Anyone direct wire a Radar Detector in E70

[Denalio]

Originally Posted by drod

it's been a few months...

i was wondering if you had any issues with the install..

how is the stealth setup?? any issues with weather, bugs, signal strength??

i'm also looking into the STI-R setup...

if Valentine would offer a stealth install design i would probably consider them too!

No issues with the install. The unit is a solid performer. I did have the speaker replaced under warranty. I find the range a little better than my regular STi. Install is quite simple.

[drod]

might as well keep this very important thread going...

first...great info on the install!!

what about software updates?? on the V1 you have to send in the main unit in order for them to do an upgrade... it is similar with the Bel??

if so, what are you removing and sending back??

have you paired the unit with a jammer??

[Denalio]

Originally Posted by drod

might as well keep this very important thread going...

first...great info on the install!!

what about software updates?? on the V1 you have to send in the main unit in order for them to do an upgrade... it is similar with the Bel??

if so, what are you removing and sending back??

have you paired the unit with a jammer??

No updates as of yet. If you there is, you have to send it back to Bel. You simply just send back the control unit. Everything unplugs and I installed the CPU with velcro under the drivers footwell. 10 minute job to take out the unit and then re-install. I have not paired the unit with a Jammer, but since I have the Cheetah Mirror and Sti interface I am looking at the Cheetah P.A.S.S. system although I still like the LI for the slim heads.

[fedmax]

I did my Valentine One V1 installation a few weeks ago, completely stealth with help from Jeremy from http://www.delonixradar.com.au.

I took his stealth case, mounted it behind the front grill. The cable goes along the side to the grommet which has been mentioned a lot previously, you'll see differnt pictures before and after drilling the hole though the special part. To seal the hole I took a special 'bubble gum' as shown in the picure in black, don't know how it's called got it from the BMW dealer. Power I took from the switched wire (tested with a voltmeter) of the cig lighter as shown in the picture, the cable goes easily underneath the dashboard. I couldn't find a good place for the remote audio switch on/off for the valentine so I but itright next to the leg, not completely hidden but almost. fixed on the carpet with duct tape.

[Denalio]

Originally Posted by fedmax

I did my Valentine One V1 installation a few weeks ago, completely stealth with help from Jeremy from http://www.delonixradar.com.au.

I took his stealth case, mounted it behind the front grill. The cable goes along the side to the grommet which has been mentioned a lot previously, you'll see differnt pictures before and after drilling the hole though the special part. To seal the hole I took a special 'bubble gum' as shown in the picure in black, don't know how it's called got it from the BMW dealer. Power I took from the switched wire (tested with a voltmeter) of the cig lighter as shown in the picture, the cable goes easily underneath the dashboard. I couldn't find a good place for the remote audio switch on/off for the valentine so I but itright next to the leg, not completely hidden but almost. fixed on the carpet with duct tape.

Looks good. Word of caution. I tried those boxes and they are not 100% waterproof condensation may creep in and the heat build up in the box is a killer.

[fedmax]

Originally Posted by Denalio

Looks good. Word of caution. I tried those boxes and they are not 100% waterproof condensation may creep in and the heat build up in the box is a killer.

Will report back if the V1 is damaged I don't care that much, the device is 6 years old and would need an upgrade anyway. I sealed it off with silicon again before closing, so should be 99% waterproof. I go into the car wash at least once a week so if it leaks we'll know soon...

[drod]

i'm not sure you'll get optimum coverage taking a V1 that's designed to be windshield mounted and turning it into a stealth (behind the grill) install...

is that what you did?? or am i missing something???

doesn't the V1 need front and rear visibility??

have you run any tests??

great idea...just not sure if it's the best solution...