Roadhawk in a 911 cab

[Scelto]

Have any of you guys got a Roadhawk in your 911 cabriolet?

I've just about given in to the hysteria surrounding fraudulent insurance / accident claims and I'm wondering how unobtrusive the box is when it's permanently installed.

I'm not interested in a temporary installation that sees cables all over the place. What I really want is for it to be mounted behind the mirror, so I guess the real question is where would it take "ignition live" power from in that location.

Can the windscreen trim be removed and the wire run down to the fuse box?

If anyone's done it, or at least knows enough about it to point me in the right direction, I'd be grateful.

Cheers

[DJFish]

If you have a self dimming mirror it would need a power source so there must be a switched live up there somewhere.
No idea how you'd go about it though.

[Sandy59]

I guess there's also a supply for the illuminated mirror in the sun visors ??
I've actually fitted a 'Blackvue HD' camera beside the mirror, ran the cable along the visor and tucked it into the panel down the side of the windscreen. It then runs quite neatly down between the dash and passenger door, through the glove box, and into the 12v socket in the passenger footwell.
You actually can't really see the cable at all, and didn't rip anything apart.

[mikecassie]

How much current will the camera require? You'd have to check the wiring can handle the extra current drawn or ensure you don't start overloading the circuit. I know there'll be a fuse, but with the way Porsche GB can be with modifications sticking a 'roadhawk' into the car would almost certainly be their way out for any electrical faults, should you still have a Porsche warranty.

Sandy59's way seems easier to remove before going into an OPC with an electrical fault.

Just being ever so slightly cynical with the way Porsche GB seem to treat people with regards to genuine claims but a small mod/personalisation done to their car.

[mankey]

There's room underneath the inside window trim to run a narrow cable. I know someone who's used the interior light in the roof as a source but as said, you do have to be careful how much power it draws.

[Magic919]

It draws about 0.15amp, I wouldn't get too concerned about that.

[Scelto]

Thanks guys - much appreciated.

I dropped a note to Porsche at the same time I made the original post to see what the situation would be with regard to warranty. I'll post back when I get a response.

[Scelto]

Unbelievably, Porsche GB have come back to me and said that wiring a Roadhawk into a permanent power supply could actually be grounds for failing the 111 point check when it comes time to extend the warranty!

You couldn't make this stuff up...

[mankey]

Scelto said:

...... wiring a Roadhawk into a permanent power supply could actually be grounds for failing the 111 point check .........

In that case it doesn't need to present/visible when they look does it?

[Magic919]

I'm not at all surprised. They don't like non-standard bits. I'd be inclined to plug into the lighter socket but tuck away wiring for neatness.

[Koing]

Magic919 said:

I'm not at all surprised. They don't like non-standard bits. I'd be inclined to plug into the lighter socket but tuck away wiring for neatness.

You need your Porsche approved boxers on also...

Their warranty their rules.

Koing

[Scelto]

Magic919 said:

I'm not at all surprised. They don't like non-standard bits. I'd be inclined to plug into the lighter socket but tuck away wiring for neatness.

This is what I'm planning to do. I'm a real stickler for tidiness though (in the car at least!) , so unless I can find a way to tuck the wiring away properly, it's going to bug the hell out of me.

I'll find out when Father Christmas drops a Roadhawk down the chimney in a few weeks' time...