Valentine 1 in my mirror

doba_s · 10-22-2009, 10:52 PM

It was a long project and I am finally almost done with it ...

With the Scott's ( member of this forum) help, I was able to make it work

It looks pretty sick and the main thing is, that the V1 unit itself in not blocked by any metal objects (like a roof), because it is built into the rear center headrest

Here are some pictures ... I documented a full installation but I just have no time to make a DIY ...

For all of you who is looking to get it done, pm me and I'll hook you up

Here is my car with 300 miles

being taken apart

This is where V1 unit is

After 3h of uninstalling/installing stuff it is back in one piece

Here is windshield without a mirror

Allright, here it is

ToadHollow · 10-22-2009, 11:43 PM

Wow! That really looks clean!

How 'bout a DIY .......

Of course, this isn't going to work without a rear center headrest so ........ no e92 love.

ToadHollow · 10-22-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Hey, I demand a diy! How did you get that display into the mirror? Magic?

e90 only?

ToadHollow · 10-22-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

My rear seats look just like that and the mirrors must be the same.

Okay, I just confirmed (in the cold) that my e92 does NOT have a rear center headrest ......

ToadHollow · 10-22-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

oh wait a minute.........I dont have a center headrest either.

OMG ........

crazed792 · 10-22-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

OMG ........

Hahaha, this thread is full of win. Anyway, great looking project, I love things that just look... slick.

doba_s · 10-23-2009, 12:04 AM

I can be done on e92 cars as well ... The V1 unit can be placed into the rear passenger side headrest ... It will work just fine there too, since there are no metal obstructions on the way ...

Pm me if you want to get it done and I'll get you some info

catch · 10-23-2009, 01:13 AM

dare i ask... whats a v1?

ToadHollow · 10-23-2009, 01:20 AM

Seriously?

Valentine 1 radar detector (THE BEST)

iAerodynamic · 10-23-2009, 01:37 AM

wait i don't get it. if you put the unit in the headrest isn't that bad for reception? lol sorry cause i thought you need it to be on windshield?

how you get that freakin thing in the mirror!!

1clean335i · 10-23-2009, 07:48 AM

sick mod! i want to do this

Psychorugby · 10-23-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

sick mod! i want to do this

Amen! More pics!

._. · 10-23-2009, 09:43 AM

http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=74120
Did you have to etch the rear view or had custom glass made?

Craig@SupremePower · 10-23-2009, 10:02 AM

nice..

Bols · 10-23-2009, 12:52 PM

damn wish detectors were legal in my country

That mirror thing is the future tho, really like to know how you did that !

ianbiz · 10-23-2009, 03:40 PM

more info on the mirror.
i still need to hardwire my V1

doba_s · 10-23-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by r45t4m4n

http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=74120
Did you have to etch the rear view or had custom glass made?

it was etched to save auto-dimming future and the compass, but the a replacement mirror can be done too

doba_s · 10-23-2009, 03:46 PM

For all of you who is looking to get it done, pm me and I'll hook you up

cstmx_ryder · 10-23-2009, 03:46 PM

I thought both the front and rear radar of the V1 has to be visible to be effective? By hiding the V1 in the headrest, won't that interfere with the signals?

TIA

I335 · 10-23-2009, 03:52 PM

The radar signals will pass through the headrest just fine, but he'll lose the laser detection.

cstmx_ryder · 10-23-2009, 03:54 PM

^^ How come radar will work, but not laser? Just curious...............

._. · 10-23-2009, 04:05 PM

I think, laser is line of sight. Not really too affective as a cop will usually aim at your tag or lights anyway.

10-22-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
doba_s Major General 421 Rep 6,102 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	Valentine 1 in my mirror It was a long project and I am finally almost done with it ... With the Scott's ( member of this forum) help, I was able to make it work It looks pretty sick and the main thing is, that the V1 unit itself in not blocked by any metal objects (like a roof), because it is built into the rear center headrest Here are some pictures ... I documented a full installation but I just have no time to make a DIY ... For all of you who is looking to get it done, pm me and I'll hook you up Here is my car with 300 miles being taken apart This is where V1 unit is After 3h of uninstalling/installing stuff it is back in one piece Here is windshield without a mirror Allright, here it is Last edited by doba_s; 10-23-2009 at 03:46 PM..
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doba_s Major General 421 Rep 6,102 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	I can be done on e92 cars as well ... The V1 unit can be placed into the rear passenger side headrest ... It will work just fine there too, since there are no metal obstructions on the way ... Pm me if you want to get it done and I'll get you some info Last edited by doba_s; 10-23-2009 at 12:45 AM..
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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	wait i don't get it. if you put the unit in the headrest isn't that bad for reception? lol sorry cause i thought you need it to be on windshield? how you get that freakin thing in the mirror!!
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._. Colonel 77 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (15)	http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=74120 Did you have to etch the rear view or had custom glass made?
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ianbiz Back in a BMW 206 Rep 5,208 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (8)	more info on the mirror. i still need to hardwire my V1 __________________ Ian
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doba_s Major General 421 Rep 6,102 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	For all of you who is looking to get it done, pm me and I'll hook you up
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 171 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	I thought both the front and rear radar of the V1 has to be visible to be effective? By hiding the V1 in the headrest, won't that interfere with the signals? TIA __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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I335 Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	The radar signals will pass through the headrest just fine, but he'll lose the laser detection.
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cstmx_ryder Colonel 171 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	^^ How come radar will work, but not laser? Just curious............... __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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._. Colonel 77 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (15)	I think, laser is line of sight. Not really too affective as a cop will usually aim at your tag or lights anyway.
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