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No,installed as they said. I'm just not thrilled with the side to side movement, and the straps not staying to the full tightness. Thinking of making some kind of ratchet or something to ensure it stays snug.
for what these cost, I think there has to be a better way..

^^^ I'm happy with mine the straps are good to me. U didn't take off the bottom nut did u?

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Hauled this precious cargo home for the first time from the NICU after 40 days!   Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

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I installed this thingy on the top of my 2017 6.2L. Not really sure what it does, but my truck goes really fast now.  

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chuckwi11 Enthusiast

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I like the way this detector clamps to the rear view mirror mount and I see it comes with a harness specific for the truck. What was involved in opening up the rear view to connect it? Do you think I could tap into the same harness they gave you to power my dash cam??? That would be pissa so I don't have to run wires down to a power port. Also how do you think that detector compares with the new wireless escort?

 

I didn't use the Blendmount direct wire because I added the Escort Live cord. I have used the direct wire cords before and they are very easy to install... you just have to find a pos + and neg - source. There is another post somewhere on here that says which wires will work. I would check it with a multi meter to be sure.

 

Mine is direct wired to the fuse box. It was very east to install, the front windshield area of the headliner is almost like a shelf and you tuck the cord in there. The A pillar trim is easy to take off and then I back wired the X3 plug on the fuse box... the purple/white wire gives you power with the ignition turned on.

 

Comparing radar detectors...the Escort Solo S3 (cordless) versus the Escort 9500ix? I guess it depends on what you are looking for... the S3 is battery powered by AA batteries. Convenient for a clean installation and for travelers who want to take protection with them. It lacks laser protection! but people could argue that by the time a detector gives you a laser warning you are already tagged. I like the idea that I may stand a chance if he is lasing another car or if he's had to much coffee and donuts and can't keep the spot on me. :)

 

The 9500ix is hands down the best detector I have ever owned, I actually have two of them... one in my Denali and one in my TBSS. The one in my Chevy is hardwired in with the Smartcord, I'm considering getting a mirror mount but right now I just windshield mount it. The one in my Denali has the Escort Live Cord. The 9500ix is a GPS based Radar/Lidar detector that you can download/upload user submitted speed traps, cams and known/false radar locations to/from your detector. When you add the Escort Live cord you join a community of users via your smart phone for a map/location based alert system. I have found it to be helpful in making me aware of potential traps/ambushes before I drive and during my drive.

 

Escort has a a newer Passport Max detector that is very good. If you were a 9500ix guy there is a high chance you won't like the Max, not necessarily because of performance but more of a preference thing. The Max is also Escort Live capable but they don't currently make a Blendmount for the Max.

 

As far as powering a dash cam... the blend mount harness has an RJ-11 (telephone connector) on it for the Escort/Bel series radar detectors that you push the pins/wires into the back of your mirror plug. There is normally enough room to do this without damaging the car's plug or overloading the circuit. I would caution that pushing two sets of wires into a single source would be risky. I saw another post where the guy got the necessary voltage out of the overhead console for his GoPro camera. I bought a USB power/inverter off Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GQ48FCY/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that I plan to wire directly to the fuse box. Since the headliner is so open on the front edge I figure that I can run a USB cable up there as well. I thought about adding the ports to the over head console but I think the level of work may be moderate to get it all put together and this approach is just as clean... I had exposed wires.

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jeff816 Enthusiast

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got my du-ha in. pretty happy with the function, look and fitment.. however, the strap mounts are a joke to be honest. I can see me fighting with those. going to try to come up with something that cant come loose...

other wise happy

I really like mine! Went in in 5 min. It's solid and not going anywhere.

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I didn't use the Blendmount direct wire because I added the Escort Live cord. I have used the direct wire cords before and they are very easy to install... you just have to find a pos + and neg - source. There is another post somewhere on here that says which wires will work. I would check it with a multi meter to be sure.

 

Mine is direct wired to the fuse box. It was very east to install, the front windshield area of the headliner is almost like a shelf and you tuck the cord in there. The A pillar trim is easy to take off and then I back wired the X3 plug on the fuse box... the purple/white wire gives you power with the ignition turned on.

 

Comparing radar detectors...the Escort Solo S3 (cordless) versus the Escort 9500ix? I guess it depends on what you are looking for... the S3 is battery powered by AA batteries. Convenient for a clean installation and for travelers who want to take protection with them. It lacks laser protection! but people could argue that by the time a detector gives you a laser warning you are already tagged. I like the idea that I may stand a chance if he is lasing another car or if he's had to much coffee and donuts and can't keep the spot on me. :)

 

The 9500ix is hands down the best detector I have ever owned, I actually have two of them... one in my Denali and one in my TBSS. The one in my Chevy is hardwired in with the Smartcord, I'm considering getting a mirror mount but right now I just windshield mount it. The one in my Denali has the Escort Live Cord. The 9500ix is a GPS based Radar/Lidar detector that you can download/upload user submitted speed traps, cams and known/false radar locations to/from your detector. When you add the Escort Live cord you join a community of users via your smart phone for a map/location based alert system. I have found it to be helpful in making me aware of potential traps/ambushes before I drive and during my drive.

 

Escort has a a newer Passport Max detector that is very good. If you were a 9500ix guy there is a high chance you won't like the Max, not necessarily because of performance but more of a preference thing. The Max is also Escort Live capable but they don't currently make a Blendmount for the Max.

 

As far as powering a dash cam... the blend mount harness has an RJ-11 (telephone connector) on it for the Escort/Bel series radar detectors that you push the pins/wires into the back of your mirror plug. There is normally enough room to do this without damaging the car's plug or overloading the circuit. I would caution that pushing two sets of wires into a single source would be risky. I saw another post where the guy got the necessary voltage out of the overhead console for his GoPro camera. I bought a USB power/inverter off Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GQ48FCY/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that I plan to wire directly to the fuse box. Since the headliner is so open on the front edge I figure that I can run a USB cable up there as well. I thought about adding the ports to the over head console but I think the level of work may be moderate to get it all put together and this approach is just as clean... I had exposed wires.

Wow thank you very much for all the information! My wireless escort is an older model but I love it. But I am tired of changing the batteries (even though using lithium batteries lasts a lot longer they are expensive also) and having to deal with the suction cups. Now on my list to change it all to hardwired and hide the wires. Thanks again for the great write up!

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Wow thank you very much for all the information! My wireless escort is an older model but I love it. But I am tired of changing the batteries (even though using lithium batteries lasts a lot longer they are expensive also) and having to deal with the suction cups. Now on my list to change it all to hardwired and hide the wires. Thanks again for the great write up!

 

Keep in mind that if you try to pull voltage from your mirror for an "add on" dash cam or other USB attached device that the car voltage is 12vdc... you will need some kind of inverter like the one above to get the USB 5vdc. Depending on what device you are connecting you may need a higher amp input... I know that some of the tablets like my Samsung Note Pro 12.2 require higher amperage than cheap chargers will provide so to be safe go with an inverter that at least one of the outputs is 3amp rated.

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chuckwi11 Enthusiast

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Just finished installing my RX catch can... easy install.

 

Now to watch the race... I'm about 20 minutes from the speedway and got thunder and light rain... might be headed for another delay... :(

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14DENALI

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Gave it a bath and with my 9 yr old sons help drilling holes added the rear splash guards. Sure made his day, and mine. :)

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J-Jeezy

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can y'all, or had anyone posted pics of the catch cans they have installed?

Newm Enthusiast

Newm

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can y'all, or had anyone posted pics of the catch cans they have installed?

I will tomorrow for sure.

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J-Jeezy

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Cool man thanks. What brand are you running? Is it a vehicle specific application?

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Installed my 2" lowering shackle kit and D2S projector kit and Morimoto HID kit from the retrofit source. Love it! y6yzezup.jpgstock on the right. It's pathetic lol. Upgraded one one the left ynuhasem.jpg

 

 

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Newm Enthusiast

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Cool man thanks. What brand are you running? Is it a vehicle specific application?

 

I went with the RevXtreme can and since they didn't have it listed specifically for my application I just called them and told them what I had and they sent my exactly what I needed(the cans are the same but the plumbing and mounting hardware might be different for different applications).

 

You can see where I mounted the bracket to the brake booster bolt in this pic pretty good.

 

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Here is a link to a thread about the catch cans with some good info.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/154204-oil-catch-can/

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Airaid CAI and installed my Escort Blendmount (rear view mirror) and hardwired my Escort Live Cord. the Escort Live adds an app on your Smartphone that hooks you to toher users and now your alerts come across on your phone as well. Very cool! If anyone is interested send me a PM and I could probably take a video of how it works.

 

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The BlendMount was the FIRST thing I did when I got my truck home. I wasn't sure if it would fit my new truck (I originally bought it when I had my 2007) but it went on perfectly. If you own an Escort this is a "must have".

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Cleared the headlights, painted the trim, 6000k (need to swap for 5000k) HID low beams, and switchback LEDs. Loving it.

 

 

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