I used the 20A APO circuit because it was the only key-switched circuit I could find. Do it from the hardwire end into the headliner as to not break off the … TMG doesn’t get here till Monday, and I have a vestocmy tomorrow. V1 with Blendmount and a Mirror tap for power. So I bought the blend mount Followed instructions on the site and from manufacturer for mirror tap. Although the original spring clip provided by Blendmount would've worked, and was quite adequate for the task at hand, I preferred to modify the BlendMount BBV-2000R bracket to work with the original DRS900-2CH base. The mount fits perfectly and wastes no space. Display Type Results per Page Sort by BlendMount Escort Max Radar Mount Corvette XLR Auto Dim; BMX-2006 Login to view price; MSRP $129.99 ; BlendMount Escort … I started from the top and slowly separated the trim. Vancity23. BMW X5 Series Click here to load this Caspio Cloud Database. Wfo and 2014RubyRed like this. I have an old manual mirror with a BlendMount, and a Uniden R7 using a custom hardwire power cord. This BMW, 2019 X5 4.0 seems to retain power in the mirror as well as the cigarette lighter socket for about 5 mins. Radar looks factory installed and the unit turns off with car!t. MirrorTap Portfolio. BlendMount BMX-2018 (for Escort Max 360) Instructions: Step 1 - Remove the plastic mirror housing. thanks for sharing. The only solution I could really find was to … I tucked it into the headliner and then down the A pillar and into the fuse block. From the Blendmount hardwire kit, thread the RJ-11 radar detector hardwire cable through the headliner and into the mirror cap area. Rob Daman, Mar 27, 2017 #10. The lead was long enough to route out of the cover up near the slender portion. Took approximately 45 minutes and did not have to remove the #20 part (front of mirror closet to windshield). I got my hardwire cord custom made from Safe-N-Sound. blendmount.com Reply. Gallery. Takes less than a few minutes to install. If I forget, the "auto off" feature … WTF? Made in USA. Kit included everything needed to complete the install. Includes easy to follow, step-by-step installation instructions. MTX Series RJ-11 Connector $ 49.99 MSRP. FORUMS. I call BlendMount told me it … Messages 10 Reaction score 6 Points 3. It actually makes the V1 look as though it is part of the mirror! Winner: BlendMount. didn't know about a mirror tap. Provided space for the taps with a pair of tweezers, then inserted the … Would like to see this with the birdawg riser. When we designed the BlendMount, quality and adjustability were our main objectives. The added weight and bulk makes attaching much more difficult. I bent down the tap that touches the top of the detector slightly so it would touch. While I had the mirror off, I snugly installed the Blendmount on the mirror stem using their instructions (the included rubber bushing was not needed, it's just included so the mount could be used on a mirror with a smaller stem). Plugged positive into magenta with white stripe and ground to black. Blendmount mirror tap is a bust. You’ll have to manipulate the mirror to get the top piece off. Will try to post a picture later. I bought the BlendMount directly from them along with the MirrorTap kit. 1. Plugged the uniden r3 in and she powered up. BlendMount includes four pairs of military-grade taps (each pair of a different width), plus zip ties, shrink tubing, electrical tape, and detailed installation instructions. The entire install took me 20 minutes. Leave enough slack towards the radar unit, there should be plenty. 2018 4R TRD ORP Magnetic Grey w/ KDSS - TRD Wheels | 265/70 R17 E Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo3 | Nfab Step | AVS Bugflector | Maxpider 3D floormats | Emblem blackout | XD 5000k HIDs | Philips LED Fogs + Lamin-X Overlays | Philips LED interior lights | Compustar Remote Starter + DroneMobile | Ellis Precision Shift Knobs | … - The wiring harness coming from the overhead to the mirror is too short to route around the mount, as such, you'll need to mount it through. - The BlendMount instructions for the mount say to attached the detector prior to attaching to the mirror. BlendMount is A High Quality Mount proudly designed and manufactured in the USA by J28 Design, Inc. BlendMount is Constructed Of Durable, Lightweight, Black Anodized Aluminum. @rangerdanger The … Probably going to get a Valentine One....saw the blendmount and mirror tap and thought this was a perfect setup, but then looked at the back of my mirror on my '17 FXT and saw the same thing as in your pictures. Rear View Mirror Power Cable. Using a mirror tap into the power in the homelink/interior lights section of the car was much easier for me than running the power lead to the fuse box. Does anyone have instructions on how to remove the plastic covers on the … You basically just slip the blade into your existing mirror harness that's feeding power to it, just like how the posted video shows. The mirror tap came with an extension with small prongs that fit pretty well (I had to trim one down very slightly) I’ve had a bad experience in the past with this type mirror tap but with the extension it worked great. It is more stealth then a suction cup mount but I feel its a bit noticeable because I get my power from the mirror so you see the lights. So after 5 mins, everything will shut off. BlendMount is our first product line, which is a patented … One clip … Vortex Making Videos. RDT:rdtalkrefugee: Reactions: Kennyc56 and System. 2017 Audi RS3 1 of 244 (250) and 1 of 33 in Mythos Black @surprs3. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog … TIA You can also see both screws here top and bottom for the right side of the assembly for the blendmount mirror mount. Posts: 712 Likes … Join our REFER A FRIEND Program and EARN 10% over and over! Vehicle Mirror ID; What's Next; Customer Reviews; Videos; FAQ; Beta tester; Blog; Gift Certificates; Compare ; Sign in Register; Search. BlendMount is A High Quality Mount proudly designed and manufactured in the USA by J28 Design, Inc. BlendMount is Constructed Of Durable, Lightweight, Black Anodized Aluminum. • Blendmount mirror holder • Invsisicord wiretap power leads • 3M strip caulk • Tesa black cloth tape • Valentine V1 Detector with V1 Connection for Android Install Instructions: 1. Kennedyusmc, Mar 27, 2017 … Just popped off the rear housing of mirror power and installed the "red" in the purple and "black" in the black. Uniden R3 (Fixed mount w/ RVM TAP and Blendmount) Uniden R1 Rear (fixed mount / Hardwired) Uniden DFR7 ( bought from aocsgil) Previous RD : Escort Redline (2016) on BlendMount / Escort Live Bluetooth direct cord IOS/Android. I think my install looks professional and clean, but your install is actually the better way to do it, in my opinion. MTX Series "Power Up" Your Radar Detector By TAPPING Into Your Rear View Mirror's Wire Harness . Instructions were very good and complete. Nov 25, 2016 at 9:53 PM #22. Mirror Tap (4) Mounting Bracket (1) Radar Dectector Mount (2) Radar Mirror Mount (45) Your Price. Auto manufacturers really dropped the ball by adding a power connector for the mirror but not adding an accessory plug that users have access to. From Elmer B. of Jacksonville, Florida on 6/4/2011 MirrorTap. Are there any viable alternatives to the Blendmount Mirror Tap? Lifetime Premium. 2015 Ford Explorer Sport w/Livernois Stage II. Boricuaevo8 Full Access Member. Oct 31, 2019 #4 D. doo925 New member. I’m very … Tight fit, but completely possible. Find An Authorized MirrorTap Specialist Installer. We wanted to utilize the dead space around your mirror for a stealthy and centered mount with a factory … 900s was via Amazon.I got the 2 channel one so I still need to run the cable from the back to the front and the video in this thread is helpful to watch even if you don't understand what they are saying. Premium Plus. Do not do this. The ford mirror is solid and the detector doesn’t move or vibrate at all. Joined: Sep 10, 2016 Member: #196950 Messages: 1,480 Gender: Male First Name: Christopher Vehicle: 2017 Cement Pro Still waiting for it. It's easy to install the mount, but the Mirror Tap (aka wiring) can be a little intimidating if you are not at all handy. Now re-install the mirror & snugly tighten the Torx screw, plug the wire connectors together, & replace the two snap on wire covers. Step 2 - Remove the bottom plug. I'm not using a Blend Mount, though. Kennedyusmc Well-Known Member. Potshot. I easily removed the spring-clip attached via the Allen-head screw, to make room to attach the original BlackVue camera bracket. Shop BlendMount and MirrorTap, America's leading Patented Rearview Mirror Mount Brand. Wanting to fly under the radar. Observer. 11-07-2019 08:09 PM #7. Blendmount is a brand who … Bean (traded), 2009 Forester XT Premium (traded), 2014 Forester X Touring (traded), 2017 Forester … Home. If you use the Valentine Stealth remote display kit it will be very stealthy. This BlendMount Kit includes everything needed for a professional looking installation: 8' Long Power cable w/ RJ-11 connector and inline 2A Mini Blade Fuse (2) 5" Wire-ties (1) 3M Blue T-Tap Disconnect; Installation instructions; Compatible Radar Detectors with RJ-11 Plug I center-tapped the … The Tap Kit It's 2020 and drivers need a way to connect accessories such as Radar Detectors and Dash Cams without having wires all over the interior and without having to tear apart the dash to string cables. About Us. :- 2006 Forester X L.L. How hard was the mirror tap to install? The Hard … Last step, on the arm that comes down to the V1 itself you'll see two … You'll need to determine which taps fit into your mirror's Molex wiring harness. Don't feel hesitant to pop the housing on and off, it's pretty easy and designed to do that. It has an "E" splitter off of the power source; One line runs a remote mount alert LED which I've installed in my dashboard near the instrument cluster. Mar 27, 2017 at 5:46 PM #11 #11. BTW would you please share the "blendmount part # u used for mounting ur Radar Detector as I have the same brand detector. I'm using a Mirror Tap with my Uniden R3, but I didn't drill a hole in the cover. Customer Installs ... G05 (2019–present) F15, F85 (2013-2018) E70 (2007-2013) E53 (2000-2007) SDRIVE40i; XDRIVE40i; XDRIVE45e; XDRIVE50i; … We wanted to utilize the dead space around your mirror for a stealthy and centered mount with a factory … The MirrorTap does away with ugly radar detector power cords by enabling you to tap into your rear view mirror's power cable. You can pull slightly on the front camera cover cap corner and thread it through there as well. Remove the clamshell shroud around the front camera by putting your trim tool between them, it will come apart easily. ), you can use a short power cable to tap into your RVM’s wiring harness and use it to power your radar detector. P/N: MTX-1010; 10" Long; 1 Year Warranty; Patented Design; Made in USA; Compatible … Another view for the cord itself: Here below and as well as above, you can see how small the arm for mounting is when attaching to the mirror. Hope there's a workaround. Had an issue with one on the mounts after 2 years because if frankly screwed up the install (who needs to follow concise and clear instructions). Tap into the mirror's wiring. Another cable runs to a mute & dim switch which I have … X5 Series. At J28 Design Inc., quality comes first. Re … Premium Plus . This can be done by using a plastic trim removal tool. Radar Detector Mirror Tap Hardwire Instructions - Page 3. I used another nifty little "power tap" device that plugs into a fuse holder spot and adds a circuit. Constructed from 24-gauge wire with a 2 amp inline fuse and a black braided flexible sleeve, this will make your install look as if it came from the factory. The reason I am asking is that I do have 2 Blendmount laying around and if the part # is identical I wont have to spend $150 for another Blendmount. Login Register. Advanced User. Instead, I used another product from BlendMount called the "Hard Tap" - it is an 8 Ft. cord pre-wired. Less than $80 (1) DOW Electronics > Brands We Carry | DOW Electronics > BlendMount; BlendMount. Lifetime … I don't want to risk damaging my vehicle or my our three, but would think there must be other good options out there. In regards to power, the mirror tap is pretty awesome, except for what they charge for it. Follow the install instruction of Mirror Tap and remember to ziptie the cable to the X5 wiring harness so that it is intact and won't tug on the mini taps if the radar was to fall down. X5 Series. (sold locally) Beltronic Sti Magnum Wire Bonded 2016 (Sold to psvmr007) Uniden LRD950 2015 (Traded w/ colloyd00 ) Escort … This can be difficult to remove. Only to power down 45 seconds later. When we designed the BlendMount, quality and adjustability were our main objectives. Excellent write up for the mirror tap made it so easy. Finally made the decision to attack installing the V1 & Blendmount w/mirror tap. RJ11 Mirror Wire Tap - I used the smaller tap inserts. If your rearview mirror is powered (autodimming, built in garage door opener, electronic compass, etc. I have to remember to turn my detector off when I get to my destination. Installing Radenso Radar Detector w/BlendMount Mustang GT350. VIP. Joined Jun 11, 2017 Messages 5,859 Reaction score 7,587 Location … I have a Uniden R3 on the way and plan to get a Blendmount for it, but the mirror tap seems ridiculously expensive for what it is.