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I also have an 8500. What I did is mounted it from the rearview mirror using this mount http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/minimount.htm It is even has a MINI logo. Then I bought the 8 foot cable form escort, and an Add-A-Circuit from an auto shop. I ran the wire from the detector under the headliner (very easy to do), then down the right a pillar (with a small flat head and extra care, easy also). Then I ran it to the the fuse box and added it to the cigarette lighter fuse. Works great. If I ever get motivated, I'll take some pics
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"Budvar" 2007 LiB Manual MC, Black Roof/Mirrors, Premium Package, White signals, Sport Cloth Seats, Alloy Dash, Black Bonnet Stripes, Auto Headlights/Wipers.
I also have an 8500. What I did is mounted it from the rearview mirror using this mount http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/minimount.htm It is even has a MINI logo. Then I bought the 8 foot cable form escort, and an Add-A-Circuit from an auto shop. I ran the wire from the detector under the headliner (very easy to do), then down the right a pillar (with a small flat head and extra care, easy also). Then I ran it to the the fuse box and added it to the cigarette lighter fuse. Works great. If I ever get motivated, I'll take some pics
Well I hope you get motivated it would be great to see osme photos of your install!
It’s easy. Use an “Add a Circuit” in the fuse box on the left side of the dash and run it up the A piller tucked behind the cover. 20 minutes max.
Rich
'Tis what I did. Works beautifully. Proof that it works (and looks good)...folks get in, I start the MINI, they hear the beep, beep, boop, bop, buzz, beep of the 9500i, and then they say, "wow, didn't even see that up there...how'd you wire that thing?"
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