Girlfriend lives in North Caroline, and the drives to see her were getting to me. So i invested in a new Valentine V1 and Concealed display. Did a little research on here to see how guys were hiding them on the board, knowing i would have to since Virginia isnt radar friendly. Decided the concealed display behind the clock would be very stealth as other have figured out too. But, i didnt want to waste having to cut a hat and put it in the back shelf, or cut into my third brake light. So i came up with this.

CD case from visor anyone?


Whats inside?


Yup, the Valentine has a rear antenna that i took into account too.


And the front.


The concealed display on, at night. Sorry i didnt catch any of the arrows on or anything, but it looks pretty nice.



I hid the wires underneath the dash and in the A pillar. Only thing i really need to do is get the remote audio adapter to control the volume and turn it off in case a cop would somehow get suspicious. Thoughts?

 

Impressive

Good work!

Chris - who likes the ENORMOUS pics!

 

Ok,

Looks like it would defeat it's optics though. At least the rear.

Had one, got it stolen, was happy with it but, feel that it creates a false sense of security/immunity. The V1 is quality engineering though.

for your DIY

 

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Good work!

Chris - who likes the ENORMOUS pics! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks, yeah, its all about the detail!

 

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Looks like it would defeat it's optics though. At least the rear.


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Im sure the optics are not optimum, but i did my best with what i was working with.

 

Having (using) a radar detector in VA has gotten me in more trouble than virtually anything else!

I don't see the use of hiding one other than to prevent its theft.

 

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I don't see the use of hiding one other than to prevent its theft.</TD></TR></TABLE>

IMO, that's the ONLY reason.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zygspeed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Having (using) a radar detector in VA has gotten me in more trouble than virtually anything else!

I don't see the use of hiding one other than to prevent its theft.</TD></TR></TABLE>

NOVA is a lot tougher im sure than these blacksburg and NC cops i run into. In NOVA it will be off. I figure the 40 dollar fine for using one in VA was worth the benefits. And hiding it was a anti theft and also for piece of mind.

 

They didn't give my Passport 8500 back this time.
I'll be getting a V1 next, and just not use it (or even have it plugged in!), in VA any more.

 

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I'll be getting a V1 next, and just not use it (or even have it plugged in!), in VA any more.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ed, was it obvious you were using one? Im hoping with the remote audio control i can just switch it off real quick before they VG-2 or whatever me.

 

that is a very creative idea...i dunno how "stealth" it would be if u got pulled and they wondered what the heck it was...but as far as theives are concerned...they probly wounldnt see it.

 

i think cops has radar detectors ! doesnt matter where u hide, they will get you

 

spent $7.28 at lowes i see? lol.. (yes, the pics are that big)


good stealth install.. should earn its keep!

 

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Nope, and I wasn't even speeding at the time.

Took it down and had it sitting on the seat beside me on the GW Parkway.
Forgot to turn it off and/or or unplug it!

 

Stop cross posting!

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=670547

We don't like you that much!

 

creative work

 

nice work but during the daytime, wouldn't a cop be somewhat suspicious if he saw a thick wire coming out of the cd case?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Threatcon13 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice work but during the daytime, wouldn't a cop be somewhat suspicious if he saw a thick wire coming out of the cd case? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Its just a phone line! and im not planning on getting pulled over!.

 

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Its just a phone line! and im not planning on getting pulled over!.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dont think anyone plans on getting pulled over but chite happens.

 

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I don't see the use of hiding one other than to prevent its theft.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've use one daily for the last 3 years in Va. Its all about how far you're willing to take it. I paid $500 to get mine professionally installed. Its hella stealth.

 

Very nice.

 

"Love Makin CD" hahahaha But why is it in your car? Sex in teg's suck.

 

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haha sounds like u speak from experience?