Best way to route cable for radar detector?

[JDK_Ent]

I will be installing my Valentine One radar detector, using a BlendMount in the near future, and am wondering the best way to run the 4 wire cable for this down into the dashboard. The installation will include a remote display and a remote speaker module, so tapping into the mirror power isn't practical. I need to run the full 4 conductor cable down. It's roughly the size of a telephone wire.

I know the wire needs to route down the A pillar, but I'm concerned about the airbag. Do any of you have any insights (photos?) about the best way to route this wire?

This will be my first - and possibly my last - mod to my Verano. I got out of the modding business when I sold my VW Jetta TDI.

Thanks in advance for any assistance or suggestions you can provide.

 

[egpowers]

Car Toys quoted me $120 + parts to do the install and they would route it the same. Generally you have to disconnect the battery to avoid setting off the airbag.

 

[JDK_Ent]

To close out this thread: I took the install job to a local custom stereo installer. They did a very professional job with the wire dressing, and properly mounted the remote speaker and remote display modules. They even hardwired in my GPS so I don't have that wire floating across my dash anymore. In and out in about 45 minutes. Total cost $80. Freed up a whole afternoon for me, and greatly reduced my aggravation level.

The BlendMount for the V1 it top notch. I highly recommend it.

 

[egpowers]

Haven't had ours done yet, still debating if I want to break the piggy bank and get the Passport 9500CI for the total package and concealed. $2,000 installed is quite steep. Or if I just want to stick with our regular 9500 xi and add a set of laser shifters to it, that's a more manageable $700 installed.

 

[JDK_Ent]

I will be installing my Valentine One radar detector, using a BlendMount in the near future, and am wondering the best way to run the 4 wire cable for this down into the dashboard. The installation will include a remote display and a remote speaker module, so tapping into the mirror power isn't practical. I need to run the full 4 conductor cable down. It's roughly the size of a telephone wire.

I know the wire needs to route down the A pillar, but I'm concerned about the airbag. Do any of you have any insights (photos?) about the best way to route this wire?

This will be my first - and possibly my last - mod to my Verano. I got out of the modding business when I sold my VW Jetta TDI.

Thanks in advance for any assistance or suggestions you can provide.

10/26/14: I see someone linked a Sears listing to my Valentine One Radar Detector comment. Please don't purchase any Valentine products from any place other than Valentine One directly, as you will not receive a factory warranty. There are no authorized resellers of Valentine products, to the best of my knowledge.

 

[NormT]

The blend mount us nice as that rear antenna has an open view. The V1 is sensitive on laser that I have picked up laser scatter through 20% window tint.