V1 Remote Display Mirror
 

I've probably spent more time on this than even the cruise/OBC hack but, finally, it is done! The process involved a lot of experimentation, patience and trying over and over again but I've finally got it to a stage I'm thrilled with. The pictures don't really do it justice, makbe I'll be able to take better pictures in the daylight. Still, I'm not planning on going through all the steps but I do have some extra mirrors so I may end up making a few more, maybe. But, for now, here it is, 100% home made V1 mirror:

http://www.lawlai.com/ppbb/V1a.jpg

There is a mute button on the back (the white knob):
http://www.lawlai.com/ppbb/v1b.jpg

And the V1 itself is now mounted in front of the wind deflector on an acrylic bracket:
http://www.lawlai.com/ppbb/v1c.jpg

Now I just need to get the wire tucked in and it's all set!

Chris.

That is awsome! fine job!

Hey Chris,

Great work!! I would be interested in one of these provided the cost is not too prohibitive. Please email navarro@flash.net when you establish a price for them.

Mike

Excellent work! I suggest to contact Valentine one and see if you can offer your service for them :)

And yes I want one :cheers:

That look sick and I want one as well :eek:

Outstanding !

If you can do it to a 987 auto-dimming mirror I'd be interested in purchasing one....even if the cost was "prohibitive".

I'm happy to try an auto dimming mirror if someone is willing to send me one, they are $300 from Porsche though which I'm not prepared to lat out right now.

looks great although here stateside I would change the color of the arrows. Attracts tail gaters and iluminating the cockpit could attract attention from Mr. Policeman on the side of the road looking for a target. I might consider talking with someone about getting a non-reflecting plastic film like the kind they use in stage lighting in a neutral color like grey or white.

ukchris -

"I'm happy to try an auto dimming mirror if someone is willing to send me one, they are $300 from Porsche though which I'm not prepared to lat out right now."

So if I picked up the tab and had it sent to you, I could be your auto-dimming guinea pig? (with money for your time and trouble). Let me know if you're interested, as well as what the cost outlay would be. I'd also appreciate your subjective evaluation of the potential risk of "screwing it up". Losing the auto-dimming capability would not be a problem for me.

Send me a PM if you'd prefer, I'd also like to know what is involved with the installation on my end, as I'm all thumbs with this kind of stuff.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Front:
http://www.lawlai.com/ebay/V1/Front.jpg

Close Up
http://www.lawlai.com/ebay/V1/Close.jpg

Back
http://www.lawlai.com/ebay/V1/Back.jpg

Mute / Mode
http://www.lawlai.com/ebay/V1/Mute.jpg

V1 Jack
http://www.lawlai.com/ebay/V1/Jack.jpg

UKChris, please PM me the ebay listing!

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.

I knew it would happen!
 

good job Chris! I have had the BMW one for about 3 years now on my 318i and it rocks. It can be hard to see in strong sunlight but it is ********************en. I knew somebody would do it for the Boxster mirror. The real problem now is where to hide the V1 unit. On my bimmer, I have it clipped to the visor, but hidden completely inside a small kleenex box!! with a cutout in the front for the sensor and a hardwire to the map light for power. I have been pulled over and the cop never even knew it was there.

Good Job!!

My V1 is on a bracket between the seats, it is much less obvious than on the windshield but probably wouldn't fool a cop. My main aim was to make it less obvious to try and avoid someone breaking in to try and steal it. I'm not sure if a similar location would be effective in a four seater although I know people with 996's that have done the same.

When the hood is up you can only really see the outline of the box, you can't make out any details. Also it is attached with Velcro so it can be removed easily enough if the need arises.

http://www.lawlai.com/ebay/V1Small/Rack.jpg

Chris
 

off topic but one question

liverpool or manu? (dont even mention chelski!)