RaceMXM3

Thought I'd share some pics of my custom V1 install in case anyone wants to do this. The V1 is hidden inside the passenger headrest and the display is inside the rear view mirror. There's a separate control **** under the dash to turn everything on or off, adjust volume, etc. The work to the mirror and headrest was done by radar-mirror.com, the install on the LX took a couple of hours.

You can only see the display if it's turned on, the button on the bottom of the mirror is a mute switch for the V1.






The first step is installing the V1 hardwire kit - I found a switched wire and ground under the dash (sorry I didn't get a pic of the exact wire)




Next was installing the headrest (where the V1 is hidden) and running the cable to the remote control unit. The rj-11 cable is routed through the metal post of the headrest, it fed right into the seat and I was easily able to pull the panel on the back of the seat away to pull it through.




After the headrest was back in place I routed the cable to the bottom of the seat, under the center armrest console, under the driver seat and then along the floor trim up to the dash. The main V1 plugs into the back of the remote controller.








The last step is re-installing the mirror and running the cable from the mirror to the hardwire adapter. You can just pull down on the headliner and stuff the cable from the mirror inside. I removed the A pillar cover to make sure the wire didn't get in front of the airbag.

sidgriggs

Very nice. I have the Escort Passport Qi45 with Laser Shifters built into my LX

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

Nice job I did the same with my mirror in my GS.

05 Celsior

Very very nice job and thanks for the instructions. I have V1 also and will follow your steps one of these days.

LexusLX

Excellent jop

Q. Does V1 cost $499?

Tnx

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

Super clean. If you have a passenger in your car, will his/her head block the front sensors of the V1 main unit? I was told you need a clear, unobstructed line of sight for the V1 to work properly.

RaceMXM3

Laser won't function with the V1 in the headrest but all of the radar band detection operates normally with or without a passenger. The only thing that blocks the radar reception is metal.

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

^ Hmmm... and the laser isn't that important anyway since once it goes off you're already busted right?

RaceMXM3

yeah, laser detector should be renamed ticket detector. a laser jammer is much better defense.

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

^ What do you recommend for a laser jammer? And for those you usually mount sensors on the front and rear bumpers right?

RaceMXM3

Pretty much everyone I know is using the Laser Interceptor, you can do front only or front/rear.

sasquatch2

VERY VERY NICE CLEAN JOB
MINES V1 ON A SUCTION THINGS I SOMETIME WONDER PEP MIGHT LOOK INTO MY TRUCK AND SEE IT AND BREAK IN AND STEAL IT ... WHEN I AM PARKED IN DESERTED PLACES LIKE A PARK IN THE WOODS...