How to install a Blinder M25 X-treme with a Cheetah wireless fitting kit

[FreeFlyFreak]

Install a Blinder M25 X-treme with a Cheetah wireless fitting kit:

Remove the smaller front black plastic cover under the bottom front of the car, by removing the bolts and the 2 plastic clips. This allows access behind the grill for install.


Cut part of the grill out to install the heads. I used a knife, you could use a dremel if you have one



Install the heads using the supplied brackets, screwing into the stuff that looks like expanded polystyrene (but much tougher) behind the fascia.


This was the easiest place for install that put the heads far enough apart, without fabricating a special bracket, my system is Blinder X-treme M25, and I used the cheetah wireless install kit so that I didnt have to mess with fishing stuff through or drilling the firewall.

Make sure the heads are straight and level by using the supplied spirit levels (car must be on a level surface) and by measuring from the radiator to either side of each head (to ensure heads point straight down the road).
Also make sure the heads have the sensors mounted to the sides or the car, that is the wire from the back of the head (Blinder) should be toward the center of the car.



Fish the wires up through the top of the grill near where the hood latch is,






Route the wires by the left headlight.



and around the edge of the left fender toward the battery box



I used the Cheetah wireless install kit, here is a pic of the kit conected to the blinder control box.



The only part that is not waterproof is the Blinder control box, it goes in the supplied waterproof box


fused cheetah system connects to the battery using 2 spade terminals.

I stored the waterproof box and the rest of the wires behind the battery, in the battery box.



Inside I connected the alerter box to the cig liter and stored the alerter box in the ashtray space




There is a remote control on/off pictured below, for turning off the unit after slowing to the legal speed, so the LEO can get a legal reading. I have velcro'd it on the flat surface under the hand brake. Easy to find there, while slowing hand back to handbrake, thumb down to off button.

Here are the photos of where I put the switch.

Door open


and door closed




Pics of the finished result:

[Frequentflyer]

Nice. I've wanted to get a set of these, but here in Jersey, they don't use laser that much. The Troopers still use the old X band.

[arkenzo]

They use Laser in Socal, especially CHP.

[jweller]

Do they actually work?

[gofast]

Originally Posted by jweller Do they actually work?

yes they do

laser jammer test

[bf360]

yea laser jammers are kinda pointless in jersey

[802MS3]

thats sick. I got hit with laser a couple weeks ago, luckily the cop was chill and let me off with a warning. What was the price of everything and where did you pick it up from?

[GFish]

any updates on how it is working

[MPS]

this is my self defence system

[FreeFlyFreak]

Originally Posted by GFish any updates on how it is working

So far I havent been shot at.

I have tested it and it alerts and activates the heads.

But it aint over till the car gets lasered and passes

Oh and by the way if anyone else buys one PLEASE.....

If you get an alert, slow down and then turn the unit off, allow the LEO to get a speed legal speed reading.... that way they wont be banned in other states.

[Unoriginalusername]

Originally Posted by MPS this is my self defence system

jelous

[FreeFlyFreak]

Dude!!

My set up just paid for itself.

Read about it here:

My Blinder just paid for itself BIGTIME - Radar Detector Jammer Forum

[AutoXRacer]

So how much is this setup?

[FreeFlyFreak]

Originally Posted by AutoXRacer So how much is this setup?

Dont remember exactly.

Just did a google search and best prices I found quickly were:

Blinder M25 laser jmr $334
Cheetah wireless kit $170
Total $504

[ragindark]

The Laser Interceptor laser jammer smokes the competition.

Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR




Guys of LIDAR - Laser Jammer Test - March 2007




Laser Interceptor website:

Laser Interceptor USA - Distributor to The USA, and Canada

[FreeFlyFreak]

Correct.

I considered the LI, when I was deciding what to buy.

My Blinder paid for itself already.
It works real world.

And costs less than half the $$ of the LI.

I like value, the Blinder is value that works.

Plus the LI doesnt have wireless setup yet, the Blinder does that was a huge plus for me.

I wasnt 100% sure when I bought the Blinder (I saw the tests) but after my first "Save" I am a believer, it works and it is a LOT cheaper!
Not only did it work, it worked in a difficult situation, the LEO was way up on an overpass and off to the side.

[wisniaPl]

is it worth to get it in Long Island NY? or I should just get valentine V1??

[FreeFlyFreak]

Originally Posted by wisniaPl is it worth to get it in Long Island NY? or I should just get valentine V1??

You need to know if the cops are big on laser in your area.
I am no expert, I advise you ask here, they know their stuff:
Laser Jammers - Radar Detector Jammer Forum

IMO unless you always drive the limit or less everyone should but a radar detector and a laser jammer.
My detector has saved me a ton of $$
And now my Laser jammer too.

The last ticket I got was laser that why I got it.

[wisniaPl]

but it wont protect you if they are going behind you bw does Beltronics Vector 995 Radar/Laser Detector is a good one i can get it cheap since black friday is coming and they are avaiable at stores and v1 is only avaiable on line

[FreeFlyFreak]

Originally Posted by wisniaPl but it wont protect you if they are going behind you bw does Beltronics Vector 995 Radar/Laser Detector is a good one i can get it cheap since black friday is coming and they are avaiable at stores and v1 is only avaiable on line

It will protect you from the rear if you put heads back there.
You can put up to 4 heads.

I choose to do 2 heads on front, if I get "taken from behind"........ LOL
I will then add heads on the back.

The chances of being lasered from behind right now are EXTREMELY small and doesnt justify the added cost of the heads on the rear. IMO.

[MattJackson86]

Originally Posted by FreeFlyFreak So far I havent been shot at. If you get an alert, slow down and then turn the unit off, allow the LEO to get a speed legal speed reading.... that way they wont be banned in other states.

Laser Jammers are legal in CA?

[FreeFlyFreak]

Originally Posted by MattJackson86 Laser Jammers are legal in CA?

No

[Mazda3Mods]

Originally Posted by FreeFlyFreak It will protect you from the rear if you put heads back there. You can put up to 4 heads. I choose to do 2 heads on front, if I get "taken from behind"........ LOL I will then add heads on the back. The chances of being lasered from behind right now are EXTREMELY small and doesnt justify the added cost of the heads on the rear. IMO.

I got 2 speeding laser tickets from behind in the last 2 months. Im getting a 4 head setup as soon as the $$$ arises to my pockets lol