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      05-24-2017, 02:27 PM   #23
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I ordered an InvisiCord: http://www.invisicord.com/index.html. Plug and play, very easy... I'm sure very similar to the MirrorTap.

As for getting the plastic piece off around the mirror... I popped it apart with just a credit card. Really simple.

There is a great DIY writeup somewhere on the F15 forum.
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Are you F85/86 owners running dash cams? While insurance companies in the U.S. don't offer discounts for them, I am debating getting one installed.

I'm also debating getting an old Valentine One radar/lidar detector upgraded and installed, but it seems like the utility of detectors has been negated by new technology that police are using and the fact that Waze might be more reliable in terms of locating police. Thoughts?
Hey this is the thread:
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...sh+cam+install

And this is the installation guide by Mr.SugarSkulls RGsport

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http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...2&d=1418781422
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I bought a Uniden R3, a Blendmount, and a Mirrortap. Installation of the Mirrortap and mount were pretty straightforward, and it looks super clean.
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Are you F85/86 owners running dash cams? While insurance companies in the U.S. don't offer discounts for them, I am debating getting one installed.

I'm also debating getting an old Valentine One radar/lidar detector upgraded and installed, but it seems like the utility of detectors has been negated by new technology that police are using and the fact that Waze might be more reliable in terms of locating police. Thoughts?
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blackvue, for radar+ antiLaser, Alpriority
Send me DM for details if you interested on installation.
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      07-09-2017, 09:32 AM   #27
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I've got the built in escort system with the laser defusers in front and in the rear. I've always used windshield detectors but the last escort I had was the max2 I think? It was incredibly large and bulky. They seem to keep getting bigger.
How's this setup working? Contemplating it for a while now. Had the max 350 but dumped it
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      07-09-2017, 03:10 PM   #28
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I've got the built in escort system with the laser defusers in front and in the rear. I've always used windshield detectors but the last escort I had was the max2 I think? It was incredibly large and bulky. They seem to keep getting bigger.
How's this setup working? Contemplating it for a while now. Had the max 350 but dumped it
I love it. Nothing cluttering my windshield anymore. Had it installed on all my cars. I think the placement of the LCD screen could have been better but that's about it. My dealership has installed a bunch of them on x5's and x6's and that spot was the easiest for them. Right behind the cup holder area. I posted pics in a different thread.
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      07-10-2017, 09:11 AM   #29
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I just installed the Thinkware F770 along with a external battery pack (cellink battery B) and it works flawlessly in my X5M. DIY install myself took 2-3 hours but thats mostly because i wanted it 100% hidden and oem clean. Highly recommend this setup if you don't want to worry about low battery warnings.
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      07-11-2017, 04:03 PM   #30
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anyone have a link for programming the valentine v1 so sliding doors, false alarms, can be minimized?
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      10-11-2019, 02:28 PM   #31
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I bought a Uniden R3, a Blendmount, and a Mirrortap. Installation of the Mirrortap and mount were pretty straightforward, and it looks super clean.
Can you or anyone advice where tap the black and red taps from mirror tap to the rear mirror wires?

Thank you
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      10-12-2019, 09:14 AM   #32
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      10-24-2019, 10:43 PM   #33
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Can you or anyone advice where tap the black and red taps from mirror tap to the rear mirror wires?

Thank you
Just figured out and mounted my new Escort MAX 360c with BlendMount and MirrorTap.

But my MAX 360c keeps getting the LASER ALERT warning and will not stop beeping....anyone with X5M has the same issue with the MAX 360c?
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      11-15-2019, 09:18 AM   #34
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Just installed the new Uniden R7... HOLY CRAP is this thing ever nice!
Probably the best windshield mounted detector on the market right now.

https://uniden.com/products/r7-extre...reat-detection



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Just installed the new Uniden R7... HOLY CRAP is this thing ever nice!
Probably the best windshield mounted detector on the market right now.

https://uniden.com/products/r7-extre...reat-detection

Congrats! This one is on my Christmas wish list.
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      11-16-2019, 07:27 PM   #36
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Just installed the new Uniden R7... HOLY CRAP is this thing ever nice!
Probably the best windshield mounted detector on the market right now.

https://uniden.com/products/r7-extre...reat-detection



I have been running the R7 for a few months now. The only downside I can find is that the range is so good, I sometime get KA hits but never see the cop. (I guess better than having it too short range).

Supposedly, "auto-gps lockout" is supposed to be coming as the patent (or whatever) has expired from the company that originally started that (escort perhaps?), anyway, that will be a nice addition.
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Supposedly, "auto-gps lockout" is supposed to be coming as the patent (or whatever) has expired from the company that originally started that (escort perhaps?)
Yes, Escort owned the patent rights to auto-gps lockout. The patent rights ended in June of this year, but Escort is still fighting for ownership. I believe they have already slapped lawsuits on Uniden and K40 for adding this technology to their newer units. The R7 already has the hardware built-in for this, and the software is ready to go... but the whole thing is tied up in court. Sounds like it'll be 2020 before it gets settled. Once that's done (assuming it gets settled), then Uniden will release a firmware update, which will include the software to activate the gps-lockout.
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Just installed the new Uniden R7... HOLY CRAP is this thing ever nice!
Probably the best windshield mounted detector on the market right now.

https://uniden.com/products/r7-extre...reat-detection



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I have been running the R7 for a few months now. The only downside I can find is that the range is so good, I sometime get KA hits but never see the cop. (I guess better than having it too short range).

Supposedly, "auto-gps lockout" is supposed to be coming as the patent (or whatever) has expired from the company that originally started that (escort perhaps?), anyway, that will be a nice addition.

Alright guys, Santa delivered the new R7!! I’ve used it for a couple days and man, this thing has so many options. Any tips or advice?
I turned off the K Band completely, no-one uses K Band around here, I’ve only seen Ka being used in 2 years. One of the main reasons I wanted this was for that option, my Passport would always alert to every K Band signal, so annoying.

Cheers!
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Alright guys, Santa delivered the new R7!! I’ve used it for a couple days and man, this thing has so many options. Any tips or advice?
I turned off the K Band completely, no-one uses K Band around here, I’ve only seen Ka being used in 2 years. One of the main reasons I wanted this was for that option, my Passport would always alert to every K Band signal, so annoying.

Cheers!
I always refer to Vortex Radar for the setup's.
https://www.vortexradar.com/2019/04/...adar-detector/

My V1 I think is almost as good as the R7, still has excellent range with the custom filters he has setup. Still pretty quiet especially when K band is turned off.

Good luck and enjoy! I have both and you can't go wrong with the R7!
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I always refer to Vortex Radar for the setup's.
https://www.vortexradar.com/2019/04/...adar-detector/

My V1 I think is almost as good as the R7, still has excellent range with the custom filters he has setup. Still pretty quiet especially when K band is turned off.

Good luck and enjoy! I have both and you can't go wrong with the R7!
Thanks for sharing that site, that info will help me tremendously.
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using V1 and waze
I find waze most helpful on the highway, as long as other users are around. Be wary late at night or early in the morning.
My V1 is most useful in my town and surrounding areas. I get the impression that most drivers have moved on from detectors, and therefore the police have become less likely to use instant on radar. It's too crowded to use laser in town. The range on the V1 allows me to pick up in plenty of time either way.
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