My Custom Stealth Valentine One Radar Install
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My Custom Stealth Valentine One Radar Install
Hey guys, I recently purchased a new Laser/Radar detector set-up that is very stealth and very cool (See below photos). Thanks BenzoManNY and especially Phil from Eurotekdesign who designed the set-up and modified my review mirror and instructed me on the install.
My original mirror now has all V1 controls built inside but all functions of the unit still operate: Home link, Map lights Auto Dim and SOS. The V1 display is etched into the mirror and works great.
The detection unit is mounted in a modified rear speaker grill with a molded V1 pod built in and covered in matching fabric with V1 unit mounted. The site line is perfect for front and rear detection.
Stock rear speaker grill:
Rear deck speaker grill with V1 in place:
The rest of the pictures are below but note the control *** on the mirrors bottom:
Phil informed me that if your interested in a similar set-up contact him. Group buy pricing is also possible: You can e-mail Phil at:info@eurotekdesigns.com
My original mirror now has all V1 controls built inside but all functions of the unit still operate: Home link, Map lights Auto Dim and SOS. The V1 display is etched into the mirror and works great.
The detection unit is mounted in a modified rear speaker grill with a molded V1 pod built in and covered in matching fabric with V1 unit mounted. The site line is perfect for front and rear detection.
Stock rear speaker grill:
Rear deck speaker grill with V1 in place:
The rest of the pictures are below but note the control *** on the mirrors bottom:
Phil informed me that if your interested in a similar set-up contact him. Group buy pricing is also possible: You can e-mail Phil at:info@eurotekdesigns.com
Last edited by Rock; Jun 12, 2008 at 09:15 PM.
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I recently had them do this to my W210 mirror.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/246938-newest-mod-v1-display-mirror.html
I'm still waiting to find time to do the install. The work they did was very good and they were quick. On the older mirrors (like mine) there is less room inside. Because of this I elected to have the homelink removed since I don't use it anyway. Eurotek said they could have kept the homelink but it would have required cutting and bondo and more hours of work. All in all I am very pleased with the job they did.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/246938-newest-mod-v1-display-mirror.html
I'm still waiting to find time to do the install. The work they did was very good and they were quick. On the older mirrors (like mine) there is less room inside. Because of this I elected to have the homelink removed since I don't use it anyway. Eurotek said they could have kept the homelink but it would have required cutting and bondo and more hours of work. All in all I am very pleased with the job they did.
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Thats an awesome set up. Can it be detected by a radar detector detector? Of course if you slam on the breaks when the radar pulses he has you, but can his on board equiptment catch you out. They are banned in all states here, but if that is undetectable I want/need one!
Sorry in advance if thats a dumb question.
Sorry in advance if thats a dumb question.
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That is super stealth.
If you're smart enough to turn it off if you're pulled over you can play dumb and deny all knowledge.
They can't search your car without a warrant or 'reasonable suspicion' of a crime - like drugs etc. (in Oz)
Of course they could give you a really hard time and give you're a vehicle defect notice so that the transport department get to do an inspection.
If you're smart enough to turn it off if you're pulled over you can play dumb and deny all knowledge.
They can't search your car without a warrant or 'reasonable suspicion' of a crime - like drugs etc. (in Oz)Of course they could give you a really hard time and give you're a vehicle defect notice so that the transport department get to do an inspection.
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What did they charge for this ??? Since they arent local to me what would be involved ? Do I have to send my mirror or rear grill? I have a e63 which I beleive is different on the back window area....any ideas how they would do it?
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Thats sick, but when you get hit from behind your mirror is going t light up like a Xmass tree and the cops gonna know you have radar?..thats the whole point of the concealed display..I have mine in my middle ashtray.
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Thats an awesome set up. Can it be detected by a radar detector detector? Of course if you slam on the breaks when the radar pulses he has you, but can his on board equiptment catch you out. They are banned in all states here, but if that is undetectable I want/need one!
Sorry in advance if thats a dumb question.
Sorry in advance if thats a dumb question.
The other one is the Spectre RDD first used in Canada and apparently it was designed specifically to detect the latest state of the art stealth-type radar warning receivers. I am not sure if it picks up V1 but the people that make the Valentine One warn that their detector may not be shielded from this new RDD.
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The only thing I would do differently is to put the etching on the other side of the mirror. The guys who do this kind of work around here (AI, Technik 1) always etch the left side of the mirror.
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I would call Phil directly at Eurotek. I know the 63's glass is tough to etch but they have a solution. I think the 55/63 rear deck grill is the same.
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Also, Chris is right about the display. It is not overly bright and at night when the autodimer is working the lights are very faint. A cop is not going to see them.
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I must admit that I'm really not up to date on these devices. How effective are they and do you use one?
I haven't had a detector for several years and just recently decided to get one because of a couple of close calls.
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Wow, that looks really nice! I have a question though, from what I've read and understand, the V1 really works the best when mounted high in the car to pick up hits over hills and around corners. Also, won't the fabric concealing it hinder is detection capabilities???
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My stealth V1 set up also has a jammer which has the audio/visual alarm integrated into the mirror as well. Even though they're separate boxes/companies. It will alarm even if I have the V1 unit and display "off". the mirror will still light up and I'll get the audio beep of my laser jammer.
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Wow, that looks really nice! I have a question though, from what I've read and understand, the V1 really works the best when mounted high in the car to pick up hits over hills and around corners. Also, won't the fabric concealing it hinder is detection capabilities???
I have not experienced any loss of sensitivity due to this set up. I run a V1 in my DD mounted on the windshield and can't tell much of a difference. Each "incident" that you get hit is different. There are times when I have so much warning it's ridiculous; other times it's a little closer.
With that said your eyes and common sense are your best defense. Any detector is just an aid and should be used as such.
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