I spent Sunday afternoon installing an Escort Passport Max Radar Detector with the Blendmount and MirrorTap power cord. I got the Passport Max from Autoanything.com with a 20% code which is a sweet deal for $440 instead of $550. The Blendmount was $130 and MirrorTap (15inch) was $30 from Blendmount.com. You can find discount codes online if you do a quick search.
I have the Blendmount for my Audi S4. I like the design. I have used the Mirrormount before but did not like the bulkiness. The Blendmount is sleek and minimalist.
In case you guys are interested, I will do a quick write up of my install.
1) You will need to remove the mirror housing. It is a two piece assembly. If you give one side a squeeze and firmly tug it, the housing will come off. You will need to take both halves off.
2) You will notice two connectors, you will be using the 10 pin connector to hardwire your power. Take the red pin of the MirrorTap and push it into the same hole as the green/black wire(+12V). I believe this is pin 3 on the connector. Take the black pin of the MirrorTap and push it into the same hole as the black/brown wire (GND). This is either pin 6 or 10 depending on how they number their pins, it is right below pin 5 of the connector. Make sure both pins are pushed in as far as they will go and ensure they are firmly in the connector. (see pic 1)
3) Before you do anything else, I highly recommend you connect the cord to your radar detector and test to make sure you are getting power. Turn on the AUX power to your car and turn on the radar detector. Verify the detector turns on.
4) If the detector turns on, take one of the supplied zip ties and secure the cord to the wire bundle. This will be a good strain relief in case the cord accidentally gets yanked. After you attach the zip cord, test power again.
5) You need to make a slight modification to the housing to accommodate the power cord. You can use tin snips or wire cutters. Make a snip on each corner of where the bottom of the mirror stem would go. (see pic 2)
6) Reassemble the plastic housing and position the cord to fit in where the cut out is. (see pic 3)
7) Install your Blendmount to the mirror stem.
8) Install your radar detector, connect the power cord and test.
9) Admire your work
