Laser Shifters Install

obcr · 12-29-2022, 09:44 AM

I'm going to install the ZW5 laser shifters from Escort, but I need to get power from the engine bay. The connectors come with the loops for the battery, but the battery is in the trunk. Does anyone know where I can get direct + / - ?
Thanks in advance!

pbonsalb · 01-01-2023, 07:39 AM

Look for the battery junction box under the hood towards the rear side of the passenger side strut tower.

Maverik259 · 01-02-2023, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by obcr

I'm going to install the ZW5 laser shifters from Escort, but I need to get power from the engine bay. The connectors come with the loops for the battery, but the battery is in the trunk. Does anyone know where I can get direct + / - ?
Thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Look for the battery junction box under the hood towards the rear side of the passenger side strut tower.

It’s a small red box with a “+” on it along the fire wall. Passenger side as he said.

nerdogray · 01-02-2023, 12:10 AM

Wouldn't those burn your fingers?

Patton250 · 01-02-2023, 06:41 AM

Why escort? They are not even close to the best. If it’s not too late, I would reconsider installing ALP. They are the best.

Also, there are professional installers that know the best way to install both brands in your $120,000+ car. That also, might be worth looking into.

Working (key word working) laser jammers against LiDAR is a smart option if you plan on driving aggressively in any car. That combined with high end, Radar Detectors and Waze can prevent you from giving more of your hard earned money to government and insurance companies.

pbonsalb · 01-02-2023, 08:12 AM

ALP is on my list to add eventually. Waze and Valentine or another high end detector are a pretty good combination. Some states use laser more than others.

subterFUSE · 01-02-2023, 07:32 PM

Escort laser shifters don’t work. At all.

Return it and get ALP. Have it professionally installed.

Otherwise save your money.

michaelbuzby · 02-03-2023, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

Escort laser shifters don’t work. At all.

Return it and get ALP. Have it professionally installed.

Otherwise save your money.

Couldn't agree more. I have ALP on my X3MC, F95 X5MC, and S6.

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obcr New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW F90 LCI, FD3S RX7, Ram Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Laser Shifters Install I'm going to install the ZW5 laser shifters from Escort, but I need to get power from the engine bay. The connectors come with the loops for the battery, but the battery is in the trunk. Does anyone know where I can get direct + / - ? Thanks in advance!
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Look for the battery junction box under the hood towards the rear side of the passenger side strut tower.
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nerdogray Captain 1302 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 2023 M5 Competition Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't those burn your fingers?
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Patton250 Colonel 2940 Rep 2,538 Posts Drives: BMW X3,M5,Turbo S Join Date: May 2021 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	Why escort? They are not even close to the best. If it’s not too late, I would reconsider installing ALP. They are the best. Also, there are professional installers that know the best way to install both brands in your $120,000+ car. That also, might be worth looking into. Working (key word working) laser jammers against LiDAR is a smart option if you plan on driving aggressively in any car. That combined with high end, Radar Detectors and Waze can prevent you from giving more of your hard earned money to government and insurance companies.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	ALP is on my list to add eventually. Waze and Valentine or another high end detector are a pretty good combination. Some states use laser more than others.
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subterFUSE Captain 564 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 2023 Audi R8, 2023 Audi S8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC iTrader: (0)	Escort laser shifters don’t work. At all. Return it and get ALP. Have it professionally installed. Otherwise save your money.
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