Valentine One Hardwire - Page 2

deltatechx · 03-11-2008, 04:53 AM

I placed my V1 in the middle of the windshield (best area for viewing), and ran the wire directly into the dash. Hooked the power wire into the radio accessory wire and grounded it to the dash frame:

I made the mistake of using a t-clamp so occasionally when I hit a nasty bump or pothole, the V1 turns off then on again (very annoying). When I redo all my wiring, I'm gonna solder and heat shrink it and every other connection.

Top of windshield for 'stealth'? I'll gladly pay a ticket to any cop that can see that little "c" from a mile back, lol :P True, it lights up like a Christmas tree when he hits you, but if you're really worried about him seeing you with a radar detector then you just push the quick release and pull out the plug -- wallah -- no radar detector (I see it as being much easier to remove from the middle than the top of the windshield).

***calircr*** · 03-11-2008, 10:18 AM

well...I got pulled over last night for driving with one headlight out and the CHP didn't see the V1 at all. He bent down and couldn't even see it...mounted up top to the left of my mirror.

anurok · 05-18-2008, 02:14 PM

Has anyone tried hardwiring the power into the dome lights? I did that with my tC and had power on it np...but I know nothing about removing the dome lighting on the Si 2008...

Any ideas on this one?

Civvic · 08-23-2008, 12:02 AM

how much are the fines if you get caught with one? i'm in CA

VTEC_4_LIFE · 08-23-2008, 01:03 AM

as far as I know there is no law against RDs in california. . . jus the laser jammers, im sure a cop will hassle you overit, but I thought it was legal over there

Mitchyy · 08-23-2008, 01:31 AM

I have mine right on the drivers side below the headliner so it does not block the radar I hardwired along the passenger side and plugged it into the cig lighter. All wires are hidden and never had a problem.

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deltatechx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 442 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I placed my V1 in the middle of the windshield (best area for viewing), and ran the wire directly into the dash. Hooked the power wire into the radio accessory wire and grounded it to the dash frame: I made the mistake of using a t-clamp so occasionally when I hit a nasty bump or pothole, the V1 turns off then on again (very annoying). When I redo all my wiring, I'm gonna solder and heat shrink it and every other connection. Top of windshield for 'stealth'? I'll gladly pay a ticket to any cop that can see that little "c" from a mile back, lol :P True, it lights up like a Christmas tree when he hits you, but if you're really worried about him seeing you with a radar detector then you just push the quick release and pull out the plug -- wallah -- no radar detector (I see it as being much easier to remove from the middle than the top of the windshield).

03-11-2008, 10:18 AM	#22 (permalink)
*calircr* Giants, GO! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,642 iTrader: 5 / 100%	well...I got pulled over last night for driving with one headlight out and the CHP didn't see the V1 at all. He bent down and couldn't even see it...mounted up top to the left of my mirror.

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anurok Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Has anyone tried hardwiring the power into the dome lights? I did that with my tC and had power on it np...but I know nothing about removing the dome lighting on the Si 2008... Any ideas on this one?

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Civvic Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco,CA Posts: 61 Kevin iTrader: 0 / 0%	how much are the fines if you get caught with one? i'm in CA

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VTEC_4_LIFE Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 823 iTrader: 0 / 0%	as far as I know there is no law against RDs in california. . . jus the laser jammers, im sure a cop will hassle you overit, but I thought it was legal over there

08-23-2008, 01:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
Mitchyy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brooklyn -- Jerz Age: 20 Posts: 714 Mitch iTrader: 5 / 100%	I have mine right on the drivers side below the headliner so it does not block the radar I hardwired along the passenger side and plugged it into the cig lighter. All wires are hidden and never had a problem.