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

MarcL · 05-26-2013, 06:28 PM

Sorry if this is old news, but I was so happy to learn that Subaru, in a brilliant stroke of genius, placed a power socket behind the glove box. This allows for a super easy wired install of the Valentine (or any other detector I suppose). Here's a video explanation. A whole lot easier than the same install using an add-a-fuse in my BMW daily driver.

[ame]http://youtu.be/9i2bEoTbjpA[/ame]

edward · 05-27-2013, 12:14 AM

Good stuff. For those with an auto-dimming mirror, there is also ignition-key-switched power available in the headliner. (requires the V1 hardwiring kit, or any other loose-wire to RJ-11 V1 power cable.)

cosworth · 05-27-2013, 05:31 PM

Nice tutorial for people like me that do not like to hack up wires.

horrorbiz · 05-28-2013, 02:09 AM

Awesome, thanks!

jamesm · 05-29-2013, 11:45 AM

V1' are awesome, I've had one for years and it's been great. Thanks for the video!

clayrush · 05-29-2013, 02:04 PM

Thanks for this, because my buddy was askin how I did it for my Girls car. But I did not take pictures at the time. We had our escort set up like that. But then I decided to have it hard wired it with the ignition. We now have it set up so we can leave a phone in the glove box to charge.
We bought a "blendmount" for the detector as well. On hot days the suction cups would fall off sometimes.

sorry the pix came out blurry, but u get the idea

fitcious · 05-30-2013, 02:20 AM

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

Ranatsu · 05-30-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edward

Good stuff. For those with an auto-dimming mirror, there is also ignition-key-switched power available in the headliner. (requires the V1 hardwiring kit, or any other loose-wire to RJ-11 V1 power cable.)

Its actually even up there for the cars without the mirror. You just have to fish around for the harness.

tripjammer · 05-30-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranatsu

Its actually even up there for the cars without the mirror. You just have to fish around for the harness.

I am going to do this...which is the best radar detector? Oh wait...answered that myself...the V1....

Jeffsu350 · 05-31-2013, 08:07 AM

Very cool!

Make sure you route the cable BEHIND, or on the front windshield side, of the airbag. Wouldn't want the airbag deployment messed up by the power cord.

Jeffsu350 · 05-31-2013, 08:07 AM

Very cool!

Make sure you route the cable BEHIND, or on the front windshield side, of the airbag. Wouldn't want the airbag deployment messed up by the power cord.

texasbound972 · 05-31-2013, 09:47 AM

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.

tripjammer · 05-31-2013, 09:51 AM

The mirror tap...

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/MirrorTap-Series-Radar-Detector-Inline/dp/B006074LT8/ref=pd_sim_e_5/175-3043238-7881726"]MirrorTap, 1000/2000 Series, Radar Detector, Power Cord With Inline Fuse, RJ11 : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

Stealth Mirrors...

http://www.stealthmirror.com/available.htm

Marcoscrdo · 05-31-2013, 09:07 PM

Dang! I didn't know there was a power socket in the glove box!!? Thanks!

05-26-2013, 06:28 PM	#1
MarcL Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited (SWP) Location: Denver, CO Posts: 17 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Valentine 1 Radar Install DIY Sorry if this is old news, but I was so happy to learn that Subaru, in a brilliant stroke of genius, placed a power socket behind the glove box. This allows for a super easy wired install of the Valentine (or any other detector I suppose). Here's a video explanation. A whole lot easier than the same install using an add-a-fuse in my BMW daily driver. [ame]http://youtu.be/9i2bEoTbjpA[/ame]

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