V1 Remote Display Mirror

[ukchris]

Install for a regular mirror is a matter of turning the mount 90 degrees and it comes on, the revere to re-attach. I assuce the dimming mirror is similar, I'll pull the TSB on installing the mirror and see what it says.

I think it will all come down to how the mirror dims, it seems it is a physical change, it could be a gas, a gel or some kind of photochromatic layer, who knows. If you are game I'd recomment you try taking your mirror apart to take a look before investing in a second one. If money isn't much of a concern I can always take one (of yours!) apart.

So in short, sure, I'll give it a go. No promises, we'll just have to see how it goes. The process may take a while, I have travel planned on and off over the next three weeks but I will be in constant contact.

How does that sound?

Chris.

[NickCats]

Guess you were not the only one with this idea :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VALENTINE-1-RADAR-LOCATOR-IN-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR_W0QQitemZ260026288947QQihZ016QQcategoryZ386 54QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AI-BE39M-V1LM-AD&Category_Code=&Store_Code=BMI

Looks like you saved yourself $600 to $800.

Great job !!!

Nick

[ukchris]

Yep, $599 plus parts and it looks a litte rough (IMHO). That's why I made my own! Heh!!

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by NickCats

Guess you were not the only one with this idea :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VALENTINE-1-RADAR-LOCATOR-IN-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR_W0QQitemZ260026288947QQihZ016QQcategoryZ386 54QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AI-BE39M-V1LM-AD&Category_Code=&Store_Code=BMI

Looks like you saved yourself $600 to $800.

Great job !!!

Nick

Bah, your first link lists in one of its bullets that "in most states radar detectors are illegal." Simply not true. I hate ebay...

[thenavarro]

Here's a BMW one for $200.00 but I like the look of Chris's much better.BMW Valentine 1 Rear View Mirror

[ukchris]

#2 will debut on ebay tomorrow all being well, just finished it!

Front:


Close Up


Back


Mute / Mode


V1 Jack

[RandallNeighbour]

UKChris, please PM me the ebay listing!

[ukchris]

Here it is, for those that asked... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260034591582

I forgot to add... after delivery and installation I'll buy the original mirror and remote display (if you have one) for $25 each, if the buyer wants to sell them.

Chris.