Alekshop: 2011 E93 - V1 Radar Mirror and iPhone Integration

Alekshop · 02-06-2011, 03:06 PM

On this 2011 E93 M3 we decided to install Valentine 1 Radar Mirror with V1 custom enclosure and connect it all to iPhone.

As anticipated, everything works great

V1 Mirror

V1 Enclosure

at the end we added front and rear cameras and exhaust cutouts to bring V8 rumble to life

Aleks.

03BeastCharmer · 02-06-2011, 03:25 PM

Nice work. What exactly is the iphone doing?

freshwhite335 · 02-06-2011, 04:09 PM

The app is Trapster right?

Alekshop · 02-06-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

Nice work. What exactly is the iphone doing?

Showing V1 display, map, speed and traps ...

Alekshop · 02-06-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshwhite335

The app is Trapster right?

nope ... different app

mkPOTO · 02-06-2011, 09:07 PM

which app and very nice i see you did the cutouts as well

BimmerM · 02-06-2011, 10:26 PM

Nice mods.

The app appears to be RadarActive, free on the iTunes store.

tightie · 02-08-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerM

Nice mods.

The app appears to be RadarActive, free on the iTunes store.

Wow. What a SICK app.. The police traps were SPOT on.

leeor · 02-08-2011, 06:30 PM

Whaaaaaat! Nice!

tlr · 02-08-2011, 09:05 PM

Nice car

(it's mine.) Aleks did a great job.

Yes, the iPhone app is RadarActive (http://radaractive.com/). There's a module that connects the V1 to the iPhone and it automatically reports radar signals back to their database. You can use the app without the V1 and just report traps manually.

NYCES2K · 02-08-2011, 11:26 PM

Nice job

Alekshop · 02-09-2011, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlr

Nice car

(it's mine.) Aleks did a great job.

Yes, the iPhone app is RadarActive (http://radaractive.com/). There's a module that connects the V1 to the iPhone and it automatically reports radar signals back to their database. You can use the app without the V1 and just report traps manually.

Thanks Tom,

It was a cool project and I am glad it all worked out !

freshwhite335 · 02-13-2011, 02:47 AM

tlr,

Do you use bluetooth to make phone calls from your iphone in your car? How does that work while using the app and the radar transceiver.

Jaypod · 02-13-2011, 10:36 AM

Nice setup - cool app.

tlr · 02-13-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshwhite335

tlr,

Do you use bluetooth to make phone calls from your iphone in your car? How does that work while using the app and the radar transceiver.

I think it works fine, but I'll have to check.

mexicanmike · 02-13-2011, 07:35 PM

What is the difference of how well the radar detector works since it is mounted in the enclosure VS the Dome light?

Looks good guys, can't wait till my cutouts come in!!!!

-Mike

Oreokid24 · 03-16-2011, 11:56 PM

tlr,
Thanks for the photos. Waiting for a reply back from Aleks. Also wondered about function with it being lower in the back.
Thanks.
steve

Alekshop · 03-17-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oreokid24

tlr,
Thanks for the photos. Waiting for a reply back from Aleks. Also wondered about function with it being lower in the back.
Thanks.
steve

Steve,

I can't send you PMs. Please feel free to send me an e-mail info@alekshop.com and I will be glad to go over the installation process with you.

Aleks.

the infamous... · 03-23-2011, 05:18 PM

great work

l4zy · 03-27-2011, 01:36 AM

Is the V1 enclosure made from a OEM headliner cover? I have been wanting to make something like that for my Z4M. Any hints as to where and what parts I should get to make my own? =D

tlr · 03-27-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l4zy

Is the V1 enclosure made from a OEM headliner cover? I have been wanting to make something like that for my Z4M. Any hints as to where and what parts I should get to make my own? =D

Yes it's a BMW part. You'll have to ask Aleks exactly which one.

Alekshop · 03-27-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l4zy

Is the V1 enclosure made from a OEM headliner cover? I have been wanting to make something like that for my Z4M. Any hints as to where and what parts I should get to make my own? =D

We sell them, feel free t send me PM or e-mail ) info@alekshop.com (

Aleks.

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02-06-2011, 03:25 PM	#2
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,324 iTrader: (2)	Nice work. What exactly is the iphone doing? __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe

02-06-2011, 04:09 PM	#3
freshwhite335 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL Posts: 2,826 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	The app is Trapster right? __________________ 2011 135i DCT Jet Black/Black/Grey Poplar ZMP, ZPP, ZCV, ZVP, ZCW, 609, Sirius LCI Blacklines, BMWP Grilles, Ziza Interior Lights

02-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#6
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02-06-2011, 10:26 PM	#7
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leeor Banned Drives: 2010 Blue Prius III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,397 iTrader: (4)	Whaaaaaat! Nice!

02-08-2011, 09:05 PM	#10
tlr Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	Nice car (it's mine.) Aleks did a great job. Yes, the iPhone app is RadarActive (http://radaractive.com/). There's a module that connects the V1 to the iPhone and it automatically reports radar signals back to their database. You can use the app without the V1 and just report traps manually.

02-08-2011, 11:26 PM	#11
NYCES2K New Member Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Nice job

02-13-2011, 02:47 AM	#13
freshwhite335 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL Posts: 2,826 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	tlr, Do you use bluetooth to make phone calls from your iphone in your car? How does that work while using the app and the radar transceiver. __________________ 2011 135i DCT Jet Black/Black/Grey Poplar ZMP, ZPP, ZCV, ZVP, ZCW, 609, Sirius LCI Blacklines, BMWP Grilles, Ziza Interior Lights

02-13-2011, 10:36 AM	#14
Jaypod BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Frozen M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,718 iTrader: (7)	Nice setup - cool app.

02-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#16
mexicanmike Captain Drives: 09 E93 Jerez Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 636 iTrader: (0)	What is the difference of how well the radar detector works since it is mounted in the enclosure VS the Dome light? Looks good guys, can't wait till my cutouts come in!!!! -Mike

03-16-2011, 11:56 PM	#17
Oreokid24 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011.75 E93 M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: PA Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	tlr, Thanks for the photos. Waiting for a reply back from Aleks. Also wondered about function with it being lower in the back. Thanks. steve

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03-27-2011, 01:36 AM	#20
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