Hardwire Radar Detector Install (F10)

Nice, but blendmount hangs pretty low, and detector is very visible from rear. I have one similar to this in another car. Have to say though, great location.

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I used this and another post (power via rear view mirror) to hardwire my 9500. I didn't want to unplug and unmount the detector daily - so I decided to sew a custom visor pouch for a more stealth look. There are 2 generic visor pouches for sale on the net that look like CD holders, but the fit wasn't tight or OEM looking. So if you are handy with a sewing machine, you should be able to make one with a simple velcro flap and a cutout on the back. The fabric I picked up at my local JoAnn fabric was a pretty good match, and with some paper templates it took me a weekend to cut and sew the pouch. Radarbusters and several other forums debate having detectors up high on the visor, but I have had solid performance thus far with the 9500 picking up radar as well as laser comparable to when it was mounted mid windshield. GPS signal has also been good - no delays or trouble connecting (SF bay area). Just wanted to share, enjoy - Jo

Pretty nice! I fire up the old Singer to do repairs on motorcycle gear, make a bike cover and what not, it's a great skill to have, just don't run a needle through a digit! OUCH!
Do you have an opening for the laser receiver? I know that the radar signal will go through fabric as well as the GPS signal.

Thanks Donm - spot on, watch those digits unless your running red fabric
I updated the pics to show more details. The rear of the pouch (facing the front of the car) has a pretty large cutout to expose the back of the detector and give it line of sight, but the rear sensor (little nub on the top surface of the 9500) does not have visibility to lasers from the rear. Last month I drove by a LEO with a laser that hit me from a distance, so I know the front works for sure for laser. And like you said, since radar and GPS goes through fabric I haven't seen a drop in sensitivity from having it up high for either of those signals as well.

Good deal!

I wish someone would make something that would cover those damn DOT warning labels that have to be put on the sun visors!!!

Damn, they are ugly!!!