Indash Escort smart cord integration - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Jabber88 · 01-26-2013, 03:22 AM

I have an escort radar detector and just purchased a smart cord. I'm running into problems figuring out where I can put it. Here's a link for an e36 integration into the dash that I'm looking to replicate just don't know where it can go http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=804390

Any ideas?

1QuikWS6 · 01-26-2013, 04:47 PM

Installed mine in the ashtray - fits nicely, door can still close to hide it.

Just drill hole thru bottom of ashtray for wires to pass thru...

psmitty95 · 01-27-2013, 10:48 PM

Mines nowhere near as stealth as that but much easier to install. I've always thought it'd be cool to do something like that in the spot right above where mine is now but i'm happy with where it is.

Jabber88 · 01-28-2013, 12:48 AM

Yea that's just about how I have mine now, it gets the job done. What I want to to do is experiment with puting it on the light switch. The empty space to the left of the knob wouldnt be a bad location. The only problem would be what would I be able to tap into to as a power course.

upstatedoc · 01-28-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

That's right about where I have mine.

psmitty95 · 01-28-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabber88

Yea that's just about how I have mine now, it gets the job done. What I want to to do is experiment with puting it on the light switch. The empty space to the left of the knob wouldnt be a bad location. The only problem would be what would I be able to tap into to as a power course.

You could just extend the power wire you have it hardwired to now? If yours isn't hardwired i'd recommend doing it through the fuse box. Mine's through a fuse tap and number 8 if I remember correctly

01-26-2013, 03:22 AM	#1
Jabber88 Private First Class Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St Louis Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Indash Escort smart cord integration I have an escort radar detector and just purchased a smart cord. I'm running into problems figuring out where I can put it. Here's a link for an e36 integration into the dash that I'm looking to replicate just don't know where it can go http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=804390 Any ideas?
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Cpe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,142 iTrader: (68)	Installed mine in the ashtray - fits nicely, door can still close to hide it. Just drill hole thru bottom of ashtray for wires to pass thru... __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels//CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//M3 DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle/Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tailights//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//MTech Rear Bumper/iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X

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psmitty95 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 1,905 iTrader: (4)	Mines nowhere near as stealth as that but much easier to install. I've always thought it'd be cool to do something like that in the spot right above where mine is now but i'm happy with where it is. __________________ E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: FBO minus meth - JB4 15ohm \| ER + Tial \| VRSF \| STETT \| KW V1, OSS 2-Tone w/ V4's, Alufelgen SF-71's, TMS brake kit, "CRT" Perf. Spoiler, CF interior, ACS pedals, and much more Pictures: Build Thread /// Shop I use: Aci Dynamix

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01-28-2013, 12:48 AM	#4
Jabber88 Private First Class Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St Louis Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Yea that's just about how I have mine now, it gets the job done. What I want to to do is experiment with puting it on the light switch. The empty space to the left of the knob wouldnt be a bad location. The only problem would be what would I be able to tap into to as a power course.