Valentine 1 install
Racer
Joined: May 2000
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From: Dallas
Re: Valentine 1 install (psychokiller)
There is an accessory power pigtail coiled up and somewhat hidden under the passenger kick panel. route the wire up the side, under the A-piller garnish molding (simply pull it straight out to remove), and under the windsheild trim molding (loosen it enough to slip the wire in). Mount the detector just to the left of the mirror. Works great.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Valentine 1 install (psychokiller)
Search and ye shall find... There's a lot of great tips in the archives and many point to this wonderful page that has all the gory details:
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...e_install.html
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbi...e_install.html
Pro
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Valentine 1 install (psychokiller)
I just did mine last weekend. go to:
http://frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbies/c...e_install.html
The only thing I did differently was to remove the connector from the car and solder the connection to the direct power adapter instead of using the quick connect. I used heat shrink tubing on the splice instead of electrical tape.
The only thing visible is a +/- 6" long "pig tale" from the trim at the top of the windshield, it exits along side the cable that supplies power to the map lights in the mirror. I mount my V1 just to the left of the mirror, just below the tint band. It's nearly invisible in that position but I still don't leave it in the car.
Start to finish took maybe an hour.
Everett
http://frankhunt.com/FRANK/hobbies/c...e_install.html
The only thing I did differently was to remove the connector from the car and solder the connection to the direct power adapter instead of using the quick connect. I used heat shrink tubing on the splice instead of electrical tape.
The only thing visible is a +/- 6" long "pig tale" from the trim at the top of the windshield, it exits along side the cable that supplies power to the map lights in the mirror. I mount my V1 just to the left of the mirror, just below the tint band. It's nearly invisible in that position but I still don't leave it in the car.
Start to finish took maybe an hour.
Everett
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From: North Haven, CT
Re: Valentine 1 install (C5 Tweaker)
There is an accessory power pigtail coiled up and somewhat hidden under the passenger kick panel. route the wire up the side, under the A-piller garnish molding (simply pull it straight out to remove), and under the windsheild trim molding (loosen it enough to slip the wire in). Mount the detector just to the left of the mirror. Works great.
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
Re: Valentine 1 install (psychokiller)
We have a C5 Tips & Tricks section on our site at
http://www.cau-llc.com/c5tips.htm
It has instructions for the Valentine 1
Jim Booth / Corvette Accessories Unlimited
http://www.CAU-LLC.com
http://www.cau-llc.com/c5tips.htm
It has instructions for the Valentine 1
Jim Booth / Corvette Accessories Unlimited
http://www.CAU-LLC.com
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Re: Valentine 1 install (louzon)
What "mirror mount"?????
Were can I get it????
I saw nothing on the Valentine One web site. :confused:
Were can I get it????
I saw nothing on the Valentine One web site. :confused:
http://www.greatlakestrophies.com/c5acc/
Pro
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
Re: Valentine 1 install (louzon)
We have them on the Mall with Free Shipping.
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/val1mirandvi.html
Jim Booth / Corvette Accessories Unlimited
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/val1mirandvi.html
Jim Booth / Corvette Accessories Unlimited
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Re: Valentine 1 install (CAU-LLC)
Mirror mount works great! I have it in my 99, visor mount ( attaches to visor clip) in my 01, & just bought mirror mount for my Dodge Ram ( works perfect! ), Thanks Jim! :cheers: :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Salt Lake City UT
Re: Valentine 1 install (psychokiller)
Just a quick update for the archive...The frankhunt.com tips are excellent. Install was a snap!
A note to future searchers, use a 12 ft. phone cable (mine was black to hide just that much easier). It's a perfect length for mounting to the left or right of the mirror. There's a little extra, but just use a twist tie to gather it up and shove it in the area behind the pasenger's toe-board.
Also, some very detailed instructions on removing the Windshield Garnish, etc.
http://www.c5tech.com/mods_v1.htm
NOTE: You do NOT need to remove the visor arm. Just loosen the visor clips and you can tuck the cord in under the Windshield garnish.
A note to future searchers, use a 12 ft. phone cable (mine was black to hide just that much easier). It's a perfect length for mounting to the left or right of the mirror. There's a little extra, but just use a twist tie to gather it up and shove it in the area behind the pasenger's toe-board.
Also, some very detailed instructions on removing the Windshield Garnish, etc.
http://www.c5tech.com/mods_v1.htm
NOTE: You do NOT need to remove the visor arm. Just loosen the visor clips and you can tuck the cord in under the Windshield garnish.
