[GTGuy]

Picked up my new X3 M50 and transferred my Uniden radar detector from my 2024 M340i. I couldn’t find any instructions for the G45, but luckily the plastic surround housing is the same as the iX and XM. I followed the steps from this posting and it works great:

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2059299


Note: The mirror trim housing is a very fragile, I broke off multiple snap pieces taking off the trim. I will most likely have to replace the primary top piece. Seems more brittle than prior BMWs, almost like they want the trim to break to detect tamper.

[puckhead85]

Thanks for the post. Mines ordered hopefully it comes soon. I currently have mine suction cupped on... Looks terrible. I was on the fence about going this route. In my past two cars I've always done the built in escort/beltronics as I hate it hanging. After going back and forth with my installer we decided to do the latter.

Are you doing any laser protection? I did ALPs, 4 heads in the front (2 regular/2 TX) and 3 in the rear. 1TX/2 regular.

[RussB]

Do those tap points turn the detector on and off with the ignition switch?

[GTGuy]

Yes. When I walk up to the car the radar detector powers on. When I power off the car the detector stays on for a few minutes then it turns off.

[puckhead85]

Originally Posted by RussB

Do those tap points turn the detector on and off with the ignition switch?

Mine turns on/off with the ignition