# Trick Valentine 1 Installs. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 8, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778 "2008-05-08T06:42:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/1 "2008-05-08T06:42:44Z")
Valentine 1 Radar detector has been long considered one of the best commercially avaliable radar detectors that you wouldn’t have to give up your first born for. Major contributor to the popularity is the convinience of the remote display and the crazy installs that followed. Here are some that I’ve found. **Porsche 993.** ![http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/thumbnails/L37K3568.jpg](http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/thumbnails/L37K3568.jpg) ![http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/images/L37K3571.jpg](http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/images/L37K3571.jpg) ![http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/thumbnails/L37K3569.jpg](http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/thumbnails/L37K3569.jpg) [http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/](http://p-car.com/diy/v1/remote/) **E46 BMW 3** ![http://www.emelygroup.com/images/330i/Ash_Tray_Closed.jpg](http://www.emelygroup.com/images/330i/Ash_Tray_Closed.jpg) ![http://www.emelygroup.com/images/330i/Concealed_Display_2.jpg](http://www.emelygroup.com/images/330i/Concealed_Display_2.jpg) ![http://www.emelygroup.com/images/330i/Concealed_Display_1.jpg](http://www.emelygroup.com/images/330i/Concealed_Display_1.jpg) [http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281124&page=1](http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281124&page=1) **Another E46 BMW w/ customer cover** ![http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d624b3127cce8bf4cc52116e00000016108BZtGjVw0cS](http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d624b3127cce8bf4cc52116e00000016108BZtGjVw0cS) ![http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d624b3127cce8bf4cca4119800000016108BZtGjVw0cS](http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d624b3127cce8bf4cca4119800000016108BZtGjVw0cS) ![http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d624b3127cce931045595bf400000016108BZtGjVw0cS](http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d624b3127cce931045595bf400000016108BZtGjVw0cS) [http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=390261](http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=390261) **Mitsu EVO 9** ![http://www.audimods.com/mods/V1radarMods/65237534.jpg](http://www.audimods.com/mods/V1radarMods/65237534.jpg) ![http://www.audimods.com/mods/V1radarMods/65478164.jpg](http://www.audimods.com/mods/V1radarMods/65478164.jpg) [http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-THIN-Valentine-One-1-V1-Radar-Remote-Display\_W0QQitemZ230247181701QQihZ013QQcategoryZ14935QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-THIN-Valentine-One-1-V1-Radar-Remote-Display_W0QQitemZ230247181701QQihZ013QQcategoryZ14935QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) **Audi S4 install** ![http://images7.fotki.com/v150/photos/4/43687/1119528/IMG_0512-vi.jpg](http://images7.fotki.com/v150/photos/4/43687/1119528/IMG_0512-vi.jpg) On/Off, Mute and Volume in the arm rest ![http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/4/43687/1119528/P7040036-vi.jpg](http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/4/43687/1119528/P7040036-vi.jpg) ![http://images5.fotki.com/v73/photos/4/43687/1119528/P7040033-vi.jpg](http://images5.fotki.com/v73/photos/4/43687/1119528/P7040033-vi.jpg) Mute Button ![http://images12.fotki.com/v252/photos/4/43687/1119528/switch20on20lever-vi.jpg](http://images12.fotki.com/v252/photos/4/43687/1119528/switch20on20lever-vi.jpg) **Another S4** ![http://images20.fotki.com/v364/photos/2/201040/4336030/DSC08901-vi.jpg](http://images20.fotki.com/v364/photos/2/201040/4336030/DSC08901-vi.jpg) Custom modified remote display. ![http://www.audimods.com/mods/V1radarMods/03.jpg](http://www.audimods.com/mods/V1radarMods/03.jpg) Rear headrest mounted V1 [http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=451368](http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=451368) ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/2 "2008-05-08T06:47:10Z")
Most badass of all, if you have one of the models offered [http://www.stealthone.biz/](http://www.stealthone.biz/) ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/3 "2008-05-08T06:54:39Z")
> [@elzzifynneb](#): > > Most badass of all, if you have one of the models offered > > [http://www.stealthone.biz/](http://www.stealthone.biz/) i was gonna mention this, but you beat me to it! ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/4 "2008-05-08T07:25:23Z")
![http://www.beastpower.com/products/rearviewmirrors/DSC01398.JPG](http://www.beastpower.com/products/rearviewmirrors/DSC01398.JPG) /thread, best mod EVAR :bowdown ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/5 "2008-05-08T07:35:25Z")
Vlad. That second car is an RS4, not an S4. Huge difference. ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/6 "2008-05-08T07:36:32Z")
I want to do that in my car! ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/7 "2008-05-08T07:39:02Z")
I’ve been considering the hardwire mod for my V1 thats posted on audi forums. it taps into the wiring by the sunroof so you dont have the coiled wire hanging, but then I figure, what if i wana take somebody else’s car for a trip? I think id want the mirror bit with a separate wire that plugs into the unit, so its still removable. i dont want to permanently hardwire it in, just for that one time when ill wana take it out ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/8 "2008-05-08T08:03:18Z")
> [@votblindub](#): > > I’ve been considering the hardwire mod for my V1 thats posted on audi forums. it taps into the wiring by the sunroof so you dont have the coiled wire hanging, but then I figure, what if i wana take somebody else’s car for a trip? I think id want the mirror bit with a separate wire that plugs into the unit, so its still removable. i dont want to permanently hardwire it in, just for that one time when ill wana take it out thats why you buy the hardwire cord for your personal vehicle, and use your regular wire for your secondary car. i have done this with my cars. hardwire cord in the bimmer wired off sunroof, and regular cord in my jetta, which i’ll probably get a hardwire cord for eventually. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/9 "2008-05-08T08:04:46Z")
> [@germanmusclecars](#): > > thats why you buy the hardwire cord for your personal vehicle, and use your regular wire for your secondary car. i have done this with my cars. hardwire cord in the bimmer wired off sunroof, and regular cord in my jetta, which i’ll probably get a hardwire cord for eventually. ill look in the box it came in, i dont remember, but there might be one in there. good suggestion, man 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/10 "2008-05-08T08:05:48Z")
iirc, there usually is one in there too. ;D ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2008, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/11 "2008-05-08T08:10:16Z")
> [@germanmusclecars](#): > > iirc, there usually is one in there too. ;D yea, thats what I gotta check. I think theres a wire in there. a red one i think. you wana help me do it up? ;D ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/12 "2008-05-09T16:57:24Z")
Ok, i’m going to feel stupid asking this after it’s answered but i’m confused. That ebay listing is for a modified V1 so you can mount it somewhere in the dash or in the cluster. What else would I need to do this in order for it to work parts and cost wise? ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/13 "2008-05-09T17:23:43Z")
> [@votblindub](#): > > ![http://www.beastpower.com/products/rearviewmirrors/DSC01398.JPG](http://www.beastpower.com/products/rearviewmirrors/DSC01398.JPG) > /thread, best mod EVAR :bowdown I was waiting for someone to post this. That’s not a mod…You can buy factory fit drop fitment mirrors like that for the 986/996 and newer Porsches. Totally stealth ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2008, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/14 "2008-05-10T09:20:02Z")
> [@JRubino](#): > > Ok, i’m going to feel stupid asking this after it’s answered but i’m confused. That ebay listing is for a modified V1 so you can mount it somewhere in the dash or in the cluster. What else would I need to do this in order for it to work parts and cost wise? The valentine unit itself has to go somewhere on the windshield or outside of the car with a clear view in front of it, as to keep the receiver sensors open to signal, the remote unit however can be applied anywhere inside the vehicle. The typical box remote unit is ~50$ from V1 website and IIRC comes with a hardwire line. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/15 "2008-05-12T07:57:58Z")
> [@Boxersix](#): > > I was waiting for someone to post this. That’s not a mod…You can buy factory fit drop fitment mirrors like that for the 986/996 and newer Porsches. Totally stealth its so awesome tho! i want that mirror ---
**Author:** ![plaf713](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/439d5e/32.png) [@plaf713](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/plaf713)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/16 "2008-05-12T15:51:03Z")
its nice to have it in the mirror, but what happens whent he technology runs out? you basically have a cobra in your rear view mirror ---
**Author:** ![Neo187H](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/898d66/32.png) [@Neo187H](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neo187H)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/17 "2008-05-12T15:58:29Z")
Whats the use of spending 400 bucks on the V1 and than 300 on the mirror? Your still going to have a radar detector somewhere on your windshield. With 700 bucks ya might as well get an integrated custom unit with better sensing and have a laser jammer to boot. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trick-valentine-1-installs/236778/18 "2008-05-12T16:00:34Z")
> [@plaf713](#): > > its nice to have it in the mirror, but what happens whent he technology runs out? you basically have a cobra in your rear view mirror theyre upgradable, it lasts a while man