Hardwired V1!
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Spent this morning hardwiring the V1 ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Pretty simple actually....now that I know what to do
The first time around, its a PITA to get the overhead light fixture off, much harder than on the E60... took me 30min the first time around
Now I can get it down in 30 seconds.
I used the instructions from E90post.com and spliced into the green/white wire in the first bank. Drilled a hole and installed a self tapping screw for the ground connection.
Ran the wires behind the mirror, over the headliner![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
I ordered a mount that locks onto the rear-view mirror, so as soon as that arrives I am going to hook it up under the mirror![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Works like a charm![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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![Hardwired V1!-img_4081.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97799d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4081.jpg)
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![Hardwired V1!-img_4084.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97801d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4084.jpg)
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Thanks for looking![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
-Krozi
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Pretty simple actually....now that I know what to do
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I used the instructions from E90post.com and spliced into the green/white wire in the first bank. Drilled a hole and installed a self tapping screw for the ground connection.
Ran the wires behind the mirror, over the headliner
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
I ordered a mount that locks onto the rear-view mirror, so as soon as that arrives I am going to hook it up under the mirror
![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
Works like a charm
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
Pics:
![Hardwired V1!-img_4081.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97799d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4081.jpg)
![Hardwired V1!-img_4083.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97800d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4083.jpg)
![Hardwired V1!-img_4084.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97801d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4084.jpg)
![Hardwired V1!-img_4085.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97802d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4085.jpg)
![Hardwired V1!-img_4086.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97803d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4086.jpg)
![Hardwired V1!-img_4088.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97804d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4088.jpg)
![Hardwired V1!-img_4091.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/97805d1482366509t-hardwired-v1-img_4091.jpg)
Thanks for looking
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-Krozi
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Originally Posted by GregBrand' post='1096741' date='Jan 24 2010, 10:58 AM
Very nice job and write-up. I also appreciated the clever use of your mattress to stop your e60 from hitting the refridgerator when you come home drunk...
Haha thanks,
I don't drink/drive though...
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Originally Posted by BET530' post='1096769' date='Jan 24 2010, 12:45 PM
nice mod!!! that is something i would of like to do with my previous radar
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Why did you sell your radar detector?
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1096858' date='Jan 24 2010, 03:04 PM
Thanks! ![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Why did you sell your radar detector?
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Why did you sell your radar detector?
idk, it did and didnt help, but if i do pick up another one, this is certinally the way i would like to set it up!
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Originally Posted by BET530' post='1096944' date='Jan 24 2010, 05:19 PM
idk, it did and didnt help, but if i do pick up another one, this is certinally the way i would like to set it up!
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
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I hardwired my escort the same way and have it up to the right of the rear view mirror. Its a great spot but sucks when your passenger is oblivious and puts the visor all the way up. Ill try to get a pic tmrw.