Andrizzle
Dedicated LVC Member
Hey guys, been a while since I posted a new thread with something for my LS.
This weekend I picked up a ValentineOne Detector. I installed it last night permanently (except for the concealed display that I will mod into the cluster).
For those unfamiliar with the V1, you can have the actual unit mounted somewhere in the car for detection, then have the actual display mounted elsewhere for easy viewing and/or discreet viewing.
I first modified the supplied sun visor bracket that clips onto unit to sit against the windshield and up inside of the headliner. It is kind of difficult to explain, but the clip basically latches up into the headliner where it meets the windshield, then comes back against the windshield for support and then to the unit.
This bracket holds the unit very well, I then added some small strips of velcro above where the unit will sit against the headliner and attached the opposite end on the unit. This keeps it stationary and very snug. I also used a level to make sure the detector was perfectly positioned to accept waves over my mirror.
My original location was to mount it on the passenger side of the mirror, however I found I could mount it easier and have better viewing for the unit if it was on the driver's. The unit's rear facing sensor looks directly behind me into the rear window with the front facing sensor being shot directly over the mirror.
I hardwired into my mirror, it was kind of annoying as there is pretty much zero slack to the mirror cable. So soldering was very tedious.
It looks very good and I was extremely happy with the result. I have plans to mod the concealed display into the cluster somewhere eventually when I have more time, but for now it is pretty good.
Here are some photos, sorry the quality is pretty sh!tty, but I have a dark LS... lol
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It is working great, I am still learning how it works, but it is definitely a big +1 to the cool factor inside my LS!
This weekend I picked up a ValentineOne Detector. I installed it last night permanently (except for the concealed display that I will mod into the cluster).
For those unfamiliar with the V1, you can have the actual unit mounted somewhere in the car for detection, then have the actual display mounted elsewhere for easy viewing and/or discreet viewing.
I first modified the supplied sun visor bracket that clips onto unit to sit against the windshield and up inside of the headliner. It is kind of difficult to explain, but the clip basically latches up into the headliner where it meets the windshield, then comes back against the windshield for support and then to the unit.
This bracket holds the unit very well, I then added some small strips of velcro above where the unit will sit against the headliner and attached the opposite end on the unit. This keeps it stationary and very snug. I also used a level to make sure the detector was perfectly positioned to accept waves over my mirror.
My original location was to mount it on the passenger side of the mirror, however I found I could mount it easier and have better viewing for the unit if it was on the driver's. The unit's rear facing sensor looks directly behind me into the rear window with the front facing sensor being shot directly over the mirror.
I hardwired into my mirror, it was kind of annoying as there is pretty much zero slack to the mirror cable. So soldering was very tedious.
It looks very good and I was extremely happy with the result. I have plans to mod the concealed display into the cluster somewhere eventually when I have more time, but for now it is pretty good.
Here are some photos, sorry the quality is pretty sh!tty, but I have a dark LS... lol
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2
3
4
It is working great, I am still learning how it works, but it is definitely a big +1 to the cool factor inside my LS!