DIY: V1 Switched Power Hardwire Installation for the 997 - Page 4

JohnnyBahamas · 08-05-2006, 04:47 PM

Just finished the install on the C4S. Slick. Just as advertised. Another big - "Cool" to 1080iaddict for posting this great thread.

ohsixx · 08-05-2006, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyNarcosis

Just finished the install on the C4S. Slick. Just as advertised. Another big - "Cool" to 1080iaddict for posting this great thread.

Mine is in the exact same spot!

SKYSTAK · 08-05-2006, 07:05 PM

too tough for me, need V1 in a cab with no self dimming, would like to add blinder m40's. anyone know of a good installer in austin?

robbonds · 08-05-2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKYSTAK

too tough for me, need V1 in a cab with no self dimming, would like to add blinder m40's. anyone know of a good installer in austin?

ditto for tampa

Riad · 08-05-2006, 10:16 PM

Johnny, great location... easy visibility.

I really wanted to conceal mine, especially in a cab because the cops will give you a hard time if you do get popped.

Rob

JohnnyBahamas · 08-07-2006, 02:44 AM

DIY Install update - Received my first speeding ticket in a year or two today... just me and my newly installed V1. As the manual says, if you're the only civilian car on the road for miles in either direction, then you may have no warning that a patrol radar is about to plaster your speeding ass.

Great install, false sense of security.

ps - at one point in the stop the officer had his side arm unholstered and in his hand after seeing a sheathed knife near the glove box, standing on the passenger side as he was, as I obediently reached to retrieve my insurance information from said glove box. Needless to say... I was stupified by the event when it happened and I'm still more than a bit surprised.

Curt P · 08-07-2006, 08:46 AM

I have used radar detectors for many many years. I had an original
Escort probably an antique by now. With instant on radar no detector
will save you. If you want to speed you can't be the only car on
the road. Need to have warning from the cars in front of you
being checked by radar. Also watching the brake lights ahead
can give you warning of police on the side of the road with radar turned
off. Out alone at high speed you are at very high risk for tickets.
Curt

drex · 08-09-2006, 09:54 AM

hey robbonds........

i'm in st. pete. just did mine. would be happy to show you/help you do it. have all stuff.

pm sent.

mdrums · 10-03-2006, 11:46 AM

Nice clean install! Only problem is the radar gun/laser gun is aimed lower than where you all are mounting your V1's. With radar this is OK but not for laser.

THPorsche · 04-27-2007, 05:09 PM

do you think this will work for us?

http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/valentinemount.htm

Slimer · 05-29-2007, 03:45 AM

Hello All,

I am new to the forum. Just wanted to say thanks again, I just followed your instructions and finished hardwiring my V1 to the GT3. It works very well except I had to reverse the polarity because I cut out the other side of the cable!

Thanks again.

baileybonds · 05-31-2007, 03:20 AM

Would love to finally get and have one installed -- does anyone know of a good installer in the L.A. area?

gab997 · 06-02-2007, 12:42 PM

1080I great installation look great! Great step by step. BTW, what about 1080P.....

Jakeman · 06-14-2007, 11:37 AM

Just wanted to belatedly say thanks for posting this thread! No more wires all over the place...and I now know how to use a multimeter (having reversed the wires when trying to do it the first time).

Jakeman

Einstein · 06-14-2007, 12:57 PM

good job. a couple of observations thought.

i would think the lights are already fused (from factory) hence you would not need the fuse.

that locations gets a lot of heat in the summer especially of you use one of those reflective windshield covers.

also the rad is in sight to would be thieves.

08-05-2006, 10:16 PM	#50
Riad Take My Avatar, Please Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 26,690	Johnny, great location... easy visibility. I really wanted to conceal mine, especially in a cab because the cops will give you a hard time if you do get popped. Rob __________________ 2004 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Seal Grey/Black 2001 Carrera 4 Black/Graphite Grey - Gone but not forgotten 2004 Lexus Rolling Sponge Wifemobile/Deer Slayer

04-27-2007, 05:09 PM	#55
THPorsche Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,344	do you think this will work for us? http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/valentinemount.htm __________________ 2006 C2 Cab <--SOLD

08-05-2006, 07:05 PM	#48
SKYSTAK Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 97	too tough for me, need V1 in a cab with no self dimming, would like to add blinder m40's. anyone know of a good installer in austin?

08-07-2006, 02:44 AM	#51
JohnnyBahamas Addicted to torque Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,865	DIY Install update - Received my first speeding ticket in a year or two today... just me and my newly installed V1. As the manual says, if you're the only civilian car on the road for miles in either direction, then you may have no warning that a patrol radar is about to plaster your speeding ass. Great install, false sense of security. ps - at one point in the stop the officer had his side arm unholstered and in his hand after seeing a sheathed knife near the glove box, standing on the passenger side as he was, as I obediently reached to retrieve my insurance information from said glove box. Needless to say... I was stupified by the event when it happened and I'm still more than a bit surprised.

08-07-2006, 08:46 AM	#52
Curt P Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ambler PA Posts: 51	I have used radar detectors for many many years. I had an original Escort probably an antique by now. With instant on radar no detector will save you. If you want to speed you can't be the only car on the road. Need to have warning from the cars in front of you being checked by radar. Also watching the brake lights ahead can give you warning of police on the side of the road with radar turned off. Out alone at high speed you are at very high risk for tickets. Curt

08-09-2006, 09:54 AM	#53
drex User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampabay Posts: 24	hey robbonds........ i'm in st. pete. just did mine. would be happy to show you/help you do it. have all stuff. pm sent.

10-03-2006, 11:46 AM	#54
mdrums Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,508	Nice clean install! Only problem is the radar gun/laser gun is aimed lower than where you all are mounting your V1's. With radar this is OK but not for laser.

05-29-2007, 03:45 AM	#56
Slimer New User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	Hello All, I am new to the forum. Just wanted to say thanks again, I just followed your instructions and finished hardwiring my V1 to the GT3. It works very well except I had to reverse the polarity because I cut out the other side of the cable! Thanks again.

05-31-2007, 03:20 AM	#57
baileybonds User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 105	Would love to finally get and have one installed -- does anyone know of a good installer in the L.A. area?

06-02-2007, 12:42 PM	#58
gab997 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bermuda Triangle, Between Sebring, Palm Beach and Homestead. Posts: 274	1080I great installation look great! Great step by step. BTW, what about 1080P.....

06-14-2007, 11:37 AM	#59
Jakeman Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 201	Just wanted to belatedly say thanks for posting this thread! No more wires all over the place...and I now know how to use a multimeter (having reversed the wires when trying to do it the first time). Jakeman

06-14-2007, 12:57 PM	#60
Einstein User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 100	good job. a couple of observations thought. i would think the lights are already fused (from factory) hence you would not need the fuse. that locations gets a lot of heat in the summer especially of you use one of those reflective windshield covers. also the rad is in sight to would be thieves.