Speed Racer

Omicron,
Thanks for the compilments on the install.

According to Mike Valentine they are not able to make a true concealed V1 (seperate hidden front & rear antennas) because the V1 has to know the exact relationship between the front and rear antennas for the arrows & bogey counter to work properly. So the next best thing is mounting the V1 as usual and using a remote display to move the display info else where.

The front panel in the remote display was not designed to be mounted by itself but it wasn't too hard to figure out how to do it. Just cut a rectangular hole, insert two plastic pins to hold the display in place, and use some epoxy to make sure everything stays put.

Genom

Over here I have been using a Bel 985 I got on sale at CC and it's worked like a charm. Havent run into laser though. I do know where the cops like to setup shop with a chopper though so I am always careful in that area, but otherwise I have been warned with plenty of time even around blind corners.

Of course, the 1 day I was lazy and didnt set it up was the day I got the ticket....

Omicron

Good info. But what about the wiring from the antenae unit and the display panel? How many wires were there? Were they hard to extend? I know a lot of displays use ribbon cables, which are hard to extend, and have definite maximum runs due to the resistance of the additional wire...

Speed Racer

The V1 uses standard telephone wire for all its connections between the different accessories (i.e remote display). Which is nice because it is easy to find and even easier to work with.

In my car I have the V1 mounted on the windshield near the review mirror. The wire is tucked into the headliner and is then routed down the A-pillar to the dashboard. Which then plugs into the direct-wire power adapter.

The power adapter is connected to the ACC power and ground so that the V1 will turn on with the key.

Another wire is routed from the power adapter to the rear of the center panel and then plugs into the remote display. I should also note that when the remote display is used it blacks out the display on the V1 so that it doesn't announce its presence to everyone around you.

Omicron

Even better! Does the remote display come with the V1, or does it cost extra? If so, how much?

Thanks...

Speed Racer

Omicron.
The concealed display is $39.

If you have some time to spare you should read through the Ask Mike section. He does a decent job of explaining how the V1 works and why it unique in the market.

Omicron

You da man. Thanks!

"Stock"240sx

Hi, I have a 240sx, the S13, but my friend has an RX8 and this past weekend we attempted the hardwire and plate install, it looks great but we are having a problem getting the cable from the hard line to the remote display, where did you run your wires? any help from anyone will be greatly appreciated, its all looks and no use for now.

Speed Racer

I mounted the main unit at the top of the windshield and just to the right of the rear view mirror. The wire from the main unit is tucked into the headliner and then it is routed down the driver's side A pillar underneath the plastic trim. From there it travels under the dash to the power adapter. One wire is tied in to the ignition (so that the V1 shuts off when the car is turned off) and the other heads off to the remote display in the center console.

The V1 uses normal telephone wire, I found that it was easier to cut off the connector when I was routing the wires. Once the wires were in place I trimmed them to length and crimped on new connectors.

arexeight

iTrader: (1)

I decided to mount my V1 remote display in the air vent so that it was out of sight, even to passers-by in a parking lot. Pictures:
1. Crummy shot of dash to show the light glowing from the left-center vent.
2. Night time view of display with no radar contact
3. View as seen from the driver's perspective.

8_wannabe

Very nice, speed racer. Best of all the installs I've seen. I don't use a detector, but isn't there an audible alarm? Seems like you would instinctively slow when you hear the alarm, then look at the speedo next. If you wait to look at the speedo first, you're too late. So having it by the stereo shouldn't really impair your use.

arexeight

iTrader: (1)

Here are some more shots, now with radar seen by the unit:
4. One bogey seen to the front (large up arrow lit)
5. Five bogeys seen front and rear (all arrows lit).

I can describe how I did it if anyone is interested.

Also: I mounted the main unit above the driver's sun visor. I adapted the slider to the clip that holds the free end of the visor from swinging
6. Detector mounted to headliner.

Speed Racer

arexeight,

Nice job on thinking outside of the box and trying something unique.



8 wannabe,

Thanks for the compliment on the install.

ezrider55

I have mine mounted in ash tray because I like being able to mute it with a quick thum press. Can you still use the on-off **** press on the main unit to mute yours as with your install is does not look like you can get to the mute button on your concealed display?

arexeight

iTrader: (1)

ezrider55: you're right - I probably could not push that mute button anymore. At least, not without a pencil or something (grin). I use the button on the main unit above my head. I guesss I've gotten used to sliding my hand up there.

Apophis

arexeight -

**** man, I think I'm sold on your method! How did you pull that off? Sorry, but I'm a console mod newb....

thew

i still sell the V1 face plate conceald display.