valentine-1 radar detector wired into dash
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! |
oops! I found my answer :)
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ight=valentine |
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
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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? |
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. |
Check Audio and Electronics for display wirering.
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Originally posted by binnung Check Audio and Electronics for display wirering. what are you looking for ? |
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 .
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I wonder if yours is going to come out looking like mine? ;)
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...15_11_full.jpg |
yep :) it should same bat place.. but i have to I/R recevers on either side of it :)
how do u like the unit ? |
abd how did you mount it there? velcro tape ?
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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
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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.. |
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? |
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 ? |
[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]
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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. :) |
Too bad there wasn't a way to mount the sensors in each of the bumpers instead of the unit dangling in your face. I checked out the original install thread, and I'm a tall guy(6'5) so having the unit placed where it would need to be would become disruptive to my view. Are there any alternatives?
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BTW, the face plate install looks NICE!
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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.. |
What happens if you get pulled over and the cop notices either the unit or your in-dash display?
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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..
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Originally posted by Speed Racer I wonder if yours is going to come out looking like mine? ;) http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...15_11_full.jpg |
The main unit is mounted above the rear view mirror, just like Thew described. It works great and it is relatively hidden from view.
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Originally posted by 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. :) 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. |
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