V1 and Lidatek Jammer Install

///Armin · 12-09-2008, 09:52 AM

I had a V1 and Lidatek from my previous E46 M3 which I had used for about 4 years and started doing research on a new system once I got the new M3, but I have decided to keep my old system. Eventhough I hear that the high end Passport will give less false alarms, I really don't care about that. I have gotten used to my V1 and I just mute it when I'm around shopping centers. Besides the speeding tickets I'm worried about are not around those areas.

I was going to go with the Blinder but honestly I don't feel like having my bumper take off, besides the Lidatek has served me well. It has saved me at least 5 times in the past 4 years so I just don't see why I need to upgrade. Now when I get my new Ericsson bumper, then I can consider it.

Install was done by Chris A from performancetechnik.com in MD, he did a very clean install.

All PICS:
http://picasaweb.google.com/digitaldentistry/Lidatek#

ACZakka325i · 12-09-2008, 10:00 AM

WOW, nice install.

inmotion · 12-09-2008, 10:17 AM

did you do this yourself?

///Armin · 12-09-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by inmotion

did you do this yourself?

I wouldn't dare. Chris A from performancetechnik.com in MD did the install.

xrayos · 12-09-2008, 11:34 AM

nice!

I have a V1 installed and my LE-30 is still sitting in the box unused from my previous M3. Does your single vertical transponder work well in the grill area? I may just do the install in the summer.

I wonder why Lidatek no longer exists. I assume the LE-30 is still good.

monsta · 12-09-2008, 11:37 AM

how much did the install run you? you can PM price if you wish

endofanera7 · 12-09-2008, 12:47 PM

nice set up!

MJC///M3 · 12-09-2008, 01:19 PM

great install man!

david @ eas · 12-09-2008, 02:36 PM

Nice set up! Looks like you're well protected.

JIO · 12-21-2008, 04:24 AM

On the vertical sensor mount in the front grill...is the sensor flush with the front side of the grill or is recessed a bit. Also does the vertical mounting in the grill affect the performance since the sensor isn't perfectly vertical. Those grill "slats" aren't perfectly level...they slant to one side a bit.

You also mentioned the Blinder and having to remove the bumper. The Blinder sensors can be installed vertically or horizontally so they could be installed behind the grills like your Lidatek. I just ordered the Blinder M25 X-Treme with the Cheetah Wireless Fit Kit Combo, both for $469 with free shipping. The wireless kit does away with drilling holes and tearing apart the dash to install. It's wireless from under the hood to the cabin of the car, with a remote for on and off. It makes it easy to turn off the unit after a few seconds so the cops don't get suspicious.

Great install BTW....Very nice set-up.

Big Windy · 12-21-2008, 06:47 AM

looks great...

BMW1986 · 01-02-2009, 09:28 PM

JIO - Post some pics when your done.

darkalley · 01-02-2009, 10:05 PM

the cheetah install looks pretty freaking easy..

why not put the sensors on the underside of the bumper??

Adonislike · 01-03-2009, 12:38 AM

Looks Clean!!!!!

12-09-2008, 09:52 AM	#1
///Armin First Lieutenant 91 Rep 355 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	V1 and Lidatek Jammer Install I had a V1 and Lidatek from my previous E46 M3 which I had used for about 4 years and started doing research on a new system once I got the new M3, but I have decided to keep my old system. Eventhough I hear that the high end Passport will give less false alarms, I really don't care about that. I have gotten used to my V1 and I just mute it when I'm around shopping centers. Besides the speeding tickets I'm worried about are not around those areas. I was going to go with the Blinder but honestly I don't feel like having my bumper take off, besides the Lidatek has served me well. It has saved me at least 5 times in the past 4 years so I just don't see why I need to upgrade. Now when I get my new Ericsson bumper, then I can consider it. Install was done by Chris A from performancetechnik.com in MD, he did a very clean install. All PICS: http://picasaweb.google.com/digitaldentistry/Lidatek# Last edited by ///Armin; 12-09-2008 at 10:20 AM..
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12-09-2008, 10:00 AM	#2
ACZakka325i Colonel 277 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	WOW, nice install. __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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12-09-2008, 10:17 AM	#3
inmotion Lieutenant 10 Rep 528 Posts Drives: where do I start? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (0)	did you do this yourself? __________________ E60 M5 Silverstone, Balloon White Gallardo Spider, Rosso Corsa F430, Audi CG Q7 Sportline, IS R8 before and DG R8 now, Basalt Black Carrera GT, SG M3 DCT, Orange GT3RS, IS CLK63 Black Series On order: 2010 R8 V10
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12-09-2008, 11:34 AM	#5
xrayos Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 275 Posts Drives: '09 M3 AW/BLK Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (2)	nice! I have a V1 installed and my LE-30 is still sitting in the box unused from my previous M3. Does your single vertical transponder work well in the grill area? I may just do the install in the summer. I wonder why Lidatek no longer exists. I assume the LE-30 is still good.
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12-09-2008, 11:37 AM	#6
monsta Brigadier General 218 Rep 3,592 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY iTrader: (2)	how much did the install run you? you can PM price if you wish __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car
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12-09-2008, 12:47 PM	#7
endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	nice set up!
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12-09-2008, 01:19 PM	#8
MJC///M3 Colonel 87 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC iTrader: (0)	great install man! __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad
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12-09-2008, 02:36 PM	#9
david @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	Nice set up! Looks like you're well protected.
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12-21-2008, 04:24 AM	#10
JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	On the vertical sensor mount in the front grill...is the sensor flush with the front side of the grill or is recessed a bit. Also does the vertical mounting in the grill affect the performance since the sensor isn't perfectly vertical. Those grill "slats" aren't perfectly level...they slant to one side a bit. You also mentioned the Blinder and having to remove the bumper. The Blinder sensors can be installed vertically or horizontally so they could be installed behind the grills like your Lidatek. I just ordered the Blinder M25 X-Treme with the Cheetah Wireless Fit Kit Combo, both for $469 with free shipping. The wireless kit does away with drilling holes and tearing apart the dash to install. It's wireless from under the hood to the cabin of the car, with a remote for on and off. It makes it easy to turn off the unit after a few seconds so the cops don't get suspicious. Great install BTW....Very nice set-up.
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12-21-2008, 06:47 AM	#11
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01-02-2009, 09:28 PM	#12
BMW1986 Major 92 Rep 1,465 Posts Drives: 11 M3 E92 ZCP JB/PS & BLK Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (7)	JIO - Post some pics when your done.
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01-02-2009, 10:05 PM	#13
darkalley Captain 85 Rep 655 Posts Drives: Gone- 08 DCT SSII, 2006 SMG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Current: 2014 BMW 4-Series Convert for the fiance w M Package, F150, 06 S2000, 08 911 c4s iTrader: (0)	the cheetah install looks pretty freaking easy.. why not put the sensors on the underside of the bumper?? __________________ 2008 SSII DCT M3/Peapack/Parsippany NJ
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01-03-2009, 12:38 AM	#14
Adonislike Captain 26 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Toyota Insight/Honda Prius Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Looks Clean!!!!!
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