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RaceMX-M3

06-07-2009, 01:28 AM

Mpulse (aka B-rad) will be the first owner of this b-radass setup. :bandit:

If anyone else is interested please let me know. Special discounts will be available to DFWAC members.

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Fubar

06-07-2009, 11:07 AM

Cool, I want one.

tranman329

06-07-2009, 11:53 AM

i want one how much we talking?

RaceMX-M3

06-07-2009, 01:52 PM

i want one how much we talking?

If you provide the mirror and V1 Concealed Display part I will do this for DFWAC Members Only for $399 and help you install it. I'm currently selling these online for $499 (without the installation help).

Titanium 325

06-07-2009, 07:56 PM

That is very sweet! Great job!

427Aggie

06-07-2009, 09:42 PM

Question is where do you put the actual detector fubar? I would like to do this as well but where do you hide the dad blamed thing.

Qship5

06-07-2009, 11:44 PM

Truly hiding the V1 is difficult. You can't hide it with anything that will interfere with front or rear reception. A few people have hidden them in cloth headliners, on rear decks, coveres in cloth and even inside a hollowed out headrest.

RaceMX-M3

06-08-2009, 01:15 AM

Question is where do you put the actual detector fubar? I would like to do this as well but where do you hide the dad blamed thing.

Mark took his headliner out today and found enough room to mount the V1 unit just above the rear view mirror. He's going to cut out a small window so that the laser detection is still functional. (There is no laser detection to the rear in a V1 so that isn't a concern). ALSO, and this is the cool part.... I desoldered the on/off/mute knob from the main V1 unit and built a wiring harness so the on/off/mute knob is now integrated into the mirror as well! Mark and I pretty much destroyed his factory mirror getting the glass out.. the oem GT mirror is molded onto the glass so disassembly is next to impossible. I'm going to look at some other similar mirrors on other Ford models to see if there is one that will work. For now Mark will use a generic BMW mirror that I converted to mount on his windshield. I will get some pics up asap. :)

Fubar

06-08-2009, 10:10 AM

I have taken a few pictures of the assembly process so as soon as we have a final product... I will post them all.

mrfva

06-08-2009, 11:39 AM

Very nice -- well done!

Qship5

06-08-2009, 12:30 PM

Mark took his headliner out today and found enough room to mount the V1 unit just above the rear view mirror. He's going to cut out a small window so that the laser detection is still functional. (There is no laser detection to the rear in a V1 so that isn't a concern). ALSO, and this is the cool part.... I desoldered the on/off/mute knob from the main V1 unit and built a wiring harness so the on/off/mute knob is now integrated into the mirror as well! Mark and I pretty much destroyed his factory mirror getting the glass out.. the oem GT mirror is molded onto the glass so disassembly is next to impossible. I'm going to look at some other similar mirrors on other Ford models to see if there is one that will work. For now Mark will use a generic BMW mirror that I converted to mount on his windshield. I will get some pics up asap. :)

RaceMX...Handled in the true McGyver fashion!:adore:

Qship5

06-08-2009, 12:33 PM

I wouldn't be too worried about saving the V1 laser detection. All that does is tell you that you're getting a ticket! Hide the V1 and install a LI!:D

mpulse

06-10-2009, 05:20 PM

Scott and I just installed the V1 in my M5!! I am absolutely amazed!!! WOW! When I get home I am going to post some pictures!! It looks totally Stock!! We had to take out the homelink for now but I will be relocating it so i can have that feature.

If you are thinking about what to do for your next mod this should be #1 on your list!!!!!

B-rad

RaceMX-M3

06-11-2009, 01:57 AM

Here's a few pics I shot with my iPhone during the install.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg86/M3bmwdrvr/IMG_0177.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg86/M3bmwdrvr/IMG_0179.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg86/M3bmwdrvr/IMG_0180.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg86/M3bmwdrvr/IMG_0181.jpg

TiptronicSoldier

06-11-2009, 10:05 AM

Sick Mod!!!! so much has gone on while I've been out of town the past two weekends

Qship5

06-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Nice mod B-Rad! Excellent work Scott!

Dave

06-11-2009, 11:51 AM

Mark took his headliner out today and found enough room to mount the V1 unit just above the rear view mirror. He's going to cut out a small window so that the laser detection is still functional. (There is no laser detection to the rear in a V1 so that isn't a concern). ALSO, and this is the cool part.... I desoldered the on/off/mute knob from the main V1 unit and built a wiring harness so the on/off/mute knob is now integrated into the mirror as well! Mark and I pretty much destroyed his factory mirror getting the glass out.. the oem GT mirror is molded onto the glass so disassembly is next to impossible. I'm going to look at some other similar mirrors on other Ford models to see if there is one that will work. For now Mark will use a generic BMW mirror that I converted to mount on his windshield. I will get some pics up asap. :)

This was my thinking until my unit alerted laser yesterday, pointing back.

I know the Zip Cash reader triggered it so I exited and went back around and reproduced a rear alert laser once again.

After researching it, the V1 does indeed have front and rear laser sensors.

RaceMX-M3

06-12-2009, 02:03 AM

This was my thinking until my unit alerted laser yesterday, pointing back.

I know the Zip Cash reader triggered it so I exited and went back around and reproduced a rear alert laser once again.

After researching it, the V1 does indeed have front and rear laser sensors.

Yeah my bad. Someone else metioned that on another forum and it does have it. The rear laser sensor will be unusable but so far no one has expressed concern about it.

TiptronicSoldier

06-12-2009, 09:55 AM

mpulse

06-12-2009, 10:45 AM

Unfortunately I will not be there. I have to go into the office for the day. However, if you stop by cindi's for breakfast you can check it out. Glass Doctor is right next to Cindi's and I dont mind showing everyone the mirror for a minute.

B-rad

duracellttu

06-12-2009, 06:56 PM

Nicely done Scott and Brad. This is a really clean looking install. I am considering this mod after seeing all the pics and videos!

RaceMX-M3

06-13-2009, 12:51 AM

I built one of these for Chris P's M6 and will have it with me at the meet tomorrow if anyone wants to check it out. :)

Fubar

06-21-2009, 10:10 PM

Here is the video of the V1 in my car

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DallasM5

06-22-2009, 12:32 AM

Fubar

06-22-2009, 08:54 AM

You would have to loose the auto-dim feature. I think Scott actually uses a new piece of glass.

DallasM5

06-22-2009, 10:29 AM

You would have to loose the auto-dim feature. I think Scott actually uses a new piece of glass.

:argh:

i guess ill stick with stealthone which displays everything on my OBC. now THAT is as stealth as you can get. noway anybody will ever know you have one.

snowball

06-22-2009, 11:47 AM

V1 Integration into the HUD is what we really need. :)

RaceMX-M3

06-22-2009, 09:44 PM

what about us that have the round mirror, the glass is auto dimming so theres a layer of liquid beneath the glass and the reflective portion of the mirror. would it be straight forward for that too?

edit-no diy?

This can be installed in the oval mirror. You will lose auto dimming, however if you have tinted windows you will never know it.

DallasM5

06-23-2009, 02:03 AM

This can be installed in the oval mirror. You will lose auto dimming, however if you have tinted windows you will never know it.

the auto dimming in the rear view also controls my side mirrors. i could live with the rear view, but the side view...noway...

Fubar

06-23-2009, 09:51 AM

the auto dimming in the rear view also controls my side mirrors. i could live with the rear view, but the side view...noway...

If you got it in your OBC, why do you care?

RaceMX-M3

06-23-2009, 10:00 AM

the auto dimming in the rear view also controls my side mirrors. i could live with the rear view, but the side view...noway...

Side view mirrors will retain auto dimming function. :thumbsup2: