Valentine Installation

///M3Power · 11-12-2008, 05:07 PM

Any DIY out there?

Can I see some pics of it installed?

Thanks,

schnell325 · 11-12-2008, 05:32 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97545

I hope this is what you need.

eeesh2u · 11-12-2008, 10:21 PM

I'd be careful though...as much as I love the V1, Virginia has been getting a lot of Spectre RDD's, and the newer V1's are VERY detectable, due to a manufacturing change from a couple years ago. If you are going to use an RDD, unfortunately the only stealth options are the Bel STI or STI-r (custom install) or the Escort 9500ci (custom install).

Here's hopin' V1 gets off their laurels and comes up with a solution to the Spectre...its been years now.

frankzlin79 · 11-12-2008, 10:42 PM

My V1 is hard wired through the cigarette lighter adapter, using V1s hard wire kit.

ScottyGams · 11-12-2008, 11:52 PM

virginia is no joke!

eeesh2u · 11-13-2008, 07:44 AM

I'd be careful though...as much as I love the V1, Virginia has been getting a lot of Spectre RDD's, and the newer V1's are VERY detectable, due to a manufacturing change from a couple years ago. If you are going to use an RDD, unfortunately the only stealth options are the Bel STI or STI-r (custom install) or the Escort 9500ci (custom install).

Here's hopin' V1 gets off their laurels and comes up with a solution to the Spectre...its been years now.

batchelorc · 11-13-2008, 12:18 PM

Probably a stupid question, but can the guys in VA detect a valentine 1 that is turned off?

endofanera7 · 11-13-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batchelorc

Probably a stupid question, but can the guys in VA detect a valentine 1 that is turned off?

Yes, with their eyes !

Irb Digital · 11-13-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endofanera7

Yes, with their eyes !

///M3Power · 11-13-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schnell325

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97545

I hope this is what you need.

Very nice!

SS32 · 11-13-2008, 03:37 PM

Check the link in my sig, that DIY leaves out a couple things.

FrenchBoy · 11-26-2008, 11:20 PM

I just hardwired my Valentine 1 using the fuse tap method. Worked like a charm. It is much simpler than I thought it would be.

I initially tried the DIY mentioned above but after trying to remove the damn light fixtures without success (and actually cutting my finger while trying to reach for the metal clip) and hearing about the possible issues with the sunroof operation, I decided to go the fuse tap route instead.

Only part I had to buy was this one

Let me know if anyone needs photos of the install and I will try take some. All and all, a simple install. Also it does not require any drilling contrary to a E90 DIY states.

Gladius · 01-03-2009, 11:18 AM

If you use the fuse tap method, do you still need to use this inline fuse connector included with the V1?

Gladius · 01-07-2009, 10:05 AM

I ended up using the fuse tap on slot 7, the homelink slot on my E90. I kept the inline glass fuse (1 Amp) and put a 5 Amp fuse in the piggyback adapter. Seems to work just fine.

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11-12-2008, 11:52 PM	#5
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11-13-2008, 12:18 PM	#7
batchelorc Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 484 iTrader: (0)	Probably a stupid question, but can the guys in VA detect a valentine 1 that is turned off? __________________ 2008 Alpine White / Fox Red / DCT / 19"s

11-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#11
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,404 iTrader: (0)	Check the link in my sig, that DIY leaves out a couple things. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

11-12-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
eeesh2u First Class Privates Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC/VA/NC Posts: 147 iTrader: (1)	I'd be careful though...as much as I love the V1, Virginia has been getting a lot of Spectre RDD's, and the newer V1's are VERY detectable, due to a manufacturing change from a couple years ago. If you are going to use an RDD, unfortunately the only stealth options are the Bel STI or STI-r (custom install) or the Escort 9500ci (custom install). Here's hopin' V1 gets off their laurels and comes up with a solution to the Spectre...its been years now.

11-12-2008, 10:42 PM	#4
frankzlin79 Major Drives: 2010 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,465 iTrader: (3)	My V1 is hard wired through the cigarette lighter adapter, using V1s hard wire kit.

11-13-2008, 07:44 AM	#6
eeesh2u First Class Privates Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC/VA/NC Posts: 147 iTrader: (1)	I'd be careful though...as much as I love the V1, Virginia has been getting a lot of Spectre RDD's, and the newer V1's are VERY detectable, due to a manufacturing change from a couple years ago. If you are going to use an RDD, unfortunately the only stealth options are the Bel STI or STI-r (custom install) or the Escort 9500ci (custom install). Here's hopin' V1 gets off their laurels and comes up with a solution to the Spectre...its been years now.

11-26-2008, 11:20 PM	#12
FrenchBoy onehotlap.com contributor Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,179 iTrader: (0)	I just hardwired my Valentine 1 using the fuse tap method. Worked like a charm. It is much simpler than I thought it would be. I initially tried the DIY mentioned above but after trying to remove the damn light fixtures without success (and actually cutting my finger while trying to reach for the metal clip) and hearing about the possible issues with the sunroof operation, I decided to go the fuse tap route instead. Only part I had to buy was this one Let me know if anyone needs photos of the install and I will try take some. All and all, a simple install. Also it does not require any drilling contrary to a E90 DIY states. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| SG \| FR \| 6Speed \| Akrapovic Evolution \| Ground Control \| StopTech Trophy

01-03-2009, 11:18 AM	#13
Gladius Game Designer Drives: '08 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 418 iTrader: (0)	If you use the fuse tap method, do you still need to use this inline fuse connector included with the V1? __________________ '08 E90 M3 6MT SparkG/Black

01-07-2009, 10:05 AM	#14
Gladius Game Designer Drives: '08 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 418 iTrader: (0)	I ended up using the fuse tap on slot 7, the homelink slot on my E90. I kept the inline glass fuse (1 Amp) and put a 5 Amp fuse in the piggyback adapter. Seems to work just fine. __________________ '08 E90 M3 6MT SparkG/Black