Valentine 1 install on E90

sfbmw · 02-12-2006, 07:14 PM

2. Hook up the ground connection. I used the hex on the driver's side.

sfbmw · 02-12-2006, 07:14 PM

3. Remove some of the tape around the wires to free up the appropriate wires. (Green with white stripe.) Splice the correct wire with the materials included in the V1 hardwire kit.

sfbmw · 02-12-2006, 07:15 PM

4. Testing and cleanup.

db17k · 02-12-2006, 07:31 PM

Great DIY! well illustrated

I just wish the valentine wasn't so damn ugly

poldim · 02-12-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 325 Baller

alright well it doesnt look like i will be buying it from that person so i guess i will be buying a new one probablly this summer once i get a job.

You got an E90 without a job?

poldim · 02-12-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by db17k

Great DIY! well illustrated

I just wish the valentine wasn't so damn ugly

I actually like its edgy-er, more industrial look and finish a lot more than all the other cheap, rounded off, grey plastic enclosures. Mine is also on the passenger side, so its not in my face as much.

325 Baller · 02-12-2006, 09:56 PM

Hey Poldim, im 17 lol. My parents bought it for me for a birthday present. I want a job but they wont let me get one during the school year.

poldim · 02-13-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 325 Baller

Hey Poldim, im 17 lol. My parents bought it for me for a birthday present. I want a job but they wont let me get one during the school year.

Did you see the article a while back on here about the recent trends of what wealthy parents give their kids? With my bad memory, it was something like the most bought car for a 16 year old was a BMW 3...its somewhere on here.

I'm not that far from you, I'll be 21 in a bit. Just enjoy the drive, and hopefully whatever stupid things you might want to do, you already did on your prevous car.

BTW, awesome How-To sfbmw!

325 Baller · 02-13-2006, 09:42 AM

ya I dont do too many stupid things, i had a 99 civic 4dr ex for like 6 months before i got my 3 so I got the stupid crap out of the way already.

poldim · 02-13-2006, 10:12 AM

Nice upgrade to go from Honda to BMW. I went from an Integra to this baby, and mostly no regrets, just miss the boost.

BMW06 · 02-13-2006, 12:42 PM

Awesome DIY photos. I was looking for this precise & clear pictures to hardwire my V1. Thanks to sfbmw, I'll be able to do it this weekend with ease..

sfbmw you rock :rocks:

sdorn · 02-28-2006, 08:42 PM

This is the best thread ever. It took me a lot of cussing and pulling and nearly breaking my damn car to get the console down, but this thread gave me the confidence to keep at it. Now I have a beautifully clean install and a brand new V1!

noflash · 03-01-2006, 09:19 AM

Great pics and write-up.

I wish there was a way to mount the V1 out of site. I wouldn't tape $400 to the inside top of my windshield. Is there another mounting technique -- say on the visor?

Thanks.

sdorn · 03-01-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by noflash

Great pics and write-up.

I wish there was a way to mount the V1 out of site. I wouldn't tape $400 to the inside top of my windshield. Is there another mounting technique -- say on the visor?

Thanks.

There is a visor clip mount that comes with the V1. You could use that if you wanted. Truthfully, you can barely even see the radar detector from outside the car. You have to either know it is there already or lean over the windshield. It is basically camouflaged by the rearview mirror and the line of tint at the top of the windshield.

poldim · 03-01-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

There is a visor clip mount that comes with the V1. You could use that if you wanted. Truthfully, you can barely even see the radar detector from outside the car. You have to either know it is there already or lean over the windshield. It is basically camouflaged by the rearview mirror and the line of tint at the top of the windshield.

I love it! VA doesnt allow radars, but the V1 isnt detectable and this mount wont be giving me any trouble...

ThreeBimm · 03-08-2006, 07:59 AM

I had a local shop hardwire mine for me since I'm electronically challenged. The idiots put it above the dash instead up by the rearview mirror. Now I have to call and have them re-do it. I'm so pissed.:mad:

Explorer3253 · 03-08-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

There is a visor clip mount that comes with the V1. You could use that if you wanted. Truthfully, you can barely even see the radar detector from outside the car. You have to either know it is there already or lean over the windshield. It is basically camouflaged by the rearview mirror and the line of tint at the top of the windshield.

I have mine as close to the roof as possible right to the left of the little hump. It looks pretty flush up there. When I get out of the car, I put the visor down and you can't even tell its up there. Even if you look inside the car, you can't tell....

poldim · 03-08-2006, 09:55 PM

Mine is about an inch below. I fear it will kill the reception a bit too much...

jc777 · 03-18-2006, 09:15 AM

Great DIY instructions! I did mine in less than an hour. On my car, however, there was only one green w/ white wire. Fortunately it was the one used for the v1 power. I have a pretty much stock 325 so maybe the other wire is for a gadget I don't have.

poldim · 03-19-2006, 09:45 PM

It could be something in the premium package like the BMW assist or something like that....

p5ykadelic · 04-01-2006, 05:00 PM

great writeup sfbmw!! did mine w/in 1hr. havin' trouble wit sunroof cuttin off the v1. has ne1 try a different power source beside the green white stripe wire???

poldim · 04-03-2006, 09:19 AM

Anyone noticing their Valentine not picking up certain radar?

My radar is about 4 years old now....so its stone age technology....but while driving by one of those read out your speed signs, my radar was silent the entire time except for one pulse alarm about 400 feet from the unit.

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sfbmw New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	3. Remove some of the tape around the wires to free up the appropriate wires. (Green with white stripe.) Splice the correct wire with the materials included in the V1 hardwire kit. Attached Images __________________ 2006 E90 330i BlkSapph/BlkLeather/Alum/6spdMT/SP/PP/CA/Nav/Shades/Folding Rear Seats
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BMW06 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 252 Posts Drives: F15 xDrive35i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Awesome DIY photos. I was looking for this precise & clear pictures to hardwire my V1. Thanks to sfbmw, I'll be able to do it this weekend with ease.. sfbmw you rock :rocks:
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sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	This is the best thread ever. It took me a lot of cussing and pulling and nearly breaking my damn car to get the console down, but this thread gave me the confidence to keep at it. Now I have a beautifully clean install and a brand new V1! Attached Images __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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ThreeBimm Private First Class 13 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 325 xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I had a local shop hardwire mine for me since I'm electronically challenged. The idiots put it above the dash instead up by the rearview mirror. Now I have to call and have them re-do it. I'm so pissed.:mad:
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jc777 Private First Class 5 Rep 127 Posts Drives: E90 325i 2006 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA iTrader: (0)	Great DIY instructions! I did mine in less than an hour. On my car, however, there was only one green w/ white wire. Fortunately it was the one used for the v1 power. I have a pretty much stock 325 so maybe the other wire is for a gadget I don't have.
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p5ykadelic Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: nawlins iTrader: (0)	great writeup sfbmw!! did mine w/in 1hr. havin' trouble wit sunroof cuttin off the v1. has ne1 try a different power source beside the green white stripe wire???
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