Valentine V1 Installation E93

ring007 · 11-23-2008, 09:36 PM

I installed my V1 tonight with the remote display (installed in the ash tray area after the ash tray insert was removed by drilling a 1/2 hole on the driver side of the counsel top to run the wire to the remove display). Took me about 90 minutes (as usual I worked slow and have no idea what I'm doing), and I think it turned out well and didn't have to cut into any wiring.

I located the detector to the right (passengers side) of the rearview mirror so it blends into the area around the mirror and rain sensor. I then rain the telephone wire in the headliner to the passenger side A pillar (pulls off easy start at the top corner) and around the passenger footwell to the center ashtray area.

I removed the center counsel top (pops up easy with an interior clip removal tool) just be sure you disconnect the wires and remove the leather cover piece for the DCT. I then ran another telephone wire from the remote display (along with the wire for the detector) back through the center counsel (there are holes that lead you to the armrest area already there so no cutting necessary) and ran the wires under the rubber mat thingy to the accessory power plug in the arm rest. I plugged the V1 power plug into the accessory power plug and presto stealth install without cutting into the factory wire harness. Looks very clean as well and nobody but me knows it's there and runs off the key so turns on with the car.

NewM3driver · 11-23-2008, 09:41 PM

Cool. Photos?

endofanera7 · 11-23-2008, 11:07 PM

/\ +1 .

Photos please.

Straz M3 · 11-23-2008, 11:19 PM

Post some pics for sure...sounds like a clean install. How did you power this up? It sounds like you hardwired it but didn't tap into any fuses, wiring etc. More info would be appreciated as I am about to wire mine up this week.

dipan · 11-24-2008, 10:00 AM

+4 ... I also need to wire a detector (Escort 9500ci) ... Photos would be much appreciated. Where does one pick up this interior clip removal tool?

jaay11 · 11-24-2008, 10:03 AM

Wow....love to see some pics since I'm thinking of purchasing V1.

ring007 · 11-24-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straz M3

Post some pics for sure...sounds like a clean install. How did you power this up? It sounds like you hardwired it but didn't tap into any fuses, wiring etc. More info would be appreciated as I am about to wire mine up this week.

didn't hardwire it, just plugged into the power port in the armrest by the ipod connectors. Ran the wires to the power plug under the center counsel and brought them up under the rubber mat thingy in the armrest.

ring007 · 11-24-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dipan

+4 ... I also need to wire a detector (Escort 9500ci) ... Photos would be much appreciated. Where does one pick up this interior clip removal tool?

Any auto parts store. I bought mine in a kit for $10 or so. I think they are called interior fastner removal tools. The end is shaped like a square "U" and looks like a screw driver with two ends on a single shaft (if that makes any sense) so that the interior clips can fit betweeen the two blades.

ring007 · 11-24-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaay11

Wow....love to see some pics since I'm thinking of purchasing V1.

Sorry about lack of pics. I'll take some tonight to show the layout.

Straz M3 · 11-24-2008, 11:42 PM

Pics?

dipan · 11-26-2008, 12:21 PM

pics please ... I've got to try to do this install this weekend.

buschy · 11-26-2008, 12:30 PM

the install is very easy, I should post some pics of mine, but its jsut a v1 on the windsheild with a wrie ran into roof console.
all you have to do is pull down on the light sorround then push in the tabson the right side pull it all the way out and the wwires are at your access for hard wriing it in.
I am not sure why the op decided to run the wire down to the cigarett power.

variable229 · 12-09-2008, 08:00 PM

I thought the best way was to do the fuse tap to the homelink/pdc fuse line. I had the telephone wire for the V1 run across the windshield down the passenger side to the fuse box. No cutting or drilling required.

For us E93 M3 convertible owners, I didn't think there was a wire that i could safely tap for power in the map light box.

buschy · 12-09-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by variable229

I thought the best way was to do the fuse tap to the homelink/pdc fuse line. I had the telephone wire for the V1 run across the windshield down the passenger side to the fuse box. No cutting or drilling required.

For us E93 M3 convertible owners, I didn't think there was a wire that i could safely tap for power in the map light box.

Then my setup is unsafe, I taped into the umm....red green wire maybe? I tested the wires and found one with switchable power. I dont know if it goes to the bmw assist or airbag or what but it works like a charm. no running wires all over the place.

m3convertdriver · 05-09-2010, 12:37 PM

so two weeks ago i bought my 2008 e93 m3 used from a private seller. he recently told me he actually hard wired a valentine one cord into the car (which was an awesome surprise) - but the wire is in a weird place - comes out through the back of the dashboard, between the front windshield and the vents. any idea how i shld hang up my V1? if i leave on dashboard, it's not going to be as effective - but if i hang on sun visor or mirror with suction, will have an ugly wire going all the way up the center of my windshield. ideas???

the red box is where the wire is.

Alekshop · 05-09-2010, 03:06 PM

If you don't want to re-wire it then the best solution will be to mount it to the windshield.

If you want it to look more clean you can do something like this:

elp_jc · 05-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Just wire it yourself again from the roof console; it's easy. Look for a DIY here. Wiring the detector in that location was retarded, as not only it obstructs visibility, but it'd be quite a reach every time you want to mute the darn thing. Right by the headliner is not really visible by a cop unless the dude lowers his head to check for one. It's always better if they don't see a detector when pulled over (yes, it'll eventually happen even with a detector

). Take care.

Alekshop · 05-10-2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elp_jc

Just wire it yourself again from the roof console; it's easy. Look for a DIY here. Wiring the detector in that location was retarded, as not only it obstructs visibility, but it'd be quite a reach every time you want to mute the darn thing. Right by the headliner is not really visible by a cop unless the dude lowers his head to check for one. It's always better if they don't see a detector when pulled over (yes, it'll eventually happen even with a detector

). Take care.

It's not that easy to install it on E93.

mexicanmike · 05-16-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alekshop

If you don't want to re-wire it then the best solution will be to mount it to the windshield.

If you want it to look more clean you can do something like this:

How was this done. Interested In hardwiring a v1 in my e93

my911fixxx · 07-19-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexicanmike

How was this done. Interested In hardwiring a v1 in my e93

I second that. I am interested in a mirror display????

cheesy9 · 07-26-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alekshop

If you don't want to re-wire it then the best solution will be to mount it to the windshield.

If you want it to look more clean you can do something like this:

That's awesome. More info please!

A_FIVE-O · 07-26-2010, 07:12 PM

+1 More info and pricing on the V1 mirror display, PLEASE...

11-23-2008, 09:36 PM	#1
ring007 Major Drives: '10 GT3RS & '11 X5M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Iowa Posts: 1,007 iTrader: (12)	Valentine V1 Installation E93 I installed my V1 tonight with the remote display (installed in the ash tray area after the ash tray insert was removed by drilling a 1/2 hole on the driver side of the counsel top to run the wire to the remove display). Took me about 90 minutes (as usual I worked slow and have no idea what I'm doing), and I think it turned out well and didn't have to cut into any wiring. I located the detector to the right (passengers side) of the rearview mirror so it blends into the area around the mirror and rain sensor. I then rain the telephone wire in the headliner to the passenger side A pillar (pulls off easy start at the top corner) and around the passenger footwell to the center ashtray area. I removed the center counsel top (pops up easy with an interior clip removal tool) just be sure you disconnect the wires and remove the leather cover piece for the DCT. I then ran another telephone wire from the remote display (along with the wire for the detector) back through the center counsel (there are holes that lead you to the armrest area already there so no cutting necessary) and ran the wires under the rubber mat thingy to the accessory power plug in the arm rest. I plugged the V1 power plug into the accessory power plug and presto stealth install without cutting into the factory wire harness. Looks very clean as well and nobody but me knows it's there and runs off the key so turns on with the car.
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11-23-2008, 11:19 PM	#4
Straz M3 Never Lose Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Windy City Posts: 1,147 iTrader: (2)	Post some pics for sure...sounds like a clean install. How did you power this up? It sounds like you hardwired it but didn't tap into any fuses, wiring etc. More info would be appreciated as I am about to wire mine up this week. __________________ '11 Melbourne Red Metallic / Black/Fox/Fox 6MT E92 ///M3 ZCP \| Convenience Package \| Premium Package 2 \| Heated Seats \| Enhanced Premium Sound l BMW Apps Family's Cars: 08' Audi S6, 11' X5 35i sport, 08' Audi A4 S-Line, 11' 335xi

11-24-2008, 11:42 PM	#10
Straz M3 Never Lose Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Windy City Posts: 1,147 iTrader: (2)	Pics? __________________ '11 Melbourne Red Metallic / Black/Fox/Fox 6MT E92 ///M3 ZCP \| Convenience Package \| Premium Package 2 \| Heated Seats \| Enhanced Premium Sound l BMW Apps Family's Cars: 08' Audi S6, 11' X5 35i sport, 08' Audi A4 S-Line, 11' 335xi

11-26-2008, 12:30 PM	#12
buschy Lieutenant Colonel Drives: a truck for now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,906 iTrader: (6)	the install is very easy, I should post some pics of mine, but its jsut a v1 on the windsheild with a wrie ran into roof console. all you have to do is pull down on the light sorround then push in the tabson the right side pull it all the way out and the wwires are at your access for hard wriing it in. I am not sure why the op decided to run the wire down to the cigarett power. __________________

05-09-2010, 12:37 PM	#15
m3convertdriver Private Drives: M3 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	e9x - valentine one cord hardwire so two weeks ago i bought my 2008 e93 m3 used from a private seller. he recently told me he actually hard wired a valentine one cord into the car (which was an awesome surprise) - but the wire is in a weird place - comes out through the back of the dashboard, between the front windshield and the vents. any idea how i shld hang up my V1? if i leave on dashboard, it's not going to be as effective - but if i hang on sun visor or mirror with suction, will have an ugly wire going all the way up the center of my windshield. ideas??? the red box is where the wire is. Attached Images __________________ ********** 2011 X5 5.0, Jet Black 2008 M3 E93, Jerez Black (retired)** 2005 330 CIC, Jet Black (retired) 1997 Saab 900S, Turtle Green (R.I.P.)

11-23-2008, 09:41 PM	#2
NewM3driver Lieutenant Drives: 2008 m3 sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 559 iTrader: (0)	Cool. Photos?

11-23-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
endofanera7 Brigadier General Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,951 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [5.00]	/\ +1 . Photos please.

11-24-2008, 10:00 AM	#5
dipan Private Drives: E93 ///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	+4 ... I also need to wire a detector (Escort 9500ci) ... Photos would be much appreciated. Where does one pick up this interior clip removal tool?

11-24-2008, 10:03 AM	#6
jaay11 Second Lieutenant Drives: Infiniti FX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 270 iTrader: (0)	Wow....love to see some pics since I'm thinking of purchasing V1.

11-26-2008, 12:21 PM	#11
dipan Private Drives: E93 ///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	pics please ... I've got to try to do this install this weekend.

12-09-2008, 08:00 PM	#13
variable229 Registered Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I thought the best way was to do the fuse tap to the homelink/pdc fuse line. I had the telephone wire for the V1 run across the windshield down the passenger side to the fuse box. No cutting or drilling required. For us E93 M3 convertible owners, I didn't think there was a wire that i could safely tap for power in the map light box.

05-09-2010, 03:06 PM	#16
Alekshop BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 l 1M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,734 iTrader: (7)	If you don't want to re-wire it then the best solution will be to mount it to the windshield. If you want it to look more clean you can do something like this:

05-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#17
elp_jc Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 4,916 iTrader: (0)	Just wire it yourself again from the roof console; it's easy. Look for a DIY here. Wiring the detector in that location was retarded, as not only it obstructs visibility, but it'd be quite a reach every time you want to mute the darn thing. Right by the headliner is not really visible by a cop unless the dude lowers his head to check for one. It's always better if they don't see a detector when pulled over (yes, it'll eventually happen even with a detector ). Take care.

07-26-2010, 07:12 PM	#22
A_FIVE-O Poor Man's M3 Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 51 iTrader: (4)	+1 More info and pricing on the V1 mirror display, PLEASE...