Stealth V1 Install

fullerton · 12-01-2006, 05:45 PM

I just finished my install of a Valentine 1, Custom V1 Remote Display and Custom Remote Mute Switch.

I used gdb's install thread inspired by austinpike to hardwire and mount the v1 above the rear view mirror.

I then purchased a Remote Display & Mute from agravic on eBay and routed it above the headliner, down the a-pillar and behind the cluster's bezel and to the place you see the display mounted. I need to re-shape the mount for the display, but it works for the time being.

I then purchased a second USDM I/C spray switch from SubaruGenuineParts.com and tested it to see what contacts were connected when the switch is depressed. It turns out that the two brass colored ones work the switch, while the golden ones must be used for the lights. I plan on getting the light to work someday. I then made a poorly centered "mute" sticker to put on top of the I/C spray text.

I cut off the switch for the remote mute the guy on eBay added, and attached the two wires to the brass contacts in the I/C switch.

Cleaned everything up and was done. Take a look at my version1 V1 install below. Sorry for the crappy picts, but it was way too dark in the garage.

Now I can mute the V1 from the new switch and change modes. I also have the option of muting &mode changing from the remote display and radar unit.

Mount & Hardwire

Mount

What I see while seated

Lighted

Modified Remote Display

Switch installed with stock I/C switch and boost referenced JDM Auto Switch.

Jag32 · 12-01-2006, 05:58 PM

It doesn't pick up as well mounted behind the dots like that, and when mounted that high there is no clear straight path out the rear window for it.

fullerton · 12-01-2006, 07:19 PM

yeah yeah, i realize that. but- do you jave any evidence of it- or is it all hearsay? i understand laser might be reduced, but radar might not be affected.

still better than the cobra i used to have.

scubadiver424 · 12-01-2006, 07:21 PM

nice man, real nice

I mounted mine in the clock display, if you can see it...

scubadiver424 · 12-01-2006, 07:22 PM

fullerton · 12-01-2006, 07:30 PM

i like the clock idea, but i use mine too much.

if you can do it- try and get the eBay modification so you don't see the phone card coming out the side. you can always resell your current one.

with that, it would be perfect and look near oem.

scubadiver424 · 12-01-2006, 07:36 PM

Yeah, i also had some getting used to when i installed the Remote display in the clock area, I just look at the clock on my HU though...

fullerton · 12-01-2006, 07:37 PM

wish i had your HU

scubadiver424 · 12-01-2006, 07:40 PM

I want to steal your mute button man! That thing is sweet, how did you end up tapping that??

fullerton · 12-01-2006, 07:44 PM

that's where i cheated. the ebay guy tapped it for me. i assume that one wire, when made into a circuit, mutes. i just re-used his tap, so i unfortunately can't help.

maybe i should open his electrical tape and see.

scubadiver424 · 12-01-2006, 07:47 PM

damn, that is sweet, do you know his username by chance?? how much did you pay for it??? dont take yours apart though man. Thanks anyways!

Jag32 · 12-01-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullerton

yeah yeah, i realize that. but- do you jave any evidence of it- or is it all hearsay? i understand laser might be reduced, but radar might not be affected.

still better than the cobra i used to have.

V1 strongly recommends against mounting it behind the sun dots because it reduces the effectiveness, this is straight from the company. And mounting it that high leaves no direct clear path out the back window, so rear detection will be significantly reduced.

fullerton · 12-01-2006, 07:56 PM

when my windshield finally goes, i won't get dots again.

but- it remins that this is the best mounting point for ME.

yes, i realize i may be reducing signal by some, but i am ok with it.

**nandanrp** · 12-01-2006, 09:22 PM

Cool idea for the switch

My mute never seems to work right on the unit, I hit mute and it goes silent, I hit it again and it doesn't come back on loud

LosGatosSTI · 12-02-2006, 12:03 AM

pretty slick

12-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#1
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Stealth V1 Install I just finished my install of a Valentine 1, Custom V1 Remote Display and Custom Remote Mute Switch. I used gdb's install thread inspired by austinpike to hardwire and mount the v1 above the rear view mirror. I then purchased a Remote Display & Mute from agravic on eBay and routed it above the headliner, down the a-pillar and behind the cluster's bezel and to the place you see the display mounted. I need to re-shape the mount for the display, but it works for the time being. I then purchased a second USDM I/C spray switch from SubaruGenuineParts.com and tested it to see what contacts were connected when the switch is depressed. It turns out that the two brass colored ones work the switch, while the golden ones must be used for the lights. I plan on getting the light to work someday. I then made a poorly centered "mute" sticker to put on top of the I/C spray text. I cut off the switch for the remote mute the guy on eBay added, and attached the two wires to the brass contacts in the I/C switch. Cleaned everything up and was done. Take a look at my version1 V1 install below. Sorry for the crappy picts, but it was way too dark in the garage. Now I can mute the V1 from the new switch and change modes. I also have the option of muting &mode changing from the remote display and radar unit. Mount & Hardwire Mount What I see while seated Lighted Modified Remote Display Switch installed with stock I/C switch and boost referenced JDM Auto Switch. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-02-2006, 12:03 AM	#15
LosGatosSTI Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Location: Los Gatos (Bay Area Nor C Posts: 123 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	pretty slick This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-01-2006, 05:58 PM	#2
Jag32 Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Impreza WRX STI Fav Mod: Flux Capacitor Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 774 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	It doesn't pick up as well mounted behind the dots like that, and when mounted that high there is no clear straight path out the rear window for it.

12-01-2006, 07:19 PM	#3
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	yeah yeah, i realize that. but- do you jave any evidence of it- or is it all hearsay? i understand laser might be reduced, but radar might not be affected. still better than the cobra i used to have.

12-01-2006, 07:21 PM	#4
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	nice man, real nice I mounted mine in the clock display, if you can see it...

12-01-2006, 07:22 PM	#5
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)

12-01-2006, 07:30 PM	#6
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	i like the clock idea, but i use mine too much. if you can do it- try and get the eBay modification so you don't see the phone card coming out the side. you can always resell your current one. with that, it would be perfect and look near oem.

12-01-2006, 07:36 PM	#7
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	Yeah, i also had some getting used to when i installed the Remote display in the clock area, I just look at the clock on my HU though...

12-01-2006, 07:37 PM	#8
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	wish i had your HU

12-01-2006, 07:40 PM	#9
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	I want to steal your mute button man! That thing is sweet, how did you end up tapping that??

12-01-2006, 07:44 PM	#10
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	that's where i cheated. the ebay guy tapped it for me. i assume that one wire, when made into a circuit, mutes. i just re-used his tap, so i unfortunately can't help. maybe i should open his electrical tape and see.

12-01-2006, 07:47 PM	#11
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	damn, that is sweet, do you know his username by chance?? how much did you pay for it??? dont take yours apart though man. Thanks anyways!

12-01-2006, 07:56 PM	#13
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,538 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	when my windshield finally goes, i won't get dots again. but- it remins that this is the best mounting point for ME. yes, i realize i may be reducing signal by some, but i am ok with it.

12-01-2006, 09:22 PM	#14
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Cool idea for the switch My mute never seems to work right on the unit, I hit mute and it goes silent, I hit it again and it doesn't come back on loud