Any good Valentine One installations in E70

[bell407]

Hey, german airforce would be happy to have their fighters equipped with quipment like you have in your cars....

Regards

Christian

There will be a new generation of Speed Traps out very soon, see the photo of the already in test prototyp :

[jamesboags]

Smokin !!! (Well hopefully not !!!)

[brian5]

Originally Posted by JFW

I thought radar detectors where illegal in CT


BTW how do you like the HUD?

Really liking the HUD! Wasn't sure if I was going to like it but it's quite a treat not HAVING to ever look down. Having navigation, another first for me, available there too is just great.

No, radar detectors are not illegal in CT but they do not appear to be that needed there. I need it for when I go to MA, NY, NJ, etc...

[Denalio]

Originally Posted by marcx5

what is the 'wireless' system you are talking about? that sounds interesting if i don't need to run wires through the firewall??

It is a wireless interface that works with the Cheetah Mirror. www.speedcheetah.com .

[KEF]

Brian,

I am going to do my hardwire install later this week.

Last week I posted the pre testing I did to identify the switched 12V power source in the center overhead light cluster. It didn't generate a single response so I figured nobody was all that interested

Do a search and you'll find it - when I do the hardwire I can send you pics.

Cheers,
KEF

[brian5]

KEF,

Thanks for that reminder; I do remember seeing your post and will find it again. I am a little concerned about messing around in the overhead light cluster so I was thinking more about direct-wire near the lighter. I don't even have a volt-meter... Please post any pics of your actual install.

Are you going to use the concealed display and/or the remote audio adapter? If so, where do you plan to put them?

Thanks

[KEF]

Originally Posted by brian5

KEF,

Thanks for that reminder; I do remember seeing your post and will find it again. I am a little concerned about messing around in the overhead light cluster so I was thinking more about direct-wire near the lighter. I don't even have a volt-meter... Please post any pics of your actual install.

Are you going to use the concealed display and/or the remote audio adapter? If so, where do you plan to put them?

Thanks

No, I do not plan on using the concealed display or the RAA. This is how I did my M3, and my intention is to do the same on the X5.

Cheers,
KEF

[FineProperty]

I noticed you used the suction cups. On my volvo, install is nearly identical. I had an old strap from a previous stereo install (flexible, connects the back to the car). It was the right width, and slipped into the top notch of the V1 bracket. Then I wrapped it with black duct tape so it 'disappeared' into the tinted glass. It left me with a strip of metal that was able to bend and hook in between the glass, roof, and headliner in to the perfect spot. The strap was a little flimsy, so I used some of the grey V1 shipping foam to keep it steady.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by FineProperty

I noticed you used the suction cups. On my volvo, install is nearly identical. I had an old strap from a previous stereo install (flexible, connects the back to the car). It was the right width, and slipped into the top notch of the V1 bracket. Then I wrapped it with black duct tape so it 'disappeared' into the tinted glass. It left me with a strip of metal that was able to bend and hook in between the glass, roof, and headliner in to the perfect spot. The strap was a little flimsy, so I used some of the grey V1 shipping foam to keep it steady.

Thanks. That's an interesting way to hold the V1 up. I would think that it would be good to have firm, lightweight bracket that one could shape though. I wonder if the headliner would eventually start sagging with this bracket hooked onto it though?

[FineProperty]

It's been 4.5 years installed. Still perfect. I thought a while back about re-wrapping the power cord into the bracket, but I don't have to look at it, so it never happened. The headliner is a stiff structure, I was able to pry it down to shape the bracket and install it. The headliner just popped back in place when done.