My first how-to video: stock-looking radar detector install

Lhymes · 01-04-2012, 07:20 AM

Hope it might help someone. Figured I'd share the info after battling with the mirrortap. Also have some video of that third-party bumper protector on my car (really dig it). Lemme know what you think. My next vid (if I do one) will prob be a motortrend response video or a more thorough review than I've seen on YouTube).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-OTI0WD2PE

tncruiser · 01-04-2012, 08:01 AM

no vid found
brianj

Spengracin · 01-05-2012, 06:33 AM

No video

Lhymes · 01-05-2012, 07:11 PM

There we go guys. Finally got the video uploaded. Hope it's helpful. Let me know what you think!

bluelion · 01-05-2012, 07:30 PM

love how you say "figured i'd make a quick two minute video", yet the video is ten minutes long..hahahah....j/k good vid.

Lhymes · 01-05-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluelion

love how you say "figured i'd make a quick two minute video", yet the video is ten minutes long..hahahah....j/k good vid.

lol yeah, when I started thought it would be really quick, but wanted to give as much detail as I could. 2 minutes, 10 minutes. Same diff. j/k Thanks!

MikeFreas · 01-06-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lhymes

lol yeah, when I started thought it would be really quick, but wanted to give as much detail as I could. 2 minutes, 10 minutes. Same diff. j/k Thanks!

Where did you get the bumper protector? I need to cover two gougues.

Lhymes · 01-07-2012, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeFreas

Where did you get the bumper protector? I need to cover two gougues.

Here's the link: http://www.bmcextremecustoms.net/20foexrebupr.html

cnsheets · 01-07-2012, 08:59 PM

Is the the dog an after-market or stock variety?

charliez · 01-08-2012, 12:44 AM

Wow, that looks absolutely awesome, I'll adopt the dog ... eh ... the wiring method rather! Thanks for making the video, it is plenty descriptive for me.

I'm still looking for a bumper protector that has a smooth transition line between the top, the lip, and the side. What appears in the video looks to have a sharp transition, but it's really already functional. I guess I could cut the edges to fit my desire.

Cheers!

Lhymes · 01-08-2012, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback! The dog, Chester, is aftermarket for sure. While he looks pretty well-installed, he has a flaw where he makes a whining noise when the car's moving and the windows are up. Gotta bring him in and get that checked out.

Broheim · 01-09-2012, 12:07 PM

We seem to have some stuff in common. I have the same white explorer with those rims, a black ranger 4x4, and a German shepherd. Also have a Dobe that rides in the back

Nice video

01-04-2012, 07:20 AM	#1
Lhymes Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	My first how-to video: stock-looking radar detector install Hope it might help someone. Figured I'd share the info after battling with the mirrortap. Also have some video of that third-party bumper protector on my car (really dig it). Lemme know what you think. My next vid (if I do one) will prob be a motortrend response video or a more thorough review than I've seen on YouTube). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-OTI0WD2PE __________________ 2012 Explorer Limited 4WD, White Platinum, Rapid Spec 302A, Rear Buckets & Console, Moon Roof, Tow Package, Flaps & Mats. Loving it! Last edited by Lhymes; 01-05-2012 at 07:11 PM. Reason: There we go. Took a while to get it to reupload, but link now works!

01-04-2012, 08:01 AM	#2
tncruiser Wannabe Elite Explorer TENNESSEE 2012 explorer base 2wd Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45 Vehicle Specs	no vid found brianj __________________ liven life in east tn and where ever my motorhome,jeep or explorer take me

01-05-2012, 06:33 AM	#3
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	No video __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

01-05-2012, 07:11 PM	#4
Lhymes Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	There we go guys. Finally got the video uploaded. Hope it's helpful. Let me know what you think! __________________ 2012 Explorer Limited 4WD, White Platinum, Rapid Spec 302A, Rear Buckets & Console, Moon Roof, Tow Package, Flaps & Mats. Loving it!

01-08-2012, 12:58 PM	#11
Lhymes Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks for the positive feedback! The dog, Chester, is aftermarket for sure. While he looks pretty well-installed, he has a flaw where he makes a whining noise when the car's moving and the windows are up. Gotta bring him in and get that checked out. __________________ 2012 Explorer Limited 4WD, White Platinum, Rapid Spec 302A, Rear Buckets & Console, Moon Roof, Tow Package, Flaps & Mats. Loving it!

01-05-2012, 07:30 PM	#5
bluelion Wannabe Elite Explorer Spring, TX 2012 EX Limited Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 372 Vehicle Specs	love how you say "figured i'd make a quick two minute video", yet the video is ten minutes long..hahahah....j/k good vid.

01-07-2012, 08:59 PM	#9
cnsheets Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, California 11' Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 902 Vehicle Specs	Is the the dog an after-market or stock variety?

01-08-2012, 12:44 AM	#10
charliez Wannabe Elite Explorer Seattle, WA '11 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 89 Vehicle Specs	Wow, that looks absolutely awesome, I'll adopt the dog ... eh ... the wiring method rather! Thanks for making the video, it is plenty descriptive for me. I'm still looking for a bumper protector that has a smooth transition line between the top, the lip, and the side. What appears in the video looks to have a sharp transition, but it's really already functional. I guess I could cut the edges to fit my desire. Cheers!

01-09-2012, 12:07 PM	#12
Broheim Wannabe Elite Explorer Columbus, Oh 2012 Ex XLT 4x4 (205a)NAV Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 72 Vehicle Specs	We seem to have some stuff in common. I have the same white explorer with those rims, a black ranger 4x4, and a German shepherd. Also have a Dobe that rides in the back Nice video

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