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| 01-26-2015, 01:15 PM | #1 |
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Radar Detector ?
Has anyone (fixed) installed a radar detector on their i8s? All my radar detectors have been installed in the hood past. I believe the front hood cannot be opened by other than BMW dealers. Has anyone figured out an alternative?
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| 01-26-2015, 05:23 PM | #2 |
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I just texted my guy at BMWNA, in the executive suite. Here's his response: "He is asking for some serious frequency issues."
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| 01-26-2015, 05:55 PM | #3 |
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I have a blendmount with an escort radar detector. No problems
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| 01-26-2015, 06:46 PM | #6 |
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Thanks guys. Just to clarify I was asking about an "installed" radar detector like an Escort 9500ci. I can see it causing frequency issues with the battery in the front, altho I never even thought of that . Has anyone tried any other approach??
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| 06-13-2015, 05:23 PM | #10 |
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Guys any news to add to this thread. I'm looking to transfer my Escort 9500ci from my M6 to my i8 (which should be landing stateside in a couple of weeks). I need to mount 2 laser shifter modules and a radar detection module on the front bumper, a controller module hidden somewhere by the center armrest, a small warning light by the steering wheel and the display by the rearview mirror. Not to mention other stuff like the small speaker that needs to be hidden, possibly under a seat. Here's how it was installed in my M6:
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built in radar detector/laser jammers
I have a 2013 M6 with a built in detector and shifters very similar to yours. I am getting my i8 in august/September and I would love to install the same totally installed setup in it. Either new or moved from my M6...I just want built in protection for my i8. I would appreciate anyone who can help...
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