Radar Detector Update

Josh49 · 04-10-2006, 09:11 PM

Hardwired the Passport 8500 X50 to the fuse box this weekend. Driving to and from work today, noticed it was rattling like crazy. Took it down, noticed it was play between the mount and the radar detector. The mount resembles a ladder, what I did was layer thin clear packing tape on the top and bottom of the sides of the ladder, leaving the rungs open. I kept adding symetric layers to the top and bottom of the sides, until it was a firm fit into the radar detector, but still just enough clearance to slide on and off. The connection now between the mount and detector is extremely solid. Went for a drive to see how well it worked, I'd say it reduced rattling 99.5%, This car is very solid, very quiet, so I'm glad my radar detector fits better in this car now...

My car is at 1190 miles!! Took it for a spin to test out the detector, I put it into Drive Sport and opened it up on some highway ramps/getting on the highway. This car is incredibly fast, but incredibly smooth too, you really don't notice how fast you're going at all. Pickup is incredible.. Sunroof open, area 33, radar detection, an awesome cool clear night... man I'm loving the e90.

JSpira · 04-10-2006, 09:19 PM

Sounds great - post a picture of it mounted.

nyfinest · 04-19-2006, 05:53 PM

I have the same passport(red display)..Can you provide more info on the install??? Thanks..

Josh49 · 04-19-2006, 06:02 PM

I talked about it some here, ask if you have any more questions..

Josh

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17506

04-10-2006, 09:11 PM	#1
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Radar Detector Update Hardwired the Passport 8500 X50 to the fuse box this weekend. Driving to and from work today, noticed it was rattling like crazy. Took it down, noticed it was play between the mount and the radar detector. The mount resembles a ladder, what I did was layer thin clear packing tape on the top and bottom of the sides of the ladder, leaving the rungs open. I kept adding symetric layers to the top and bottom of the sides, until it was a firm fit into the radar detector, but still just enough clearance to slide on and off. The connection now between the mount and detector is extremely solid. Went for a drive to see how well it worked, I'd say it reduced rattling 99.5%, This car is very solid, very quiet, so I'm glad my radar detector fits better in this car now... My car is at 1190 miles!! Took it for a spin to test out the detector, I put it into Drive Sport and opened it up on some highway ramps/getting on the highway. This car is incredibly fast, but incredibly smooth too, you really don't notice how fast you're going at all. Pickup is incredible.. Sunroof open, area 33, radar detection, an awesome cool clear night... man I'm loving the e90. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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04-10-2006, 09:19 PM	#2
JSpira Freude am Fahren 338 Rep 5,254 Posts Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien iTrader: (1)	Sounds great - post a picture of it mounted. __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member
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04-19-2006, 05:53 PM	#3
nyfinest My other car is below !!!! 10 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Cpe S Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328xi Coupe [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I have the same passport(red display)..Can you provide more info on the install??? Thanks.. __________________ 08 328xi Cpe Sport Package-Step-Monaco Blue-Saddle Leather-Dark Burl Wood-Took Delivery 11/27
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04-19-2006, 06:02 PM	#4
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	I talked about it some here, ask if you have any more questions.. Josh http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17506 __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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