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Old May 2, 2017 | 01:20 PM
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Was wondering if anyone knew the best method to hard wiring a V1 into the coupe. Doesnt seem to be much out there, just wondering if anyone has one hardwired into the mirror or something.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 01:48 PM
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I hardwired it into the mirror on my convertible. the plastic surround just snaps in place. Use a mirror tap product or something similar for your V1. I can't remember which pins but it was pretty easy to find a "switched" hotwire with an ohm meter.

The most difficult part was figuring out how to pop off the plastic cover behind the mirror to get to the internals.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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There's a recent thread discussing compatibility of radar detectors and IR-reflecting windshields on the latest models. Worth checking out.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 01:53 PM
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I also hardwired mine into the mirror with a mirror tap. There is a thread on here somewhere that tells you which wire.
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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Thanks everyone. Looking for a coupe specifically but wondering if anyone knew exactly which wire or how to pop whatever plastic piece off. Just got her, and dont want to end up breaking her haha
 
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If it's a 2017 don't bother. See above.
 
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It's a 2016
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 03:53 PM
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