[StrykerRan]

Hi- just had my Uniden R7 installed with a Mirror Tap (first time). I wasn't comfortable separating the mirror cover so I went to a local stereo shop to have it installed for $50. As you can see from the pics, the tabs are quite brittle so be very careful using a simple pry tool to separate the seam.

I used the "second from the smallest" tap size. So others can save some money and buy that exact size. I recommend getting the 15" (I got the 10") so you can route the cable easier, say to a blendmount underneath the rear mirror. Any slack can easily fit inside the mirror cover.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Follow the install instruction of Mirror Tap and remember to ziptie the cable to the X5 wiring harness so that it is intact and won't tug on the mini taps if the radar was to fall down.

This BMW, 2019 X5 4.0 seems to retain power in the mirror as well as the cigarette lighter socket for about 5 mins. So after 5 mins, everything will shut off. I have my dashcam and Amazon Auto Echo plugged into the cig.

Total install time 20 minutes which includes 5 mins for the unit to shut down after locking the vehicle.

Hope this helps potential owners of this vehicle.

[scottjays]

This is great info! thanks for sharing. I plan on using my current blendmount from my F15...hoping it fits my G05 M50i on order.

[StrykerRan]

Originally Posted by scottjays

This is great info! thanks for sharing. I plan on using my current blendmount from my F15...hoping it fits my G05 M50i on order.

Thanks.

Please share pics when you're done. Blendmound is looking for $139 for the R7 to work with the X5.

[x5randy]

Looking for a new RD and I'm almost ready to give on waiting for the V1. I know only 2 more weeks since April that is.

Anyway, do you have gesture control? If so do you have any issues or is the R7 high enough to miss that interference?

What about BSM alerts?

Finally, have you considered installing the remote mute button?

Thanks

[Thumbs]

Originally Posted by x5randy

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Anyway, do you have gesture control? If so do you have any issues or is the R7 high enough to miss that interference?
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<Edited> After reading other posts I understand it a bit more, the theory is that reflected light from the various in-car cameras is causing the laser false alerts.


http://bestride.com/wp-content/uploa...bmw-my-pic.jpg

[jrlv2av8]

Pretty much same as above, same wires worked, $43 combo mirror mount and cord worked fine, large leads worked best in mirror plug/harness.

[emargul]

Originally Posted by jrlv2av8

Pretty much same as above, same wires worked, $43 combo mirror mount and cord worked fine, large leads worked best in mirror plug/harness.

Thanks so much your pics were a huge help.

[mir604]

Originally Posted by jrlv2av8

Pretty much same as above, same wires worked, $43 combo mirror mount and cord worked fine, large leads worked best in mirror plug/harness.

Do you mind posting a picture of the backside of your mirror mount when its installed. Just want to see how it wraps around the mirror from the backside. I am doing an install on an e70 35D and want to ensure that this bracket will work with my car as well. Can you also DM me the link to the bracket you purchased. I want to make sure the one I purchased is the same one. Thanks

[radmjk]

Originally Posted by jrlv2av8

Pretty much same as above, same wires worked, $43 combo mirror mount and cord worked fine, large leads worked best in mirror plug/harness.

I just noticed this is a different cover than I have, maybe because of driver assistance? Can anyone confirm that the cover can be removed similarly? Thanks [IMG][/IMG]

[tturgut]

Hi, how difficult is it to do this?
I guess all you need is a radar detector and the connections from amazon.
1) Local stereo shops to install?
2) total cost?
3) gesture control? (Not really necessary , I can turn it off. but are there any other interferences or is this the only one?

thanks!

[Therealmatzaman]

Originally Posted by radmjk

I just noticed this is a different cover than I have, maybe because of driver assistance? Can anyone confirm that the cover can be removed similarly? Thanks [IMG][/IMG]

Did you ever figure out how to remove the larger cover?

[radmjk]

Originally Posted by Therealmatzaman

Did you ever figure out how to remove the larger cover?

Yes, look back on this thread for your answer. Good luck!

[Mando]

Has anyone done this on a xDrive45e?
I am not sure if the mirror assembly is the same as the 40i which is what is shown here. Thank you
I am out of my league on this but driving 1200 miles coming up pushes the need to do it

[e61it]

Stryker Ran, are you able to deploy the driver's side sun visor effectively with the uniden in place? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[snareman]

Looks nice. I did a fuse tap with my X3 and put the RD in the lower left corner of the window. It wasn't super hateful to do, but I HATE doing this stuff. I tried to go to a local shop just to pay someone to do it and they didn't have a clue how or where the fuses were, etc. I need to figure it out for my X5 so I can put my RD back in. The RD/Waze combo works pretty well for finding cops.

[sharkymcpeterson]

So you turn the car off and leave it sitting for a few minutes so the car goes to sleep completely then you can start the instal?