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Old 10-19-2010, 11:39 AM
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Hey guys, I just got a vector955 radar detector and wanted to install it just beside the rear view mirror. Is there a DIY on how to run the 12V wire through the roof or the panels and have it end up under the passenger side glove box where the connector is?

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I've once seen a portable GPS installed with wires running to the back of the center console for the outlet. Do a quick search on that.
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I've seen one built into the rear view mirror for the e60
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Originally Posted by gurp99
Hey guys, I just got a vector955 radar detector and wanted to install it just beside the rear view mirror. Is there a DIY on how to run the 12V wire through the roof or the panels and have it end up under the passenger side glove box where the connector is?

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Here's a good place to start. The information couldn't be more clear.

https://5series.net/forums/topic/104...1#entry1245697
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Originally Posted by GhostWorks
I've seen one built into the rear view mirror for the e60
THAT I'd like to see! Got a link?
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i've seen a better one somewhere , still looking , a place you send your original Rear View mirror and they set it up for you and send back
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http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...ll-e60-m5.html
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Originally Posted by jayarras
Here's a good place to start. The information couldn't be more clear.

https://5series.net/forums/topic/104...1#entry1245697
Exactly what I did.
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Originally Posted by theXman
I've once seen a portable GPS installed with wires running to the back of the center console for the outlet. Do a quick search on that.

ahhh, cant find it anywhere! thanks anyways
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Originally Posted by GhostWorks
This is very cool, GhostWorks! Thanks for sharing! (Hey, isn't your Day coming up? )


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