Valentine 1 Radar Install DIY - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Evil Jesus · 06-02-2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitcious

Can this radar mod be done the same way on the frs?

Checked my FR-S after reading this post, and yes, there is a lighter socket in the glovebox.

GFo12ce · 06-03-2013, 03:38 AM

Here's another tip to make that cleaner. Get the wire cover usually found on cars with HomeLink mirrors to hide the wire between the mirror and headliner. They are less than $10. You just need to figure our which length will work for you. Google words like "home link mirror wire cover" or "Gentex mirror wire cover".

GFo12ce · 06-03-2013, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasbound972

I have seen a Dodge Viper for sale that had the V1 intergrated into the rearview mirror. Don't know how they did it but that would be awesome! Also I know a guy that just spliced it into the dome light.

Not my intention to thread jack

but they did it like this. Here's one guy that offers it, I got my Homelink mirror for my Nismo 370Z from him. Info on the link if you are interested:

Wembleysells.com

back on topic.

catcha · 06-03-2013, 04:57 AM

Nice video thanks for the link, did exactly that

DjDATZ · 06-07-2013, 03:53 PM

Without seeing this video, I actually did the exact same thing this past Sunday with the wiring for my dash cam. Also put in a cigarette lighter adapter splitter into the glovebox one, so when I get my radar detector in a few weeks, I'll be able to use both the dash cam and the RD.

DieselxIndustry · 06-10-2013, 05:08 PM

I use that one for my GPS, ill probably need a splitter as well then for my detector. Perhaps the GoPro can use the center console plug.

knaa · 06-14-2013, 03:13 PM

this is exactly how i have my valentine wired also.

But the passenger pillar keeps popping back out when the car gets really hot? Is it possible that i couldve broken the tab or did i just not replace it right?

Dvst8or · 09-08-2013, 10:48 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread, but this video is showing as private. I was wanting to do this for my Valentine One.

Is there another video on this out there?

Augora · 09-09-2013, 03:32 PM

Would like to see this also

balla_08 · 12-30-2013, 02:38 AM

Does anybody have a link to the materials to do this? Not sure what exactly I would be needing

Evil Jesus · 12-30-2013, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balla_08

Does anybody have a link to the materials to do this? Not sure what exactly I would be needing

Fingers and the Valentine V1.

nyfries · 01-07-2014, 02:08 AM

would it work and look clean using the stock coily cable that comes with the escort? you know that one that coil up like the cord on home phones?

balla_08 · 01-07-2014, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Jesus

Fingers and the Valentine V1.

I meant to set it up to run through the glove box..

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CaptainSmak · 01-08-2014, 06:41 PM

Think a detector would work from inside the glove box? I've heard that if you do get pulled over, and a cop sees that you've got one, they'll give you the largest ticket possible. I'd rather avoid that. A friend has an S5 with one built into the dash somewhere, but I'm worried about loss of signal strength.

09-08-2013, 10:48 PM	#22
Dvst8or Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry to revive an old thread, but this video is showing as private. I was wanting to do this for my Valentine One. Is there another video on this out there? __________________ Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

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06-03-2013, 03:38 AM	#16
GFo12ce Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '10 Nismo 370Z Location: So.California Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's another tip to make that cleaner. Get the wire cover usually found on cars with HomeLink mirrors to hide the wire between the mirror and headliner. They are less than $10. You just need to figure our which length will work for you. Google words like "home link mirror wire cover" or "Gentex mirror wire cover".

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catcha Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Perth,WA Posts: 70 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice video thanks for the link, did exactly that

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DieselxIndustry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: West Chicago Posts: 214 Thanks: 13 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use that one for my GPS, ill probably need a splitter as well then for my detector. Perhaps the GoPro can use the center console plug.

06-14-2013, 03:13 PM	#21
knaa Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Texas Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this is exactly how i have my valentine wired also. But the passenger pillar keeps popping back out when the car gets really hot? Is it possible that i couldve broken the tab or did i just not replace it right?

09-09-2013, 03:32 PM	#23
Augora Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: USA Posts: 28 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would like to see this also

01-07-2014, 02:08 AM	#26
nyfries Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 14 FRS Whiteout Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 423 Thanks: 159 Thanked 85 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	would it work and look clean using the stock coily cable that comes with the escort? you know that one that coil up like the cord on home phones?

01-08-2014, 06:41 PM	#28
CaptainSmak Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Think a detector would work from inside the glove box? I've heard that if you do get pulled over, and a cop sees that you've got one, they'll give you the largest ticket possible. I'd rather avoid that. A friend has an S5 with one built into the dash somewhere, but I'm worried about loss of signal strength.

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