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Radar Detector hard wire, who has done it?

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Also, looks like you’re running a dash cam. Did you run power to the 12v cigarette socket under the center console or tap the mirror for that as well? Thanks for the photos.
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@litng , is the 12V there "ignition-switched", or is it always powered?

I'm also curious about which mount/bracket you're using.
 

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Also, looks like you’re running a dash cam. Did you run power to the 12v cigarette socket under the center console or tap the mirror for that as well? Thanks for the photos.
I ran it to the 12v under the dash. I didn't want to overload the circuit for the mirror, Plus the techs at Rivian said they are working on a dash cam app for an over the air update in the future.
 

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Best way would be a fuse run thru trim. I'll be doing it first thing along with tint but I'm sure someone else will do it sooner.
Just don’t drive it into Virginia ;)
 

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Thanks for posting these details! I was just removing my radar setup from the X5 a few minutes ago and was wondering how this was going to work.
 

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I'm in the DMV I run with it on always as I have a stealth model, the whole body is made of magnesium alloy.
It's a ticket if you're caught having it in the vehicle powered on. I have a few friends who've gotten them. Mostly from out of state.

Also, worth pointing out, most traffic officers in Arlington Co and Alexandria don't use radar. They use LiDar, which if your radar detector detects it, you're already caught.
 

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Just don’t drive it into Virginia ;)
Oh yes, Virginia is for lovers...not detectors! I remember driving back and forth from college and seeing those signs 🤔
 

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I checked with blendmount to see if they were working on a Rivian specific mount for a V1.

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Booo. Hopefully someone figures something out. I have zero desire to rely on a sticky cup.
 

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It's fairly easy to run wire to the 12v socket in the center of the dash, just pushing the wire into the edge of the headliner and A-pillar, and then pulling off the under-wheel knee plastic. I did so for my dashcam and will do another for RD soon. It's worth a little extra effort to run accessories off the circuit the car expects unknown loads to be on.
 

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I ran it to the 12v under the dash. I didn't want to overload the circuit for the mirror, Plus the techs at Rivian said they are working on a dash cam app for an over the air update in the future.
Are you sure the 12v under the dash is ignition on I ran a 12v cigarette plug with a led on it and it remained on even when the car is locked.
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