Uniden R7 Radar Install In My BMW F80 M3 - Mirror Mounted

[@pettiford03]

You're making me want to put my M8 on KZbin and document my mod journey. Still stock, but... things are in the works. Appreciate how you've documented your journey. The motivation is real. Much respect.

[@23_Alvaro]

I just bought an R7 thanks to you, and I will be installing the wire tap on my STi today, thank you!

[@rip02]

I have a g20 M340i and uniden r8, but installation was still pretty much the same. Super helpful vid - appreciate it

[@danimalmx3]

This is for all the dummies like me. I have a 2007 e90 335i with rain sensors. I tried every combination to do this on the plug that connects to the mirror. I got one combo to work but it stayed on all the time. So after some frustration and many hours I decided to try to tap into the rain sensor. It only has three wires. Red brown and white. Red to red black to brown and it worked perfectly. Starts up when key is turned on and powers down when the car is shut off.

[@NandoBuilt]

It’s like ima follow your steps 😭😂got an STI & the f80 is my next dream car goal

[@najibhusain8955]

Great video and wanted to share my experience and maybe others can learn from it. First of all love the video and amazing job in explaining. When it comes to learning about our cars and how to diy this channel is the best. That being said I followed everything to the tee. I bought everything you had on your video. Same radar and mount and all. I even changed to blend mount after your other video. So I tapped into where you recommended and at first the wire tape would not fit because they were a little too big so I used the smaller ones that came with the kit. Anyways everything went smoothly and I was happy with it. One thing that did annoy me was the fact the radar would turn on when you unlocked the car and stay on when you turn it off. I know you explained that however it did bother me and the also I did not like my wire job so I decided to see if I could clean it up. Well what ended up happening is one of the wire taps broke so I just then removed them and said screw it I’ll get this thing hard wired professionally. Well what happened for some reason the tap screwed up my rain sensor. Now the car thinks it is raining all the time so my headlights are always on during the day in auto mode and my wiper blades are always on with auto mode. I am utterly confused and don’t understand what the tap could have done? I think I might have ripped the wire inside but I was so gentle. Now I have to go get that fixed and this will be more than I thought. It’s really frustrating how finicky these German cars are. Anyways I wanted to share with people just be very careful when trying to tap. Your video does a great job explaining but for the non diy ers, however I would take this tale as word of caution for all the diy ers. Anyways thanks for the great video and content as always. My experience was not as pleasant and is ongoing.

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

Now that you've had it for a while, how are you liking the under-mirror mount? I'm trying to decide between that vs a very upper mirror windshield mount. How's right-side visibility?

[@Autofreakgarage]

I have this in all of my cars and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Keeps it in the perfect spot for the perfect range. Viability is just fine and not an issue.

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

@@Autofreakgarage Sweet TY

[@pw85___]

I still have one of these sitting in my shopping list on Amazon

[@Autofreakgarage]

This is your reminder to get one!

[@pw85___]

@@Autofreakgarage I'm adding it to my list! (Again 😆)

[@Twitch760]

I got one of these and had to return it. I drive a 2016 Tacoma and every bump I hit the radar detector would move. I'd adjust it tighten it but a day later it would move. Ended up ordering a Blendmount and it's getting here on Monday.

[@creativjayy]

Super helpful video, thanks for this!

[@Oakleyicon]

Great video….. huge help! Thanks!

[@ThePatrickBateman69]

Super helpful - how has this held up 9 months later? No issues with the circuit, fitment or electronics or anything? It's good to go?

[@Autofreakgarage]

No issues at all

[@creativjayy]

Will this mirror tap also work in my honda civic hatchback? I was looking to remove the panels just now but got a little nervous I was gonna break it haha

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes can be used on any car with a power mirror. Just need to figure out the power and ground as the wires are most likely different.

[@Tmadeaway]

My car has been locked and off for about 30 mins and it still didn’t turn off I have a m340 2021

[@Autofreakgarage]

I would search around for another wire to tap. Mine stays on for 2-3 minutes after the car shuts off.

[@THErealMCCOY1414]

Great content per usual. Can you speak on the R7? I am looking to get a radar but am unsure of what to get? I was thinking V1 Gen2 but have heard great things about R7. I’m in California and most of the cops are here are shooting KA so that’s what I’m most focused on detecting. Thanks!

[@Autofreakgarage]

The r7 is an amazing unit. The range is pretty insane. We use ka in nj as well. Highly recommend it!

[@TheREIstory]

Dude which ones did you tap on your f150. I've got a 2017 lariat with power and chromatic side mirrors. I tried looking up the chart online for the rearview mirror schematics and even called the ford dealership and had them email me one. I found a combo that worked but in reverse it would shut off when the back up cam came on and my left side mirror got all blue like it triggered the chromatic setting. I unplugged the unit and the mirror returned back to it's normal condition but since then I haven't plugged it back in. I have the same mount and tap... Just can't figure it out. Thought maybe I should ask you.

[@Autofreakgarage]

Watch the end of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2TKYX-YgNN5hZY

[@v3r059]

Would I be able to mirror tap a dashcam and a radar detector at the same time? If so would i be able to mirror tap the dash cam into the exact same wires as the detectors or would they have to be different?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Not sure if there will be enough voltage to power both at the same time. But hypothetically, yes you could tap into same wires for power on the dash cam.

[@jesseoverstreet3634]

My 2021 bmw x3M should be same car and it seems to stay on?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Turns off after a few minutes

[@tylerperritt2462]

Do you have an Amazon link for the wiring for a Toyota Camry 2025?

[@tylerperritt2462]

Still using the r7

[@Autofreakgarage]

There aren’t vehicle specific wire taps. It’s universal. You just need power to the mirror to do this. Yes still use the r7.

[@TupacFan4Ever]

Hey! Did you remove the other 3 cables before tapping in?

[@Autofreakgarage]

No you leave the wires in

[@TupacFan4Ever]

@@Autofreakgarage thank you for responding!

[@christinaliu3747]

I have a 23’ m340i, would the wiring be the same?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Should be similar

[@DG-xj7pm]

Man, I just couldn't get the prongs in there!!! Dammit

[@Autofreakgarage]

Just need to push them in pretty firmly

[@wb4514]

At 9:10, how do you know which color wires to tap into ?

[@Autofreakgarage]

You need a power wire and a ground. The red and white is the power. And the brown and black is the ground. Tapping into them and you get power for the radar.

[@wb4514]

@@Autofreakgarage i understand that. My question was how do you determine which mirror wires to use for power and ground.

[@Autofreakgarage]

You can use a power meter which is the easiest way to determine which are hot.

[@wb4514]

@@Autofreakgarage OK. Thank you

[@budracing1320]

What interior light bar are you using?

[@Autofreakgarage]

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[@budracing1320]

Thanks very much!@@Autofreakgarage

[@wearepros1000]

Will this void warranty?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Nothing “voids” warranty technically. If you have an exhaust installed, and your headunit stops working, they can’t deny a warranty claim. But if something goes wrong and it’s associated with the modification, they have a reasonable reason to deny your warranty. But a radar will definitely not cause any issues.

[@39doritoz]

it's such a guy thing 🤣 I don't even speed, but I use a radar detector on every car

[@D3s1res]

Would you recommend everyone getting a radar for their cars?

[@Autofreakgarage]

It’s nice to be aware of your surroundings. I like the security of it and knowing what may lie ahead.

[@555fourthstreet8]

Don’t have any laser shifters? What’s the point of using the detector?

[@LITTLEROCK2517]

Yo