Rock

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

suicidal4life

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.

Chargin55

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.

OzE55

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.

Fr33kn63

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?

david_d23

Deos this setup still work for front radar/laser detection if you had someone sitting in that middle seat blocking line of sight or if the rear middle headrest was raised?

MJ50

wow... that's impressive!

aleksandar1099

So if the radar is in the decklid... How does it pick up radar??? Sorry for question if radar is in the mirror....

nlpamg

wow, very nice!

Vader13

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.

tumbler510

Thats pretty sick. definately in keeping with the "wolf in sheep's clothing" that the E55s are to begin with

Rock

From what I have gathered "radar-detector detectors" come in two forms. VG2 is the most famous of the radar-detector detectors and VG2 does not detect Valentine One.

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.

cte430

No, it's not that bright. I've had a similiar set up in my last 3 cars and you will NOT be able to see it light up from a car that is behind you.

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.

AMGfan

Looks great Rock!

Rock

I just found this on Ebay:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VALEN...spagenameZWDVW

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.

Rock

As long as the front and rear are not obstructed by metal they work 100%

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.

Yacht Master

Looks real good Rock, clean install. Do you plan to add a laser scrambler?

Mathmik

Man it seems like that is a must...now adayz!!!

Rock

Thanks!!

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.

gonzjed

very clean install

jimmydagreek

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???

cte430

Dave, a laser jammer is a must. Your V1 has a laser detector but by the time it "detects" you're probably toast.

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.

cte430

Good question yet i'm constantly told by V1 afficionados that my system "won't work" even though they don't have it LOL! This is the 3rd car I've had a similiar set up to Rock's and it works great. Actually, my set up is even more stealth than Rock's as I have no idea where the actual unit is even mounted. There is no pod on the decklid. I really don't know where they put it.

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.

Rock

Thanks Chris. Who did you use, how much and is it a difficult install?

Rock

You know.......... I was thinking it would be funny if they didn't put a detector in at all but just made your mirror arrows flash periodically.