Where did you mount your radar detector in your Civic Si?

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hey everyone,
I've been searching around looking for the best spot to mount my radar detector (hardwire) that's clean and out of the way.
Because it's a-Si, there's no power mirror so can't use a mirror tap for power. The cable must come from the bottom of the dash or from above. I'm tired of using the coiled 12v cord and want to hardwire it but can't figure out where it should go without getting in the way or without having wires everywhere.

so how did you install yours? pictures would help.
If you used an after market mount, which one was it?
I have a uniden R3 detector and the mounts that come with it suck FYI.

thanks!
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hey everyone,
I've been searching around looking for the best spot to mount my radar detector (hardwire) that's clean and out of the way.
Because it's a-Si, there's no power mirror so can't use a mirror tap for power. The cable must come from the bottom of the dash or from above. I'm tired of using the coiled 12v cord and want to hardwire it but can't figure out where it should go without getting in the way or without having wires everywhere.

so how did you install yours? pictures would help.
If you used an after market mount, which one was it?
I have a uniden R3 detector and the mounts that come with it suck FYI.

thanks!
Blendmount makes excellent mounts that attach to rear view mirrors. They're pricey, but they're awesome. Also, keep your radar detector in the center of windshield. It doesn't work very well in other places. You can also purchase a wire hinder if you really want, which is really just a fancy piece of plastic that adheres to the windshield and holds the wire.

Take your A Pillar off, there's an 8mm bolt under the airbag sign on it. Then, just pull it towards you and it comes off. You can pull the headliner down slightly and tuck your wire in there. Down the A-Pillar, zip tie it to the wire in there, and then it'll easily be near the fuse box for hardwiring.
 

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hey everyone,
I've been searching around looking for the best spot to mount my radar detector (hardwire) that's clean and out of the way.
Because it's a-Si, there's no power mirror so can't use a mirror tap for power. The cable must come from the bottom of the dash or from above. I'm tired of using the coiled 12v cord and want to hardwire it but can't figure out where it should go without getting in the way or without having wires everywhere.

so how did you install yours? pictures would help.
If you used an after market mount, which one was it?
I have a uniden R3 detector and the mounts that come with it suck FYI.

thanks!

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I just have mine sitting on the dash. Wire just runs over the dash to it. Easy to remove. Works well in that position. Escort Max.
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I hardwired from the fuse box at the driver side kick panel. Ran the cord up the A pillar and under the headliner. Detector doesn't dip down into my field of view through the windshield and is still plenty visible and well within reach. Tucks away nicely when I need remove the detector.

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I hardwired from the fuse box at the driver side kick panel. Ran the cord up the A pillar and under the headliner. Detector doesn't dip down into my field of view through the windshield and is still plenty visible and well within reach. Tucks away nicely when I need remove the detector.

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Yeah I’m thinking about doing this same setup with my uniden. Not going to spend $100 on a blendmount so the suction cups above the mirror with a hardwire kit should do the trick
 
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Hardwired like others and just used the stock suction cups from my R3. Works like a charm and hardly notice it both inside and out.

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I hardwired from the fuse box at the driver side kick panel. Ran the cord up the A pillar and under the headliner. Detector doesn't dip down into my field of view through the windshield and is still plenty visible and well within reach. Tucks away nicely when I need remove the detector.

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What do you and ITGRAD have behind the mirror? ...cylinder shaped. Dash cam?
 

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Blendmount (Amazon) with Escort 360 Max & M-1 Dashcam (BB combo) tapped to double an existing fuse slot. Used Escort Remote touch switch harness (from Escort) Velcro’d Wired remote under left side steering wheel for no viz green light while driving but close touch silencing). Tri-view clip on blind spot mirror (Auto Zone).

No fuss, no visible wires across view or getting caught. Easy to run them behind edge of headliner, behind A-pillar door molding., behind Left lower trim panel.

Rock solid, can remove mount links for diff positions, I went high & tight.

Whoever says they’re OK with suction cup or any other type mount will not regret spending $ for Blendmount, I was sorry I spent time and effort on other mounts once this one was installed.

Be sure to carefully follow install instructions, order of tightening matters, Firm spring clip is their magic. Phone jack power connector makes unclip easy for mil base entry (it stays up but disco’d power easily seen through windshield).

This rack is much more subtle not lit up and zoomed in.

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