Uniden R7 hardwire solution? (2019 CTR)

[onions]

Pretty sure that wire cover is supposed to be used with the gentex mirror. It’s pointless to have one without that kind of mirror because like you discovered it has nothing to clip into.

For tinted windshield look up blendmount on amazon. I have a tint on my windshield and use one to mount my dashcam to the mirror stem.

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[fk-eight]

which wire cover did you buy? can you link it?

Sorry it took me so long to get back to the thread. I didn’t even see the email notification. I’ll post the picture of the link. They go in and out of stock.

Pretty sure that wire cover is supposed to be used with the gentex mirror. It’s pointless to have one without that kind of mirror because like you discovered it has nothing to clip into.

For tinted windshield look up blendmount on amazon. I have a tint on my windshield and use one to mount my dashcam to the mirror stem.

Thats probably why this doesn’t fit well. I clicked a link from the original YouTube video I watched, to order it. And I don’t remember the guy on the YouTube video, having a Gentex mirror. But it definitely makes sense.

I have my Uniden R7 mounted with the Blendmount listed for the FK8.

 

[spyder57]

I used a visor clip for the radenso but it fits the r1/r3 perfectly. (It doesn't click but I've had no issues) I used the rest of the uniden hardwire kit to the fusebox and have the mute button mounted next to the drivers knee.

https://www.amazon.com/Radenso-Radar-Detector-Visor-Mount/dp/B075M3LCDP

 

[RBrackett]

I used a visor clip for the radenso but it fits the r1/r3 perfectly. (It doesn't click but I've had no issues) I used the rest of the uniden hardwire kit to the fusebox and have the mute button mounted next to the drivers knee.

https://www.amazon.com/Radenso-Radar-Detector-Visor-Mount/dp/B075M3LCDP

Which fuse spot did you use? Couldn't find a diagram specific to the type r, is there one on the panel when you remove it?

 

[fk-eight]

Which fuse spot did you use? Couldn't find a diagram specific to the type r, is there one on the panel when you remove it?

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[xXoVrKiLLXx]

I'm running the same setup with the r3 and exposed wire. Try to look at it like it earns its keep tacky or not lol Way better than having the stock wire hanging down for sure. Let us know what you come up with though I'm always up for new ideas.

 

[fk-eight]

I'm running the same setup with the r3 and exposed wire. Try to look at it like it earns its keep tacky or not lol Way better than having the stock wire hanging down for sure. Let us know what you come up with though I'm always up for new ideas.

I may try some clear silicone caulk. Something that will stick, but also peel right off.

 

[L-Dragon]

I have my Uniden R3 mounted above my rearview mirror.
I have the wires routed from above, pushed it into the headliner a bit.
Then it routes down through the A pillar down to the fuses.
I just pushed out one of the empty button slots and fit the mute button there.

I could take a pic next time I go out to my car, but it's a bit cold and snowy today.

 

[fk-eight]

I have my Uniden R3 mounted above my rearview mirror.
I have the wires routed from above, pushed it into the headliner a bit.
Then it routes down through the A pillar down to the fuses.
I just pushed out one of the empty button slots and fit the mute button there.

I could take a pic next time I go out to my car, but it's a bit cold and snowy today.

All I’m trying to figure out, is, what solution are people using from the headliner down to the blendmount? I’m only worried about that 4 inches. Mine is just sloppy. What are people using for a wire cover. If you have a 2020 or newer, or a car that had LKAS, you have something to fill that gap.

 

[L-Dragon]

All I’m trying to figure out, is, what solution are people using from the headliner down to the blendmount? I’m only worried about that 4 inches. Mine is just sloppy. What are people using for a wire cover. If you have a 2020 or newer, or a car that had LKAS, you have something to fill that gap.

Oh, I don't use a blendmount, so I don't know how I can help.
I have my radar detector way up top above the rearview mirror, not below it.

 

[onions]

I just leave the wires out with no cover. Not elegant but it doesn’t bother me too much.

 

[AlphaDigital]

Oh, I don't use a blendmount, so I don't know how I can help.
I have my radar detector way up top above the rearview mirror, not below it.

got pics of your setup?

 

[L-Dragon]

got pics of your setup?

I have my front windshield tinted, so the suctions don't actually stick well to it, so I had to put some adhesive to stay.

 

[AlphaDigital]

I have my front windshield tinted, so the suctions don't actually stick well to it, so I had to put some adhesive to stay.

Nice, Ill be running a similar setup with a dash cam.