Gauging interest in Valentine 1 display, hidden in DIC?

[VetteMed]

EDIT: OK, I'm tired of looking at these, anyone interested at $150?



Some of you may have noticed how I modded my DIC (information center in the dash) to accept the Valentine 1 concealed display unit.

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/1991%20ZR-1/IMG_0365.jpg

Well, I've decide to offer these for sale as a plug and play affair. I'm going to make a small run of a few of them, to be sure there's actually interest in them. Each style of DIC has it's own challenges and differences, such as:

90 - unit must be mounted in extreme LH corner. No disabling of LTPWS required.
91 - easiest style, upper LH corner is empty. If LTPWS is absent or removed, can be mounted in upper RH like mine.
92-93 - Due to ASR warning lamps in upper LH, the only option is to remove the LTPWS lamps, and mount the unit in the upper LH like my 91.
94-95 (96 for base cars too) - same as 92-93, for the most part, requires elimination of LTPWS.

Here's another '91 unit with the LTPWS retained, V1 mounted in upper LH corner.

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/1991%20ZR-1/IMG_0367.jpg

Here's a 90, mounted in far upper left corner, to allow "full engine power" light to remain functional.

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/ebay/IMG_0384.jpg

92-93 Version, LTPWS eliminated out of necessity

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/ebay/IMG_0382.jpg

94+ version, LTPWS eliminated out of necessity

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/ebay/IMG_0383.jpg

Obviously, this mod isn't for "everyone". But, I figure there might be some folks who want a drop-in unit. I'm willing to offer these units along with a core charge, so that you don't have downtime, just return me a DIC in equal condition. I am going to ship units without the "trip computer" attached, you reuse your own, it's just 3 screws and a small harness that unplugs easily.

New Price - $199, includes free shipping, and no core charge. Includes DIC, and V1 concealed display. Basically well over $100 in just the parts.

Also, another option, for those who want ultimate stealth, is to eliminate the mute button. You'd then need to use the button on the main V1 unit.

I'll have pictures of the different year setups within a few days, depending on when I get to work on them. Each unit takes me a few hours to modify.

For those of you who already have a V1 concealed unit, and want to send it to me to install into your DIC, the charge for that will be $200, and there's no core charge. Return shipping to you is included.

Questions? Opinions? Feedback? I'm open to ideas and criticism, that's why I posted this... :handshak:

Thanks
Andrew

[GOLDCYLON]

Wow what an awesome idea sign me up Andrew !!!!! Neat Idea for the valentine hidden display unit.

[DaveK]

Great idea - I need a cloaking device for the detector though! :-x

[GOLDCYLON]

Great idea - I need a cloaking device for the detector though! :-x

Just cover it with a spare hat when officer friendly shows up. Thats what I do.

[-=Jeff=-]

What states are Detectors illegal in now?

last time I used one, there was only a few states where it was illegal.

I probably have not had a detector in my car for 16 years

[efnfast]

What states are Detectors illegal in now?

last time I used one, there was only a few states where it was illegal.

I probably have not had a detector in my car for 16 years

Still ok in NH.
I like this idea, just bad timing for me. So put me on the interested, but not ready to buy list.

:proud:

[John Boothby]

Ok in NV.
Pretty cool! But I use the Passport 9500ix.

[VetteMed]

Ok in NV.
Pretty cool! But I use the Passport 9500ix.

John, does the Passport have a remote (concealed) display option?

Andrew

[John Boothby]

Short answer-no. However, the 9500ci is a remotely mounted unit with same capabilities. Price: $1,699, WOW!! See their website for details.

http://www.escortradar.com/passport9500ci-details.php

[VetteMed]

Short answer-no. However, the 9500ci is a remotely mounted unit with same capabilities. Price: $1,699, WOW!! See their website for details.

http://www.escortradar.com/passport9500ci-details.php

Wow, that's a steep price. I'll stick with the V1 :)

[GOLDCYLON]

Andrew Paypal sent !! I cant wait to get mine.. So all you need is the portable mini display and the information center core right?


Im surprised these are not flying off your bench. I love my hidden display but it was velcroed to the radio surround and looked very tacky. This will clean up this very nicely and I can hide the cables behind the radio surround. Very clean install idea!!! :cheers:

[ZZZZZR1]

Curious. Where do you hide the main unit?


I hide my V1 in my BMW, use the display unit in my rear view mirror and love it!


:cheers:

David

[GOLDCYLON]

Curious. Where do you hide the main unit?


I hide my V1 in my BMW, use the display unit in my rear view mirror and love it!


:cheers:

David

Ha Ha in Plain sight. It literally sits above the IP and points out the cutout. On the 91 there is a little flat portion where it rests. I have an awesome dashmat and its velcro to the underside. A hat will the bill facing the foward hides it completely. If I go on a long trip I can always pull it. And if im pulled over by officer friendly the spare hat immediates goes into play.

The only give away was the hdden display. Which was velcroed to the radio surround (I always hated that!!!) Now with Andrews solution which rocks!! It will be even more stealth.

[VetteMed]

Andrew Paypal sent !! I cant wait to get mine.. So all you need is the portable mini display and the information center core right?


Im surprised these are not flying off your bench. I love my hidden display but it was velcroed to the radio surround and looked very tacky. This will clean up this very nicely and I can hide the cables behind the radio surround. Very clean install idea!!! :cheers:

Daryll, yep, just the concealed display, your DIC (no keypad, just the white eggcrate light housing), and if you have it, the power cord for the display.

I hate having wires and stuff visible in my interiors. :cheers:

[VetteMed]

Curious. Where do you hide the main unit?


I hide my V1 in my BMW, use the display unit in my rear view mirror and love it!


:cheers:

David

David, the main unit is up near the rear view mirror for now, using the suction cup mount. I'd like to come up with something to secure it to the windshield header but that's low on my list of priorities.

I like the mirror display you have in your BMW... but I've got another project cooking involving the rear view mirrors for our cars :)

Don't you want one of these for your '94? :) :cheers:

Andrew

[ZZZZZR1]

David, the main unit is up near the rear view mirror for now, using the suction cup mount. I'd like to come up with something to secure it to the windshield header but that's low on my list of priorities.

I like the mirror display you have in your BMW... but I've got another project cooking involving the rear view mirrors for our cars :)

Don't you want one of these for your '94? :) :cheers:

Andrew


Ummmmm

I bought a spare rear view mirror with that "intent" but want a place to hide the main unit

:cheers:

David

[VetteMed]

Pics added of additional model year styles:


Here's a 90, mounted in far upper left corner, to allow "full engine power" light to remain functional.

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/ebay/IMG_0384.jpg

92-93 Version, LTPWS eliminated out of necessity

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/ebay/IMG_0382.jpg

94+ version, LTPWS eliminated out of necessity

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv163/agchoset/ebay/IMG_0383.jpg

[VetteMed]

Any interest at $199, no core charge?

[VetteMed]

Any interest at $150?

[USAFPILOT]

personally I'd rather it was on my dash cluster somewhere.

[VetteMed]

personally I'd rather it was on my dash cluster somewhere.

Interesting idea. I wonder where there's room for it, if anywhere.

[VetteMed]

I had the cluster out today to recalibrate the tach, if I had thought of it I could have looked to see if there's any mounting locations that would work.

[GOLDCYLON]

Interesting idea. I wonder where there's room for it, if anywhere.



Pressing the mute button inside the steering wheel would be a little tough.

[GOLDCYLON]

Any interest at $150?


Is the 96 still available?

[VetteMed]

Yes, still have the 94-96 version.

[GOLDCYLON]

Yes, still have the 94-96 version.

Ok add it to my mirror purchase

[VetteMed]

Ok add it to my mirror purchase

Will do, thanks Daryll!

90-91 and 92-93 versions still available.