Help w/V1 Hardwire
12-28-2003, 05:59 PM
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Help w/V1 Hardwire
For those of you that have the V1 hardwired w/the concealed unit dispaly, please post pics. of where you put the concealed unit display. I was originally gonna put it on top of the plastic covering for our steering wheel but wanted to see if there was any other place that I could put it.
Nsxnext, could you post pics of your V1 hardwired? If I remember correctly, the arrows were on your rear-view mirror???
- Brian
Nsxnext, could you post pics of your V1 hardwired? If I remember correctly, the arrows were on your rear-view mirror???
- Brian
12-29-2003, 03:49 AM
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Originally posted by Redox
I think that's a Porsche specific rearview mirror that is sold on eBay. You can install it on your car, but you will lose the Onstar capabilities of your '03 TL.
I think that's a Porsche specific rearview mirror that is sold on eBay. You can install it on your car, but you will lose the Onstar capabilities of your '03 TL.
12-29-2003, 06:05 PM
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The module you mounted on the dash, is that the remote (secondary unit) which links up to the window?
It looks like it impairs the view of the turnsignals.. I'm still trying to figure out where to mount.
It looks like it impairs the view of the turnsignals.. I'm still trying to figure out where to mount.
12-29-2003, 07:47 PM
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Originally posted by Satman
The module you mounted on the dash, is that the remote (secondary unit) which links up to the window?
It looks like it impairs the view of the turnsignals.. I'm still trying to figure out where to mount.
The module you mounted on the dash, is that the remote (secondary unit) which links up to the window?
It looks like it impairs the view of the turnsignals.. I'm still trying to figure out where to mount.
12-29-2003, 07:53 PM
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Originally posted by rmarin2
Click on my sig below... There are a few pics of my V1 there... hope they help.
-Rich
Click on my sig below... There are a few pics of my V1 there... hope they help.
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12-29-2003, 08:04 PM
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Originally posted by `ill*tl
Looks like the best place for me to put the concealed unit would be where I orginally had said I would put it. Hey Rich, do you have any problems w/the radar b/c as I viewed your sig. you put the V1 behind the tinted section of our windshield. Does it decrease the performance of the V1?
Looks like the best place for me to put the concealed unit would be where I orginally had said I would put it. Hey Rich, do you have any problems w/the radar b/c as I viewed your sig. you put the V1 behind the tinted section of our windshield. Does it decrease the performance of the V1?
This has been discussed before. I think most would agree that it would not decrease performance of the V1 - X, K, Ka but it would significantly reduce any chance of laser detection.
12-29-2003, 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by hzm82
This has been discussed before. I think most would agree that it would not decrease performance of the V1 - X, K, Ka but it would significantly reduce any chance of laser detection.
This has been discussed before. I think most would agree that it would not decrease performance of the V1 - X, K, Ka but it would significantly reduce any chance of laser detection.
-Higher you mount the radar: X, K, and Ka are improved but laser detection is reduced.
-Lower you mount the radar: X, K, and Ka are reduced but laser detection is improved.
..what would you prefer? They don't use laser too often but I have gotten some laser warnings on I-53 North/South w/my 8500 so I know they do use the laser detection method around here.
12-29-2003, 11:59 PM
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I also hear they use laser a lot on I-355! Are you getting a reflection from a cops laser or are they direct hits?
Say a cop is hitting you direct on the license plate, is it possible for the beam to bounce and scatter to hit the detector?
I'll probably mount just about where the rearview mirror is. Maybe below a bit..
Say a cop is hitting you direct on the license plate, is it possible for the beam to bounce and scatter to hit the detector?
I'll probably mount just about where the rearview mirror is. Maybe below a bit..
12-30-2003, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by Satman
I also hear they use laser a lot on I-355! Are you getting a reflection from a cops laser or are they direct hits?
Say a cop is hitting you direct on the license plate, is it possible for the beam to bounce and scatter to hit the detector?
I'll probably mount just about where the rearview mirror is. Maybe below a bit..
I also hear they use laser a lot on I-355! Are you getting a reflection from a cops laser or are they direct hits?
Say a cop is hitting you direct on the license plate, is it possible for the beam to bounce and scatter to hit the detector?
I'll probably mount just about where the rearview mirror is. Maybe below a bit..
12-30-2003, 10:46 PM
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Sweet! Pics would be great! I'm going to do the same thing.. Going with the V1 mounted underneath rearview mirror.
I'm just nervous driving up to Toronto where radar is illegal! Having it conceled is important to me!
I'm just nervous driving up to Toronto where radar is illegal! Having it conceled is important to me!
12-30-2003, 11:32 PM
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Isn't it kinda hard to see the unit from there ModAddict? Ooooooo* puuuurrrdddyyy blower 
damn you..now everyones gonna compliment you on your blower! thread stealer :p Anyways, got anymore pics. of your ride?
damn you..now everyones gonna compliment you on your blower! thread stealer :p Anyways, got anymore pics. of your ride?
12-30-2003, 11:40 PM
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nice blower!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by `ill*tl
Isn't it kinda hard to see the unit from there ModAddict?
Isn't it kinda hard to see the unit from there ModAddict?
The remote display is disconnected and in the glove box.
12-30-2003, 11:53 PM
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Originally posted by `ill*tl
Anyways, got anymore pics. of your ride?
Anyways, got anymore pics. of your ride?
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12-31-2003, 12:04 AM
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sorry `ill*tl
Back to the V1 remote,.... I ended up with the main unit at the top of the driver's a-piller in case a cop came to the window he would really have bend over, and look back up in order to see it. It's up in the tinted area, away from prying eyes. It's much easier to see it there, right above the other gauges on the piller.
Back to the V1 remote,.... I ended up with the main unit at the top of the driver's a-piller in case a cop came to the window he would really have bend over, and look back up in order to see it. It's up in the tinted area, away from prying eyes. It's much easier to see it there, right above the other gauges on the piller.
12-31-2003, 12:19 AM
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Thats an interesting place to mount! I never thought of that.. I wonder would that impair the rear detector any? I know they want a straight shot view out the rear window. Have you noticed any degradation of performance with it mounted there?
Also, with it mounted in the corner there, do you have any problems moving the visor around? Seems like it might impair that too?
Great pics!!! Awesome ride.. I too have a 02 TL-S Silver with underbody spoiler package! SWEET!!
Also, with it mounted in the corner there, do you have any problems moving the visor around? Seems like it might impair that too?
Great pics!!! Awesome ride.. I too have a 02 TL-S Silver with underbody spoiler package! SWEET!!
12-31-2003, 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by Satman
Thats an interesting place to mount! I never thought of that.. I wonder would that impair the rear detector any? I know they want a straight shot view out the rear window. Have you noticed any degradation of performance with it mounted there?
Thats an interesting place to mount! I never thought of that.. I wonder would that impair the rear detector any? I know they want a straight shot view out the rear window. Have you noticed any degradation of performance with it mounted there?
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Originally posted by Satman
Thats an interesting place to mount! I never thought of that.. I wonder would that impair the rear detector any? I know they want a straight shot view out the rear window. Have you noticed any degradation of performance with it mounted there?
Also, with it mounted in the corner there, do you have any problems moving the visor around? Seems like it might impair that too?
Great pics!!! Awesome ride.. I too have a 02 TL-S Silver with underbody spoiler package! SWEET!!
Thats an interesting place to mount! I never thought of that.. I wonder would that impair the rear detector any? I know they want a straight shot view out the rear window. Have you noticed any degradation of performance with it mounted there?
Also, with it mounted in the corner there, do you have any problems moving the visor around? Seems like it might impair that too?
Great pics!!! Awesome ride.. I too have a 02 TL-S Silver with underbody spoiler package! SWEET!!
Two nights ago it picked up a laser attack at a substantial distance from the front detector. I don't think it's a problem mounted there.
As far as the visor goes, it's all good except it only folds down to a certain point, but it's more than enough, and the side window is no problem at all.
And btw, The silver TL's are the fastest!
12-31-2003, 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by Z Factor
Also, could you post a picture of the remote unit near the pillar from both inside and outside?
Also, could you post a picture of the remote unit near the pillar from both inside and outside?
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ModAddict, where did you put the V1 hardwire unit thing (Small black piece w/the two sockets for "Accessory" & "Main Unit"??? Also, does anyone have a tutorial/webpage/pdf to help me w/the install of my V1?
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Originally posted by `ill*tl
ModAddict, where did you put the V1 hardwire unit thing (Small black piece w/the two sockets for "Accessory" & "Main Unit"??? Also, does anyone have a tutorial/webpage/pdf to help me w/the install of my V1?
ModAddict, where did you put the V1 hardwire unit thing (Small black piece w/the two sockets for "Accessory" & "Main Unit"??? Also, does anyone have a tutorial/webpage/pdf to help me w/the install of my V1?
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Originally posted by ModAddict
It's the main unit mounted up there,... the remote is disconnected, and in the glove box. You can not see it from the outside.
It's the main unit mounted up there,... the remote is disconnected, and in the glove box. You can not see it from the outside.
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I took that piture a while ago to show the getto gauge set-up, not the v1. The remote is no longer mounted there. It was too hard to see, and in the heat of the summer the velcro glue kept melting and wouldn't stay, so I just took it out. The main unit is not shown in that picture. I don't have any pics of the main unit, but I guess I could get busy on that.
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Pics would be great! I'm definately going wtih the V1. I just want a safe, conceled place for it for when I goto Toronto.. I hear their unfriendly to detectors!
So basically you have the V1 mounted above the drivers side visor with the remote mounted where?
Do you have the remote wire conceled from the v1 to the remote via the a-frame?
I'm not sure what you have mounted in the glove compartment?
So basically you have the V1 mounted above the drivers side visor with the remote mounted where?
Do you have the remote wire conceled from the v1 to the remote via the a-frame?
I'm not sure what you have mounted in the glove compartment?
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Happy New Years to all. I will be working on hardwiring my V1 tonight since I don't plan on going out b/c of all the cops that have been roaming the area lately b/c of the holiday seasons.
01-01-2004, 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by ModAddict
It's the main unit mounted up there,... the remote is disconnected, and in the glove box. You can not see it from the outside.
It's the main unit mounted up there,... the remote is disconnected, and in the glove box. You can not see it from the outside.
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Originally posted by `ill*tl
Is it necessary for me to disconnect my battery???
Is it necessary for me to disconnect my battery???
01-01-2004, 08:03 PM
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If you don't, you have to be careful tapping into the power source. If you short it out somehow, it could screw things up. Be careful and you should be ok.
If you don't, you have to be careful tapping into the power source. If you short it out somehow, it could screw things up. Be careful and you should be ok.
