surfsecret

Anybody try this yet with the valentine one?
http://www.valentine1.com/

they provide the wiring kit with the radar detector
and here is the instructions:
http://www.valentine1.com/moreinfo/mount.asp#directwire

the panels on the rx8 are so tightly fitted that it im afraid to start taking it apart..
I would love to also get my ipod wired in while im at it..

I also got the valentine-1 concealed display - so i can keep the data console right in front of my stearing wheel.

i figure the $450 kit is worth it - the first ticket i get will pay for this.

this is a fast little car!

let me know if you guys have done this yet!

surfsecret

oops! I found my answer
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ight=valentine

Morgan

hehe, i love the V-1...Saves me all the time when i steal it from my friend..my POS escort one on the other hand...well yea..just get the V-1

surfsecret

The only thing i haven't found on this forum is somebody who hard wired in the remote display
http://www.valentine1.com/moreinfo/Display.asp

i would love to have that right next to my spedometer.. its a great addition.

any ideas for a clean hard wired install?

thew

i am thinking of mounting it in the center blank under the radio. Right now my I/R recevier is there but i can make room for the remote display.

Ill let you know when it arrivves.

last night i checked it out.. it will fit perfectly. theres enough room for it and my 2 I/R recivers that are in there now.
I will cut a square hole out and mount it flush right there under the radio. I have 2 blanks comming form Trussvill mazda. I also discoverd that 5% tint sticks and looks great ontop of the knock out. This way i can hid the I/R wholes

Ill post pics next week ..

IF all goes well.

binnung

Check Audio and Electronics for display wirering.

thew

huh ? why?
what are you looking for ?

thew

Ok i cut my hole in the mp3 blank today ! came out great. I also drilled 2 holes for the i/r recevers. Now i will mount the V1 concealed display in the hole.. I ll take pics of the finished job tommorw after the ups man brings it .

Speed Racer

I wonder if yours is going to come out looking like mine?

thew

yep it should same bat place.. but i have to I/R recevers on either side of it

how do u like the unit ?

thew

abd how did you mount it there? velcro tape ?

Speed Racer

I tried a few things but I ended up using epoxy to hold the face plate and PCB in place. I think it came out better this way because it is rock solid and the face plate is flush against the dash. It just looks like it belongs there. :D

thew

why did you take it out and just mount the pc board there? you can fit the entier box in the whole...\


UPS just brought it..

Speed Racer

I couldn't think of another way to hold it in place securely and still have a perfect fit with no gaps.

So what are thinking about doing?

thew

well the same but without removeing it from its box..

i will if i have to but my hole is cut for the outer dim of the box..
But i have 2 more virgin mp3 blanks so i can do this 2 more times


i already ran the power wires to the spot and a 4 wire phone cable to my rearview mirror so this should be a snap.. I thought about velcroing the box to the bottem of the Head unit . i think i have just enough space.. but i am concerd about the finished edge from box to Blank.. I may have to follow your lead and use the pc board and the interor dim of that face plate..


Got any ideas .. since youve been there ?

Speed Racer

[list=1][*]Take apart remote display.[*]Cut a hole 0.025" smaller than the remote display to give a secure fit and flush look.[*]Insert face plate/PCB into hole and secure with two plastic pins. Note: the posts on the remote display housing work perfectly.[*]Use expoxy to hold the plastic posts in place.[*]Snap the whole deal into the dash and your done. :D[/list=1]

thew

aye.. done. looks great.. i had to recut on a new blank but thats ok.. I used jb weld to glue the pc board down..

Looks awsome. an i love the placment.. its better there than by the spedo i think.. You really only need to hear it anyway.

thew

its not in my face at all i am 6 ' 1 i have it just above the review mirror but under the darktint on the front windshield.. All my visors work and the mirror .. no view obstructions at all..

I even got to test it out today with a stationary radar speed limit sign. the V1 can see it in all directions.. just as it should..

thew

in Ca nothing. there only illeagel if they jam radar.. Ca does not ban Radar units that just listen .. so nothing. other than write me up for faster than i was doing..

PJ-

Where do you have the main unit itself mounted?

Speed Racer

The main unit is mounted above the rear view mirror, just like Thew described. It works great and it is relatively hidden from view.

Speed Racer

Nice! You'll have to post a pic so I can check out how you installed your IR LEDs too.

It takes a little while to get used to the placement because it is so low on the dash. After a few days it becomes second nature and I think you'll really like it.