Hardwiring Radar Detector

filip75 · 07-02-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pillpusher84

I should have access to f80/f82 wiring diagrams shortly and will provide info on what wires to tap behind the rear view mirror ... Plastic cover separates into 2 pieces and is held on with clips only

I think that the garage door opener integration will be a much cleaner install, with less wires running across the dash. We need a diagram of the wires inside that unit.

pillpusher84 · 07-02-2014, 03:29 PM

ProDemand (Mitchell) doesn't have 2014 F30/F32 or F80/F82 wiring diagrams yet ... once they load them I will post the wiring diagrams for the F80/F82 pin-outs for 12v + and GND connections switched power source behind the mirror/homelink

kitw · 07-03-2014, 11:18 PM

I did mine the same way as the F30 install... Mirror tap with the 0.040" taps in the auto dimming connector. Works great and took 5 minutes - totally reversible.

Suave · 07-07-2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pillpusher84

ProDemand (Mitchell) doesn't have 2014 F30/F32 or F80/F82 wiring diagrams yet ... once they load them I will post the wiring diagrams for the F80/F82 pin-outs for 12v + and GND connections switched power source behind the mirror/homelink

Ok so now we have both a coding and laser detector install in our near future for my F80. Are you planning on going to Bimmerfest East on Aug 2nd? Maybe that would be a good day to meet up for this? I will be bringing a pop up tent this year and parking near grass so there is space for grilling in the shade.

pillpusher84 · 07-07-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave

Ok so now we have both a coding and laser detector install in our near future for my F80. Are you planning on going to Bimmerfest East on Aug 2nd? Maybe that would be a good day to meet up for this? I will be bringing a pop up tent this year and parking near grass so there is space for grilling in the shade.

I haven't decided yet ... we'll see ... have to check with the wife first to see what I agree to going to but put out of my mind immediately after hearing about it to make sure there is no conflict with the date.

Powaup · 07-09-2014, 04:59 PM

Looking forward to seeing more info in this thread, I plan on buying a V1 and it will be my first radar so I have no idea on what is the best way to install it and hide the cables

Powaup · 07-10-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston CI

So does anyone know which blendmount fits the M4?

TIA

+1

Don't have my car back yet to measure

schmitzna · 07-13-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston CI

So does anyone know which blendmount fits the M4?

TIA

+1 here too. M3 mirror same as M4 mirror, I presume?

Dasm3nd · 07-20-2014, 04:41 PM

Is the rearview mirror at all the same as regular 3 series?

I want to get the V1 display integrated into mirror.

accce · 07-20-2014, 06:38 PM

I wired mine to the mirror yesterday and I followed these directions. I can confirm that this works with the lane changing camera.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1004247

Im_Rocky · 07-25-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston CI

So does anyone know which blendmount fits the M4?

TIA

from blend mount about the M4 mirror

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Yeah, we've nicknamed that mirror the "Bulbous" Mirror. They're still workin on a design for this mirror, no timeline set yet. I''ll make sure your email is on the Contact List. You'll get a confirmation email, and disregard that it says "BMW-007" mirror, that's a typo.
Thanks,
Frank

bishop4142 · 07-27-2014, 10:13 AM

I just installed the VA using the Savvy.... totally convinced it is the only way to go. To me a whole 10 minutes to install 9.5 minutes to route and conceal the wire

AIRHEIR · 07-27-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bishop4142

I just installed the VA using the Savvy.... totally convinced it is the only way to go. To me a whole 10 minutes to install 9.5 minutes to route and conceal the wire

U Mind sending me a PM of the pic I would like to see how it looks with the SAVVY

accce · 07-27-2014, 01:04 PM

I bought this mirror tap and this blend mount mirror mount and followed these directions on my M4 and it all works. I sent a picture of my mirror to blend mount and they told me to buy this mount. It all works great!!!

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=780561

http://store.blendmount.com/blendmou...117-p1928.aspx

http://store.blendmount.com/mirrorta...bmw-p1974.aspx

filip75 · 07-27-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bishop4142

I just installed the VA using the Savvy.... totally convinced it is the only way to go. To me a whole 10 minutes to install 9.5 minutes to route and conceal the wire

Can you still use the concealed display with Savvy?

Im_Rocky · 08-02-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bishop4142

I just installed the VA using the Savvy.... totally convinced it is the only way to go. To me a whole 10 minutes to install 9.5 minutes to route and conceal the wire

I agree, A friend of mine and I installed this same set up in about the same time. it actually took more time to figure out where to put detector then install it. very happy with this set up

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Originally Posted by AIRHEIR

U Mind sending me a PM of the pic I would like to see how it looks with the SAVVY

Ill post some pictures of our install later today for you, If blend mount comes out with a mount that works I may move it, then again I may not because i believe this is the best spot for it. out of line of sight. i think the blend mount and the way the mirror is on the m4, it will be to low

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Originally Posted by filip75

Can you still use the concealed display with Savvy?

yes the Savvy has an aux port for a v1 accessory

accce · 08-02-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 4/3rds

I also splurged and go the four head AL Priority "parking" system.

How did the AL Priority "parking" system turn out?

4/3rds · 08-02-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by accce

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Originally Posted by 4/3rds

I also splurged and go the four head AL Priority "parking" system.

How did the AL Priority "parking" system turn out?

Well, my car arrives tomorrow suppossedly. Give me a week and I'll let you know

SIN_CITY_TROLL · 02-02-2015, 06:59 PM

Since we cant tap into the glove box anymore, is there any way to direct wire install a detector on the dash on a F80? (I dislike the mirror mount).

It's sounds stupid but my custom installer couldn't figure it out without tearing everything apart....

tom @ eas · 02-02-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeBMWVegas

Since we cant tap into the glove box anymore, is there any way to direct wire install a detector on the dash on a F80? (I dislike the mirror mount).

It's sounds stupid but my custom installer couldn't figure it out without tearing everything apart....

Have a full DIY listed here with pictures:

▀▄ eas | DIY: Valentine One Hardwire
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026319

Hope this helps.

Detailers Domain · 07-12-2015, 05:41 PM

Figured I would post up a quick pictorial here -

Valentine 1 with Blend Mount and Wire Tap

Pictorial
Stock mirror without Blend Mount

Wire Tap

Remove mirror cover and unclipped wires for easier access to ground the power

Testing the unit to make sure it powers on and shuts off before putting it all back together.

All buttoned back up with wire hanging

Unpacking the Blendmount

Uses the Valentine 1 clip/mount

After playing around with the adjustments - all mounted up

Close up

Love the set up!

Tell me if I'm wrong though it does limit the adjustment of the mirror?

jwoo · 02-12-2017, 07:23 AM

Clean install!

Need some help...

How did you remove the mirror cover? Also, do you have the lighting package and rain speed sensor? I ask, because I think that changes the type of mirror you have. I could be crazy. Anyways, Thanks!

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Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

Figured I would post up a quick pictorial here -

Valentine 1 with Blend Mount and Wire Tap

Pictorial
Stock mirror without Blend Mount

Wire Tap

Remove mirror cover and unclipped wires for easier access to ground the power

Testing the unit to make sure it powers on and shuts off before putting it all back together.

All buttoned back up with wire hanging

Unpacking the Blendmount

Uses the Valentine 1 clip/mount

After playing around with the adjustments - all mounted up

Close up

Love the set up!

Tell me if I'm wrong though it does limit the adjustment of the mirror?

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