V1 Hardwire into 335i/328i Coupes

dArNeLLi · 12-15-2006, 12:45 AM

I read this thread about wiring to the fuse box,

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...wire+valentine

and on my old vehicle (99 3.0 CL), I hardwired to the fuse box also, so this is very likely to work on the 335i right? Is the fusebox in the same location (if so it's the same instructions!)?

Thanks in advance.

BenMW · 12-15-2006, 02:12 AM

Im interested in this too...anyone mounted a v1 in a e92 yet?

anyone have any good deals, or know where i can get one on k40's?

Josh49 · 12-15-2006, 07:11 AM

It's going to be identical. Go for it. And thank you 1,000,000 times for searching first!!

EDIT: Fuse # might be different though, check the card first...

ntpcrew13 · 12-15-2006, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

Im interested in this too...anyone mounted a v1 in a e92 yet?

anyone have any good deals, or know where i can get one on k40's?

If the fuse box is in the same location, then this will be pretty easy. It should probably take 15-20 minutes. We just did this for my friend's e90 last weekend. Drilling for the ground wire is probably the hardest part.

Josh49 · 12-15-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ntpcrew13

If the fuse box is in the same location, then this will be pretty easy. It should probably take 15-20 minutes. We just did this for my friend's e90 last weekend. Drilling for the ground wire is probably the hardest part.

Absolutely NO need to drill for ground. There is a torx bolt on the left there. Put an eyelet on the ground wire, and put eyelet under torx bolt, tighten bolt. You'll be all set..

ntpcrew13 · 12-15-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Absolutely NO need to drill for ground. There is a torx bolt on the left there. Put an eyelet on the ground wire, and put eyelet under torx bolt, tighten bolt. You'll be all set..

I just followed the DIY guide for the fusetap radar install and they instructed to drill a hole for ground. Nonetheless it worked. Thanks though, I'll keep that in mind for my other friends' cars.

Josh49 · 12-15-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ntpcrew13

I just followed the DIY guide for the fusetap radar install and they instructed to drill a hole for ground. Nonetheless it worked. Thanks though, I'll keep that in mind for my other friends' cars.

Yup. Just trying to make it easier...

poldim · 12-15-2006, 10:45 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...?t=1609&page=6

In that thread (page 6) I put up some pictures of my V1 install. I think its one of the best locations for it in addition to being the cleanest looking and easiest to install.

dArNeLLi · 12-15-2006, 11:57 AM

sounds good, i'll be doing this install tonight on the e92

picus · 01-30-2007, 12:58 PM

Weird bump; does anyone know where to get the fusetap in Canada? It's surprisingly hard to find. :/

Josh49 · 01-30-2007, 01:24 PM

Picus, if you really can't find it in a few, let me know I could pick one up and mail it to you...

I'm searching for an online source as we speak..

picus · 01-30-2007, 01:27 PM

Thanks man, I may take you up on that; I would be happy to reimburse you for your time. I've called just about everywhere I can think of and for the most part the replies have been "I'm sorry, what?".

Josh49 · 01-30-2007, 01:31 PM

Try calling these guys, see if you can just buy 1.

http://www.anythinggps.com/index.asp...use+tap&Page=1

Number on the bottom of the page.

Josh49 · 01-30-2007, 01:34 PM

Found some:
http://www.piloracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=30103

http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...productid=7971

http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog...oducts_id=7249

picus · 01-30-2007, 01:36 PM

Already called them, spoke with Jerry; 10 only :/

I PM'd a friend of mine who (if anyone knows), will know. I will post back when I get a reply from him.

picus · 01-30-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Found some:
http://www.piloracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=30103

http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...productid=7971

http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog...oducts_id=7249

You rock, now lets see who will ship to Canada!

Ooo, close call, second is 10 units only, third site is no Canada - but the first will do it! Thanks!

Josh49 · 01-30-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

You rock, now lets see who will ship to Canada!

If you can't get it shipped to Canada, I can give you my address and relay it up to you when I get it.. That's no big deal..

Josh49 · 01-30-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

Ooo, close call, second is 10 units only, third site is no Canada - but the first will do it! Thanks!

Nice...

picus · 01-30-2007, 01:43 PM

Haha, all checked out. It's on it's way - welcome to the joys of Canadian shopping. When we first moved here I was ready for it (since I grew up here), but my wife, who is American, was shocked at the lack of consumer product availability. It's not something you think about until you have to pay $20.00 shipping and $20.00 duty/brokerage on a $15 item.

Thanks again Josh.

poldim · 01-31-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by picus

It's not something you think about until you have to pay $20.00 shipping and $20.00 duty/brokerage on a $15 item.

Thanks again Josh.

On top of everything costing more. Ouch.

dArNeLLi · 02-01-2007, 12:18 AM

yea the fuse top works great, real easy install

12-15-2006, 12:45 AM	#1
dArNeLLi Lieutenant 76 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	V1 Hardwire into 335i/328i Coupes I read this thread about wiring to the fuse box, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...wire+valentine and on my old vehicle (99 3.0 CL), I hardwired to the fuse box also, so this is very likely to work on the 335i right? Is the fusebox in the same location (if so it's the same instructions!)? Thanks in advance.
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	It's going to be identical. Go for it. And thank you 1,000,000 times for searching first!! EDIT: Fuse # might be different though, check the card first... __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...?t=1609&page=6 In that thread (page 6) I put up some pictures of my V1 install. I think its one of the best locations for it in addition to being the cleanest looking and easiest to install. __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 76 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	sounds good, i'll be doing this install tonight on the e92
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01-30-2007, 12:58 PM	#10
picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Weird bump; does anyone know where to get the fusetap in Canada? It's surprisingly hard to find. :/
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Picus, if you really can't find it in a few, let me know I could pick one up and mail it to you... I'm searching for an online source as we speak.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Thanks man, I may take you up on that; I would be happy to reimburse you for your time. I've called just about everywhere I can think of and for the most part the replies have been "I'm sorry, what?".
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Try calling these guys, see if you can just buy 1. http://www.anythinggps.com/index.asp...use+tap&Page=1 Number on the bottom of the page. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Found some: http://www.piloracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=30103 http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...productid=7971 http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog...oducts_id=7249 __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Already called them, spoke with Jerry; 10 only :/ I PM'd a friend of mine who (if anyone knows), will know. I will post back when I get a reply from him.
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picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Haha, all checked out. It's on it's way - welcome to the joys of Canadian shopping. When we first moved here I was ready for it (since I grew up here), but my wife, who is American, was shocked at the lack of consumer product availability. It's not something you think about until you have to pay $20.00 shipping and $20.00 duty/brokerage on a $15 item. Thanks again Josh.
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02-01-2007, 12:18 AM	#21
dArNeLLi Lieutenant 76 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	yea the fuse top works great, real easy install
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