Place to Hardwire My V1

fasteddie222 · 10-04-2010, 11:46 PM

whats a good place in miami to hardwire my V1 radar? how much is it usually i dont want to get ripped off.... If anyone knows how to do it and can help me i would really appreciate it thanks

Express · 10-05-2010, 12:01 AM

do it yourself. tap the mirror fuse in your fusebox. PM me if you need help

PKumarM3 · 10-05-2010, 12:05 AM

i hardwired it right into the roof console that has the reading lights.

tapped into the green wire there and grounded the wire on a small bolt up there.

has held up for 28k miles.

fasteddie222 · 10-05-2010, 12:09 AM

I know it came with a hardwiring kit but is there anything else i need in order to install it

Express · 10-05-2010, 12:10 AM

a fuse tap if you go to the fuse box.

DMA · 10-05-2010, 12:11 AM

I have 2010 and I just ran the cable along the the front mirror then around the side and into the cigarette light plug sense its under the passengers side you cant see it everyone thinks its hard wired takes 5 minutes.

I think 2011 are the same the cigarette lighter plug is under the glove compartment in passengers side.

lamia2super · 10-05-2010, 12:14 AM

I want to do mine also and have been thinking about just tapping it to the sun roof/reading lights

ianbiz · 10-06-2010, 09:11 PM

My bro hardwired his... its pretty simple. I think he might be able to chime in..

fasteddie222 · 10-06-2010, 09:44 PM

I got a friend to help me out today and figured it out it was alot simpler than what I thought thanks for ur help guys

JustinB615 · 10-07-2010, 12:04 AM

I added a fuse tap and then ran it up the passenger A-pillar and then the headliner. Choosing a fuse that turned on with ignition was the hardest part.

EDIT: I'm sure someone will be able to help out at one of the upcoming meets.

shockin330i · 10-30-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinB615

I added a fuse tap and then ran it up the passenger A-pillar and then the headliner. Choosing a fuse that turned on with ignition was the hardest part.

EDIT: I'm sure someone will be able to help out at one of the upcoming meets.

Just did mine. Everyon said to connect it to fuse 28 but that no longer works on the 2011. Instead you can use fuse 6 or 7. Super simple to do guys.

DrDurt · 10-30-2010, 01:47 AM

Do it into the fuse box, it costs like 5 bucks, and takes about ten minutes. Plus its reversible unlike the wire tap. Search for it, theres a good DIY on here

bimmermansfl · 10-30-2010, 12:50 PM

Fuse tap method FTW!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111583

bimmermansfl · 10-30-2010, 12:58 PM

Also add a mute button with the fuse tap for $8!

http://www.safe-n-sound1.com/Valentine.html

S i n i s t e r · 10-30-2010, 07:34 PM

Did mine today and it came out really nice. I will try to post up pics of my setup when i can.

10-04-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
fasteddie222 Colonel 112 Rep 2,316 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	Place to Hardwire My V1 whats a good place in miami to hardwire my V1 radar? how much is it usually i dont want to get ripped off.... If anyone knows how to do it and can help me i would really appreciate it thanks
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Express Major General 391 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	do it yourself. tap the mirror fuse in your fusebox. PM me if you need help
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PKumarM3 Air India 147 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	i hardwired it right into the roof console that has the reading lights. tapped into the green wire there and grounded the wire on a small bolt up there. has held up for 28k miles. __________________ PKumarM3
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fasteddie222 Colonel 112 Rep 2,316 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	I know it came with a hardwiring kit but is there anything else i need in order to install it
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Express Major General 391 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	a fuse tap if you go to the fuse box.
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DMA Major 237 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 16 F80 M3~09 E92M3~03 E46M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl iTrader: (7)	I have 2010 and I just ran the cable along the the front mirror then around the side and into the cigarette light plug sense its under the passengers side you cant see it everyone thinks its hard wired takes 5 minutes. I think 2011 are the same the cigarette lighter plug is under the glove compartment in passengers side. __________________ IG:@DMAGARAGE - 2003 E46 M3 \| 2009 E92 M3 \| 2016 F80 M3
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lamia2super Colonel 152 Rep 2,661 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	I want to do mine also and have been thinking about just tapping it to the sun roof/reading lights __________________ FOR SALE https://www.e90post.com/forums/showt...0#post25342440
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ianbiz Back in a BMW 211 Rep 5,208 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (8)	My bro hardwired his... its pretty simple. I think he might be able to chime in.. __________________ Ian
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fasteddie222 Colonel 112 Rep 2,316 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	I got a friend to help me out today and figured it out it was alot simpler than what I thought thanks for ur help guys
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10-07-2010, 12:04 AM	#10
JustinB615 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 234 Posts Drives: MSport F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (5)	I added a fuse tap and then ran it up the passenger A-pillar and then the headliner. Choosing a fuse that turned on with ignition was the hardest part. EDIT: I'm sure someone will be able to help out at one of the upcoming meets.
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10-30-2010, 01:47 AM	#12
DrDurt Lieutenant 30 Rep 519 Posts Drives: e90 325xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: BaskingRidge, NJ iTrader: (3)	Do it into the fuse box, it costs like 5 bucks, and takes about ten minutes. Plus its reversible unlike the wire tap. Search for it, theres a good DIY on here
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bimmermansfl Captain 84 Rep 849 Posts Drives: 2017 F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Fuse tap method FTW! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111583 __________________
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bimmermansfl Captain 84 Rep 849 Posts Drives: 2017 F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Also add a mute button with the fuse tap for $8! http://www.safe-n-sound1.com/Valentine.html __________________
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10-30-2010, 07:34 PM	#15
S i n i s t e r functionforged.com 10 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Did mine today and it came out really nice. I will try to post up pics of my setup when i can.
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