front of you that the officer "paints" with laser first the detectors can pick up the scatter from it.

Oreif--Do you know what thoses 6 radar dectors were? I have a Whistler 1570 i think

I don't know where you are but the last ticket that I got was from 949.7 feet. I have the ticket sitting in front of me. it is my reminder that I have until 7-6-02 b4 I can speed agian. I heard my laser detector go off once and 30 seconds later all I saw was flashing lights.

I also use lots of backup. I have a Bearcat police scanner that picks up all frequencies. but it sets off alarm if a repeater (base or mobile radio) signal is detected anywhere within a 3 mile radius depending on terrain. I can also listen in to speed traps (Ie, patrol aircraft to chase cars) also have an under dash CB. All I dont have is a chaff dispensor, LOL.

quote Originally posted by DR650SE: Oreif--Do you know what thoses 6 radar dectors were? I have a Whistler 1570 i think

Valentine
Escort Passport
BEL 950
Uniden
Cobra
Whistler

BTW ~ The above is put into ranking order so Valentine was the best and Whistler was the worst overall. I think the Uniden was the worst for laser.

RacinRob, They actually put down how many feet away they were? But at 1000ft there is a 4.4% angular error which is not compensated for in speed calculation. This angular error could cause the speed to read 5-6% off. At 700 feet the accuracy is less than 1%. If you were going a lot faster than the 5% error margin it would be obvious you were speeding. Also many people forget that laser is just like instant-on. When the officer wants to take a reading he turns it on. It's not constantly transmitting so he can wait until your within range. You have to rely on someone in front of you to be targeted first so the detector can warn you.

[This message has been edited by Oreif (edited 02-09-2002).]