Who has a V-1 Concealed Display installed.

JSpira · 01-13-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Does the sedan not have the buttons at the bottom of the dash like the coupe does? I like that location but I've got seat heat/HDC buttons there.

The sedan and couple are 95% identical inside (obvious things like bigger doors and sliding seats notwithstanding).

So both the sedan and coupé will have buttons (my car has an entire row with only one blank) if you have options which use the buttons such as HDC and heated seats and the Jalousie.

comebackid · 01-13-2007, 11:51 PM

Looks like I'll be putting the concealed display by the pillar on the driver's side (By the inspection sticker). So here's a question about wiring. I hard wired it through the fuse box behind the glove box. I was thinking about tucking the wire across the windshield. Will this be an issue as far as defroster? Any other suggestions?

myst · 01-14-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Richwm

Why would it effect my warranty?

Oh and BTW Ive been to the dealer twice and no issues but my last SA liked the way it looked and asked how hard it was to do.

Because lets say you hard-wire the radar detector, and then the radio stops working, do you think they will blame the radar and not warranty the radio? I don't want to ruin my warranty in any way before I install it.

FirstClass · 01-14-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by myst

Because lets say you hard-wire the radar detector, and then the radio stops working, do you think they will blame the radar and not warranty the radio? I don't want to ruin my warranty in any way before I install it.

Use the fusebox method and unwire it if you need to have service and you won't have an issue.

Utekai · 01-14-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by comebackid

Looks like I'll be putting the concealed display by the pillar on the driver's side (By the inspection sticker). So here's a question about wiring. I hard wired it through the fuse box behind the glove box. I was thinking about tucking the wire across the windshield. Will this be an issue as far as defroster? Any other suggestions?

See my post, where I show pictures about running this wire under the dash, then up and out along the pillar. It's very easy and conceals the wire entirely.

http://forum.e90fanatics.com/showthr...ed=1#post39760

comebackid · 01-14-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Utekai

See my post, where I show pictures about running this wire under the dash, then up and out along the pillar. It's very easy and conceals the wire entirely.

http://forum.e90fanatics.com/showthr...ed=1#post39760

Saw the pics.

I ended up going a row over to the right of yours as far as which fuse to tap. I used the first 5 fuse (3rd one over). I believe it was the homelink (#28). Correct if I'm wrong.

Other than that, looks great. I like the idea with the coat hanger.

Thanks.

Utekai · 01-14-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by comebackid

Saw the pics.

I ended up going a row over to the right of yours as far as which fuse to tap. I used the first 5 fuse (3rd one over). I believe it was the homelink (#28). Correct if I'm wrong.

Other than that, looks great. I like the idea with the coat hanger.

Thanks.

The fuse socket I use acts in the following manner:

If I forget to turn off the radar detector that socket loses power in about 15 minutes.

When I unlock the car with the fob, the circuit recieves power and I hear the detector startup.

Josh49 · 01-14-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by comebackid

Saw the pics.

I ended up going a row over to the right of yours as far as which fuse to tap. I used the first 5 fuse (3rd one over). I believe it was the homelink (#28). Correct if I'm wrong.

Other than that, looks great. I like the idea with the coat hanger.

Thanks.

Homelink is a great fuse to use IMO, and that's what I recommend using in the V1 hardwire thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17506

It goes on and off with the ignition. You never need to manually turn the detector on and off. I think you'll enjoy it how it is. Good luck and drive safe..

Utekai · 01-14-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Homelink is a great fuse to use IMO, and that's what I recommend using in the V1 hardwire thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17506

It goes on and off with the ignition. You never need to manually turn the detector on and off. I think you'll enjoy it how it is. Good luck and drive safe..

But when you turn car on and off it will defintely turn on and off.

The one I use only turns off about 15 mintues after the car has been off. So if you turn the car on and off several times without exceeding 15 minute off time, the radar detector won't be noise-making during that time.

Likewise, it turns on with the key. So again, no turning on and off, but more convenient.

fidozoom · 02-15-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Richwm

Ok here is the final install.

How about doing the same on the cover of the ashtray/sunglass holder? Would that work? That way if I don't like it later, I can just get a new cover which would probably be cheaper?

Richwm · 02-16-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fidozoom

How about doing the same on the cover of the ashtray/sunglass holder? Would that work? That way if I don't like it later, I can just get a new cover which would probably be cheaper?

Im sure that would work fine but I dont think the ashtray cover would be cheaper than the panel I cut. Here is the one I cut FRONT PLATE, CONTR. AUTO AIR CONDITIONER 1 64116966406 $22.32
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...43&hg=64&fg=20

Rich

rhuss2 · 03-13-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Richwm

Now that is cool im going to have to look into something like that for the E90.

I have ordered an 335i Coupe and I am looking for how to mount my V1 Concealed display, I saw the picture you have herer, How exactly did you mount that so cleanly? how did you run the wires?

Richwm · 03-13-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rhuss2

I have ordered an 335i Coupe and I am looking for how to mount my V1 Concealed display, I saw the picture you have herer, How exactly did you mount that so cleanly? how did you run the wires?

I just took apart the concealment display and cut the panel to fit and glued it in place and clamped it for a couple hours. The wire runs through the back under the radio and then behind the glove box over to the passenger side A pillar under the weather stripping on the inside. From there I took out the visor and overhead light panel and routed the wire across using the open holes created by removing these to get to the rear view mirror. A coat hanger will help just feed the hanger through and tape the wire to it and pull it back through.

chilenko · 05-04-2007, 10:23 PM

Is there any where you can place the main unit so that it is more hidden and will still work (nearly) as well as mounted to the winshield? The main reason I want to do concealed display is to deter thieves and hide it from cops. Neither of these are really addressed when you still have it mounted on the winshield. I guess I don't really see the point.

rideelement247 · 10-17-2007, 02:28 PM

Is there anyway to mount the valentine 1 in the rear and have the concealed display where you have it??

WilyB · 10-17-2007, 04:57 PM

This is a neat display for the V1

sflgator · 11-01-2007, 10:52 PM

Speaking of the V1 w/ Concealed Display...

Just got the V1, and I have a question about the V1 w/ Concealed Display...

Is there any way to have both the V1 detector's visual display on AND the Concealed Display (at the cig lighter plug) ON at the same time?

I really don't care if ppl see my radar detector...I just wanted to duplicate the visual signals (both up on the windshield and down below by my gear shifter), so I thought having the Concealed Display there is a good idea. However, it seems like if I have the Concealed Display connected, the V1 radar detector lights automatically go off...is there any way to turn it back on while the Concealed Display is also on?

f30er · 11-02-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WilyB

This is a neat display for the V1

How'z that done? that looks like the best option of them all!

Richwm · 11-02-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sflgator

Speaking of the V1 w/ Concealed Display...

Just got the V1, and I have a question about the V1 w/ Concealed Display...

Is there any way to have both the V1 detector's visual display on AND the Concealed Display (at the cig lighter plug) ON at the same time?

I really don't care if ppl see my radar detector...I just wanted to duplicate the visual signals (both up on the windshield and down below by my gear shifter), so I thought having the Concealed Display there is a good idea. However, it seems like if I have the Concealed Display connected, the V1 radar detector lights automatically go off...is there any way to turn it back on while the Concealed Display is also on?

I don't know of any way to keep the main unit on, maybe if you cut one of the wires in the phone cord going to the Concealed Display. Maybe ill have to try it and see.

Richwm · 11-02-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rideelement247

Is there anyway to mount the valentine 1 in the rear and have the concealed display where you have it??

Check this post http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=209

ren · 11-02-2007, 01:48 PM

I have it like this same as many other people:

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Chowbow · 11-02-2007, 06:45 PM

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